Cure SMA Hosts SMA Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting With FDA
On April 18, Cure SMA hosted a patient-focused drug development meeting with the Food and…
Articles by Wendy Henderson
9 Drug Approvals That Changed the Future of Medicine
When people think of wonder drugs they think back to Alexander Fleming’s penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic. They may also think…
AveXis Presents Promising Clinical Trial Results of Gene Therapy for Type 1 SMA
The pharmaceutical company AveXis recently presented the latest data about its clinical trial for AVXS-101, a gene therapy for infants with type 1…
9 Ways a Physical Therapist Can Help SMA Patients
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that causes gradual muscle wastage. Patients with SMA will have professionals from various…
5 Tips to Help Prevent Lung Infections
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients are susceptible to lung infections which can often lead to hospitalization. According to the…
What Are the Special Breathing Needs of Children With SMA Type I?
Children with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 will experience breathing difficulties and will require a personalized respiratory care plan. There…
Cure SMA Releases Care Booklet to Help With Nutritional Needs
Cure SMA has launched a series of care booklets covering a wide range of topics for…
The Importance of Clinical Trials in SMA
Cure SMA has released a booklet highlighting the importance of clinical trials for research into better…
3 Travel Considerations to Protect Your Child’s Lungs
As the weather turns warmer, many families will be thinking about vacations and traveling. While traveling with a child with…
These SMA Breathing Interventions Can Help With Lung Development
Breathing issues for infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can cause serious illness and are the leading cause of death…