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April 17, 2019April 17, 2019

Certain Changes in Bladder, Colon May Underlie Gastrointestinal Issues in SMA, Mouse Study Suggests

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SMN protein deficiency in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) may lead to gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction by shrinking the smooth muscle in the bladder and altering specific cells in the colon, ... Read more

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019

ACTIVE Video Game Makes it More Fun for Patients to Monitor Their Motor Function

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A video game called ACTIVE could be used to monitor changes in motor function in people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) types 2 and 3, according to a new study. The video ... Read more

April 12, 2019April 18, 2019

Mothers of SMA Patients Feel Better After Engaging in Social and Leisure Activities, Study Says

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More frequent participation in social and leisure activities is associated with less caregiver burden and emotional distress for mothers of patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), according to a ... Read more

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

Speech-generating Devices Provide Benefits for Children with SMA Type 1, Parent Survey Shows

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Use of speech-generating devices (SGDs) improves the quality of life of children with spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) type 1 through better communication skills, greater independence, and personal relationships, according to ... Read more

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019

Study Highlights Difficulty of Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care for SMA Patients

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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care face unmet health needs and possible barriers to health services, according to a study aimed at providing insight ... Read more

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

Protease Inhibitors Show Potential to Treat SMA By Raising SMN Protein Levels, Study Suggests

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Through extensive experiments in cell and animal models of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), investigators have demonstrated the possible usefulness of two protease inhibitors — compounds that stop certain enzymes from ... Read more

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Survival Rate is Up for Adults and Children with Neuromuscular Disorders, Canadian Study Reveals

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Adults and children with neuromuscular disorders — including those with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) — are living longer, according to a 12-year population-based study in Ontario, Canada. The recent drop in ... Read more

April 1, 2019April 11, 2019

MDA Conference Bringing Neuromuscular Disease Experts to Orlando to Share ‘New Era’ in Treatment, Research

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For more than four decades, comedian Jerry Lewis hosted the MDA Labor Day Telethon on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. That annual event helped the MDA become the ... Read more

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019

Recent Advancements in SMA Treatment, Screening Detailed in Review Study

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Early intervention is crucial for the successful management of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), according to the authors of a review study that discusses the progress made in newborn screening ... Read more

March 29, 2019April 18, 2019

Valproic Acid Improves Gross Motor Function, but not Respiratory Function in SMA Patients, Review Finds

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Valproic acid, or valproate, is a relatively safe drug that improves gross motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), but fails to improve the functionality of specific ... Read more

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