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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 of aspirin, used as a painkiller and also as an anti-clotting agent for patients with a high risk of stroke or heart failure. But there are thousands of drugs that have…

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 health services as part of their healthcare team, including physical therapists. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, physical therapists will provide an essential service that focuses…

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 American Lung Association, there are several things you can do to help prevent lung infections.  Practice Good Hygiene Regularly washing hands with soap and water — particularly…

The Importance of Clinical Trials in SMA

Cure SMA has released a booklet highlighting the importance of clinical trials for research into better treatments and therapies for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients. MORE: Phase 2 clinical trial of oral compound targeting genetic cause of SMA starts in Europe. The brochure explains the processes involved…

Busting Popular Myths About Depression

This video from Big Think deals with some of the common myths surrounding depression. MORE: Learn more about how physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation may help to improve posture, prevent joint immobility, and slow muscle weakness and atrophy in some cases SMA. Dr. Patricia Deldin…