It’s that time of year when people are thinking about resolutions, things they can do to improve themselves in 2026. Whether it’s losing weight, gaining muscle, learning a new skill, or going on an adventure, many of us like to set goals, make plans, and hope that, by…
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Every December, I write an end-of-the-year column. I try to make it inspiring, or at the very least optimistic, but sometimes I can’t even accomplish that. Last year’s wrap-up was essentially a long-winded way of me saying, “See you never, 2024, and good riddance.” For the most part, though,…
Throughout 2025, the team at SMA News Today has brought our audience the latest advances in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), from emerging treatments and clinical trial updates to real-world research. As the year comes to a close, we’ve taken a look back at the top 10 stories that…
A medicine called leuprorelin acetate, approved in the U.S. to treat prostate cancer, can slow the progression of physical disability in people with spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA), according to an analysis of a real-world study from Japan. Given certain limitations in the study’s design, the researchers stressed that…
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The other day, I got my wheelchair stuck in a doorway. All I wanted to do was see the Christmas decorations at a local coffee shop. Perhaps even enjoy a nice cup of their matcha while quietly watching everything sparkle. Instead, I was wedged in the doorway, pushing my joystick…
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Thanksgiving and Christmas are holidays that make me grateful. I am thankful for the birth of my Lord and Savior, Jesus, and how he not only brought me through all the events of this year in one piece, but also made me triumphant in many areas. One of my favorite…
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