In SMA, mitochondria in the skeletal muscles involved in voluntary movements don’t work properly, possibly contributing to ...

Inaccessibility can feel like an overwhelming issue to tackle, says columnist Halsey Blocher, but all of our efforts make a difference.

Columnist Jasmine Ramos relies on support from her primary caregiver: her mom. So what will happen when her mom can no longer ...

Despite her initial reluctance to consult with a pain specialist, columnist Sherry Toh was pleased with the holistic help one ...

Columnist Helen Baldwin shares how her family joined the rare disease community after the diagnosis of her late son, Jeffrey, ...

Spinraza treatment may help restore lipid balance to the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of children with SMA, according to a small ...

SMA newborn screening programs were available in 31 countries in 2023, covering about 7% of the world's newborns, per a study.

A mother was given SMA treatment Evrysdi during pregnancy, and her child with SMA, now 2.5, has not shown any signs of the ...

A study found profound swallowing deficits in SMA type 1 babies, a disease feature of note as disease-modifying treatment ...