Columnist Brianna Albers goes to a great hospital. So why is she scared about a somewhat routine cortisone injection?

A worm study found SMA-linked protein loss affected motor and sensory nerve cells differently, with vulnerability varying ...

An upcoming SMA webinar will explore relationships, careers and travel, with patient advocates sharing lived experiences beyond the clinic.

While we push for a better world in terms of accessibility advocacy, we must also refuse to cede an inch, writes columnist.

Connie Chandler is a Christ-focused care and support specialist at the nonprofit organization Joni and Friends. She grew up in the foothills of North Carolina but now owns a home and lives in Fort ...

Managing SMA extends far beyond the walls of a doctor’s office. Standard clinical metrics and symptom checklists are essential for tracking the disease, but they don’t capture what it actually feels ...

Share this page with email Share this page on Facebook Share this page on X Share this page on Reddit Print Preferred Source on Google Daily treatment with Evrysdi (risdiplam) may help stabilize or ...

SMA patients with scoliosis show abnormal spinal muscle metabolism. These metabolic flaws lead to cellular energy deficiency and muscle fiber dysfunction. Metabolic activity in spinal muscles differs ...

SMA causes mobility limitations, making it difficult to find suitable vacation rentals. A new campaign expands accessible short-term rentals for SMA patients. The Becoming Rentable platform offers ...

Muscle ultrasound effectively assesses muscle health in children with SMA. Children with SMA show muscle wasting and fat/connective tissue accumulation. Ultrasound links muscle structure to motor ...

Weak bones in SMA may be due to impaired muscle-to-bone communication. This disruption could be tied to the SNAP23 protein. Restoring SNAP23 or replenishing these vesicles shows promise for improving ...

In episode 158, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Alberto Lopez from Los Angeles County, California. Alberto is a consultant and a father of three daughters, one of whom has SMA. He discusses adapting to ...