Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic neuromuscular disease affecting specialized nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement, according to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). It can ...

The teen's mother said he first began showing symptoms at 2 months old when “his arms and legs were just hanging by his side” ...

Ancient bacteria that have evolved to become integral to our cells—converting nutrients from food into energy—may also contribute to neurologic disorders, such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and spina bifida are distinct conditions that affect the nerves that allow for voluntary motor control. Share on Pinterest press coverage photography/Getty Images SMA is ...

Basel, July 2, 2026 – Novartis today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved Itvisma ® (onasemnogene ...

Early diagnosis and treatment of SMA can limit disease progression in children and adults, extending life expectancy and improving QOL. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a severe genetic condition that ...

If you’ve done prenatal testing and found out that your baby has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. Educating yourself about the condition can help you understand what to ...

Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetically inherited disorder that causes muscle weakness. Adults can get spinal muscular atrophy, but it’s rare in adults and progresses slowly. It doesn’t typically ...

"Managing pain in patients with SMA begins with the recognition that there are predictable etiologies leading to pain in SMA and investigating them during each medical visit is important to implement ...

Pupils at a Wiltshire school have raised £4,000 for a charity supporting children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The ...

At her eight-month pregnancy check-up, Lizmara Figueroa met with a new doctor. As he walked out the door, he made a parting comment. “He says, ‘Oh, just so you know, you’re a carrier for (spinal ...

Panelists discuss how spinal muscular atrophy is an autosomal recessive genetic disease affecting motor neurons with 3 currently approved disease-modifying therapies that restore SMN protein ...