The top 10 most-read stories published by SMA News Today in 2024 focused on symptoms, treatments, and diagnosis.

It's been a hard year for columnist Brianna Albers, but hard times make good times better. She's decided to focus on gratitude.

Edward Smith, MD, is an adjunct professor of pediatrics at Duke University Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and has practiced since 2007. He ...

An algorithm that takes into account clinical measures of motor symptom severity alongside data on factors like age and height may help predict the risk of scoliosis in people with spinal muscular ...

Have you ever dreamed of being a princess (or a prince)? I think most of us have, adults included. I’ve always been a Disney fan, and it has no shortage of princesses to choose from. Each one is ...

As I reflect on 2024, I see that some great things have happened for me. I’m trying to figure out how to multiply those great things so they happen more often. This is one way I can gain an advantage ...

Natalie Katz, MD, is an assistant professor of pediatrics in the division of neurology at Duke University and co-directs the Duke Children’s Neuromuscular Program, which provides comprehensive ...

Nearly 4 of every 5 infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1 born in Italy during the era of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) are still alive, illustrating that such treatment has ...

SMA Europe is launching an initiative to share personal stories of how treatment affects the lives of people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The initiative comes as part of OdySMA, an SMA Europe ...

Columnist Helen Baldwin's youngest son's time on earth was short, but his continued impact reminds her he came into her life ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition characterized by progressive muscle weakness and atrophy. It mainly affects motor function, but often also causes problems with speaking, ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic, progressive disease that affects the nervous system and muscles. The life expectancy for people with SMA depends on the type of their disease and symptom ...