A study based on a survey of 50 adults linked poorer quality sleep with more depressive symptoms and respiratory issues in ...

Hurricane Helene and recent storms have taken a toll on the tree that stands guard over columnist Helen Baldwin's late son's resting spot.

The three diagnostic tests for identifying genetic mutations associated with SMA met new European Union regulatory ...

SMA Europe has announced the awardees of its 12th Call for Research, which the organization runs every other year to support ...

In the "Wicked" film, columnist Kevin Schaefer sees a familiar and healthy depiction of wheelchair users that the stage ...

Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) may help lower the risk of children's bone fractures in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a ...

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

SMA can cause sleep challenges, but certain strategies can help improve your sleep quality and overall health.

There are several treatment options available for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting. The disease mainly affects motor ...

Kevin Schaefer (he/him) is a writer, podcaster, and lover of all things pop culture. Diagnosed with SMA type 2 at the age of 18 months in 1995, he shares a vast array of hilarious and eye-opening ...

SMA is mainly caused by mutations in the gene SMN1, which provides instructions for making the SMN protein. This protein is essential for the proper functioning of motor neurons, the specialized nerve ...