Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare type of compression of the small intestine. It’s a treatable condition, but a delayed diagnosis can lead to more severe symptoms or even death. SMA ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disease that causes muscles in the body to get weaker and smaller. There are five types. Which one a case falls in depends on the age when symptoms started and which ...

Newborn screening programs have revised prevalence estimates of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), with data showing fewer cases than expected in the U.S. Based on population-level data from 30 states' ...

Infusion therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) involves the use of medications delivered via needles or catheters. It functions to help manage symptoms and prevent progressive weakness and ...

Panelists discuss how splice modifiers work by enhancing protein production from the SMN2 gene, with risdiplam (Evrysdi) being an oral daily medication and nusinersen (Spinraza) being administered ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of diseases that impact motor neurons, a special type of cell in your spinal cord and brain. These neurons control movement in your arms, legs, chest, face, ...

Access to timely treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) remains a challenge, with barriers including delays in diagnosis, frequent treatment needs, and insurance coverage gaps, which impact ...

SMA type 3 is a hereditary disease that affects motor neurons. People may also refer to it as Kugelberg-Welander disease. Symptoms usually begin after 18 months of age. Children with SMA type 3 can ...