Regular CSF Exams Are Urged Following Spinraza Treatments & Smart Home Devices
We discuss a study that suggests that regular CSF exams are urged following Spinraza treatments, to screen for injection side effects. Forums moderator DeAnn Runge has an affinity for smart home devic...
27 Tammi 20208min
Regular CSF Exams Are Urged Following Spinraza Treatments & Smart Home Devices
We discuss a study that suggests that regular CSF exams are urged following Spinraza treatments, to screen for injection side effects. Forums moderator DeAnn Runge has an affinity for smart home devic...
27 Tammi 20208min
HHS Secretary's Efforts To Cure Rare Diseases & Taking Advantage of New Opportunities
We discuss the HHS Secretary, Alex Azar, touts the White House efforts to cure rare diseases & Forums Director Kevin Schaefer talks about taking advantage of new opportunities when you have SMA. Are ...
24 Tammi 20208min
Being Rare and Resilient & No Topic Is Off Limits on The SMA News Today's Forums
Go to our forums: http://bit.ly/forumsflashbriefings Forums Director Kevin Schaefer recounts the story of his adventures in Philadelphia, and talks about what it means to be rare and resilient. Also,...
22 Tammi 20207min
#50 - Roundtable Discussion - January 2020
In episode 50, hosts Kevin Schaefer and Michael Morale discuss updates on Roche and Genentech’s experimental therapy risdiplam. Now that this drug is under FDA-approval, we answer questions regarding ...
21 Tammi 202035min
Spinraza Stabilizes or Improves Motor Function in Older SMA Patients & The Reality of Aging
We discuss a US real-world study, that claims that Spinraza stabilizes or improves motor function in older SMA patients. Also, when you have a disease that’s considered the number one genetic killer o...
20 Tammi 20208min
Multidisciplinary Approach Improves Spinraza Dosing Process in SMA Patients & Parenting and SMA
We discuss a study that states how a multidisciplinary approach improves the Spinraza dosing process in SMA patients. Also, Forums Director Kevin Schaefer reads the latest piece by parent columnist Mi...
17 Tammi 20209min
Importance of Media Representation for People With Disabilities & Conversations in the SMA Forums
Forums Director Kevin Schaefer talks about the importance of media representation for people with disabilities, and calls for more of it in 2020. Also, great conversations are going on in the forums. ...
15 Tammi 20206min
