
The Discovery of a Potential New SMA Genetic Modifier & Having a Great Deal of Strength
Having gone through a life threatening ordeal, forums moderator DeAnn Runge knows despite being physically weak she has a great deal of strength. As a reminder she has a little blue notebook. SMA Ne...
24 Feb 20208min

How a CSF Protein Profile May Help Predict Spinraza Responses in Late-Onset SMA Patients
Forums Director Kevin Schaefer talks about some of the trending topics in the SMA News Today forums. Also, SMA News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, discusses how a CSF protein profile...
21 Feb 20207min

Kevin Schaefer Reads His Week’s Motivational Post & Katie Napiwocki's Comeback as a Columnist
Forums Director Kevin Schaefer reads from this week’s motivational post in the SMA News Today forums and we're also happy to welcome Katie Napiwocki back into the rotation of SMA News Today columnists...
19 Feb 20204min

#52 - Getting to Know Luisa Palazola and Rare Disease Day 2020
In episode 52, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Luisa Palazola, a Community Manager for SMA News Today. Luisa is from Memphis, Tennessee, and she has another rare genetic condition called cystic fibrosi...
18 Feb 202039min

How Magnetic Rods May Help Scoliosis in Children with SMA & Living With Caution, Not Fear
Finding the balance between living cautiously and fearfully can be challenging. Forums moderator DeAnn Runge shares how she navigates that delicate balance. Also, SMA News Today’s multimedia associa...
17 Feb 20206min

Early Access Program From Roche for SMA Therapy Risdiplam in Europe
SMA News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, discusses an early access program from Roche for SMA therapy Risdiplam in Europe and forums Director Kevin Schaefer talks about forming friends...
14 Feb 20204min

Accessible Travel, Becoming Friends With Your Caregivers and The Importance of Exercise With SMA
Some recent topics being discussed on the forums include accessible travel and becoming friends with your caregivers. Also, Dose of DeAnn has a new episode where she collaborates with a community memb...
12 Feb 20206min

New Treatment Algorithm For SMA Infants Via Vital Newborn Screening & Going To The Bathroom
SMA News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, discusses a new treatment algorithm for SMA infants diagnosed via vital newborn screening. Also, for those with mobility issues one of the most...
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