Jake Saxton...He enjoys sharing his life story and informing people about how he navigates life with a neuromuscular condition.... By CommunityMembered47c31 min readBookmark for later
Ainaa Farhanah...Life is not easy with SMA, and despite the challenges, Ainaa aspires to spread her love for arts and colors.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Type 4 Adult...Life expectancy is normal. Most people with type 4 SMA maintain the ability to walk throughout life.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?...The most common and severe type is type 1, where symptoms begin during the first few months of life.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Home Accessibility...If you still want privacy, you can replace the door with a curtain or a double-hinged door that swings completely out of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research...The SMN protein is part of a system that acts like scissors and glue to make each recipe readable.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Complementary and Integrative Health...: Therapies that are used instead of conventional medicine.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...US military veterans have access to healthcare through the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Maryalice Noon...Their oldest child Mike was originally diagnosed around the age of 5 with muscular dystrophy.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Chaz Hayden...Of course, all of these experiences came with a variety of roadblocks and accessibility obstacles, but each challenge has forced Chaz to think outside... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Suicide Prevention...Warning signs of a suicide attempt may include: If you are worried about a loved one or friend, the best thing you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Disease-Modifying Drugs for Spinal Muscular Atrophy...In the first trial (called Endear), infants with type 1 SMA treated with Spinraza showed better motor function, increased life expectancy, and a higher... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Erin Courteau...Erin and her family live in the Seattle area, which is good because one of her favorite things is a rainy day.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Marc Mitnick...Click here to read all of Marc's articles on SpinalMuscularAtrophy.net.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Elizabeth De La Cruz-Noland...Elijah received a one-time infusion of a two million drug named Zolgensma. He was the first baby to be treated with Zolgensma... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Lewis Beatty...I am able to afford my own house and in-home care, with a team of three caregivers and looking for By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Community Team...Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who bring you engaging, accurate information about... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Careers and ADA...You may have to spend a lot of time at doctor’s appointments, taking care of your symptoms, and performing other daily activities... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Other Diagnostic Tests Used in SMA...Muscle biopsies are low-risk procedures. The most common side effects of the procedure are bruising and discomfort at the biopsy site.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Dating and Intimacy With SMA...This means many LGBTQ+ people with disabilities often feel like they are “double minorities” and not fully part of either group.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later