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The quick, inexpensive test “achieved 100% sensitivity, 100% specificity, and 100% positive predictive value” in one study. Read about it: https://bit.ly/3WRkAoS

SMA is taking up most of Brianna Albers’ bandwidth these days, so she’s had to reevaluate how she views and approaches advocacy. https://bit.ly/3yTMIQ0

For most of Carli Hamilton’s life, she was convinced she could never have kids because of SMA. Now, she struggles to imagine a world without her daughter. https://bit.ly/4dUmDiz

How do you feel about the potential of AI one day supporting the SMA community?

How knowledgeable are you about SMA? Take our quiz to see: https://bit.ly/3Mdm3Ry

More formal research on diet in SMA is necessary, but here’s what we know so far: https://bit.ly/3SSwzB6

Does the SMA gene mutation affect other organs, like the liver? New findings suggest so. Read about them here: https://bit.ly/3SO2YZE

Catch up on four-year data from patients receiving the experimental muscle-strengthening therapy here: https://bit.ly/3M7WzoC

Researchers found that the abnormal buildup of fat in the liver was a result of altered fat metabolism caused by SMN1 gene mutations. See more: https://bit.ly/3SO2UsS

If you’ve transitioned to using ENFit connectors, what issues have you encountered, if any? Have you found any workarounds? Share in our forums: https://bit.ly/4dDOG61

Catch up on the Column of the Week here: https://bit.ly/3AoMFwb

Working alongside your healthcare team will allow you to get the most out of your treatment plan. See how: https://bit.ly/3M99RAU

While the main SMA types are caused by SMN1 gene mutations, rarer disease types result from other gene mutations. Explore them now: https://bit.ly/4djH9t7

The last decade has seen major development in treatment options for SMA. We delve into the various types and what they aim to do here: https://bit.ly/3WMYS54

Community keeps Ty Dykema physically, mentally, and emotionally sustained. He shares its role in his life with SMA type 2: https://bit.ly/3ArEzD2

Here is this week's most-read article featured on our website! Are you caught up? https://bit.ly/3ysg4VH

All patients were using or had been given at least one of the three approved DMTs, suggesting that current therapies may be insufficient to address such an issue. https://bit.ly/3AoMAIT

Have you tried water therapy to help add more physical activity into your life? Explore this activity and others that may be useful with SMA: https://bit.ly/4dmPjkx

According to one study’s results, current measures fail to capture the full impact of SMA — for example, the disease’s effects on fatigue and pain. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YI0m3q

Halsey Blocher says her wheelchair is an extension of her own body, but it’s also a canvas. See how it helps her find beauty in disability: https://bit.ly/3WWyK9x

If you are a caregiver for someone with SMA, how do you make sure you find time to take care of yourself?

Beyond following general nutrition principles, there are some dietary considerations SMA patients should take into account. We review them here: https://bit.ly/3Yxo16z

Those with SMA type 1 or 2 are more likely to develop scoliosis, but other abnormal curvatures may also occur. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Yxo16z

Cognitive problems were more likely in boys and in those requiring assisted ventilation or feeding. Read more about the study’s findings: https://bit.ly/3WVOOs4

Researchers note that data from real-world safety studies, especially those involving young SMA patients, are lacking. See what their findings add: https://bit.ly/4ciqq8p

Explore how the combination genetic therapy approach “provides new exploratory avenues for the treatment of SMA”: https://bit.ly/3yrnuZ6