SMA2d
Answering kids’ questions about SMA includes encouraging them
Children are curious and want to learn, which is why columnist Alyssa Silva has no problem answering their questions about ...
SMA2d
Table position in girl’s scoliosis surgery causes complications
A girl with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) undergoing surgery to correct scoliosis, an abnormal sideways curvature of the ...
SMA2d
A sea turtle rescue center reminds us to help others thrive
One of my favorite discoveries during my family’s recent vacation on St. Simons Island was the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on neighboring Jekyll Island. The center rehabilitates sea turtles and local ...
SMA4d
Brain fluid biomarkers may help distinguish SMA types, study finds
Levels of certain molecules in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may help to distinguish between different types of spinal muscular ...
SMA4d
The power of words — or lack thereof — in our SMA assignment
It was a cinch with “Jo,” “Chris,” and “Shir,” but, hoo boy, when she got to my new name, “Hel,” you can imagine the ...
SMA5d
Early SMA diagnosis, treatment a ‘game changer’ in region of Italy
Children in Italy with an early SMA diagnosis and prompt treatment thanks to newborn screening are now reaching motor ...
SMA9d
My journey of self-discovery has taught me how to thrive with SMA
Over the past few months, columnist Alyssa Silva has embarked on a journey of self-discovery to remember who she is beyond ...