Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetic disease that affects the nerves that control muscle movement.

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MDA National Ambassador Blog- Embracing the Power of Giving and Gratitude: Ira’s Journey with MDA

By MDA Staff | November 10, 2023
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MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Study Abroad by Lyza

By Lyza Weisman | October 17, 2023
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MDA Continues to Lead the Way on Newborn Screening

By Paul Melmeyer | September 1, 2023
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MDA National Ambassador Blog-Letters From Leah: The Importance of Physical Activity

By Leah Z. | August 28, 2023
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Deconstructing SMA Types and Treatments

By Sujatha Gurunathan | August 23, 2023
Playground with blue spinning equipment in the foreground, and a grassy hill with blue slides and a colorful playhouse in the background.
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Accessible Playgrounds Give Everyone the Benefits of Play

By Annika Tourlas | August 23, 2023
Doctor Using Stethascope on a Baby
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Understanding Hypotonia or Low Muscle Tone in Infants

By Myrna Traylor | August 15, 2023
A photo of Ken Yorgan surrounded by a group of men and boys wearing blue Orlando Magic shirts. Everyone is smiling. Yorgan is seated in the middle, wearing a black Orlando jersey under a tan plaid blazer. Ken is a 59-year-old man with blue eyes and salt-and-pepper hair.
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How a Positive Attitude Benefits an Army Administrator With SMA

By Rebecca Hume | August 8, 2023
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MDA Advocacy: Influencing Change in Washington D.C.

By Maggie Callahan | August 8, 2023
Graphic design with a male in a yellow shirt and blue pants sitting in a wheelchair talking to a female with a notepad in her hand separated by two large hands creating a heart.
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Overcome Embarrassment of Asking for Help in Daily Life

By Andrew Zaleski | August 8, 2023