Research Advances

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Progress Now: Drug Approvals and Clinical Trial Updates

By MDA Staff | May 26, 2026
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New Cardiac Insights Show How Neuromuscular Diseases Affect the Heart

By Chris Anselmo | May 26, 2026
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Letter from the Editor: How New Higher-Dose Regimen for Spinraza Brings More Hope

By Mindy Henderson | March 30, 2026
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Rare Disease Day: Momentum in Neuromuscular Diseases is Building, but Progress Depends on Sustained Investment

By Brian Lin, PhD | February 27, 2026
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Progress Now: Research Updates and Breakthroughs

By MDA Staff | February 23, 2026
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In Case You Missed It…

By MDA Staff | October 8, 2025
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Quest Podcast: Precision Medicine: Mapping the Genetic Code for New Treatments

By MDA Staff | September 24, 2025
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Behind the Drug: Nusinersen (Spinraza) for SMA

By Maggie Callahan | August 6, 2025
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Behind the Drug: Risdiplam (Evrysdi) for SMA

By Maggie Callahan | July 31, 2025
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MDA Conference Grants Support Resources to the Community

By MDA Staff | May 21, 2025