More research is needed to confirm gray matter, the darker tissue found in the brain and spinal cord, “as a potential disease ...

Regulators in the U.S. and the European Union agreed to review Biogen’s applications for approval of a higher dose Spinraza ...

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Muscular dystrophies are a group of diseases that make muscles weaker and less flexible over time. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common type.

Geographic atrophy (GA) can be visually confusing. People often tell me that one minute they see something, and the next minute they don’t. For example, the word you’re reading might be “she ...

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Resulting pain and numbness (in the hands, arms, legs, and/or feet) can vary depending ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive genetic neuromuscular condition affecting spinal motor neurons. The underlying cause of SMA is deletions or mutations in the SMN gene. It is classified ...

Physical examination showed bilateral auricular atrophy (fig 1, left), saddle nose deformity, and joint tenderness. Laboratory test results included raised C ...

Testicular atrophy is the shrinking of your testicles ("balls"). This is not the same thing as when your scrotum ("ball sack") temporarily shrinks and shrivels up when exposed to cold. Rather, it is ...

Back to Healio Topline results from a phase 3 clinical trial showed an investigational gene therapy for young people with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 increased mobility and slowed disease ...

Spinal muscular atrophy, SMA, a genetic neuromuscular disorder with progressive muscle wasting due to mutation in the SMN1 gene, deficiency in SMN protein, and loss of motor neurons, 3D illustration ...

Patients with SMA, which has no cure, typically achieve a better quality of life through physical therapy, posture management, and, among other things, nutritional support. 4 Providing individualized ...