CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that severely weakens muscles and causes developmental delays. It affects one in 10,000 American babies in the U.S.

For August, the 16-year-old boy from Lakewood says he’s making it his mission to raise awareness about his condition. It’s called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy awareness month, and the disease’s first ever at-home treatment is having a major impact. SMA is a rare nerve disorder that affects motor ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The annual "Cure SMA Walk-n-Roll" event kicked off Saturday morning at Xavier University, drawing participants to raise awareness and support for those living with spinal muscular ...

CHARLOTTE, NC, USA, August 1, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- ASC Books, a publisher of children’s books, spoke about their book to raise awareness of Spinal Muscular ...

CATSKILL — The Greene County Legislature designated August Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. The muscle-wasting disease first came to the attention of the legislature by former county employee ...

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Carlee Weber struggles with everyday, normal tasks. She has been using a wheelchair since she was four years old after being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at the age of ...

FRESNO, Calif. -- Richard and Kaylee Lazaro had just welcomed twins Rykker and Bekkem, but Rykker was rushed to the NICU and later diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He was able to receive ...

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"Managing pain in patients with SMA begins with the recognition that there are predictable etiologies leading to pain in SMA and investigating them during each medical visit is important to implement ...

Gas prices have spiked nationwide over the past week, according to AAA. In Richmond, prices are averaging $4.14 a gallon -- an increase of 19 cents. "After about two weeks of plateau or lower prices, ...