We discuss early trial data showing how risdiplam is raising SMN levels in older patients in ways that seem durable & Despite having appositive attitude, dealing with disappointment is inevitable. Although it can be difficult, it doesn’t need to be the end of the world. Here are a couple examples of moving past major disappointments.

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We discuss how adding Reldesemtiv to Spinraza or the investigational SMN-C1 improved muscle function in an SMA mouse model.

Community Development Manager Kevin Schaefer reads an excerpt from Alyssa Silva’s column, “Finding Humor in Stinky Situations.”

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SMA News Today’s Director of Multichannel Content, Michael Morale, discusses how a prenatal blood test for SMA and other single gene diseases is now available. Community Development Manager Kevin Schaefer talks about “rolling through the seasons” when you have SMA.

In episode 43, host Kevin Schaefer interviews Jeff Olander from Raleigh, North Carolina. Jeff is a PhD student at UNC-Chapel Hill, studying physics. He talks in this interview about his education, career goals, and his life with SMA Type 2.

We discuss a Macedonian Gaucher activist, whose publicizing the plight of rare disease patients. Although fall and winter are her least favorite seasons, DeAnn finds being prepared can help the transition. She shares what she does to welcome, or at least tolerate the change of seasons.

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We discuss how the European Spinraza label was updated to reflect long-term benefits in broad ranges of SMA patients and Community Development Manager Kevin Schaefer talks about some of the trending topics in the SMA News Today forums. Are you interested in learning more about the latest treatment for spinal muscular atrophy? Visit TreatSMA.com to see how this treatment works, hear about family stories, and learn about the steps to starting treatment. Visit TreatSMA.com.

SMA News Today’s Director of Multichannel Content, Michael Morale, discusses a Dutch study that states there is a high probability of scoliosis surgery found for SMA types 1C, and 2. Community Development Manager Kevin Schaefer talks about a new memoir by disability rights activist Keah Brown.

We discuss how Spinraza gives babies with type 1 SMA in North Macedonia hope for a healthy life. Also, SMA News Today’s forums moderator, DeAnn Runge, shares how service dogs were introduced into her life, and how service dog fraud jeopardizes their role.

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Community Development Manager Kevin Schaefer talks about some of the trending topics in the SMA News Today forums. We discuss how a phase 2 trial shows presymptomatic Spinraza treatment leads to SMA children reaching otherwise unachievable milestones.

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Community Development Manager Kevin Schaefer talks about some of the trending topics in the SMA News Today forums. SMA News Today’s Director of Multichannel Content, Michael Morale, discusses how the world’s first Alport stamp is a Macedonian mom’s latest win for rare disease patients.