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SMA News, Late January Edition: Serum Creatinine Biomarkers, Intrathecal Nusinersen & More

by Nisha Cooch, PhD | Jan 27, 2020

New SMA research and news related to newborn screening and the upcoming FDA evaluation of a new drug have kicked off 2020. Below is a roundup of the latest on SMA. Understanding SMA Serum creatinine is a biomarker of progressive denervation in spinal muscular...

Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Late October 2019 Roundup

by Nisha Cooch, PhD | Oct 30, 2019

Data on SMA continue to roll out. This month has shown a growing focus and understanding on issues related to nusinersen as well as newborn screening for SMA across the globe. In addition, more preclinical and translation results have been published. Below is the...

Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Mid-October 2019 Roundup

by Nisha Cooch, PhD | Oct 10, 2019

The beginning of fall has seen a steady stream of new data elucidating SMA mechanisms, as well as options for managing and treating the disease. There have also been reports of evolving efforts to optimize both SMA research and clinical care, such as through a new SMA...

Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Late-September 2019 Roundup

by Nisha Cooch, PhD | Sep 26, 2019

Summer has closed with new data and news on SMA coming to the fore. Much of the research on SMA published in recent weeks has focused on how to best treat the disease, and some new debate has emerged surrounding the relative advantages of Zolgensma versus Spinraza. At...

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Investigators Discover Potential New SMA Genetic Modifier, Case Report Shows

Researchers have discovered a potential new genetic modifier that can influence the course and severity of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), […]
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Prenatal Blood Test for SMA Now Available in Four Countries in Europe, BillionToOne Announces

BillionToOne’s non-invasive prenatal blood test, which helps diagnose hereditary and rare diseases in fetuses, is now available in […]
Researchers Develop Fast, Low-Cost, and Non-invasive Prenatal Screening Test for SMA

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