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Reducing inequalities Tackling health inequalities is a long-standing aim of both the UK…
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Zolgensma (Onasemnogene abeparvovec) is now recommended as an option for treating presymptomatic…
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What is spinal muscular atrophy? Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare muscle-wasting condition…
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We advise that you contact your clinical team if you have any concerns. Update from NHS England…
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1. SMA is a progressive muscle wasting condition  Over time, SMA causes muscle weakness and loss…
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Earlier this year, a team led by researchers at Newcastle University conducted a study to shed…
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MDUK will call for improved multidisciplinary care across Scotland at the Cross-Party Parliamentary…
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We were delighted to be joined in our SMA seminar by SMA researchers Dr Melissa Bowerman and Sam…
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Risdiplam is an oral drug that increases SMN protein levels by targeting the SMN2 gene manufactured…
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In early December, Muscular Dystrophy UK and SMA UK reported our disappointment that, despite the…