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Not What I Expected

Not What I Expected

  • Post author:Kathy Devanny
  • Post published:August 11, 2025
  • Post category:Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Kevan Chandler, was born with a rare, and progressive neuromuscular disease: spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). At age 33, he needs assistance with almost all activities of daily living, from eating…

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The SMA Miracle: First Ever Treatment Approved for Rare Disease
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The SMA Miracle: First Ever Treatment Approved for Rare Disease

  • Post author:Alexa Lee
  • Post published:February 17, 2017
  • Post category:Rare Disease/Spinal Muscular Atrophy/Timely

Imagine walking through the woods at night. You have no lantern and no flashlight—not even a match. The darkness is suffocating, and you’re terrified. But you keep blindly stumbling. It’s…

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FDA Approves New Drug for Children and Adults with SMA
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FDA Approves New Drug for Children and Adults with SMA

  • Post author:Al Pendleton
  • Post published:February 13, 2017
  • Post category:Rare Disease/Spinal Muscular Atrophy/Timely

The first medication to combat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has recently been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. It is approved for use by children as well…

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