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Biogen Releases Statement on CHERISH Data and Plans for New Clinical Research
Biogen has provided the following community statement on the final results from CHERISH, a Phase 3 study of SPINRAZA. Dear Members of the SMA community, This past December marked one […]
Read More ›Additional Funding for SMA Care Centers Announced
Cure SMA is pleased to announce the second round of grants from $450,000 in funding, awarded to a total of 9 sites to help increase capacity at SMA treatment centers […]
Read More ›Cure SMA Announces Local Educational Symposiums in 16 US Locations
Cure SMA is pleased to announce a slate of one-day local symposiums, beginning late spring and continuing into fall 2018. The symposiums will be held in 16 locations across 15 […]
Read More ›Winter 2018 Compass Now Available Online
The winter 2018 issue of Compass is now available online. This issue covers Cure SMA’s community survey, and reviews how data is used to improve research, care and coverage in […]
Read More ›Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children Recommends Nationwide Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) today recommended that newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy be implemented nationwide. This decision is an important step toward […]
Read More ›Utah Becomes First State to Implement Permanent Screening for SMA
The Utah Department of Public Health has announced that, effective immediately, all newborns born in the state will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy. This announcement makes Utah the first […]
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