Cure SMA Receives Generous Gift from the Weisman Family Foundations

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The Weisman Family Foundations recently awarded $65,800 to Cure SMA, in order to further new scientific research, and to help provide access to treatments, clinical trials and care. Each year, a generous donation is made by the Weisman Family Foundations. Through contributions from their foundation and associated family foundations, the Weisman family has given over […]

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Phase 2 Clinical Trial Results for CK-2127107 Expected in Second Quarter of 2018

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Cytokinetics is currently conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial of CK-2127107 – now referred to by the generic name, reldesemtiv – which is designed to assess the investigational agent’s effect on multiple measures of muscle function in both ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients with SMA. The trial includes two cohorts of varying doses of reldesemtiv. Enrollment

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Biogen Releases Statement on CHERISH Data and Plans for New Clinical Research

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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 year since the FDA approval of SPINRAZA® (nusinersen), the first and only treatment option for children and adults living with SMA in the U.S. Since

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Additional Funding for SMA Care Centers Announced

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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 across the US. In January 2018, Cure SMA selected five additional treatment centers, totaling $200,000, to receive a grant to further increase the number of

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Cure SMA Announces Local Educational Symposiums in 16 US Locations

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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 states across the US. Through these local symposiums, the SMA community will continue to share experiences, advocate for one another, and learn about the latest

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Winter 2018 Compass Now Available Online

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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 the SMA community. Cure SMA Community Update Survey Cure SMA has been collecting data through our database and various projects over the past several years.

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Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children Recommends Nationwide Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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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 our goal of having every baby born in the United States screened for SMA. The recommendation now goes to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex

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Utah Becomes First State to Implement Permanent Screening for SMA

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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 state to implement permanent SMA screening. Late last year, the Utah Newborn Screening Advisory Committee recommended that SMA be added to the state screening panel.

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Federal Committee to Vote on Spinal Muscular Atrophy Newborn Screening on Thursday

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On Thursday, February 8, the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC), a federal committee that oversees newborn screening, will vote on whether to recommend newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy. This decision is an important step toward our goal of having every baby born in the United States screened for SMA.

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