Cure SMA leads the way to a world where everyone impacted by spinal muscular atrophy is empowered to lead independent, successful, and fulfilling lives.
Our powerful progress includes:
- Three approved treatments for SMA
- Newborn screening across 100% of the U.S.
- More clinical trials happening than ever before
However, our work is not over, and we need your support.
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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord and impacts the muscles used for activities such as breathing, eating, crawling, and walking.
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