Despite significant advancements in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) management, unmet needs persist, especially for patients ...

New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that patients ...

A new study shows a compound found in certain fruits and vegetables could hold key to treating neurodegenerative diseases.

FDA-approved treatments for spinal muscular atrophy differ in their mechanisms of action, safety profiles, and administration ...

Muscles are attached to bones by tendons. Muscles contract to move our bones by pulling on them. However, muscles can only pull; they cannot push. This is why they usually work a joint in pairs ...

Astellas has suffered another major setback with geographic atrophy (GA) treatment Izervay, this time in the US. The company has received a complete response letter (CRL) from the FDA for a ...

Astellas confirmed today that it will withdraw its EMA filing for avacincaptad pegol as a treatment for eye disorder geographic atrophy (GA), based on feedback from the EU regulator. It is a major ...

“Without consuming enough protein daily, muscles atrophy or shrink, and our energy and strength levels drop.” Explore9 things to do on days when you have no energy A drop in energy level is ...

Gluteal stretches can have several benefits, such as helping to relieve muscle tension and reducing lower back pain. Learn more about how you can stretch out tight glutes. Your glutes work hard to ...

Most adolescents and adults with SMA have normal sensory nerve function, even those with long-lasting disease, a study finds.

SMA patients who can sit see improvements in motor function over 12 months of treatment with DMTs, particularly in fine motor skills.