Ryan Farnsworth, 31, is passionate about spreading a positive message to others going through a tough time. Since receiving an ALS diagnosis in 2015, Ryan has made a conscious effort to maximize every moment of every day. As he has grown weaker, he has become even more determined to make a lasting impact on the . . .
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the 2018 MDA Clinical Conference in Arlington, Va., to write about it from the patient’s perspective. I am always excited to attend conferences that bring together stakeholders in the neuromuscular disease community. I love meeting fellow patients, and I especially love learning about the latest scientific and . . .
This week, hundreds of the best and brightest scientists from around the country are gathering in the Washington, D.C., area at the 2017 MDA Scientific Conference, with the goal of working collectively toward advancing scientific breakthroughs to save and improve lives for MDA families.
Learn why five MDA families are equally dedicated to Muscle Walk — and why you should also support this incredible cause.
Inspired by a beloved community member with ALS, this Illinois dodgeball tournament is good fun for a good cause.
Here’s how I see it: If families are at the heart of everything MDA does, then volunteers are the lifeblood that energizes our every heartbeat. Bob Bennett and Dr. Chris Rosa exemplify not only the best of our volunteers, but also the best of people.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Biogen’s nusinersen (brand name Spinraza) for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
Statement from MDA President and CEO Steven M. Derks: “MDA takes a big-picture perspective to fight ALS — investing in research to find breakthroughs that will lead to treatments and cures, caring for people from day one at our specialized clinics, and helping ALS families in hometowns across America live longer, stronger lives. MDA is . . .
