CM defends health task force, generic SMA drug | Thiruvananthapuram News
Chief minister V D Satheesan Thiruvananthapuram: Chief minister V D Satheesan defended the state govt’s health task force…
Kerala introduces generic drug for SMA, sparks safety vs affordability debate
In an unusual move, three former health ministers of Kerala and Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders –…
SAT Hosp head defends Indian-made SMA drug, rejects trial claims | Thiruvananthapuram News
Representational AI-image Thiruvananthapuram: SAT Hospital superintendent Dr R S Riyas has urged the public not to spread misinformation…
Experts back Keralam’s generic SMA drug push, cite 97% cost reduction
KOTTAYAM: Even as the Opposition continues to criticise the health department’s decision to replace the branded drug used…
Roche cans muscle-preserving obesity drug, hands it back to Chugai
Roche has scrapped development of a muscle-building drug, ending a trial testing the experimental medicine in combination with…
Disease characteristics and treatment status of genetically confirmed spinal muscular atrophy patients: a cross-sectional survey in China | BMC Neurology
Spinal deformities are prevalent in 84.0% of SMA patients, and 82.1% experience joint deformities or restricted joint mobility.…
Dad ‘proud’ as screening to be introduced for rare genetic condition
A Glasgow man says he is “proud” that Scotland will begin screening new born babies for a rare…
US FDA declines to approve higher dose of Biogen’s genetic disorder drug
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve a higher-dose version of Biogen’s drug for…
Inaugural “Teeing Off to Cure SMA” Golf Event Set for Oct.
The inaugural “Teeing Off to Cure SMA” golf event will take place Oct. 26–27, 2025, at Kiawah Island…