Fiocruz starts studies with therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy; costs may reach 25% of current value
Fiocruz has initiated its first clinical study for a gene therapy aimed at treating severe Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in Brazil, potentially reducing treatment costs significantly.
NAFDAC warns of fake expiry dates on baby formula in Kaduna
NAFDAC has issued a warning regarding tampered SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula detected in Kaduna, raising concerns over consumer safety.
SMA urgent 'act now' plea to government to save more babies from disability
A UK parliamentary committee chair has urged the government to include spinal muscular atrophy testing in the newborn heel prick test after delays in implementing curative treatments.
Jesy Nelson makes honest admission about twins' future amid heartbreaking health ordeal
Jesy Nelson expresses her emotional journey following her twins' Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis and her advocacy for increased newborn screenings for the condition.
Jesy Nelson's SMA petition smashes 100k signatures in ONE DAY as she backs Mirror campaign
Jesy Nelson's petition for newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy achieved 100,000 signatures in a day, gaining parliamentary attention.
‘Every moment matters to SMA babies - we must act now to change their futures’
Charity leader Giles Lomax advocates for mandatory spinal muscular atrophy testing for newborns in the UK to improve early diagnosis and treatment options for the disease.
Jesy Nelson left in tears using twins' feeding tubes - 'I don't want to hurt them'
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson shares her emotional struggles with feeding her premature twins, expressing fear of hurting them while advocating for SMA screening.
Jesy Nelson petitions Parliament and joins Mirror campaign on SMA babies
Jesy Nelson has launched a petition in Parliament and joined the Mirror's campaign advocating for newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
Wes Streeting admits 'it's hard to look SMA parents like Jesy Nelson in the eye'
Health Secretary Wes Streeting expresses remorse over the lack of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and acknowledges the challenges parents like Jesy Nelson face.
Jesy Nelson announces new TV special to continue to campaign for SMA tests at birth
Jesy Nelson has announced a new TV special focused on her campaign for newborn Spinal Muscular Atrophy tests, alongside her Prime Video series.
Toxin in Modified Milk for Children. 36 Cases in the UK, Does the Problem Concern Poland?
Nestlé recalled over 60 batches of SMA modified milk due to concerns over a heat-resistant toxin, cereulide, linked to gastrointestinal symptoms, following reports of 36 cases in the UK.
Jesy Nelson reveals heartbreak as she was separated from her babies for a week
Jesy Nelson has opened up about the emotional turmoil she faced being away from her newborn twins, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, after their birth due to their health issues.
Jesy Nelson breaks down as she reveals heartbreaking reason behind documentary
Jesy Nelson emotionally discusses the devastating reason for her upcoming documentary, focusing on her life after leaving Little Mix and the diagnosis of her twin daughters with SMA Type 1.
An injection worth ₹9 crore... and the battle for Anika's life
Three-year-old Anika Sharma from Indore suffers from a rare disease, SMA Type-2, and her parents are trying to raise ₹9 crore for a potentially life-saving injection.
Emotional Jesy Nelson reveals what 'really breaks her heart' about SMA testing
Jesy Nelson expresses her heartbreak over the late diagnosis of her twins with spinal muscular atrophy and advocates for early testing for all UK newborns to improve treatment outcomes.
New batch of Nestle baby formula recalled due to toxin
Nestle has issued a recall for a new batch of SMA baby formula over concerns of a heat-resistant toxin that could cause serious gastrointestinal issues.
Another Nestlé baby formula product recalled over food poisoning fears
Nestlé has announced a recall of its SMA Advanced First Infant Milk due to the detection of a food poisoning toxin, following previous recalls last month.
Real reason Jesy Nelson split with Zion Foster just four months after engagement
Jesy Nelson and Zion Foster ended their relationship following the stress from their twin daughters' diagnosis of SMA Type 1.
Jesy Nelson's twins praised as 'two little warriors' in fiance's touching poem
Jesy Nelson's fiancé, Zion Foster, honors their twin daughters in a heartfelt poem, calling them 'two little warriors' in their fight against a muscle-wasting disease and criticizes the absence of NHS testing for the condition.
Jesy Nelson's fiancé pens heartbreaking letter to ‘warrior’ twins after devastating diagnosis
Zion Foster, Jesy Nelson's fiancé, writes a touching tribute to their twin daughters after they received a devastating diagnosis of SMA, expressing admiration for their strength.
Jesy Nelson reveals adorable snap of twins after devastating SMA diagnosis
Singer Jesy Nelson shares a heartwarming photo of her twin daughters following their diagnosis of SMA Type 1, a rare genetic condition that could impact their ability to walk.
NHS newborn test to stop kids being left disabled is ‘no brainer’, expert proves
A Lancet study indicates that not screening newborns for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) through the NHS heel prick test is detrimental, costing lives and money, prompting calls for a national rollout of a £5 blood test.
Calls for SMA screening ignored before Jesy Nelson campaign, say families
Families claim their demands for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) screening in newborns were overlooked until Jesy Nelson's campaign brought attention to the issue.
Jesy Nelson shares adorable video of baby daughter after devastating diagnosis
Jesy Nelson shared a joyful video of her daughter following the heartbreaking diagnosis of her twin daughters with SMA Type 1.
Cat Deeley under fire for 'inappropriate' choice of words talking about Jesy Nelson's twins
Cat Deeley faced backlash from a disability advocate for her choice of words when discussing Jesy Nelson's twins diagnosed with SMA.
Mother of miracle SMA baby demands easy NHS test to stop more babies being paralysed
Portia Thorman advocates for universal screening to detect spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in newborns after her son Ezra survived a severe late diagnosis of the disease.
Heel prick test for SMA now: Five questions answered about muscle wasting disease
The article discusses the urgent implementation of a heel prick test for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to prevent newborns from being left paralyzed due to delayed diagnosis.
What is Jesy Nelson's petition and how babies can be saved by 'horrible' disease
Jesy Nelson, after her twins were diagnosed with SMA type 1, is launching a petition for newborns to be screened for the disease.
Nestlé recalls baby formula products over food poisoning fears - full list
Nestlé has recalled certain batches of its SMA baby formula products in the UK due to potential contamination with a food poisoning toxin that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms.
Jesy Nelson’s twins' heartbreaking condition SMA that means they may never walk
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has disclosed that her twin daughters have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a genetic condition that could prevent them from walking.
VIDEO 'Without therapy, they will die': Singer of famous band in tears after shocking diagnosis of her daughters
Jesy Nelson, former member of Little Mix, shares heartbreaking news about her eight-month-old twins who have been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
The Smáríkið Considers a Lawsuit Due to Police Actions
The online liquor retailer Smáríkið is contemplating legal action against the Icelandic government following repeated police closures of its delivery points.