TGA green-lights 'life-changing' drug to treat SMA

By Esther Han and Kate Aubusson
Updated November 22 2017 - 9:53am, first published November 4 2017 - 2:55pm
Baby Aviana, who has SMA, has celebrated her first birthday, a rare feat.
Baby Aviana, who has SMA, has celebrated her first birthday, a rare feat.

A drug that can extend the life of children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and is now commercially available.