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What is spinal muscular atrophy?

What is SMA? The rare genetic condition that Jesy Nelson’s twins have - Former Little Mix star revealed her twin daughters had been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1 ...
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1 is a rare but serious genetic condition that weakens muscles and can make basic activities like eating and breathing hard for babies. Early treatment—especially ...
Geographic atrophy (GA), the late stage of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), may lead to vision loss. Here’s what to expect as the condition progresses. About 1 million people in the United ...
Over the weekend, Jesy Nelson took to social media to share the heartbreaking news that her 8-months-old twin daughters were diagnosed with a rare health condition. The former Little Mix singer ...
On Twitter, people are declaring that when this time is over, they are going to hug every human being they see, in long, enfolding hugs, immersing themselves and their recipients in the power of human ...
Jesy Nelson of Little Mix fame has shared the news that her twin girls have been diagnosed with SMA Type 1, a genetic ...
Vision loss can reduce your independence and may lead to isolation, anxiety, and depression. Taking steps such as talking with a therapist and seeking support can help you manage your mental health.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug that slows the progression of an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that was untreatable before 2023. The ...