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Muscular Atrophy, Spinal

Muscular Atrophy, Spinal

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Understanding Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and More Introduction Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder characterized by the gradual degeneration of the spinal cord’s motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy. This condition affects the control of voluntary muscle movement and can significantly impact an individual’s quality of…