Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Category: Neurology / Genetic Motor Neuron Diseases

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to progressive muscle weakness and atrophy.

Global Prevalence

Affects approximately 1 in 10,000 live births, making it a leading genetic cause of infant mortality (SMA Foundation).

Medical Breakthroughs

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