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Your Guide to SMA: Symptoms, Treatments, and More

What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness and atrophy (wasting). It...
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5 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms and Signs To Watch For Medically reviewed by Dennrik Abrahan, M.D.
How Is SMA Diagnosed? Testing and More Medically reviewed by Chiara Rocchi, M.D.
What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know Medically reviewed by Amina Hazmoune, M.D.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment and Therapy Options Medically reviewed by Joseph V. Campellone, M.D.

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