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Understanding Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms: Identifying the Red Flags
By Clarissa Vanner Children

Understanding Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms: Identifying the Red Flags

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder that affects motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle weakness and potentially life-threatening complications. This is why it’s crucial to know the warning signs. Here’s what you should look for. 

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
By Clarissa Vanner Children

Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Spinal muscular atrophy causes muscle weakness and wasting and in turn, it can make it difficult for the person to walk, stand, and in some cases, even swallow or breathe. This is why it’s important to get informed. Here’s what you need to know about SMA. 

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Early Signs and Treatments for Hereditary Angioedema
By Chelsea Dolan Uncategorized

Early Signs and Treatments for Hereditary Angioedema

There are many different types of genetic disorders, one of them being hereditary angioedema (HAE). This condition is mostly known to impact people with swelling across parts of the body, which can become life threatening if it were to affect major organs. According to Medicine Plus, this genetic disorder affects about one in 50,000 people. […]

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