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Medicines into amniotic fluid may be way to treat SMA before birth

Injecting medicines into the amniotic fluid — the liquid that surrounds a developing fetus during pregnancy — may be a viable strategy for treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) before birth, according to a new…

Woman with SMA type 2 gives birth despite breathing problems

A young woman with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2 gave birth to a premature baby boy with the help of a multidisciplinary team despite having severe breathing problems, according to a report. The woman’s shortness of breath got worse during pregnancy and she…