As headlines reveal Jesy Nelson’s twins have been diagnosed with SMA Type 1, many parents are asking questions. From symptoms and inheritance to treatment, life expectancy and support, here’s what spinal muscular atrophy Type 1 really means today.
As headlines reveal Jesy Nelson’s twins have been diagnosed with SMA Type 1, many parents are asking questions. From symptoms and inheritance to treatment, life expectancy and support, here’s what spinal muscular atrophy Type 1 really means today.

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