Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
An expert breaks down four types of SMA and the characteristics of each one.
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Common Complications of SMA
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Treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
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Coma Causes, Treatments, Recovery
Someone in a coma will be completely unresponsive and unconscious. How long can someone be in a coma and what are the chances of recovery?
Hepatic Encephalopathy Symptoms
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