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A little over 18 months ago, Jesse Gonzalez was diagnosed through a newborn screening with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and atrophy as well as difficulties with swallowing, breathing, and …

When it comes to treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), time is of the essence. Every day that passes without treatment can lead to a lesser quality of life and, tragically, even death. But a new and simple screening for newborns has the potential …