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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare neuromuscular disease. In this article, we will examine detailed information about SMA disease. We will cover many important issues from diagnosis to treatment and improving quality of life. What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)? SMA is a genetic disorder that causes the loss over time of motor neurons in the spinal cord, which is part of the central nervous system. These neurons are necessary to move the body's muscles. SMA usually begins in childhood but can last a lifetime. SMA Types There are various types of SMA. These determine the severity and symptoms of the disease. The main types of SMA are: SMA Type 1 (Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease): This most serious type appears in infancy and causes severe muscle weakness in babies at an ear...