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Cells from gradually dying. the now healthy motor neuron cells start producing the missing smn protein, which is vital for muscle function. evelina childrens hospital in london is one of a handful of centres in the uk which will offer this groundbreaking gene therapy. 20 years ago, a baby born with a severe form of sma would have a very shortened life expectancy. we can now offer treatment that can really alter the outlook for these children. edward is eight months old. his parents hope he will ...

Lift their head and by then, permanent damage is done. several countries like southern belgium, poland, much of the united states have newborn screening and we have newborn screening here but sma is not included in that so a lot of pressure is now from charities and doctors to add sma as part of the heel prick blood test that all newborn babies are offered so this condition could be picked up early and treated as soon as possible. fergus, thank you. a dedicated terminal has opened at heathrow ai...