A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

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New tech may provide hope for patients with spinal muscle atrophy, a genetic disease that gradually destroys motor neurons, nerve cells in the spinal cord that control muscles.

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Author / Journalist: Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Walking Medical technology Disease Genetics

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Published On: 2025-02-05 @ 16:09:39 (11 hours ago)

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