A child with a rare genetic disorder — spinal muscular atrophy type I — was treated prenatally for the first time. Courtesy of Jakob Owens  via Unsplash During an amniocentesis test, a long, thin ...

It looks for certain types of cells and bacteria that are more prevalent with vaginal atrophy. To test acidity, a paper indicator strip is inserted into the vagina. Your doctor can also collect ...

He is Rafael, also known as Rafita, a 1-year-and-8-month-old baby from Ensenada who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 when he was just one month old. The singer livestreamed his visit ...

Spinal muscular atrophy type 1 is a genetic disorder that typically appears within the first six months of life, causing ...