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This Key Symptom Led to Amy Schumer's Cushing's Syndrome Diagnosis
It wasn't until people on social media sounded the alarm about a distinct physical feature that Amy Schumer received her ...
Spinal cord stimulation restores movement for people with 'muscle wasting' disorder
New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation could improve muscle function for patients who have spinal ...
What Is Cushing Syndrome? The Rare Diagnosis That Caused Amy Schumer’s 'Moon Face,' Explained
Amy revealed that she had been diagnosed with Cushing syndrome in February 2024, sharing that she found out while doing press ...
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A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
Yet over the month-long pilot study, “they were getting better and better.” Spinal muscle atrophy or SMA is a genetic disease that gradually destroys motor neurons, nerve cells in the spinal ...
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How a tiny spinal implant could help those with muscle-wasting disease
SMA is caused by a genetic defect that attacks motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to muscle wasting, particularly in the legs, hips, and shoulders. While gene therapy offers a lifeline for ...