HEALTHSCMP CHINA
Chinese robot helps children with nerve disorder stand up for the first time
A Chinese robot has enabled children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to stand for the first time. SMA is a genetic disorder causing nerve deterioration that weakens muscles, often confining individuals to wheelchairs or beds and affecting basic functions like eating and breathing.
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