Doctor in the House: Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Edmund Lim, founder and parent of child with spinal muscular atrophy

07-Dec-18 16:00

Doctor in the House: Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In conjunction with International Day of Disabled Persons on 3 December, we highlight one rare disease that doesn't get enough attention: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Edmund Lim, founder of a patient advocacy group We Care Journey and a parent of a child with SMA, joins us to share more about the needs and challenges faced by people living with SMA and other rare diseases.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy

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Categories: Health Policy, Diseases and Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Science, Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags: rare diseases, disability, genetic counselling, orphan drugs, gene therapy, health and living, the bigger picture,

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