A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
- Posted on February 5, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger – able to stand and walk more easily – when an implanted device zapped