Publications by authors named "Yaser El Saba"
Commun Med (Lond)
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a serious genetic disorder with limited treatment options, and its prevalence needs more research in Arab countries due to high rates of consanguinity.*
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- A study involved diagnosing SMA in 171 patients and newborn screenings in 1,502 Emirati infants, revealing a carrier frequency of 1.3% and an incidence of 1 in 7,122 live births for the disease in the UAE.*
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- Results indicate that implementing premarital genetic screening could significantly reduce SMA cases and save healthcare costs, highlighting the need for wider screening practices in Arab populations.*
