China boy, 12, inspires millions after defying muscle-wasting disease prognosis of living past 3
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A 12-year-old boy in Shanghai, China, diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at seven months and given a prognosis of not living past three, has graduated from primary school. With his family's care, he has exceeded expectations and is now able to move his fingers and flex his elbows. His story has inspired many people.
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Zou Weiluo was diagnosed at seven months with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
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Zou Weiluo was diagnosed at seven months with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
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Loaded language removedA 12-year-old boy in eastern China with a rare disease has graduated from primary school in June, defying doctors who had predicted he would not live beyond the age of three. Zou Weiluo, from Shanghai, was diagnosed at seven months with spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, a condition that progressively weakens the muscles used for movement, swallowing and breathing.
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Zou Weiluo was diagnosed at seven months with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
South China Morning PostDoctors predicted Zou Weiluo would not live beyond the age of three.
OpinionYears of devoted care from Zou Weiluo's family helped him outlive the prognosis.
OpinionZou Weiluo graduated from primary school in June at the age of 12.
South China Morning PostZou Weiluo can now move his fingers and flex his elbows.
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