Access to nusinersen is helping Woonona's Ruby McLean

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Updated June 21 2017 - 7:20am, first published June 20 2017 - 6:00pm
Tower of strength: The treatment has given Ruby a stronger grasp, allowing her to play with her toys better, and has helped her sit independently for the first time. Picture: Adam McLean
Tower of strength: The treatment has given Ruby a stronger grasp, allowing her to play with her toys better, and has helped her sit independently for the first time. Picture: Adam McLean

Woonona’s Ruby McLean is the second Australian child with a rare muscle-wasting disease to get access to a life-changing drug on compassionate grounds.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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