The active and adventurous Devaney Mehl was sidelined by excruciating pain when only 28-years-old, originally reported in Regina Leader-Post. After many incorrect diagnoses, she later learned she had developed the rare…
Ten days after the birth of her second baby, Pam Moore discovered she was unable to move her face. She was quickly diagnosed with Bell’s palsy. The sudden change shocked…
Joy Littlesunday is just one of many Navajo newborns who were screened and thus saved from severe combined immunodeficiency by a successful bone marrow transplant at UC San Francisco, reported UCSF…
The Chinese Zhiying family face their ultimate breaking point when they learn they can no longer afford the medical bills needed to save their 7-month-old son, Yiwei, who is fighting…
David Baldwin is a 37 year old man from Ross-shire. Based on appearances, he should be living a normal, healthy life. Appearances can, however, be deceiving. David suffers from Cerebrospinal…
Despite the obvious cliché nature of the old adage, knowledge really is power. Technology and medical advancements give doctors and researchers more information than anyone could have fathomed even a…
Charlie Druken's dreams came true when he was selected to the drop the puck at the Boston Bruins' Alumni game recently, reported The Telegram. It was a night the eight-year-old…
Doctors always emphasize the importance of sleep for newborn babies, but some babies may have greater challenges to face when it comes to getting a solid night of sleep. A…
Doctors told Shawn Rogers, who they had diagnosed with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, that he might only have days to live. However, today he is swimming with dolphins, a dream that he…
A new study suggests that the antidepressant medication clomipramine may function to relieve symptoms of multiple sclerosis. In this instance, the drug was tested to treat progressive multiple sclerosis, in…
Skylar Marie came into the world as a beautiful healthy baby. It wasn't until 2 months later that her and her family's world would change forever. She was diagnosed with…
Olivia Ports recently performed for over a thousand people, including the Mayor and Governor of Chicago, helping to raise $3.75 million for research by Lurie Children’s Hospital in only one…
It all started with a headache. 11-year-old Canyon Martin wasn't acting like himself and was sent home from school with a headache, reported Standard Times. A quick doctor visit after…
Ryan Cole is a beautiful baby. You would never know from looking at him that he was struggling for life fighting a rare disease called biliary atresia, reported Courier Mail.…
One of the medical research field's biggest developments recently - within the last 5 years! - is a new form of gene editing, also know as genome editing. Gene editing refers to…
Around 15,000 people are to receive free eye treatment thanks to the efforts of Senator Mustafa Bukar. The senator represents the Katsina North Senatorial Zone. Senator Bukar announced the event…
Drug research is taking a plunge to the underwater abyss. The nation's opioid crisis has been declared a national public health emergency. Along with the Department of Defense, the University…
Many young children admire professional athletes. They dream of becoming one themselves, or at the very least aspire to meet them. For Jase Johnson, a child with Chiari malformation, this…
Maria Menounos's talent has graced the TV screen, American journalism and occasionally, the world of professional wrestling. With WWE, she serves as a hardcore ambassador to the company. She's a…
Good news for patients who suffer from ankylosing spondylitis (AS). There may soon be a new option for treating their disease if the results of a new trial support the…
A new study comparing two different treatments demonstrates that both could be effective in treating hydrocephalus. This condition is characterized by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid inside the brain. In…
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