Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Living with almost a cure

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/250725.php

The first cure that showed improvement was in 2012.  The case study included 28 children from 16 different countries.  The children traveled to Boston to undergo extensive medical treatment.  The improvement was shown in their weight gain, their bone density increase, and the heart vessel wall increased in density as well.  However right now the drug will not be administered to all kids with Progeria.  The Progeria Research Foundation and the National Institute of Health are currently running another trial to ensure the use of this drug. 

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