Rare Bone Disease Found in Teen With Unexplained Hip Fractures
A 14-year-old girl experienced painful fractures in her hip bones without any injury or fall. Doctors discovered she had a rare genetic condition called …
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Special Supplement Helps Protect Brains in Rare Genetic Disease
Maple syrup urine disease is a rare genetic condition where the body struggles to break down certain amino acids (building blocks of protein). Researchers …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Strengthen Bones in PKU Patients
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic condition that affects how the body processes certain proteins. People with PKU often have weaker bones than average. …
Read MoreTeen's Vision Saved by Quick Blood-Cleaning Treatment
A rare genetic condition called methylmalonic acidemia can damage the eyes and cause vision loss. In this case, an 18-year-old girl experienced sudden blurry …
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