Rare Condition
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BC Children’s Hospital diagnoses first person in the world with rare gene mutationThe 23-year-old from Syria has an unknown mutation to a gene that controls the production of a protein key to determining how immune cells function.HealthNov 10, 2022
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Calgary students give Alberta boy living with rare condition a chance at independenceA group of Calgary university students created an assistive-living exoskeleton device that allowed a young boy the ability to do routine tasks he never thought would be possible.TechApr 21, 2021
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Calgary boy joins global movement to spread awareness about rare conditionTristan Tocila was born with primary lymphedema, a disorder that causes swelling in the left side of his body and his right foot.CanadaMar 5, 2021
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Quebec family raising awareness and money for sick child with rare illnessA Montreal family is trying to raise awareness and funds for the Montreal Children's Hospital, after seeing their son fight a rare genetic disorder.CanadaDec 10, 2020
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Okanagan mom hoping to make rare genetic condition better knownAccording to the Phelan McDermid Syndrome Foundation, the condition is so rare that there are only about 2,000 known cases worldwide.HealthOct 22, 2020
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Calgary mother questioning wait times for toddler’s sensitive surgeryUnder current timelines, two-year-old Nash Ritchie would be twice the Alberta Health Services recommended age by the time he gets an important surgery.HealthJun 25, 2020
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Suspected flu case leaves B.C. man completely paralyzed with rare syndromeThree weeks ago, Matt Reisig was completely healthy. He's now in the ICU of a Surrey hospital, intubated and completely paralyzed.HealthMar 20, 2019
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Alabama boy born without a nose dies at age 2The little boy born without a nose who melted hearts and defied medical odds has died.HealthJun 7, 2017
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WATCH: Baby with ocular albinism able to see mom for the first timeA special pair of glasses are helping a special mom and baby pair bond even more, after giving baby Louise the gift of sight.WorldJan 30, 2015
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WATCH: Baby boy battles rare conditionThe family of a baby boy born with a rare genetic condition is facing a tough few years ahead.HealthJan 9, 2014
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