October 24, 2015 3D-printed model helps surgeons correct 2-year-old’s rare facial deformity Surgeons at Boston Children’s Hospital have reconstructed the face of a 2-year-old with a rare facial deformity by using 3D printing, wric.com reported.
October 24, 2015 Monkeys infected after deadly bacteria escapes at Louisiana lab, USA Today reports A deadly bacteria being analyzed at a high-security primate research lab in Louisiana escaped and infected four monkeys on the site, and raised concerns about whether there was any public health risk, USA Today reported.
October 24, 2015 China develops new cancer drug from start to finish Xian-Ping Lu left his job as director of research at drug maker Galderma R&D in Princeton, N.J., to co-found a biotech company to develop new medicines in his native China.
October 24, 2015 9-year-old sells handmade bracelets to raise $47G for friend with rare condition A 9-year-old Arkansas girl is making a big splash in the life of one of her friends who is suffering from a rare genetic skin condition, ABC 8 News reported.
October 24, 2015 Scientists seeking cause of mysterious heart attack plaguing young women In August 2014, Danville, Ohio, resident Mandy Holt went to an auction for a coworker, who was selling her household items.
October 24, 2015 Communities rally around former NJ wrestling star battling kidney disease A former New Jersey wrestling star is staring down his toughest opponent yet as he battles against a rare kidney disorder.
October 24, 2015 Detroit student returns to school with teacher who gave her kidney An 18-year-old returned to her Detroit high school Tuesday with a new kidney, donated by her gym teacher.
October 24, 2015 Doctors go online for medical information, too Doctors who treat children with rare conditions sometimes seek guidance from online chat groups where families relate their experiences with the disorders.
October 24, 2015 Toddler born without a tibia thriving after receiving prosthetic leg Two days after their son’s birth, Michael and Sally Lynick faced a tough choice: have doctors amputate little Vincent’s leg or let the boy grow up without a tibia, Kare 11 reported.
October 24, 2015 New Jersey boy diagnosed with incurable genetic disorder in 'fight of his life' A New Jersey boy who waited years to participate in a clinical trial to treat his life-threatening illness is facing yet another hurdle after contracting meningitis during surgery to implant the device needed to receive dosage.