congenital disorders
What is a congenital disorder? Find out this and all the facts about common - and not so common - conditions babies are born with here including cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome and spina bifida.
Six-year-old paraplegic defies medical world
Sometimes a little person comes along with such spirit and courage that she puts life well and truly into perspective. more
"For three years doctors said I had allergies. The reality was much worse."
Cancer survivor Jessica was so mortified by the alarming string of misdiagnoses that she has written a blog to encourage others...more
Meet Jack, the little boy with no ears
A playful little toddler was born with a rare condition that has sadly left him without ears. more
The simple pregnancy bug that made my little boy deaf
Kate Daly was pregnant with twins when she got a sore throat. That unremarkable illness was to lead to her babies suffering from...more
Down syndrome ‘treated’ with green tea
A promising clinical trial has shown that green tea compounds improve cognitive ability in people with Down syndrome. This is really...more
A little girl's birthday wish is to grow old
Meet the bubbly girl who will turn eight at the end of this month but is not expected live to see her adult years. more
Sotos Syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting 1 in 14, 000 babies. Find out what you need to know about this rare condition with...more
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is a congenital (present at birth) disorder that is sometimes referred to as an overgrowth syndrome. more
Cerebral palsy is a general term used to describe a group of disorders characterised by an inability to control and coordinate muscle...more
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening condition that affects the respiratory and digestive systems. It is caused by a defective...more
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