Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria
Also known simply as Progeria, about one child in eight million are born with this condition. Sadly, the average life expectancy for individuals with this disease is about thirteen years old. However, some do live to see their twenties. Progeria essentially causes the body to appear to be aging at a rapid rate. Usually Progeria is not genetic; however, in some cases a child with Progeria is born to at least one parent carrying the gene.
Unfortunately, there is no known cure for Progeria. Although some medical professionals have attempted to treat Progeria with growth hormone treatments and even anticancer drugs, there is no evidence that either are successful. It is more often the case that the goal of treatment is to reduce the complications that an individual with Progeria experiences.
