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A young boy from East London living with a rare and debilitating skin condition is experiencing renewed hope thanks to his participation in a clinical trial for a potential breakthrough treatment. Gabrielius Misurenkovas, aged 12, was diagnosed with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) in infancy, a genetic disorder characterised by extremely fragile skin that is […]

Hope for Young Patient with Rare Skin Condition Following Groundbreaking Trial A 12-year-old boy from East London, Gabrielius Misurenkovas, who suffers from a rare and debilitating skin condition, has experienced a glimmer of hope after participating in a pioneering clinical trial. Gabrielius was diagnosed with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), an inflammatory genetic disorder, in […]

A young boy from east London suffering from a rare and debilitating skin condition is experiencing renewed hope thanks to his participation in a clinical trial. Gabrielius Misurenkovas, 12, was diagnosed with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) in infancy, a genetic disorder that leaves skin incredibly fragile and prone to damage from even the slightest […]

A young boy from East London, suffering from a rare and debilitating skin condition, has experienced a surge of hope following his participation in a pioneering trial for a potential new treatment. Gabrielius Misurenkovas, aged 12, was diagnosed with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) in infancy. This inflammatory disease causes extreme fragility of the skin, […]

A woman who noticed a lump on her leg spent weeks fighting for a diagnosis, with doctors even suggesting it could be cellulitis or even endometriosis in the skin. But nothing could prepare her for what a biopsy revealed. Jacquelyn Aleece was on vacation with her husband and friends in early July when she discovered […]

Ireland’s Cancer Landscape and Early Detection Ireland is facing a significant public health challenge as it ranks second in the European Union for the rate of new cancer diagnoses. According to recent data from the European Commission, over 24,000 new cases are reported each year. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for increased awareness, […]

A Woman’s Struggle with Severe Menstrual Pain and Long NHS Waiting List Jade Devereux, a 23-year-old woman from Norfolk, has been experiencing intense period pain since she was in school. She says the pain is so severe that it disrupts her daily life, causing her to miss work for several days each month. Despite multiple […]

A Rare Birth Defect and a Groundbreaking Treatment A seemingly simple comment about the size of a baby’s head led to the discovery of an extremely rare birth defect, changing the life of a young boy and prompting medical professionals to develop a groundbreaking treatment. This story highlights the resilience of a family and the […]

Understanding the Rising Cancer Rates in Australian Men Despite being in an era marked by significant advancements in medicine and scientific research, the number of cancer diagnoses among Australian men continues to increase. This troubling trend raises important questions about why so many men are not taking their health seriously, even as awareness around cancer […]