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flag A 10-year-old boy with rare H-ABC disorder faces short life expectancy but gains hope from emerging treatment research.

flag A 10-year-old boy from Hertfordshire, Frankie Sheridan-Hill, diagnosed with H-ABC—a rare genetic disorder affecting fewer than 200 people worldwide—faces a prognosis of not surviving past his teens, his mother Amy Sheridan-Hill said. flag Diagnosed at age five after developmental delays, including inability to walk or speak, Frankie’s condition was confirmed through genetic testing. flag After being told “nothing can be done,” Amy co-founded the H-ABC Foundation UK with other parents, raising funds for equipment and research. flag A drug candidate from SynaptixBio, co-founded by a parent, may enter clinical trials within the next year or two, offering hope of slowing disease progression. flag In the meantime, Frankie receives physiotherapy, Botox, and uses mobility aids. flag His family focuses on keeping him strong in hopes of qualifying for future treatments.

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