MILAN, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Sammy Basso, who was the longest living survivor of the rare genetic disease progeria, has died at the age of 28, the Italian Progeria Association said on Sunday. Progeria, ...

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Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, is a rare disorder that profoundly reshapes the lives of those affected. This condition manifests through a paradox of youth and premature ...

What if your child was aging eight times faster than normal? That’s the harsh reality of Progeria, a rare condition that causes premature aging in young children. Diagnosed between 18–24 months, it’s ...

The results of a University of Maryland (UMD)-led study could point to new and improved treatment approaches for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder that causes ...

“How much longer?” is a question all too familiar to parents. This is also a question that scientists ask themselves when trying to find a truly effective treatment for patients with the ...

In the spring of 2005, families affected by progeria welcomed the news from two studies that uncovered new information about this rare, devastating condition that causes premature aging in children.

More information on progeria and connect with the girls in the "20/20" special. Sept. 10, 2010— -- Barbara Walters reports on Lindsay Ratcliffe, Kaylee Halko and Haylee Okines, three vibrant ...