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What is the life span of kids with progeria?
up to 13 years old
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Is there a cure for progeria disease?
No, there is currently no cure for progeria disease
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Lamin
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Who is most likely to get progeria?
People of all sexes and races are equally likely to have a kid with progeria
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Is it true that heart health is a big problem with progeria disease?
Yes,
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1 in how many kids are born with progeria?
1 in 4 million babies
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2 types of pills kids with progeria might take are Stains and Nitroglycerin?
yes
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What are the signs and symptoms of progeria
Slowed growth, with below-average height and weight.
Narrowed face, small lower jaw, thin lips, and beaked nose. Head disproportionately large for the face. Prominent eyes and incomplete closure of the eyelids. Hair loss, including eyelashes and eyebrows. Thinning, spotty, wrinkled skin. Visible veins. Skeletal abnormalities and fragile bones Stiff joints Hip dislocation |
Is it true that stains help with heat flow?
no, stains is a substance used to impart color to tissues or cells
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What effects do kids with progeria have?
Cardiovascular problems
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