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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Infant with rare genetic disorder gets life saving treatment
Vadodara: An infant boy from Panchmahal district got a new lease of life after he was diagnosed with an extremely rare hormonal disorder. The child was suffering from Aldosterone Synthase Deficiency (ASD), specifically the Corticosterone Methyl Oxidase Type II (CMO II), which slows down growth. The baby was presented with symptoms of poor feeding, frequent vomiting and developmental delays when it was five months old. The weight of the baby was 5kg and was not increasing. After observing the baby for some time, the doctors advised the parents to get genetic testing done. The report came in when the boy was seven months old and revealed that he had ASD. The condition affects the body's ability to retain salt and maintain normal blood pressure. Dr Bhargav Patel, a paediatrician at MT Mirani Hospital, which is run by the Sad Vichar Parivar in Godhra, said tests initially showed electrolyte imbalance and low aldosterone levels, prompting further genetic testing. He added that the condition, caused by mutations in the CYP11B2 gene, is so rare that only a handful of cases have been reported worldwide. "In this infant, the Thr185Ile mutation was identified. It is the first such case reported not only in Gujarat but across India, marking a rare genetic discovery," said Patel. He added that the diagnosis was confirmed through Whole Exome Sequencing. Treatment was initiated with fludrocortisone and salt supplementation, which led to visible improvements in just a few weeks. The child will have to keep taking hormones orally for life. "His feeding improved, weight increased and developmental milestones that had stalled began progressing again," said Dr Patel. He emphasized the need for awareness and genetic testing for rare paediatric disorders.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man poses at ‘courier' in attempt to swindle elderly GA couple out of money
A South Carolina man remains behind bars after deputies said he tried to trick a Georgia couple into giving him money. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Last week, a Jones County couple was contacted by a man, later identified as Bhargav Patel, of South Carolina. Deputies said Patel somehow convinced the couple their money was not safe in their bank account. Officials said Patel told the couple to withdraw the money, and a 'courier' would pick up the funds for safekeeping. Fortunately, the couple's family members caught on to what was happening and chased the 'courier' away, but not before getting his license plate. TRENDING STORIES: GA parents charged with murder in connection to 6-week-old baby's death 17-year-old arrested after shootout leaves teen dead in DeKalb County This Georgia city is one of the most overweight in the U.S., new study shows Investigators identified Patel as the driver. Anderson County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina took Patel into custody. He was extradited to Georgia and remains behind bars at the Jones County Jail. Patel is charged with exploitation of the elderly, criminal attempt to commit theft by taking and criminal attempt to commit theft by deception. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Officials say older adults lose billions of dollars each year to schemes and fraud. Click here to learn how to spot common schemes, keep your money secure, and report financial fraud if you suspect you're a victim.
