We were especially curious about the echocardiogram results which would reveal how well Johnny's then-19-year-old prosthetic heart valve was functioning. Thankfully, his valve was in good working ...

Deciding to start a family is a big decision for any couple, but it’s even more nerve-wracking when the mom-to-be has a ...

“deformed hands” and a hollow face has had filler injections to “look normal”. Zoe Ridgway, a 32-year-old mum to Sofia, 12, from Aberdare, South Wales, was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome ...

The standard treatment for the connective tissue disorder Marfan's syndrome (MFS) is β-blockade, aimed at reducing aortic wall stress. Angiotensin II type 1 and 2 receptors (AT 1 and AT 2 ...

The NBA has honored a young man whose dream to play professional basketball was shattered by disease. On Thursday, as dozens of young players were drafted by teams, Baylor University's Isaiah Austin ...