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Family race to save boy with ultra-rare condition

Family race to save boy with ultra-rare condition
BBC England Friday 18 September 2026, 05:27 UTC 1 min read
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The six-year-old is believed by doctors to be the youngest UK patient with the condition.

The six-year-old is believed by doctors to be the youngest UK patient with the condition.
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