TikTok Diagnosis Saves Toddler From ‘Childhood Alzheimer’s’

A Louisiana mom used TikTok to identify Sanfilippo syndrome in her 20-month-old daughter, leading to an early diagnosis and potential for treatment. The rare genetic condition, sometimes called childhood Alzheimer’s, can lead to severe intellectual decline and motor disease. While there is no cure, early diagnosis allows the family to seek out experimental treatments and raise awareness about the condition.

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