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sendnewt_s t1_j8ayynd wrote

If the disease can be diagnosed before age 3 (which is extremely rare bc early developmental delays/differences are often misdiagnosed as autism) a stem cell transplant has a chance of slowing some of the physical deterioration. It is controversial bc it's very risky. It is the only intervention I know of.

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sendnewt_s t1_j89p2cy wrote

There is a rare disease called Sanfallippo syndrome that is often referred to as Alzheimers for children. It starts in the first few years of life and is remarkably similar in its effects. One of the most painful things in life is to watch someone you love slowly amd painfully deteriorate

Sanfilippo syndrome - Wikipedia https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanfilippo_syndrome

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sendnewt_s t1_j2cp1ju wrote

Researchers have identified two cannabinoid receptors: CB1, predominantly present in the nervous system, connective tissues, gonads, glands, and organs; and CB2, predominantly found in the immune system and its associated structures.

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