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Overcoming the Odds of Prenatal Hypophosphatasia
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During a 20-week ultrasound appointment, there’s devastating news: the baby’s bones are broken and bowed. Despite this, the baby is born and does well. After testing, all signs point to hypophosphatasia. And thanks to the life-changing treatment of enzyme replacement therapy, today, this child and many others with this rare bone disease are living happy, healthy lives.
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