Monday, April 9, 2012

Trisomy 18

  • Isabella suffers from a chromosomal disorder called Trisomy 18, where extra genetic material is present on chromosome 18. The extra material interferes with normal development, according to the National Institutes of Health.
  • (CNN)
  • Isabella Santorum, the daughter born with a severe genetic disorder called Trisomy 18 to Rick and Karen Santorum over three years ago has already lived nearly 4 times the lifespan her condition predicted.
  • (Washington Post)
  • Rick Santorums daughter, Bella, who suffers from a rare genetic condition called Trisomy 18 is expected to be released from the hospital Monday pending doctor approval, a spokesman for Santorum said Monday.
  • (YAHOO!)
  • Bella Santorum, who has the genetic disorder Trisomy 18, was hospitalized over the weekend, but her father's campaign announced he will return to the trail on Tuesday with stops in Bedford, Carlisle and Lancaster.
  • (Philadelphia Daily News)
  • Isabella Santorum, daughter of Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, has Trisomy 18, a rare genetic disorder that delays development and can cause heart defects and kidney problems.
  • (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
  • Santorums three-year-old daughter, Bella, was hospitalized on Friday. She suffers from a rare genetic disorder known as Trisomy 18. Santorum suspended all his campaign events on Monday to spend time with his family.
  • (Huffington Post)
  • Bella, who was born with Trisomy 18, a rare disorder that is fatal to most of children within their first year, has become a touchstone for Mr. Santorum, both humanizing him and serving as flashpoint for debate over health care with President Obama.
  • (New York Times)
  • Santorums 3-year-old daughter Bella, who suffers from the genetic disorder Trisomy 18, was hospitalized on Friday.
  • (CBS News)

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