Posts Tagged: genome
November 4, 2025
Brave Beginnings: The NICU at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego Gives Vulnerable Newborns the Best Possible Start
For most families, the first moments of a baby’s life are filled with joy. But when a baby comes too early or needs urgent medical attention, that joy can quickly turn to fear. While most deliveries go smoothly, roughly 10% of newborns need extra support. In San Diego, that often means a transfer from the…
Neonatology
critical care, genetics, genome, Genome Institute, infant, infant health, neonatology, NICU
January 18, 2024
The CURE Community
Mother of a child with a rare disease unites other families on the same path. The Yiu family knows all too well the struggles that come with having a child with an undiagnosed disease. When Caroline Cheung-Yiu and Bandy Yiu’s son, Alex, began to progressively lose motor function at age 2 1/2, it was the…
Genomics Institute
gene, genetics, genome, Genome Institute, genomics, genomics institute, innovation, neurology, rare disease research, research
May 10, 2023
From Stomachache to Heart Transplant: How Genomics Saved a Teen’s Life
Mario Luna, an eighth-grader from Culver City, has always been passionate about basketball. He even dreams of playing in the NBA one day. However, on January 12, his world was turned upside down. It all started with a stomachache which quickly turned into a more serious heart condition. Mario’s heart began beating uncontrollably and his…
Heart Institute
cardiology, cardiovascular health, cardiovascular surgery, gene, genetics, genome, Genome Institute, genomics institute, heart, heart institute, heart transplant, patient story, transplant
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