Tag: myths about HGPS

  • Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome (HGPS)

    Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome (HGPS) Definition and Description of Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome (HGPS) Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome (HGPS), also known as progeria, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by rapid aging in children. Affected individuals usually appear normal at birth but begin to show signs of accelerated aging within the first two years of life. This condition primarily arises from…