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Paralyzed Maryland girl, 19, walks in New York Fashion Week

Megan Silcott, 19, was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that initially paralyzed her from the neck down, but through therapy the young woman has regained function of her arms. (Photo courtesy Jen Silcott) A Maryland girl paralyzed from the waist ...

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Rare disease leaves girl with half a kidney

Olorato Astrid Selelo was diagnosed with two kidney tumors. After chemotherapy, surgery and radiation she has only a half kidney left, but is healthy. (Texas Children’s Hospital) When 2-year-old Olorato Astrid Selelo came into the hospital, doctors thought she had ...

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