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Four sisters from the Higginbotham family were diagnosed with the rare brain condition Chiari malformation, leading to multiple surgeries and a challenging journey, but they are now enjoying a healthier, happier life thanks to timely medical interventions.
Neuroferritinopathy, a rare genetic brain condition causing a build-up of iron, has trapped four sisters in their bodies, leaving them unable to communicate or move. A drugs trial at Cambridge University aims to repurpose an existing drug to draw out the iron and potentially halt, reverse, or even "cure" the disease. If successful, the trial could offer hope for patients with this condition and pave the way for treating other conditions linked to iron build-up in the brain.