Prof Tao Huiren, who headed Li Hua’s treatment, said Mr Li suffered from ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The condition causes inflammation in the spine, making the back, rib cage and neck stiff and painful. The inflammation causes bones to wear away, and in response, the body produces extra calcium to grow more bone, sometimes in the … Read more
Say goodbye to cauliflower ears! Chinese scientists create an injection which fixes deformed ears in mice and could work on humans Deformed ears are a hallmark of contact sports, including boxing and rugby Chinese scientists found a way to sculpt fresh tissue using 3D bioprinting Was tested on mice and was able to create brand new ear-shaped … Read more
Songs of happiness: Man born with a deformed face demonstrates the impressive singing voice that helped him overcome bullies Jilam Samson, 39, from the Philippines, was born with a congenital deformity He said his unusual appearance caused him to be bullied throughout childhood Mr Samson said singing is something he does for himself to help … Read more
Multiple toddlers in China have developed deformed heads after being raised on a protein drink sold to their parents as baby formula, a report has claimed. Pictures provided by devastated parents show their children’s foreheads having unusual swellings after they had allegedly fed on the product for months. The shocking revelation comes more than 10 … Read more