Chronic Conditions 28th February 2024

Uniting for change on Rare Disease Day

It’s been a long but rewarding journey for Iuliana Dumitriu, whose 9-year-old son Victor has a rare genetic disorder called Coffin-Lowry syndrome. Now she’s helping other families by connecting them and raising awareness around the world. “When Victor ...

by Karen Finn

Family 14th June 2023

“It’s so simple, but so clever”

This is how Laura Fricker describes the two blood transfusions that saved her son’s life while she was still carrying him in her womb. “When I was about 15 weeks pregnant with Sebby, my daughter came down with slapped cheek ...

by Karen Finn

Family 26th April 2023

Celebrating your C-section

Like most expectant mothers, Fiona Oakes planned to birth her children vaginally. However, it soon became apparent that a caesarean section, or C-section, would be necessary. To mark Caesarean Awareness Month, she shares her story with This Is MedTech. Medical ...

by Karen Finn

Family 28th February 2023

Shining a light on rare disease

When Veronica Popa learned that her baby had a rare genetic syndrome and wasn’t expected to live past two years old, she refused to give up hope. Here she shares her story with This Is MedTech to raise awareness ...

by Karen Finn

Family 21st October 2022

Finding hope in a patient-driven approach to health data

Photo by Vicky Drachmann Danielle Drachmann has been creating awareness about pathological idiopathic ketotic hypoglycaemia since her children as well as herself were diagnosed.  This rare condition affects blood glucose and ketone levels within the body – potentially leading to life-threatening ...

by Comms Team

Family 16th November 2021

Our twins’ early birth was completely unexpected

Professional singer Ruth Kiang was working shortly before her labour started. Just a few hours later, Emily and Alice were born. “My pregnancy was very straightforward and as twin pregnancies go, very easy. I was feeling well throughout and there ...

by Karen Finn

Family 19th January 2021

MY LITTLE MIRACLES

Karen Marks’ dream had always been to become a mum, but she knew it wasn’t going to be easy. With the help of medical technology, she has overcome the obstacles that she faced and closed 2020 with the family she ...

by Comms Team

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