Rosie’s Story: A Nano-rare Treatment Pioneer

Rosie was the first of three HNRNPH2 patients to receive treatment with an n-Lorem ASO, helping to pave the way for others. Her parents, Nicole and Bobby, share their daughter's journey and how they have adapted as a family to meet her unique needs. As a pediatrician, Nicole understands the complexities of medical care, yet she acknowledges that even she doesn’t always have the answers when it comes to raising a child with a nano-rare disease—a reality that resonates with many nano-rare families.

On this episode we discuss:

2:00 Bobby left his job to help care for Rosie full-time

7:36 Nicole is a pediatrician and it’s difficult for her to not regularly attend Rosie’s appointments

11:16 Rosie’s diagnosis of HNRNPH2

16:00 Even as a pediatrician, Nicole finds nano-rare diseases complex and difficult to navigate

19:29 What is HNRNPH2?

26:40 Coming to terms with the diagnosis

29:35 Weighing the potential risk/benefit and making the decision that Rosie will be the first HNRNPH2 patient treated with an experimental medicine

37:05 How Rosie is doing after three ASO treatment doses

40:35 Potential for a placebo effect and allowing multiple observers to notice changes

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