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Bahrain said Iran’s continued attacks were undermining peace and regional stability.

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Two brothers diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare disorder dubbed ‘childhood dementia’

As there is no cure, care focuses on easing symptoms and maintaining quality of life.

Matthew Leong, 29, was diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare rare and brutal disorder that’s dubbed “childhood dementia”. His mother Sharmaine Lau, 58, had been by his side, taking care of him for over 20 years.

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