‘I just want to be a child again’: Boy overcomes rare condition through stem cell transplant

From New Orleans: A young boy's health has taken a turn for the better after undergoing a transplant procedure. His goal is to one day play professional basketball. Doctors considered the transplant a crucial step in treating his condition.

The boy's immune system was attacking its own cells, and a cure seemed unlikely without the procedure. A pediatric specialist was involved in his care. Further details about the boy's condition and treatment are available from the original report.