| The lifespan of a man suffering from progeria averages about 12 years and 8 months. |
| There is a disorder called progeria which is a genetic condition wherein symptoms of aging are manifested at an early age. |
| He died from complications of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, commonly known as progeria. |
| It is impossible to predict how soon our findings will translate into treatments for children suffering from progeria. |
| A third condition, Hallerman-Streiff-François syndrome, is characterized by the presence of progeria in combination with dwarfism and other features of abnormal growth. |
| Initially, progeria was studied as a model of normal aging, but because not all organs are affected, this is no longer thought to be appropriate. |
