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Hong Kong teen with Duchenne muscular dystrophy celebrates 18th birthday

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Chen Tsz-kin, a young man from Hong Kong diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at 18 months old, recently celebrated his 18th birthday. Despite an initial life expectancy of 18 years, advancements in care suggest individuals with the condition may now live into their late twenties or early thirties. Chen plans to create a digital twin to extend his existence beyond his physical life. AI

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Hong Kong teen with Duchenne muscular dystrophy celebrates 18th birthday

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ambrose Li,Jayson Albano ·

    ‘Be alive’: Hongkonger with muscular dystrophy turns 18, against all odds

    Celebrating one’s 18th birthday is not typically a poignant occasion, but for outgoing Hongkonger Chen Tsz-kin, adulthood began last week with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. At 18 months old, Chen was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition that caus…

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