Let us find ways of marketing PNC to Ghanaians - Morna Nov 9, 2009
Mr. Mona gave the advice in Tamale on Saturday when he addressed foo= t soldiers of the party, at a day's seminar on "Understanding the Fundament= als of the Ghanaian Economy" for party faithfuls drawn from the Ashanti, Bron= g Ahafo, Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions ... The topics discussed included communication skills, tools for politi= cal party mobilization, and the fundamentals of the Ghanaian economy. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
At your service Nov 9, 2009
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group: 888-257-1717 or ... Food Addicts in Recovery: For individuals who suffer from overeating, bulimia or anorexia ... Parkinson Association of Great Daytona Beach: Information and meetings for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Daval International Awarded Orphan Drug Designation for Motor Neurone Disease Treatment Nov 9, 2009
LONDON, Nov. 9 /CNW/ - Following the provision of clinical and scientific data to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), privately owned UK company Daval International Limited () has been informed that its innovative anti-inflammatory agent AIMSPRO(R) has been awarded an Orphan-Drug designation for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is the most common form of Motor Neurone Disease ... AIMSPRO has already achieved TGA Orphan Status... (Canada Newswire)
IGP graduates with MBA in Human Resource Management Nov 8, 2009
He was part of some 2,134 students who graduated at a ceremony presided over by Justice Samuel K. Date-Baah of the Supreme Court, who is also the Chairman of Council of the University ... He said sacrifices that a student made in order to acquire knowledge was worthwhile since it was only by that means that strategic objectives and goals could be met for development ... Pointing out to a number of the female graduating students she said the assertion that a woman's place was in the kitchen was... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Long way to the pop Nov 7, 2009
Bon Scott's new national health teeth, acquired during the band's first British sortie are also a lingering image ... AC/DC is also the product of Harry Vanda and the older brother, George Young ... AC/DC is also the wiser older brother, Malcolm, often descibed as the business brain behind the band. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Swine Flu Shot Safety Concerns Nov 7, 2009
In Canada, the 2009 H1N1 vaccine being administered to the population is GlaxoSmithKline's Arepanrix H1N1 also called the AS03-adjuvanted H1N1 pandemic influenza vaccine is a two-component vaccine consisting of an H1N1 immunizing antigen (as a suspension), and an AS03 adjuvant (as an oil-in-water emulsion) ... The WHO describes squalene as a naturally occurring oil molecule found in plants and animals. (Suite101.com)
HIV vaccine stops infection Nov 6, 2009
An Army psychiatrist opens fire at Fort Hood, Texas, killing 12 people and wounding 31 others before being captured alive, U.S. offici 00004000 als tell NBC News. Multimedia. (MSNBC -- Health)
Dysfunctional Protein Dynamics Behind Neurological Disease? Nov 3, 2009
The discovery opens the possibility of designing drugs for a devastating neurological disease, ALS. ... Research indicates that ALS, in common with other neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, is caused by our own proteins, which form aberrant aggregates that are fatally toxic to our nerve cells ... These patches cause two or several protein molecules to stick together, thereby forming the cornerstone of the larger structures that are believed to underlie ALS.. (Science Daily)
Dickinson Township approves Cumberland Goodwill EMS services Nov 3, 2009
West Shore EMS will still be providing ALS services in the areas of the township that had been serviced by Yellow Breeches EMS.. South Middleton Township and West Pennsboro Township have also decided to split services, allowing CGEMS into the township while keeping West Shore in certain areas ... Cumberland Goodwills ALS coverage will begin in January. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Dr. Gott: Vegetarian diet endorsed by patient's doctor Nov 2, 2009
If I were responsible for all my own meals, I could easily make that 100 percent ... To provide related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report "Vitamins als." Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a check or money order for $2 to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092 ... I, too, had unexplained fatigue for several years, and my blood work also showed the Epstein-Barr virus. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Experts put their heads together Nov 2, 2009
"The mission and philosophy here is one that specifically encourages the translation of medical science from the bench to the bed and back again," said Tuszynski, who is also a neurologist in the Veterans Affairs San Diego Health System ... The highly ranked productivity of the region's schools and graduate programs also provides an abundant source of young scientists with new questions and ideas ... Research areas: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's, ALS, Huntington's and... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bend man aims for a top title in drag racing Nov 1, 2009
But perhaps more so, Regnier drew motivation from his family and friends, including teammates at the Madras Dragstrip, and close friend John Gramby of Bend, who in early summer was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a neurodegenerative disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease ... With the help of friend Tom Stockero, also of Bend, Regnier rebuilt the motor and freshened up every component. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Madoff to SEC watchdog: Agency held me in awe Oct 31, 2009
More on Corporate Fraud als ... Opinions & Editorials. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Charlie Wedemeyer shows silent strength in guiding Los Gatos football team Oct 30, 2009
Thirty-one years ago, Wedemeyer was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and told he had about a year to live ... Last Sunday, Edwards launched a program called "Trent's Touchdowns for ALS" to raise money for the ALS Association through private and corporate donations tied to touchdowns ... Edwards, who later starred at Stanford, said Wedemeyer was not only his first football coach but also his most inspirational. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ex-Viking safety Thomas still alive Oct 30, 2009
AP Thomas is battling ALS. Shar 00004000 e: Text ... has been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, for five years ... ALS is an incurable progressive neurodegenerative disease with an average life expectancy of two to five years following diagnosis. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Oct. 29 fire log Oct 30, 2009
The patient was transported to Emerson Hospital with Emerson ALS. ... The patient was transported to Emerson Hospital with Emerson ALS 1 ... The patient was transported with Emerson ALS to Emerson Hospital. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Pelosi's biggest one yet! 1,990 pages... Oct 30, 2009
"All animals are created equal. Some animals are more equal than others." Nancy fits the character of the pig leader. Nancy and most liberals are frauds who want us to do an they say, not as they do ... Dana Walsh is running against Pelosi in San Francisco. (The Drudge Report)
Ex-Viking Orlando Thomas still fighting ALS Oct 29, 2009
A few hours after the false report surfaced, the team and the ex-player's agent reported that Thomas, 37, was still alive. "Somebody put something on a MySpace page or something like that ... and it traveled, but it's not true," said his Chicago-based agent, Mark Bartelstein. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Nervous System Drug-by-design: Formulation May Slow Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Huntington's Oct 29, 2009
In pre-clinical studies, it also shows promise against Parkinson's, Huntington's and diabetes ... She believes it will be a lead compound for treating CNS disorders, "because it was based on rational drug design. We started from scratch and thought through the design of a specific compound that would be safe and effective. Our aim is to slow the progression of CNS diseases, but the new drug might also be used as a preventative therapy," she adds ... Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Report of ex-Vikes DB Thomas' death not true Oct 29, 2009
Thomas still battling ALS ... A few hours after the false report surfaced, the team and the ex-player's agent reported that Thomas, 37, was still alive. (ESPN -- Football)
Salk Institute Awarded Grant For ALS Project Oct 29, 2009
Lou Gehrig's disease, also called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The disease results in the brain being unable to initiate and control muscle movement and eventually leads to paralysis and death. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Apollo Group says SEC starts probe, 4Q profit down Oct 28, 2009
The company also reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an informal investigation into how it accounts for revenue, sending shares down sharply in after-hours trading ... The company also booked a litigation gain in the year-ago period of $170 million, which buoyed results ... 4 million, also topping analysts' $1. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
William G. "Bill" Moss Oct 25, 2009
In 1990 he moved to Putnam, Hayes and Bartlett and in 1999 he was recruited by the Brattle Group, serving as a Principal until retirement in 2003 following his diagnosis of Lou Gehrig's Disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS). He lived with ALS for seven years, maintaining close ties with friends, family, former colleagues and engaging in lively discussions both online and at his home often over a beer ... Donations in Bills memory can be made to: Compassionate Care ALS, PO Box 1052, West... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Mechanism For Neuron Self-preservation Discovered Oct 25, 2009
An important player in cellular signaling, calcium is also terribly toxic at high levels ... Other groups had recently shown that mutations affecting PI(3,5)P2 production cause degeneration of excitable cells in both mice and humans, including mutants found in ALS and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease ... Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Malibu dentist aims to ban mercury amalgam fillings (3) Oct 25, 2009
"Studies have linked mercury exposure from the environment to a number of illnesses, including chronic fatigue, depression, immune systems suppression, neurological problems, kidney and heart disease and respiratory disorder.For more than 100 years, mercury has been used with a combination of other metals, such as silver, as material for dental fillings, with mercury comprising at least 50 percent of the mixture.While they say they support ongoing research, the ADA insists that, properly... (Malibu Times, CA)
Pilot who overshot airport denies crew was napping Oct 25, 2009
Officials on the ground alerted National Guard jets to prepare to chase the airliner, though none of the military planes left the runway. The jet with 144 passengers aboard was being closely monitored by senior White House offici 00000895 als, White House spokesman Nick Shapiro told The Associated Press on Saturday ... The FAA rule doesn't require cockpit video recordings, which the NTSB had also recommended. (Anchorage Daily News)
Field of six in running for 4 legislature seats Oct 24, 2009
Fiscal management is also a top priority for Cotten ... DePuy also said she supports the Greene County Sheriff s Office and would like to see the deputies pay raised ... The county has also brought in Empire Merchants North, a liquor distributor, bringing with it sixty new jobs now, and a total of 360 jobs once the facility is up and running. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Existing Drug May Lead to ALS Treatment Oct 22, 2009
TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- A drug similar to one now used to treat blood poisoning holds promise as a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, researchers say ... The mice were also better able to live normal lives and didn't suffer from muscle degeneration as quickly ... ALS, which harms the motor-related neurons in the brain, brainstem and spinal cord, causes paralysis and usually leads to death within five years. (MEDLINEplus)
Rasheda Ali-Walsh: Helping children cope with Parkinson's Oct 22, 2009
Ali-Walsh wrote the colorful, upbeat book in part to answer their questions ... Ali-Walsh is an international speaker for Parkinson's awareness and an impassioned activist for research to find its cure ... She also has her father's inspirational gift for bringing optimism and spiritual commitment to coping with the disease. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Newville sticks with West Shore EMS Oct 21, 2009
Newville Borough Council voted unanimously Tuesday to contract with West Shore EMS to provide advanced life support (ALS) services to the borough. Working in conjunction with local ambulance services, West Shore EMS has provided ALS service to the borough and surrounding municipalities for 25 years ... ALS service to the Carlisle and Newville area was sent from the West Shore ALS station at Cumberland-Goodwill in Carlisle, which had partnered with West Shore to serve Cumberland County. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Compound Shows Potential For Slowing Progression Of Lou Gehrig's Disease Oct 21, 2009
20, 2009) A chemical cousin of a drug currently used to treat sepsis dramatically slows the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, in mice ... In a paper published online Oct. 19 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, scientists studied the use of a form of an enzyme known as activated protein C, or APC, to slow the cell death that occurs in ALS. They were able to extend the lifespan of mice with an aggressive form of the disease... (Science Daily)
Eleven Genetic Variations Linked To Type 2 Diabetes Oct 20, 2009
"With chronic, complex diseases like Parkinson's, diabetes and ALS [Lou Gehrig's disease], multiple genes are involved," said Qiuying Sha, an assistant professor of mathematical sciences ... ELA is used to compare the genetic makeup of unrelated individuals to sort out disease-related genes ... The team has also developed another approach, which uses a two-stage association test that incorporates founders' phenotypes, called TTFP, that can examine the genomes of family members going back... (Science Daily)
Grocer Lewis Golub, 78, dies Oct 19, 2009
Golub also played an integral role in Price Chopper's acquisitions of smaller grocery chains ... Lewis Golub was diagnosed with ALS in 2008 ... His family quickly championed to fight the battle against the degenerative disease, pledging $250,000 to the St. Peter's ALS Regional Center, which was renamed the Lewis Golub MDA ALS Clinic in the man's honor. (Albany Times Union)
Click to read:H1N1's Links to Pneumonia Appear Clearer Oct 18, 2009
The virus can cause life-threatening viral pneumonia much more commonly than the typical flu, prompting the World Health Organization on Friday to warn hospitals to prepare for a possible wave of very sick patients and to urge doctors to treat suspected cases quickly with antiviral drugs ... Officials had predicted that about 40 million doses would be available by the end of October, but that projection will probably fall short by about 10 million to 12 million doses, said Anne Schuchat,... (CBS News)
Bolts Look to Jump-Start Season in Prime Time Oct 16, 2009
als of being the Pats' offensive coordinator ... " But time is running out. And that makes Monday night the best time to start proving to the doubters that the Chargers are more than a .500 squad. SERIES HISTORY: 99th regular-season meeting. Broncos lead series 53-44-1, but the Chargers are looking for their fourth straight win over Denver at home. The last time they played in San Diego the stakes were high as the winner advanced to the playoffs as AFC West champions. The Chargers completed... (ChargersUpdate.com)
Loyal Red Sox fan thrown a cruel curve Oct 15, 2009
Victim of ALS wryly rues a Yankee illness ... high school shop teacher before ALS, a progressive disease that ravages the central nervous system, left him virtually paralyzed and in a nursing home/hospital, surrounded by Yankee fans ... After he was diagnosed with ALS almost 10 years ago, he prayed that God would let him see the Sox win the World Series. (Boston Globe)
Aura Minerals Announces 2009 Third Quarter Gold Production and Provides Corporate Update Oct 15, 2009
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Common Antioxidant Might Slow Parkinson's Oct 15, 2009
But too much urate can also cause trouble, so more study is needed, experts say ... However, the researchers also warned of the potential danger of putting that information to immediate use ... "The study doesn't prove that urate is slowing down the disease, and we need clinical trials to see if progression is based on levels of urate," explained study senior author Dr. Michael A. Schwarzschild, associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and director of the MassGeneral Institute... (MEDLINEplus)
New Guidelines Identify Best Treatments To Help ALS Patients Live Longer, Easier Oct 14, 2009
14, 2009) New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology identify the most effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often called Lou Gehrig's disease ... "While we are waiting for a cure, people need to know that a lot can be done to make life easier and longer for people with ALS," said lead guidelines author Robert G. Miller, MD, with the Department of Neurology at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco and Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology ...... (Science Daily)
Scientists encouraged by new mouse model's similarities to human ALS Oct 13, 2009
St. Louis, Oct. 9, 2009 A new mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) closely resembles humans with the paralyzing disorder, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report. Like humans with ALS, the new genetically engineered mouse develops progressive paralysis; loses muscle mass and specific types of motor neurons, which are nerve cells that control muscles; and dies of the disorder, which is currently fatal in humans ... "As far as we know, this is... (EurekAlert!)
LSUHSC's England plays key role in developing new ALS treatment guidelines Oct 13, 2009
New Orleans, LA Dr. John England, Professor and Chairman of Neurology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, analyzed research findings and was responsible for the quality and accuracy of evidence analysis and the conclusions of the studies resulting in new guidelines for treating Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ... The guidelines recommend the use of the drug riluzole, the only FDA-approved drug for ALS, to slow the progression of the disease ... Early... (EurekAlert!)
Big Apple Baseball Oct 12, 2009
Hawk096 wrote on Jul 15, 2009 3:45 AM:" Mo shuts the door again! 3rd All-Star save tying him with hall-of-famer Dennis Eckersley for most all-time. Given the ALs dominance and Mo's dominance it shouldn't be a tie for much longer. ". Hawk096 wrote on Jul 14, 2009 3:40 PM:" Ryan can't help but agreeing with you about Mo. In the book "Last night of the dynasty" I just completed it talks more about Mo's dominance. The music that is played once those doors open intimidate batters coming up. Unlike a... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Many in U.S. stumped by Obamas Nobel win Oct 10, 2009
Itya Silverio, 33, of Brooklyn, was also surprised ... "Click for related contentIn Chicago, retiree June Latrobe, 68, was als 00002567 o nonplused. "In all candor he hasn't done anything yet," he said.Many seemed happy even if they weren't sure why Obama won."How wonderful, I think that's fantastic," said David Spierer, 48, from New York who works in medical sales. "I know what he's doing but what has he done. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Avanir posts mixed late stage Zenvia study results Oct 10, 2009
Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc. on Friday reported mixed results for its drug candidate Zenvia, which is intended to reduce involuntary emotional outbursts in patients with neurological disorders ... Avanir's trial included 197 patients with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, and 129 with MS. Avanir said Zenvia did not lead to a statistically significant reduction in the severity of the outbursts ... The higher dose of the drug also relieved multiple sclerosis related pain, Avanir said. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
the melrose thursday 10: Robert Forshay Oct 9, 2009
After Marys diagnosis with ALS, the family had to spend $100,000 on an addition to their house, including adding a first-floor bedroom and a handicapped-accessible bathroom. As Marys condition deteriorated, the family spent more and more, which Forshay said is typical for families with a member suffering from ALS. ... Melrose resident Robert Bob Forshay lost his wife Mary to Lou Gehrig s disease (also known as ALS) last year, on July 9. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Our View: Hit & Misses Oct 9, 2009
Deverell is paying tribute to her by paddling an Italian-made gondola on 150 miles of the Erie Canal to raise money for an organization that helps people that have ALS.. Deverell's efforts are a unique way to bring attention to a deadly disease and hopefully it will motivate people to make an effort to open their wallets and help. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may involve a form of sudden, rapid aging of the immune system Oct 9, 2009
8, 2009) Premature aging of the immune system appears to play a role in the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, according to research scientists from the Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, and Sheba Medical Center in Israel. A study published in the Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine shows that CD4+ T cells, which grow and mature in the thymus before entering the... (EurekAlert!)
Man takes gondola ride in memory of his mother Oct 7, 2009
He had to be in his gondola, plucked from the narrow canals of Venice, Italy, on Sept. 27, his mother's birthday. On the day Valerie Angelini Deverell would have turned 70, Joe embarked on the 150-mile trip to raise money for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association, an organization that helps people with ALS, the progressive neuodegenerative disease commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, of which Deverell's mother died from in 2004 ... ALS affects the voluntary muscle movements for such... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
3 killed in 2 overnight shootings in Fresno Oct 6, 2009
Do not lie or link to sites that may be considered libelous, defamatory or false ... Als 00000F5E o online. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Need a New Heart? Grow Your Own. Oct 4, 2009
The conventional thinking has been that we, along with all other mammals, lost the ability to regrow entire organs and limbs ... Scientists at the region s top universities and hospitals -- who collectively have created what many in the field regard as this country s center of regenerative medicine -- are determined to answer those questions ... In a uterus, cells are responding to complex influences including nutrients and chemicals called growth factors, and scientists in Boston have been... (Boston Globe)
Fifth annual Judys Walk for Hope set for Oct. 3 Oct 3, 2009
In 2004, longtime Scituate resident and mother of four Judy Mullin was diagnosed with ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig s disease ... Judy died last November, but the Mullin family s quest to fund ALS research and patient services continues, as they will be hosting their fifth annual Judy s Walk for Hope on Oct. 3 ... All proceeds will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association s ALS Division. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Making the EMS choice Oct 3, 2009
Both Cumberland Goodwill and West Shore EMS services are asking eight municipalities to select them as the primary ALS provider in the Carlisle area ... But they say the size and extent of those crews depend on how many municipalities choose them as the preferred company to be dispatched first to ALS calls ... The company hopes to retain some of the West Shore paramedics who have been working with them, he said, and has hired the man who supervised West Shores Carlisle division to be... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Transcript of the Global Financial Stability Report Press Conference with Jose Viñals, Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department Oct 2, 2009
Transcript of the Global Financial Stability Report Press Conference with Jose Vials, Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department ... Transcript of the Global Financial Stability Report Press Conference with Jose Vials, Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department ... Joining me today is Jose Vials, who is Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the IMF which writes the Global... (IMF News)
More news reports... Oct 2, 2009
This Saturday Aggies and others will walk to defeat ALS at Central Park in College Station. . (The Battalion, TX)
Wayland to launch ALS unit Oct 2, 2009
Emergency medical service (EMS) in Wayland and a number of surrounding communities will take a major step forward this month as the Wayland Fire Department introduces its new advanced life support (ALS) unit, which was recently approved by the state s Office of Emergency Medical Services ... In short, ALS availability declined dramatically, and response times remained high and unacceptable ... Subsequently, an ALS Committee was established, which undertook a detailed study finding that 54... (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Lake Shore Gold Reports Extension to High Grade Mineralization at Bell Creek, Including 12.67 gpt Gold Over 14.40 Metres Oct 1, 2009
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Nanoresearchers Challenge Dogma In Protein Transportation In Cells Oct 1, 2009
Earlier ideas that proposed proteins to move around in the cell by recognizing nanoscale patches in their surrounding membrane, also called lipid rafts, are currently under intense debate ... Like all other materials, cell membranes will crack when bend ... "We were very surprised that it is the number of cracks in the membrane that determines how many proteins are bound. Up until now researchers in the field thought that the crucial element was the proteins ability and "desire" to bind to the... (Science Daily)
Protein Inhibitor Helps Rid Brain Of Toxic Tau Protein Oct 1, 2009
"Now that we've discovered that targeting the chaperone protein Hsp70 can clear tau, it could be helpful in finding more effective drugs for Alzheimer's disease," said the study's senior author Chad Dickey, PhD, assistant professor of molecular medicine who works out of the Byrd Alzheimer's Institute at USF Health "The therapeutic strategy may also be applicable to other neurodegenerative diseases involving Hsp70, such as Huntington disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and some... (Science Daily)
Change in Cumberland Goodwill EMS plans Sep 26, 2009
The organization announced Friday that starting in January, it plans to run its own advanced life support (ALS) paramedic services instead of subcontracting those jobs to West Shore EMS. ... Pine said Cumberland Goodwill hopes to keep some of the West Shore paramedics and has hired Ed Katona, who formerly served as the West Shore EMS Carlisle Division supervisor and has an extensive background in emergency pre-hospital care and management, as its ALS coordinator ... The company will have to... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Edneys Demonstrate How to Survive Without M.D. -- ALS Survivor Substantially Points Out Hazards of American Medical Care System Sep 25, 2009
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Stem cell research sees interstate teamwork Sep 24, 2009
"One of CIRM's primary goals is to accelerate the field of stem cell research as a whole," Trounson said in a statement ... The goal of stem cell research is to use varied lines of adult or embryonic cells to create new tissue and treat such deadly diseases as cancers, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known more widely as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease ... Also post this comment to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Sundae best: Contest winner gets to treat neighbors to ice-cream party Sep 24, 2009
During the party, she even ended up collecting donations for ALS, a.k.a. Lou Gehrig s disease, which caused sister-in-law s death last year ... We also invited family and friends ... I also thought it would be an opportunity to do something good, so I asked for donations to benefit the ALS organization, since my sister-in-law passed away from the disease in March of this year. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Starr report Sep 23, 2009
Sara Gore(LX.TV) co-host tomorrow night's MDA-sponsored "Wings Over Wall Street" to fund research for ALS. ... Erin Burnettco- host the Autism Speaks to Wall Street: Third Annual Celebrity Chef Gala (at Cipri ani Wall Street), featuring over 80 chefs from across the US (and tableside meals prepped by "Top Chef" judge ... Wall Street Week: CNBC's Joe Kernen and Sara Gore (LX.TV) co-host tomorrow night's MDA-sponsored "Wings Over Wall Street" to fund research for ALS.. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Neuralstem wins FDA approval for ALS stem cell trial Sep 22, 2009
has received the green light to begin the first human stem cell trial to treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig s disease ... ALS is fatal neurodegenerative disease that kills by paralysis ... About 7,000 new ALS diagnoses are made every year. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Mechanism Related To Onset Of Various Genetic Diseases Revealed Sep 21, 2009
Researchers believe this discovery, published recently in the journal PLoS Computational Biology, could also be the cause of other diseases of unknown origins ... The conclusions obtained have led researchers to contemplate the possibility that dissociation is a general mechanism, which not only affects globular proteins with a clearly defined structure, but also others which have not yet been characterised and which could be the cause of diseases of unknown origin ... The results of the study... (Science Daily)
