Type 1 Diabetes And Celiac Disease Linked Dec 12, 2008
The researchers, who were funded by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Wellcome Trust and Coeliac UK, believe that these regions of the chromosomes regulate the mechanisms that cause the body's own immune system to attack both the beta cells in the pancreas and the small intestine. Their results suggest that type 1 diabetes and celiac disease not only share genetic causes but could have similar environmental triggers as well. (Science Daily)
Alisa Weilerstein works against diabetes Dec 10, 2008
As of last month, Weilerstein has been the celebrity advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, making public appearances to urge further action toward a cure and serving as the public face for the disease ... The resulting crush of activity - and the opportunities to spread the word about juvenile diabetes - seems to suit her down to the ground. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Diabetes Increasing Among Children Dec 8, 2008
In April, Will started drinking constantly and soaking his diapers, both symptoms of juvenile diabetes ... Now, its closer to 40 being diagnosed every day in America, said Dr. Chuck Tomek, board member with the local Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF.. (7 KETV Omaha)
Cal Thomas: What happened to optimism? Dec 5, 2008
This breakthrough could mean a cure within a few years for more than 1 million American children who suffer from Type-1 diabetes, also called juvenile diabetes. Pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies are testing a record 633 new biotech medicines, which could lead to better treatments and, eventually, to cures for cancer and infectious, autoimmune and cardiovascular disease. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Festivities aplenty Dec 4, 2008
Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The tour features eight homes this year, including the sky line view of Ann and Tom Meeker, who live on the top floor of the former Hotel Muscatine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Chicago Healthcare Entrepreneur Glen Tullman Donates $1 Million to Support JDRF's Artificial Pancreas Project Dec 4, 2008
Source: The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ... NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 diabetes research worldwide, announced today that it has received a $1 million gift focused on accelerating the development of an artificial pancreas from Glen and Trish Tullman ... The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation logo is available at. (Primezone Releases)
Faubion to retire from WSOC-TV Dec 3, 2008
In addition, she has served as honorary chairman of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the March of Dimes. Next year, she will serve as president of the Mecklenburg Medical Alliance and Endowment. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Companies strengthen ties by encouraging staff to volunteer Dec 2, 2008
Such projects include a fundraising walk for juvenile diabetes or working with Operation Homefront to create care packages for troops overseas, said Darlene Smith, senior community affairs specialist at American Express. Last year, AmEx employees donated 6,000 hours of their time, she said. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
World AIDS Day Dec 1, 2008
Understanding all the signaling mechanisms will allow better production, activation and production of T-cells that would more efficiently fight off HIV/AIDS. The absence or malfunction of these T-cells can lead to severe immunodeficiency like HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis or juvenile diabetes, Werlen said. World AIDS Day is a great way to remind people that AIDS is still around, Werlen said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Wheelchair athlete sets high goals Nov 30, 2008
Nothing has ever come easy for Coomber, who grew up in Piedmont and developed juvenile diabetes in his early 20s. The disease caused numbness and weakness in his legs, a condition known as neuropathy. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cohasset Tri branches out Nov 29, 2008
(The Cohasset Triathlon is a partner with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and portion of the proceeds go to the non-profit ... The Cohasset Triathlon was also the single biggest volunteer driven fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in the country last year. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Investing in a turbulent market Nov 28, 2008
Previously he was a client relationship manager for , Inc. Hart sits on the boards of both the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Founder s Council (). He is married to Melinda Hart, and the couple has two sons. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Death Notice for Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 Nov 28, 2008
Memorials to the Juvenile Diabetes Fund or the American Heart Association are preferred. The family is being served by Nieburg-Vitt Funeral Home, Washington. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Sox always eager to help community Nov 27, 2008
" O'Reilly spoke about some of the programs connected to White Sox players, beyond Guillen's involvement. Reliever Scott Linebrink, during his first year in Chicago, hosted war veterans every month during the season for a particular home game at U.S. Cellular Field. Brian Anderson, at 26 and in just his fourth big league season, wanted to do something with kids who have tough homes. So the White Sox put him together with children from the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. The "JD's MVPs" program is... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Double-organ transplant ends woman's lifelong battle with diabetes Nov 27, 2008
Schipper was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, at the age of 7. She was in first grade. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
11/26 :: Luczo Dragon donates $500k to charities Nov 27, 2008
This year's team of champions were boxer Laila Ali (Women's Sports Foundation), swimmer Natalie Coughlin (Sports4Kids), Hall of Fame boxer Sugar Ray Leonard (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), five-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb (Donovan McNabb Foundation), four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Indiana Chapter), World Champion skier Bode Miller (Turtle Ridge Foundation), four-time Super Bowl winner Joe Montana (Four Rings Montana Family... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
A's continue to make an impact Nov 27, 2008
The A's raised over $30,000 at the Ninth Annual MUG Root Beer Float Day on July 30, with proceeds benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Since 2003, the A's have raised over $245,000 for the cause. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
New Diabetes Treatment? New Source Of Insulin-producing Cells Identified Nov 26, 2008
This study was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Diabetes Wellness Foundation as well as a number of private donors. Others participating in the research included: Akari Inada, Cameron Nienaber, Hitoshi Katsuta, Jared Levine, Rita Morita and Arun Sharma, all of Joslin, and Yoshio Fujitani of Vanderbilt University. (Science Daily)
Luczo Dragon Racing Partners With Champion Athletes and Donates More Than $500,000 to Charitable Causes Nov 26, 2008
This year's team of champions were boxer Laila Ali (Women's Sports Foundation), swimmer Natalie Coughlin (Sports4Kids), Hall of Fame boxer Sugar Ray Leonard (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), five-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb (Donovan McNabb Foundation), four-time Indy 500 winner Rick Mears (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Indiana Chapter), World Champion skier Bode Miller (Turtle Ridge Foundation), four-time Super Bowl winner Joe Montana (Four Rings Montana Family Foundation),... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Technique Eliminates Toxic Drugs In Islet Transplant In Diabetic Mice Nov 25, 2008
5 million, three-year grant from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Emory transplant researchers plan to develop pig islets as an alternative to human islets for. (June 10, 2008) Researchers have modified the procedure for islet cell transplantation and achieved insulin independence in diabetes patients with fewer but better-functioning pancreatic islet. (Science Daily)
Cuba school officials meet Nov 25, 2008
-The Diabetes Walk raised over 1,400 for the juvenile diabetes association. -Parent/Teacher Conferences were well attended. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
California Democrats push bills to fight spread of autism Nov 25, 2008
Once considered rare, autism is now more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer and pediatric AIDS combined and affects one of every 150 children and one of every 94 boys. "Virtually everyone in California knows a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor struggling with challenges surrounding autism and its related problems," Sen. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Eight homes part of Holiday Home Tour Nov 25, 2008
Proceeds from ticket sales are donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and people who purchase tickets before Dec. 6 will be entered into a drawing for a variety of door prizes including. n A holiday gift basket. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Fox raising diabetes awareness Nov 24, 2008
to raise awareness and money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Allison Fox has diabetes and had a difficult time getting her cross country coach in college to understand what she was going through. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Our views: Honoring volunteers Nov 22, 2008
Its employees participate in outreach activities with the United Way, Hacienda Girls Ranch in Melbourne, Childrens Home Society, March of Dimes, Juvenile Diabetes Society, American Cancer Society and Angel Flight, which transports medical patients for specialized care. They support Head Starts work, and provide mentoring and financial sponsorships for two high school FIRST Robotics teams, as well as serving as judges for Brevard schools science fairs. (Florida Today)
Cancer Drugs May Treat Type 1 Diabetes Nov 20, 2008
Teodora Staeva, from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, thinks the results of the study are important, but whether the drugs can treat diabetes in people safely still has to be established. "What is exciting is that this is a new class of compounds to modulate autoimmunity," Staeva said. (MEDLINEplus)
Junior Bulls offer healthy role models Nov 20, 2008
com, and ask a career question or share a fun or outrageous career story, and the Web site will donate $5 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in recognition of November as diabetes awareness month. The deadline for participating is Nov. 30. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Two Cancer Drugs Prevent, Reverse Type 1 Diabetes, Animal Study Shows Nov 19, 2008
The research was funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Cox kids walk a mile for diabetes research Nov 18, 2008
The students of Cox Elementary spent their Thursday specials class periods walking through the neighborhood in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) after collecting money for the foundation. The students also heard the second of two presentations about diabetes related issues from JDRF volunteer Becky Hare. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Cancer Drugs Stop Type 1 Diabetes in Mice Nov 18, 2008
Also called juvenile diabetes, it has different causes from the more common type-2 diabetes that is linked with obesity, poor diet and a lack of exercise. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease caused by the destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. (Newsmax)
Type 1 diabetes on increase Nov 15, 2008
Work funded by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in the US backs the theory that the Western world's germ-free environment is leading to increased rates of some diseases. Mike Wilson, chief executive of the foundation in Australia, said scientists had found that mice kept completely free of bacteria had alarmingly high rates of type 1 diabetes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Poll finds that young diabetes patients have trouble coping Nov 15, 2008
She recommends the American Diabetes Association's for kids, Joslin Diabetes Center's and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's for teens and young adults with type 1 diabetes, launching today in celebration of World Diabetes Day. Posted. (USA Today -- News)
EDIT: Fat Ain't Cute Nov 15, 2008
Childhood obesity is also linked to other serious health complications including juvenile diabetes. We can no longer dismiss it as a problem of the West. (India Times, India)
Diabetes fast increasing among young Nov 14, 2008
The incidence of juvenile diabetes caused due to genetic factors in children less than seven years is also rising by nearly 3%, whereas for mature patients it is rising by 5. Meanwhile, the number of diabetes patients among grown-ups is also rising at a similar pace. (Times of India)
More of this story» Nov 14, 2008
She sang for her talent and promoted a juvenile diabetes platform. Kristin, Miss Congeniality in Sara's court, won the Four Points Award for exemplifying the true meaning of the Miss America program by being warm, caring and friendly. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Short On Nurses Nov 14, 2008
The 5-year-old has juvenile Diabetes and his parents don't think its safe for him to be there. Every day Edwin checks his own blood sugar, but the boy is still too young to administer his own insulin. (FOX23 News, NY)
CFC Corner: November is American Diabetes Month Nov 13, 2008
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. (The Dolphin, CT)
Stem Cell Research Nov 12, 2008
My best friend died from Juvenile Diabetes 3 years ago. She was 46. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Neighbors (Nov. 12) Nov 12, 2008
Her compositions have been recorded for CDs benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the CJ Foundation for SIDS and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. London won third place in this year s NHS Battle of the Bands. (Needham Tab, MA)
Healthy holiday expo, walk around city hall mark Friday's World Diabetes Day Nov 12, 2008
The 2008 Hawaii World Diabetes Day Committee includes the American Diabetes Association of Hawaii, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, state Department of Health, Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Glaxo Smith Kline, Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Sweet Nothings and Walgreens. In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Lawmakers are divided on stem cells Nov 11, 2008
"We're all excited," said Larry Soler, vice president of government relations for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, speaking for the national and local organization. "It has been a long time coming.". (Deseret News)
Stem Cell Advocates Looking to Obama Nov 11, 2008
Advocates say stem cell-related research could lead to a whole new field of regenerative medicine, in which patients could get transplants and treatments for Parkinson's, juvenile diabetes, cancer, injuries and a range of other ills. Bush has been at odds with Congress, researchers and advocates for years over the issue. (Newsmax)
Dennis Joseph Kervin, Jr. Nov 9, 2008
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude s Children s Research Hospital or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Final interment will be in Joliet, Ill. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Benefit raises funds for organ transplant awareness Nov 9, 2008
Angela Shannon was diagnosed at age 17 as a "brittle juvenile diabetic." She began taking insulin for the juvenile diabetes, but then at age 29, her body began rejecting the insulin her body produced. Angela was then put on a pancreas transplant donor waiting list. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 (70) Nov 9, 2008
DYSART Ronald E. Jordan, 69, of Agency, formerly of Dysart, died at home Thursday, Nov. 6; services 10 a.m. Monday at Reece Funeral Home, Ottumwa, (641) 682-4509, with burial in Agency Cemetery, with military rites by O.B. Nelson Post 3 American Legion and Walter B. Schafer Post 775 Veterans of Foreign Wars; visitation after 10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with family present 5 to 7 p.m.; memorials to Hospice, 312 E. Alta Vista, Ottumwa, IA 5250l, ALS (Lou Gehrig s Disease) or Juvenile... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A hopeful way to spend an evening Nov 8, 2008
Details: Proceeds will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Homes on the tour. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Miss Cass County crowned Nov. 8 Nov 7, 2008
Platform: juvenile diabetes. Contestant 4. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Cost of diabetes drugs shoots up Nov 6, 2008
Type 1 diabetes - normally referred to as juvenile diabetes - occurs when the pancreas doesn't produce a sufficient amount of insulin for the body. This illness usually occurs before age 20 and affects 3 million Americans, one million of whom were treated last year, according to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation ... And like medications treating juvenile diabetes, the price of treating type 2 diabetes is increasing, albeit not as much. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Perry Roy Branson Jr. Nov 5, 2008
Any donations should be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Write a Comment. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Stem Cell Therapies For Heart Disease Nov 4, 2008
The study was funded by grants from the British Heart Foundation, European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Novo Nordisk. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Community Notes Nov 4, 2008
Individuals are wanted to help with a local fundraiser for juvenile diabetes. Any person or organization that would like to help plan or provide entertainment/ refreshments is asked to call Michelle Blythe at (815) 454-2032. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Larry Edward Eppinger Nov 3, 2008
Memorials: Breast Cancer Awareness and Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. No comments posted. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Dodger Blue provides boo Nov 2, 2008
" This is part of an ongoing effort by the Dodgers to keep the community involved at Dodger Stadium, even when there are no games played there until the 2009 season. On Saturday, the Dodgers will host The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's annual "Walk to Cure Diabetes. " The 5k run/walk is expected to attract as many as 20,000 walkers, including former Dodgers player Todd Zeile and his family and special guests Nick Jonas and Tears For Fears founder Curt Smith. There are more events... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Rockenbaugh host walk to help fellow students Nov 1, 2008
According to the American Diabetes Association, Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In Type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
BikeFest nets big bucks for charities Nov 1, 2008
Major charity recipients receiving checks for $5,000 included the Salvation Army, Juvenile Diabetes Research and the Shriners' non-profit hospital network. Bainbridge Shrine Club President Bennie Brookins said he believed BikeFest organizers and volunteers embodied the Bible verse found in Micah 6:8 (NIV), "To act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.". (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Beaches couple to adopt 7 children Nov 1, 2008
- The 11th and 12th Districts of the Masonic Lodge presented the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with a check for $5,000. The donation will help fund research for Type 1 diabetes. (Florida Times-Union)
Artificial Pancreas Could Revolutionize Treatment Of Type 1 Diabetes Oct 31, 2008
is one of seven centers worldwide funded by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to perform the novel closed-loop computer simulation of the human metabolic system. Since late June, researchers have successfully tested the new system on five patients at the U.Va. (Science Daily)
Bayhill Therapeutics and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation announce research collaboration Oct 31, 2008
Palo Alto, CA and New York, NY, October 30, 2008 Bayhill Therapeutics, Inc., a leading developer of therapies for autoimmune diseases, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the world's leading charitable funder of type 1 diabetes research, today announced a partnership to support Bayhill's ongoing Phase I/II human clinical trial of BHT-3021, a DNA vaccine to reverse the immune response that causes type 1 diabetes. BHT-3021 is an antigen-specific immunotherapeutic DNA vaccine designed... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Happy, healthy Halloween Oct 31, 2008
According to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 200 children a day develop type 1 diabetes, a number that is increasing at a rate of 3 percent each year the fastest in preschool children, which is about 5 percent per year. The Gordons don't make candy the enemy because Staci wants to keep eating disorders at bay. (Honolulu Advertiser)
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Queens Chronicle - The International SS of Cosma and Damiano Gives generously to JDRF. Friday October 31, 2008. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
The International SS of Cosma and Damiano Gives generously to JDRF Oct 31, 2008
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H'WOOD HANGS IN Oct 30, 2008
" asked Jon Stewart at the last Academy Awards. One might still ask if Hollywood needs a hug. But the other night Barbara Davis' juvenile diabetes charity gala, the Carousel Ball, was dubbed by some as "a cougar-lishious bevy of older women. " There were plenty of youngsters there, too, to give a nervous La-La Land the kind of embrace it needed. Introduced by the elegant Sidney Poitier, hostess Davis appeared in a peppermint pink cotton candy gown and was a doyenne of good will, offering up such... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Toreros Getting Involved in the Community Oct 29, 2008
JDRF, the leading charitable fundraiser and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide, was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes - a disease which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin-dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $1 billion in direct funding to diabetes research. (Usdtoreros.com)
TRIP OR TREAT! Oct 28, 2008
Strange but true - this faux cemetery (actually a giant, tricked out amusement park) has raised over half a million dollars to help fight juvenile diabetes since it opened in 1991. Enough costumed ghouls and ghosts, mazes and rides to keep you entertained - they're even scouting for animatronic engineers so bring a resume if that's you. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The scariest part of Halloween shouldn't be the candy Oct 26, 2008
It is linked to many common childhood ailments, including allergies, ear infections, recurrent bronchitis, juvenile diabetes and asthma. Studies have also linked dairy products to health problems that plague adults, including heart disease, obesity, cancer and even osteoporosis. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
