Travolta's Blackmail Trial Spurs Autism Debate Sep 30, 2009
No, I don't think so," the author of the Robert and Sandy Waters . In the past, Preston had said Jett suffered from Kawasaki disease, a rare condition in children that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. While some parents begrudged the Travoltas for the delayed public announcement of Jett's autism, many more felt the news of Jett's seizures had struck a chord. "The Travoltas are suffering right now from a tragedy that could affect anyone," said Rebecca Estepp, national manager for Talk... (ABC News)
Travolta tells of trying to save son Sep 25, 2009
According to his family, Jett suffered from Kawasaki disease, which leads to inflammation of the arteries, and had a history of seizures. Travolta arrived at court on Wednesday in an entourage of four-wheel-drives for his first appearance at the trial. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Scoop: Travolta trial shines spotlight on Scientology Sep 24, 2009
This appeared to be the first time the actor has publicly recognized Jetts autism previously hed said only that his son suffered from Kawasaki disease, a blood disorder. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Private funeral for Travolta son Sep 24, 2009
Jett was the most wonderful son that two parents could ever ask for and lit up the lives of everyone he encountered," Travolta said on his website. Thursday's service for Jett, whose remains were cremated earlier this week, reportedly adhered to the tenets of the actor's faith, Scientology. 'Spectacularly supervised' Jett's sudden death triggered a wave of condolences from around the world. The couple have said previously that Jett first became ill at the age of two and was later diagnosed with... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Travolta: I Ran Downstairs to Help My Son Sep 24, 2009
In the past he had said Jett suffered from Kawasaki disease, a rare condition in children that involves inflamation of the blood vessels. Some studies suggest up to 25 percent of children with autism also have a seizure disorder, according to Dr. Marcie Hall, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. (ABC News)
El Paso Baby Undergoes Painful Treatment For Disease Affecting His Heart Jul 31, 2009
EL PASO, Texas -- A one-year-old northeast El Paso boy was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease which affects his heart. Noah Saenz was hospitalized six months ago with flu-like symptoms including a prolonged high fever. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Bypass Surgery Has Long-term Benefits For Children With Kawasaki Disease, Study Suggests Jul 5, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 4, 2009) Coronary artery bypass surgery provides long-term benefits for children whose hearts and blood vessels are damaged by Kawasaki disease, Japanese researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association ... Researchers followed 114 people for up to 25 years who had bypass surgery as children or adolescents (ages 1 to 19) to treat Kawasaki disease ... Survival for more than 20 years of children and adolescents after a bypass operation for severe... (Science Daily)
'Dad would be disappointed' May 16, 2009
Williams, one of the winners in this year s essay contest, wrote of her battles with Kawasaki disease as a youth and a broken home life. The essay was not made public. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Landmark Study Reveals Significant Genetic Variation Between Mexico's Population And World's Other Known Genetic Subgroups May 13, 2009
A recent study in Asia identified a genetic characteristic in Asians that indicates a susceptibility to Hepatitis B; other studies have identified people with genetic predispositions to HIV1 or Kawasaki Disease. While the latest work is at far too early a stage to enlighten authorities on the current outbreak of H1N1 Influenza A, it may one day help explain why, for example, with cases of that virus appearing worldwide, fatalities to date have occurred almost exclusively in Mexico. (Science Daily)
In bed with Lily Allen May 8, 2009
Her Wikipedia entry, she complains, is riddled with lies but she has to drill down to the bottom to find misinformation: she did not have Kawasaki disease as an infant, doesn't have Damien Hirst paintings in her bedroom and has "never been a size 12". Allen's reality, it turns out, is largely of her own making. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
BETTER LIFE: Trauma news: More than 20% of rape victims drugged Mar 10, 2009
Travolta's son's death and Kawasaki Disease ... The Kawasaki Disease connection to his death may be a leap ... It is unlikely that Kawasaki is connected with the death if a seizure was involved, says Nathan Litman, chief of infectious disease and director of pediatrics at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx, N.Y. "You'd have to go some distance to explain a connection to Kawasaki Disease," he says. (USA Today -- Life)
Travolta's Jett charity Feb 24, 2009
Jett was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease when he was just two. The illness causes inflammation of the blood vessels in young children and affects the skin, mouth, and lymph nodes. (iAfrica.com)
A girlish rebel tones it down, sort of Feb 8, 2009
"OK, kind of true, I guess." She had to drill down nearly to the bottom to find misinformation: she did not have Kawasaki disease as an infant, doesn't have Damien Hirst paintings in her bedroom and has "never been a size 12.". 1. (International Herald Tribune)
This wild girl's a homebody now Feb 8, 2009
"O.K., kind of true, I guess." She had to drill down nearly to the bottom to find misinformation: she did not have Kawasaki disease as an infant, doesn't have Damien Hirst paintings in her bedroom and has "never been a size 12.". 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
