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‘This is not the way’: Bill Maher slams Texas A&M muscular dystrophy doc’s ‘cruel’ dog experiments – Raw Story

Posted: Published on June 3rd, 2017

Comedian and host of HBOs Real Time Bill Maher made an impassioned plea for an end to experiments on dogs at Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University (TAMU) that he views as cruel and inhumane. These dogs, he said, are afflicted with canine muscular dystrophy. Thats right, Maher said, Dr. Joe Kornegay is making dogs sick with a debilitating and incurable disease that ravages their bones and bodies on purpose. The dogs struggle to walk as their muscles weaken and waste away. Puppies that would normally be running and playing and digging up rose bushes become completely crippled before they reach six months old. Kornegays research is aimed at finding treatment and possible cures for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. According to his groups website, the National Center for Canine Models of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (NCDMD), For the past 25 years, Dr. Kornegay has studied a spontaneous canine disease termed golden retriever muscular dystrophy (GRMD), which serves as an animal model for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) of humans. Both conditions are X-linked, occurring due to mutations in the dystrophin gene. Through his work with canines, Kornegay is attempting to improve life for the 1 out of every 3,500 males born with Duchenne Muscular … Continue reading →

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Twin valedictorian with cerebral palsy earns Stanford scholarship, plans to fight for cure – OCRegister

Posted: Published on June 3rd, 2017

Asked if there will be anything special about high school graduation, Lizbeth Gomez glances down and shyly shares, Ill be valedictorian. After chatting with this 17-year-old senior for nearly two hours, its an astonishing accomplishment to reveal so late in an interview. But when you get to know Gomez, you come to understand that being humbleis more than a value. Humilityis part of who she is. Lizbeth Gomez, left, and her twin sister, Elizabeth, both have cerebral palsy and are seniors at Century High School in Santa Ana on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. When the Nicholas Academic Center launched its third location at Century High School in Santa Ana, Lizbeth was one of the students to be accepted. With the mentorship and college admission guidance, Gomez applied for and was accepted to Stanford University and will be attending the school this fall. She wants to study to be a biomedical engineer and conduct research on cerebral palsy. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG) Rosa Diaz, executive director of the Nicholas Academic Centers, left, speaks with Lizbeth Gomez, a senior at Century High School in Santa Ana, in her office at the school in Santa Ana on Wednesday, May 31, … Continue reading →

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Fitstock Event Benefits United Cerebral Palsy – wnep.com

Posted: Published on June 3rd, 2017

Please enable Javascript to watch this video BLAKELY -- For the seventh year, a gym owner and personal trainer in Lackawanna County is turning his passion for fitness into a fundraiser benefiting a nonprofit in the area. Mike Marcinek is the owner of NEPA Fit Club, a personal coaching fitness facility in Blakely. He helps organize a fundraiser called Fitstock for a Cause, now in its seventh year. Fitstock is a weekend-long event featuring an outdoor workout, basket raffles, and more. "Last year, we raised just about $15,000 over the weekend. If we can surpass that this year that would be awesome," Marcinek said. "Whether you're a beginner or very experienced, everybody comes in and all the money goes back to local charity." That charity is the United Cerebral Palsy of NEPA. Executive Director Sarah Drob remembers the phone call from Mike out of the blue seven years ago that started it all. "Talked to us, said, 'We'd like to do this. Would you be interested in being the beneficiary?' No problem! We'll be there! We've grown with them. They are a tremendous group of people," said Drob. UCP of NEPA helps people with all kinds of disabilities. Drob says … Continue reading →

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Sisters with cerebral palsy hope Camp Rise Above can soon become an overnight experience – ABC NEWS 4

Posted: Published on June 3rd, 2017

Sisters with cerebral palsy hope Camp Rise Above can soon become an overnight experience As summer break draws closer so does the chance for young children to go to summer camp. While most kids can choose where they want to go, others are limited for medical reasons. That's where Camp Rise Above steps in, as they work to give children with special needs a chance to go to camp and make memories to last a lifetime. Sisters Maggie and Lucy are just like any other pair of siblings. They love to play, have fun and learn. They don't let the fact that they have cerebral palsy get in the way. Maggie has speech and movement issues. Lucy has a tough time walking. But when the go to Camp Rise Above in the summer, no one notices their disabilities. "My favorite is I get to swim with my buddy, and it's really fun," Lucy said. Maggie's favorite activity is the climbing wall. Camp Rise Above provides them a chance to try new things and have new experiences. Right now it isn't an overnight camp, but organizers and the two girls are hoping that changes soon. "Well they're already talking about it," … Continue reading →

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17-year-old with cerebral palsy takes exam with pen in his mouth, scores mind-boggling 88% – Daily News & Analysis

Posted: Published on June 3rd, 2017

Tuhin Dey has always been a class topper. He showed it once again by scoring 88% in his CBSE Class X examinations. He hopes one day to be part of IIT Kharagpur one day. What sets the 17-year-old apart, however, is that he forges ahead in chasing his dreams despite being confined to a wheelchair, unable to move, write with a pen or type on a computer. Hailing from Medinipur in West Bengal, Tuhin was diagnosed at birth with cerebral palsy and arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a disorder that affects the joints and limits flexibility. But for the teen, who has undergone at least 20 surgeries, the condition was an obstacle like any other to be overcome. As extraordinary as it may seem, Tuhin taught himself to fix a pen between his jaws and now writes as efficiently as any other student in his class. When on the computer, he uses his lips to operate the keyboard. "I have been operating a computer for last seven years and I am now going to master programming in C, C++, Java, and HTML languages," a proud Tuhin says. What is exceptional is that he has so far refrained from availing any additional facility … Continue reading →

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Longbridge woman’s recovery an inspiration to others – Avoyelles Today

Posted: Published on June 3rd, 2017

While crossing a street in Houston in July 2013, Mallory Mayeux was hit by a drunk driver, thrown 45 feet through the air and sustained a serious brain injury. She was put into a medically-induced coma and at one point was not expected to survive. Now, almost four years after that near-fatal incident, Mallory is literally the poster child for the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth) and an innovative treatment using a patients own stem cells to repair their injured brain. Mallory, 32, is a native of Longbridge and the daughter of Steve and Vickie Mayeux of Longbridge. She is a 2002 graduate of Avoyelles High. It is very confusing to wake up in a different month and not be fully aware of what happened, Mallory said. This was a huge turning point in my life. I think of everything in my life as either before the accident or after the accident. While she is now fully recovered and living and working in Baton Rouge, her image is featured on a billboard at a busy Houston intersection as part of UTHealths ad campaign, entitled The many faces of UTHealth. The billboard was erected in early May and is … Continue reading →

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Scientists Hope to Use Stem Cells to Reverse Death in Controversial Study – Futurism

Posted: Published on June 3rd, 2017

In BriefBioquark is about to begin a trial that will attempt to bringbrain-dead patients back to life using stem cells. However, thetrial is raising numerous scientific and ethical questions forother experts in the field. Back From The Dead Researchers seem to be setting their sights on increasinglylofty goals when it comes to the human body from the worlds first human head transplant, to fighting aging, and now reversing death altogether. Yes, you read that right. A company called Bioquarkhopes to bring people who have been declared clinically brain-dead back to life. The Philadelphia-based biotech company is expected to start on the project later this year. This trial was originally intended to go forward in 2016 in India, but regulators shut it down. Assuming this plan will be substantially similar, it will enroll 20 patients who will undergo various treatments. The stem cell injection will come first, with the stem cells isolated from that patients own blood or fat. Next, the protein blend gets injected directly into the spinal cord, which is intended to foster growth of new neurons. The laser therapy and nerve stimulation follow for 15 days, with the aim of prompting the neurons to make connections. Meanwhile, the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Ralf Holzer Named Chief of Division of Pediatric Cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center … – Cornell Chronicle

Posted: Published on June 3rd, 2017

NEW YORK (June 1, 2017) Dr. Ralf Holzer, a pediatric cardiologist and expert in minimally invasive techniques to treat children and adults with congenital heart disease, has been named chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine, and director of Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization at The Komansky Childrens Hospital, effective June 1. Dr. Holzer joined Weill Cornell Medicine as a professor of clinical pediatrics in 2016, following his appointment two years earlier as the medical director of cardiac catheterization and interventional therapy at the Sidra Medical and Research Center in Doha, Qatar. There, he also served as the interim director of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. Dr. Holzer is internationally recognized for performing complex pediatric cardiology cases at the highest level of care. Dr. Ralf Holzer Dr. Holzer is a renowned expert who is committed to innovative interventional techniques and approaches to pediatric cardiology care. He is adept at even the most challenging pediatric cardiology cases, and brings a tremendous amount of proven skill, experience and talent that will enhance the already exceptional care we are known for, said Dr. Gerald Loughlin, the Nancy C. Paduano Professor and chairman of the Department of … Continue reading →

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Global Biotechnology Congress 2017

Posted: Published on June 3rd, 2017

Prof. Aurea Regina Telles Pupulin Universidade Estadual de Maring Brazil The DDTWC 2013 was of great importance with respect to scientific discoveries and it was a well organized scientific program. Dr. Uranchimeg Otoch National Cancer Center Mongolia The DDTWC was a successful scientific program and a platform to meet numerous Nobel Laureates and some of the top international scientists. It was a great occasion to attend some stimulating lectures and poster presentations. Some of the highlights of the conference I observed were; A. Administration. B. Scientifically motivating C. The venue. D. Social activities. E. Personal interaction of organizers with each participant. Prof. Antonio Gotto, Jr. Lewis Thomas University USA I found the Drug Discovery and Therapy World Congress 2013 to be an exceptionally well organized and scientifically stimulating conference. The lectures were very engaging, conducted at a high level, and exposed me to a wide variety of relevant topics in drug discovery and pharmacotherapy. Dr. Nesrine Talaat Lamie Cairo University Egypt I enjoyed the conference and the whole team. 1. The team was so friendly 2. The venue was nice and appealing. 3. The arrangement was good; however the schedule did not match with some speakers. 4. It was not … Continue reading →

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Biotechnology: An Overview – Good Herald

Posted: Published on June 3rd, 2017

Application of technologies on biological systems, dead organisms and their derivatives and food and medicine can be broadly defined as biotechnology. It never had a particular definition since its applications and implementations on various other areas of science are enormous. From manipulating crops and plants to increase the yield to transfer of genes from one organism to the other biotechnology encompasses almost all the living and non-living entities on earth. With the drastic improvement in various machineries and equipments used in the processing of biological materials and the examining of microscopic organisms biotechnology has come a far way since the traditional days of fermentation like techniques, which also is a part of biotechnology. In the earlier times, biotechnologys application was limited to agriculture and in the production of fermented food products but with the discovery of newer and much complicated data comprising of the most smallest of structures that are measured in microns biotechnology has been found fruitful in the production of many useful products that improves the quality of life of mankind. The categories of science like genetic engineering, animal cell culture, plant cell culture, microbiology, molecular biology, cytogenetics, cryopreservation, bioprocessing, biochemistry, cell biology, embryology, immunology and bioinformatics all … Continue reading →

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