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This gay biology teacher perfectly claps back at transphobic meme – Gay Star News

Posted: Published on March 4th, 2017

Hine/Flickr Biology teacher slams transphobic meme An American biology teacher responds perfectly toa viraltransphobic meme. The meme, posted below, labels transgender people as having a psychological disorder. Grace Pokela teaches biology atArlington High School in Lagrangeville, New York and identifies as gay. When she saw the meme, she put her biology knowledge into practice and wrote a response. She starts: First of all, in a sexual species, you can have females be XX and males be X (insects) You can have females be females because they developed in a warm environment and males be males because they developed in a cool environment (reptiles), she explains. After listing the many different mutations in flora and fauna, she moves on to break down human biology. You can be male because you were born female, but you have 5-alphareductase deficiency and so you grew a penis at age 12. You can be female because you have an X and a Y chromosome but you are insensitive to androgens, and so you have a female body. And you can be male because you have two X chromosomes, but your heart and brain are male. And vice effing versa. The biology teacher shared the full … Continue reading →

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Letter: Is adolescent sleep deprivation due to bad habits or biology? – The Ridgefield Press

Posted: Published on March 4th, 2017

To the Editor: It is common to default to learned behaviors or perceived ideals even when presented with solid scientific data. For example, many well-intending parents force children to eat out of concern they may not get adequate nutrition otherwise. Years ago, science demonstrated that this clean plate club approach is harmful, increasing the risk of eating disorders and obesity and reducing intake of healthy foods. Yet many good parents, in a moment of desperation, will coerce children to eat just one more bite. We must rely on the science, and not misconception, to protect the health of students by providing healthy start times. What the science says: Should teens turn off devices at night? Absolutely. Should they go to bed at a reasonable hour? Of course. Should we force them to be awake when their bodies are not biologically supposed to? No. We should not. Read more from the original source: Letter: Is adolescent sleep deprivation due to bad habits or biology? - The Ridgefield Press … Continue reading →

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The Best Diet For Ulcerative Colitis | Care2 Healthy Living – Care2.com

Posted: Published on March 4th, 2017

Many people claim to have cured their ulcerative colitis with diet or supplements. Unfortunately, there is no diet or pill that can cure the disease. However, certain diet changes have shown promise in reducing symptoms and easing discomfort. This article explains what we currently know about the role of diet in ulcerative colitis. What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a chronic type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), like Crohns disease, that affects the colon (large intestine). Recent studies estimate that IBD affects 2 million people worldwide (1). Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and sores in the inner lining of the colon. Inflammation often begins in the rectum, but it can spread throughout the large intestine. Summary: Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores in the colon. Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms and Causes Ulcerative colitis is thought to develop when a person at genetic risk is exposed to certain environmental stressors. These environmental stressors either change the ratios of gut bacteria or alter the way the immune system responds to bacteria (2, 3). As a result, the immune system attacks the intestinal lining causing inflammation and other symptomsincluding: The same environmental factors that contribute to … Continue reading →

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TCU Baseball Shares Special Experience with Shriners Patient – Frogs O’ War

Posted: Published on March 4th, 2017

TCU is participating in the Shriners College Classic this weekend, one of the marquee early-season tournaments in the country. But while a stacked field certainly makes the baseball intriguing, there is much more to being a part of this event than what happens on the diamond. The Shriners College Classic is one of the primary fundraisers for the Shriners Hospitals for Children, an organization that specializes in the treatment of Orthopaedics, Burn Care, Spinal Cord Injury, and Cleft Lip and Palate, regardless of a familys ability to pay. Prior to heading to Houston for the Classic, members of the TCU Baseball program got to share a special day with one of the Shriners patients, Strother Norman, who has been receiving treatment for spinal cord injury since 2012. Strother is a North Texas native who received the majority of his treatment at the Shriners Hospital in Chicago after an accident led to paralysis from his chest down. You can support the Shriners by attending the games this weekend or make a direct donation here. Read more from the original source: TCU Baseball Shares Special Experience with Shriners Patient - Frogs O' War … Continue reading →

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Izzy’s Infantry Partnering With NJ Devils to Find Cure for Childhood Cancer – TAPinto.net

Posted: Published on March 4th, 2017

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Izzys Infantry Fighting Pediatric Cancer and Spinal Trauma is holding an upcoming fundraiser with the New Jersey Devils to raise money for the organization to find a cure for childhood cancer. The fundraiser is being held at the Devils game March 19 at 1 p.m. against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Those who purchase tickets through the Izzys Infantry link will be entered for a chance to win one of 12 spots in the tunnel to high five the team as they make their way from the locker room to the ice. A portion of the ticket sales will go to the organization. Sign Up for E-News Izzys Infantry, based in Bridgewater, was founded in 2016 to honor Isabel Izzy Warrior Princess Ritas battle against a spinal cord tumor. Rita was just 1 year old when she underwent a 10-hour spinal cord biopsy and began a 14-month long chemotherapy treatment. Ritas parents began the organization to help ensure that no child will have to endure what their daughter went through. Rita is now 3 years old, and continues her fight to walk, run and play, after the surgery, tumor and chemotherapy left her with physical delays. The organizations … Continue reading →

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St. Louis hospital not only option for life-changing cerebral palsy treament – CBC.ca

Posted: Published on March 4th, 2017

A Toronto father whose son had surgery to treat his cerebral palsy says the procedure is readily available here in Canada and parents should make sure which operation is right for their childbefore heading to the U.S to have it done at a much higher cost. Demetrio Bruno's son Gianfranco had Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) surgery at the Shriners Hospital-Canadain Montreal. The eight-year-old has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, which causes muscle stiffness mainly in his legs. Bruno saida year and a half after SDR surgery, his son no longer needs a walker or canes to get around and can climb stairs normally. Gianfranco Bruno had Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) surgery, a treatment for Cerebral Palsy, at the Shriners Hospital-Canada in Montreal. He now walks independently without a walker or cane. (Demetrio Bruno) "He's walking independently now," Bruno told CBC Toronto. "Two weeks ago we were in Ottawa at the Rideau Canal and he went skating for the first time." Bruno said initially he was under the impression that there was only one place his son could have SDR surgery the St. Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri. But he did some research and found out hospitals in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Boston … Continue reading →

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University Hospital Galway apologises to parents of severely brain damaged girl – RTE.ie

Posted: Published on March 4th, 2017

Updated / Tuesday, 28 Feb 2017 17:05 University Hospital Galway has apologised to the parents of a six-year-old girl who was severely brain damaged after a delay in treating her for jaundice soon after her birth in 2011. Lawyers for Sadhbh Farrell said a simple and inexpensive treatment for the condition was given too late. The court approved an interim settlement of 2.6m in the case taken on behalf of Sadhbh through her parents Niamh and Shane Farrell from Killeeneen, Craughwell, CoGalway. In a letter to the family the hospital expressed its "deepest regret" and apologised "for the failings of care provided to Sadhbh in the week following her birth". It said: "We do not underestimate how difficult and traumatic this has been for you and your families and the challenges that you and your families have faced as a result of the failings in treatment and care provided to Sadhbh." Sadhbh was born on 23 January 2011 at 36 weeks' gestation in good condition weighing 3.2kg. About 12 hours after she was born, her mother Niamh, who had two older children, was concerned about jaundice. Sadhbh was seen by a paediatrician 11 hours later but no further tests were … Continue reading →

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Karl Curtis: Brain injury is more common, and more debilitating, than you think – Madison.com

Posted: Published on March 4th, 2017

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Despite the fact traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur more frequently than do breast cancer diagnoses, HIV/AIDS infections, multiple sclerosis cases, and spinal cord injuries combined, Im willing to bet most people did not know this. In truth, everyone should know about brain injury because it can strike anyone, anywhere at any time. All it takes is an accidental blow to the head or unexpected medical diagnosis. If this happens, as it did to my family, you will need to become aware quickly. Nineteen years ago my oldest son, then 9 years old, fought and beat brain cancer with the help of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the same treatments that saved his life also damaged his brain. The fact my sons post-treatment TBI has had a far greater effect on his life than cancer may sound incredible so some, but it is true. Cancer can be defeated, but a brain injury lingers. To be clear, the manner in which my son acquired his brain injury is unusual. The vast majority of TBI result from falls, motor vehicle accidents, assaults, and accidental collisions. This raises another important point: Nobody plans to get a brain … Continue reading →

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Tool helps evaluate likely outcomes for elderly patients with … – Science Daily

Posted: Published on March 4th, 2017

Tool helps evaluate likely outcomes for elderly patients with ... Science Daily Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death for people age 45 and younger in the United States, but, as people live longer, this type of injury is ... and more » Read the original here: Tool helps evaluate likely outcomes for elderly patients with ... - Science Daily … Continue reading →

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Fernando Torres ‘in stable condition’ after being rushed to hospital with head injury as Atletico Madrid team-mates … – The Sun

Posted: Published on March 4th, 2017

Atletico Madrid striker in a stable condition in hospital after team-mates Gabi and Sime Vrsaljko praised by doctor for 'perfect' response FERNANDO TORRESwas rushed to hospital after suffering a horror head injury in Atletico Madrids Liga draw with Deportivo La Coruna. The former Liverpool and Chelseaace was knocked out cold following a sickening clash of heads with Deportivos Alejandro Bergantinos, before later regaining consciousness. EPA EPA Torres head bounced off the turf in horrifying fashion before anxiousteam-mates rushed to his aid. Team-matesGabi and Sime Vrsaljko had to reach inside theAtletico strikers mouth to stophim swallowing his tongue, with Depors club doctor Carlos Larino later praising the duos perfect reaction. After several minutes of treatment Torres, 32, wastaken off on a stretcher wearing a neck brace. Getty Images Reuters Reuters Reuters He was rushed to hospital by ambulance, with what the club initiallydescribed in a Tweet as a brain trauma injury. But after undergoing cranial and cervical CT scans, the playerwas given the all-clear but told to observe protocol by spending the night in hospital. Torres was later able to Tweet: Many thanks to all concerned by me and for your messages of encouragement.It was just a scare. I hope to … Continue reading →

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