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Albert showed the nation how sheer determination led him to success

Posted: Published on February 16th, 2014

PETALING JAYA - In 1999, a young boy named Albert Wong captured the nation's attention through the pages of this newspaper. Albert suffered from the muscular dystrophy condition known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The disease is due to a genetic defect which prevents or slows down the formation of dystrophin in the muscle cells, without which the cells will degenerate. At that time, there was a pioneering treatment option in the United States, and through the support of The Star's readers, more than RM500,000 (S$190,000) was raised to give Albert a chance in life. People from all walks of life, especially students, rose to the occasion and did their own fund-raising activities for this good cause. Although the treatment did not work, Albert persevered, and readers were kept posted on his developments through the years. Over the years, Albert showed what a disabled person could achieve with true grit and determination. He had, by circumstances more than by choice, become a public celebrity of sorts. Albert passed away peacefully at his home in Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya, yesterday morning. He would have turned 26 on July 21 this year. The day before, he had just completed his final 500-word … Continue reading →

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New program uses yoga to help kids with autism

Posted: Published on February 16th, 2014

Imagine you live in a world with few, if any, friendships. You dont relate well to people because you have trouble reading emotion and body language. If a conversation does start, it fizzles because you cant keep it going. Thats what life can be like for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, known as ASD. Great strides have been made in early detection and treatment of ASD, yet the number of children diagnosed with this range of disorders is soaring. The Autism Society of America says 1 in 88 babies born will have ASD, with the rate among boys at 1 in 54. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in Arizona 1 in 64 kids have autism 1 in 40 boys. A new program in Marana offers a way for children with autism to connect with each other and with the world around them. Once a week, specially trained teacher Pam Adler teaches a class to three pre-teens with autism at Arizona Power Yoga, 8567 N. Silverbell Road. Owner Ron Martin said the same benefits yoga offers adults, it also brings to children, including balance, strength, breathing and concentration. Yoga also helps kids with autism improve social and … Continue reading →

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Community rallies for Ugandan boy with cerebral palsy

Posted: Published on February 16th, 2014

Today's most viewed articles Buy This Photo Samuel Mutungi, 5, is all smiles as he walks with the help of braces and crutches at Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics in Exeter. Born with cerebral palsy, Samuel came to the country with his mother Joy Mutungi in August 2013 from Uganda, Africa, with the help staff at Access Sports and the Rye Congregational Church for medical treatment.Suzanne Laurent photo February 16, 2014 2:00 AM EXETER Little Samuel Mutungi has a smile that melts the hearts of all who meet him. The 5-year-old was born in Uganda, Africa, with cerebral palsy, and it took a small village of sorts to bring him and his mother, Joy Mutungi, to the United States on a medical visa to be evaluated and begin to receive treatment. The Rye Congregational Church set up a fund in Samuel Mutungi's name to assist his family with medical expenses. Donations can be sent to the Rye Congregational Church, Attn: Ugandan Missions Samuel, 580 Washington Rd, Rye, NH 03870. ONLINE ONLY To watch a video of Samuel, visit http://bit.ly/1gADHYj Cerebral palsy is one of the most common congenital disorders of childhood, affecting muscle control and coordination. It is not progressive, … Continue reading →

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Sleep apnea may contribute to fatigue in multiple sclerosis: Study

Posted: Published on February 16th, 2014

A new study provides evidence that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), and it suggests that OSA may be a contributor to the fatigue that is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of MS. Results show that one-fifth of MS patients surveyed in a large tertiary MS practice carried a diagnosis of OSA, and more than half were found to have an elevated risk for OSA based on a validated screening tool. Further analysis showed that OSA risk was a significant predictor of fatigue severity, even after adjusting for potential confounders such as age, gender, body mass index (BMI), sleep duration and depression. "OSA may be a highly prevalent and yet under-recognized contributor to fatigue in persons with MS," said lead author and principal investigator Tiffany J. Braley, MD, MS, an Assistant Professor of Neurology from the University of Michigan Multiple Sclerosis and Sleep Disorders Centers in Ann Arbor, Mich. "Our study suggests that clinicians should have a low threshold to evaluate MS patients for underlying sleep disturbances." The study results appear in the Feb. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, which is published by the American Academy … Continue reading →

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Biotech start-up Voyager Therapeutics uses new gene therapy to attack diseases – Boston.com

Posted: Published on February 16th, 2014

By Callum Borchers/Globe Staff/February 12, 2014 A Cambridge biotechnology company launching Wednesday is taking aim at Parkinsons disease and ALS with a new gene therapy that deliberately infects patients with a virus. The firm, Voyager Therapeutics, plans to use a class of viruses known as adeno-associated viruses as carriers to deliver vital proteins to the brain. Intentional infection may be counterintuitive, but the viruses used in the therapy are harmless to humans, making them ideal vehicles for moving proteins throughout the body, without troublesome side effects. Boston venture capital firm Third Rock Ventures considered Voyagers research so promising that it invested $45 million to get the company off the ground, an unusually big bet on such an early stage life sciences firm. Were just convinced that these viruses are going to be incredibly important delivery vehicles to different parts of the body and make a big difference in a lot of very serious disorders, said Third Rock cofounder Mark Levin, who will serve as Voyagers interim chief executive during the companys start-up phase. The investment in Voyager marks Third Rocks latest foray into genetic medicine and the treatment of rare diseases. Bluebird bio of Cambridge, another gene therapy company in … Continue reading →

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Exercise cuts stroke risk from hormone replacement therapy – Video

Posted: Published on February 16th, 2014

Exercise cuts stroke risk from hormone replacement therapy The latest cutting edge research on how exercise can lower your risk of having a stroke if you are taking HRT Dr Feuerstein The MD minute. By: Dr Feuerstein … Continue reading →

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Salk, Stanford equal partners in stem cell genomics program

Posted: Published on February 15th, 2014

Instead of being shut out of a $40 million stem cell grant awarded to Stanford University, San Diego researchers will be major partners, say the scientists who lead the project. Joseph Ecker of the Salk Institute and Michael Snyder of Stanford say that under an informal arrangement, they will jointly allocate money granted from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine for a new center on stem cell genomics. CIRM is responsible for distributing $3 billion in state bond money to turn stem cell research into disease treatments. Joseph Ecker, a Salk Institute researcher and co-principal investigator of the new center for stem cell genomics created with a $40 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. / Salk Institute Genomics, the study of the complete set of genes and DNA in an organism, is necessary to help understand how stem cells function. Stem cells contain virtually the same genes as adult cells but differ in which genes are turned on and off. The signals that cause stem cells to differentiate are not well understood. By analyzing the genomes of stem cells, researchers expect to better understand how stem cells can produce more stem cells, and which genes are involved … Continue reading →

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best Diet For Diabetes (diabetes diet) vs Stem Cell Treatment 2014 – Video

Posted: Published on February 15th, 2014

best Diet For Diabetes (diabetes diet) vs Stem Cell Treatment 2014 Read More Here http://bit.ly/1m562wX pre diabetes symptoms, juvenile diabetes symptoms, cat diabetes symptoms, childhood diabetes symptoms, diabetes symptoms... By: reverse diabetes … Continue reading →

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17. MND Patient Mrs Meng's Recovery with Stem Cell Treatment Before – Video

Posted: Published on February 15th, 2014

17. MND Patient Mrs Meng's Recovery with Stem Cell Treatment Before MND Patient-Mrs.Meng's Recovery with Stem Cell Treatment Motor Neuron Disease (MND) patients can get obvious improvement after one course stem cell treatment... By: Cells Center China … Continue reading →

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18. MND Patient Mrs Meng's Recovery with Stem Cell TreatmentAfter – Video

Posted: Published on February 15th, 2014

18. MND Patient Mrs Meng's Recovery with Stem Cell TreatmentAfter MND Patient-Mrs.Meng's Recovery with Stem Cell Treatment Motor Neuron Disease (MND) patients can get obvious improvement after one course stem cell treatment... By: Cells Center China … Continue reading →

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