http://www.newbornscreening.com/cms Current News entries Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT Square 1 Bank, the premier banking partner to entrepreneurs and the venture capital community, announced today it has provided a term loan and revolving line of credit to new client Advanced Liquid Logic, Inc., a life science technology company providing unique workflow solutions to laboratories and clinics.

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Sun, 19 May 2013 23:37:46 GMT MYRTLEFORD woman urged testing for rare disorder PKU.

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Sun, 19 May 2013 20:42:46 GMT ONE prick of the heel as a newborn saved Justine Inglis’ life.

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Fri, 17 May 2013 15:41:40 GMT Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Vice President and Daughter Work Together to Make a Difference (PRWeb May 17, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10744817.htm

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Fri, 17 May 2013 09:10:19 GMT The House of Assembly has adjourned until the Fall, sending MHA's back to their districts for the Summer after just 35 sitting days. Pointing to the "disastrous" budget, Opposition parties agree this was not a good session for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. VOCM's Danielle Barron reports.

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Thu, 16 May 2013 17:49:01 GMT Prashant Solanki Malhotra, MD, FAAP, recently was appointed a physician in Otolaryngology and director of the Hearing Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dr. Malhotra, board-certified in Otolaryngology, comes to Nationwide Children's from the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio where he was an associate physician staff member of the Head and Neck Institute and the Pediatric Institute.

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Wed, 15 May 2013 15:08:25 GMT Gov. Pat McCrory signed legislation requiring pulse oximetry be added to North Carolina’s newborn screening panel on May 8. Pulse oximetry screening, in conjunction with standard screening methods, greatly improves the likelihood of detecting...

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Mon, 13 May 2013 16:15:28 GMT Newborn screening tests, which are conducted on all newborns nationwide, are the result of decades of advocacy by the March of Dimes and other groups.

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Mon, 13 May 2013 16:15:07 GMT These sites provide more information on the newborn screening program -- commonly know as the heel prick test.

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Mon, 13 May 2013 15:36:00 GMT - Rare disease group encouraged by bipartisan interest in bringing care in B.C. from "worst to first" - SPARWOOD, BC, May 13, 2013 /CNW/ - Canadian PKU and Allied Disorders (CanPKU) is pleased ...

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Mon, 13 May 2013 11:57:44 GMT A North Carolina law signed on Wednesday requires all hospitals to test newborns for congenital heart problems. / RIK JESSE/GNS ASHEVILLE — Area hospitals will begin screening all newborns for congenital heart defects, testing required in a new state law.

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Mon, 13 May 2013 05:21:55 GMT Every few minutes, Jean Kelley touches her son's shoulder or knee as she speaks directly to him.        

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Sat, 11 May 2013 05:17:41 GMT In classrooms across Texas, teachers and students are counting down the days until summer vacation. In an almost identical countdown here at the Capitol, legislators are marking the days left until th

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Fri, 10 May 2013 03:44:18 GMT In classrooms across Texas, teachers and students are counting down the days until summer vacation. In an almost identical countdown here at the Capitol, legislators are marking the days left until th

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Thu, 9 May 2013 22:40:16 GMT OLAF FUB SEZ: According to Swiss theologian Karl Barth , born on this date in 1886, “Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.” WHISTLE STOP – Saturday is National Train Day, and to celebrate, the Western New York Railway Historical Society is setting up a display outside the main dining room at Amberleigh Retirement Community, 2330 Maple Road, Amherst, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring ...

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Thu, 9 May 2013 17:00:41 GMT JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri lawmakers have voted to mandate another health screening for newborn babies.

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Thu, 9 May 2013 14:59:17 GMT JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have voted to mandate another health screening for newborn babies.

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Thu, 9 May 2013 13:24:28 GMT The new mandate would begin for babies born in Missouri in 2014. Read more

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Wed, 8 May 2013 23:39:59 GMT Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis is the norm in every developed country except ours

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Wed, 8 May 2013 20:56:47 GMT In the news release, "Newborn Screening Leaders Honored by APHL," issued earlier today by Association of Public Health Laboratories , we are advised by the company that there is a correction ...

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Wed, 8 May 2013 19:02:11 GMT The Association of Public Health Laboratories presented awards to leaders in the field of newborn screening during a ceremony held today at the 2013 Joint Meeting of the Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing ...

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Mon, 6 May 2013 17:39:42 GMT Have baby, drive back home in a Merc – luxurious birthing centres promise a personalised five-star experience.

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Sun, 5 May 2013 04:21:31 GMT Published: Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 19:49 PM. HB172 — Legislative Ethics Commission Procedures: Clarifies the Legislative Ethics Committee’s investigative procedures and makes other technical changes as recommended by the Legislative Ethics Committee. Introduced by Rep. Paul Stam, R-Wake.

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Sun, 5 May 2013 04:15:27 GMT See how lawmakers representing Southeastern N.C. voted in the state General Assembly.

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Sun, 5 May 2013 00:14:00 GMT KNOXVILLE— Rain didn’t damper the spirits of families who converged on the Civic Coliseum this morning to raise money for healthy babies.

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Wed, 1 May 2013 20:17:00 GMT Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) interventions for babies born very small and early have drastically reduced infant deaths in the United States, but in doing so they've contributed to more intellectual disabilities, according to a new study.

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Wed, 1 May 2013 19:34:00 GMT WestGlen distributes public service message campaigns on behalf of many non-profit organizations. As part of WestGlen's PSA 1-2-3, the following non-profit organizations have teamed up to distribute a ...

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Wed, 1 May 2013 17:07:32 GMT A screener who was faking hearing test results for babies at Hutt Hospital was exposed by the speed of her work.

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Wed, 1 May 2013 14:57:00 GMT "Raise Your Voice" for CF Newborn Screening in Canada PSA Campaign Launched Today Features Celebrity Patron, Céline Dion TORONTO , May 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Cystic Fibrosis Canada launched a Public ...

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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:06:04 GMT Biochemistry researchers have published conclusive scientific evidence that the gene ATP7A is essential for the dietary absorption of the nutrient copper. Their work with laboratory mice also provides a greater understanding of how this gene impacts Menkes disease as scientists search for a treatment.

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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:04:07 GMT By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) interventions for babies born very small and early have drastically reduced infant deaths in the United States, but in doing so they've contributed to more intellectual disabilities, according to a new study. Past research has shown such disabilities have been reduced in recent years through vaccines and newborn ...

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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:13:56 GMT A study by Jeffrey P. Brosco, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Miami, Florida, and colleagues examines the relationship between medical interventions in early childhood and the increasing prevalence of later intellectual disability.

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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:00:38 GMT A new study examines the relationship between medical interventions in early childhood and the increasing prevalence of later intellectual disability.

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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:04:13 GMT ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., April 29 (UPI) -- The safest setting for a child's birth is a hospital or birthing center, but a U.S. pediatricians group says it recognizes some women may desire a home birth.

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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:13:33 GMT The American Academy of Pediatrics said today that it respects the decision of women to give birth at home -- on the following conditions.        

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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Who would have ever thought that sequestration and budget battles would determine whether a precious newborn baby would survive? How is it possible that a "continuing resolution" could actually deprive a newborn baby of "continuing" his or her life? It is exactly what has happened to our innocent newborns, who are victimized by government ...

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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:22:33 GMT In general, doctors aren’t thrilled with the idea of home birth. And while less than 1% of U.S. babies are ushered into the world at home, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) decided to collaborate on guidelines they say should govern home births, which are attended mostly by midwives. Many of the recommendations, published in the academy’s journal, Pediatrics, are fairly straightforward ...

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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:22:24 GMT Jennifer Walker was 29 weeks into her pregnancy when her twin sons, Justin and Jonathon, were born prematurely.

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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:42:21 GMT Winners include CACI, Textron, Tetra Tech, Raytheon, and also PerkinElmer.        

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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:27:00 GMT   DENVER, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- South Metro Primary Care (SMPC), one of the largest primary care independent practice associations in the Denver metro area, along with their medical management ...

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:29:44 GMT As announced in the provincial budget, newborns in Nova Scotia will soon be routinely screened for cystic fibrosis, sickle-cell anemia and eight other conditions.

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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Jeffrey Modell Foundation, in collaboration with physician experts and patient groups from 32 countries, launched World Primary Immunodeficiency Week beginning today.To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jeffrey-modell-foundation-joins-with-32-countries-to-launch ...

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Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT STANLEY — Four months ago, Toni Seidl of Stanley gave birth to a healthy, full-term baby girl named Kylee.

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Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:52:59 GMT Michelle Lotts of Staunton says the March of Dimes' work for babies is dear to her heart.

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:50:49 GMT There's a new test that can help save your baby’s life, and it was developed in Milwaukee.

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:31:41 GMT Title: U.S. Infant Mortality Rates Finally Dropping Again: Report Category: Health News Created: 4/17/2013 10:35:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:41:00 GMT An online petition is calling on the government to implement cystic fibrosis screening for newborn babies.

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Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This date in 1955 will forever be remembered as the day epidemic polio, "the killer, the crippler" disease, began losing its grip, historians say. Today, the March of Dimes celebrates the Salk polio vaccine and other significant research and medical breakthroughs for the health of babies and children over the past 75 years.(Logo: http://photos ...

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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:40:10 GMT After virtually eliminating arsenic as a useful tool for homicide, science now faces challenges in doing the same for natural sources of this fabled old "inheritance powder" that contaminates water supplies and food, threatening more than 35 million people worldwide.

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Tue, 9 Apr 2013 17:52:08 GMT 'A' is for Autism, Awareness, and Acceptance. When my son was first diagnosed with autism in 1995, nobody in Davao City could tell us what Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was all about.

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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:03:03 GMT Advance Options Attach image:  No THE Department of Health (DOH) regional office in Iloilo City has awarded two business enterprises here as Healthy Places regional winners in the highly urbanized city category. The private businesses are the Tagbak Bus Terminal in Jaro district, Iloilo that was recognized as Healthy Bus Station in Western Visayas, and the Philippine Foremost Milling Corp. in ...

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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 05:14:55 GMT HUNTSVILLE — On Dec. 1, 2012, the state of Texas implemented newborn screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder, the most deadly of the Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases, as well as 28 different life-threatening diseases that can affect babies.

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Fri, 5 Apr 2013 19:11:18 GMT MANILA, Philippines --- The Novaliches General Hospital, headed by its Medical Director Dr. Ferdinand Tan, an ophthalmologist, is celebrating its 15th Foundation Day on April 6. Highlight of the celebration is a thanksgiving mass at 7 a.m., followed by the blessing of the newly expanded 4th floor, renovated hospital lobby, administrative office, and newly installed elevator.

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Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:54:14 GMT Some babies born with a heart defect appear healthy at first and can be sent home with their families before their heart defect is detected. It is estimated that about 300 infants with an unrecognized CCHD are discharged each year from newborn nurseries in the United States.

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Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:53:45 GMT The seven defects classified as critical congenital heart defects (CCHDs) are hypoplastic left heart syndrome, pulmonary atresia (with intact septum), tetralogy of Fallot, total anomalous pulmonary venous return, transposition of the great arteries, tricuspid atresia, and truncus arteriosus.

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Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:30:00 GMT Every baby is born to do something great, but first they have to be born strong and healthy. That’s the powerful truth that the March of Dimes 2013 imbornto campaign is designed to celebrate, continuing the organization’s 75 years of research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs.

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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:53:00 GMT The Delaware Division of Public Health is celebrating 50 years of the newborn screening program by hosting an exhibit highlighting how screenings save lives.

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:11:00 GMT BETHESDA, Md., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) recently announced that six new directors have been elected to its Board.  The Board of Directors are active participants in serving as advocates for the ACMG and for advancing its policies and programs."It's a momentous time in medical genetics and genomics.  We are excited to ...

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:41:16 GMT Deafness affects round 840 babies born in the UK every year. Newborn screening means doctors can now diagnose the condition much earlier, but what treatments are available? And how can families help their children cope? Read on for Doctissimo’s guide to diagnosis, treatment and support for deaf children.

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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:42:22 GMT JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would require newborn screenings for congenital heart disease. The bill known as "Chloe's Law" would mandate the screening before newborns are discharged from the hospital. Sponsoring Republican Sen. Dan Brown, of Rolla, says many hospitals already do the screenings but his bill would make sure they are ...

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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:19:06 GMT The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would require newborn screenings for congenital heart disease.

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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:45:00 GMT Requires Screenings For Congenital Heart Disease

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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:44:37 GMT The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would require newborn screenings for congenital heart disease.

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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:39:56 GMT Health Minister James Reilly says he feels “very uneasy” about the HSE’s plan to destroy newborn screening cards.

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Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:30:43 GMT Law proposed for lifesaving newborn screening

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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:36:43 GMT Most babies are born healthy. But, there are some babies that look healthy and still have a rare disorder.

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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMT R. Rodney Howell, M.D., Newborn Screening Pioneer, HonoredPHOENIX, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A geneticist and pediatrician who played a key role in developing the uniform panel of serious disorders for which nearly every baby in the United States now is tested has received the March of Dimes Col. Harland D. Sanders Lifetime Achievement Award in Genetics. R. Rodney Howell, MD ...

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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:34:15 GMT TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW)- A group focuses on healthy babies "marched" to the statehouse today. "March of Dimes" staff and volunteers met with legislators to advocate for newborn screening and Medicaid expansion.

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Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:06:03 GMT A mother whose son died four years ago from sudden cardiac death is backing a campaign by the Irish Heart Foundation to halt the destruction of life-saving blood sample cards.

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Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:30:23 GMT Over a million tests to be destroyed; Could save family of SAD victims, IHF

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Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:40:34 GMT The Irish Heart Foundation has launched a campaign to stop the destruction of heel prick tests for newborn babies carried out between 1984 and 2002.

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Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:14:23 GMT How did your state leaders vote?

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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:01:03 GMT The push to screen CT newborns to stave off devastating effects of treatable disease is on in Hartford, with help from Branford’s Kelley family.

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:52:00 GMT Habul Khatoon, from Birmingham, was diagnosed with Maple Syrup Urine Disease when she was just eight-days-old thanks to a Sheffield Children's Hospital screening programme.

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:15:55 GMT A pilot project to screen newborn babies for rare diseases has already helped save a girl's life, say doctors.

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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:25:53 GMT Sparkbrook five-month-old was just hours from death before tests revealed serious genetic condition

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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:41:00 GMT TORONTO , Feb. 27, 2013 /CNW/ - Genzyme , a Sanofi company, today announced its support of International Rare Disease Day with a series of initiatives meant to call attention to rare diseases as an important ...

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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:02:18 GMT Contrary to current belief, routine newborn screening improves the detection of the lethal form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in girls as well as boys, saving lives in both sexes, according to a unique study of CAH during the last 100 years published Online First in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.

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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:45:26 GMT The State is likely to adopt the Kochi model for identifying infants with hearing problems and take corrective methods.The Union Health Ministry will be providing funds through the Rastriya...

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Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:33:01 GMT About 377 children in Waikato are being recalled for new hearing tests because of the problems with the newborn screening programme.

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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:00:00 GMT - Funding solution aims to end three-year refusal to provide access to treatment and care - VANCOUVER , Feb. 23, 2013 /CNW/ - After more than three years of being denied access to the care and treatment ...

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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:35:04 GMT Title: New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Screening in Newborns, Children Category: Health News Created: 2/21/2013 12:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:32:04 GMT About 377 children in Waikato are being recalled for new hearing tests because of the problems with the newborn screening programme.

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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:53:05 GMT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Groups representing pediatricians and geneticists issued new recommendations on Thursday to provide doctors with guidance about when to test a child's DNA for genetic conditions. The recommendations are the first collaboration between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. Neither organization has issued ...

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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:00:00 GMT Pulse Oximetry can save lives by detecting heart defects otherwise missedCHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Heart Association (AHA) is focusing its advocacy efforts across the Midwest on the use of pulse oximetry screening ("pulse ox") to detect congenital heart defects in newborns.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130221/DC64338 )"Pulse ox screening is ...

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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:03:00 GMT New Guidelines on Testing Kids DNA-the Cliff s Notes Version

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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:44:46 GMT More than 1500 Hawke's Bay children will need hearing retests after problems with the newborn screening programme.

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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:02:34 GMT More than 1500 children in Hawke's Bay are being recalled for new hearing tests because of the problems with the newborn screening programme.

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Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:48:23 GMT Full-text access for registered users only. Existing users login here . New to GenomeWeb? Register here quickly for free access. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stopped by the new site of the New York Genome Center at 101 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday.

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Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:54:04 GMT MANILA — Health Secretary Enrique Ona is set to meet researchers and academicians to listen to a set of policy recommendations based on health researches led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-University of the Philippines Manila on Feb. 22.

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Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:00:59 GMT Once again, area residents will have the opportunity to walk for a good cause. The annual March for Babies is scheduled for April 20, and, as in the past, will start at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville.

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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:17:21 GMT In a month when people’s thoughts turn to matters of the heart, the Veale family of Washington is raising awareness that the heart matters every day.

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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:56:00 GMT IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) are the leading cause of infant deaths – affecting about 1 in 125 babies. 1,2 In the U.S., one in three infants with a potentially ...

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Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:01:11 GMT The Editor of The Suburban sent me a note he’d received from a parent whose child was slowly dying. That child was born unable to make a specific enzyme and so its nervous system will not develop properly.

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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:10:48 GMT SEATTLE — Before Gov. Chris Gregoire left office, she included money for newborn screening in her final budget. The screening looks for a rare condition called SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency. The condition makes it almost impossible for babies to …

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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:45:33 GMT The American Heart Association reports that not all congenital heart defects are detected at infancy.

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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:32:08 GMT The benefits of electronic health records (EHRs) may become more widely available to children through an EHR format for children's health care announced today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Sun, 10 Feb 2013 07:38:55 GMT [Daily News]SICKLE cell patients have every reason to rejoice following the announcement that the Muhimbili National Hospital sickle cell centre will offer service from Monday to Friday.

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Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:28:26 GMT Many existing EHR systems are not tailored to capture or process health information about children. The new format allows for child-specific data elements.

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Fri, 8 Feb 2013 13:58:23 GMT Many existing EHR systems are not tailored to capture or process health information about children. The new format allows for child-specific data elements.

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Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:02:23 GMT 44 Projects support new drug development, insights into neuromuscular diseaseTucson, Arizona (PRWEB) February 07, 2013 New drug development, greater understanding of disease processes and more efficient diagnosis of neuromuscular diseases are the focus of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’ s latest round of grants.MDA awarded 44 grants totaling more than $13 million, most of which took effect ...

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Thu, 7 Feb 2013 20:02:22 GMT Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York today announced the appointment of Patricia Vuguin, MD, MSc, to the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology – one of seven pediatric specialties that earned Cohen a top 50 ranking in US News & World Report's 2012-13 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” survey. ...

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Thu, 7 Feb 2013 17:53:50 GMT People with local ties were watching and reacting Wednesday as Gov. Steve Beshear laid out plans for Kentucky in his State of the Commonwealth address.

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Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:21:08 GMT LAS CRUCES — Fifty years ago this year, the last Studebaker was produced, AT&T launched the first touch-tone telephone, "Where the Wild Things Are" was first published and Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" was at the top of the music charts.

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Wed, 6 Feb 2013 18:26:30 GMT The Gig Harbor Eagles Auxiliary will host its annual Heart Ball on Saturday, a benefit for Mary Bridge Children&#';s Hospital in Tacoma. The event, which will begin with a social hour at 5 p.m. and continue with dinner at 6 p.m. and music and dancing afterward, will raise money for the hospital&#';s infant heart screening program.

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Wed, 6 Feb 2013 16:43:00 GMT ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The benefits of electronic health records (EHRs) may become more widely available to children through an EHR format for children's health care announced today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).Growing use of EHRs continues ...

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Wed, 6 Feb 2013 01:50:07 GMT Rep. Ronda Menlove, R-Garland, has introduced a bill at the state Legislature that would establish a statewide educational...

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Tue, 5 Feb 2013 15:28:38 GMT Six states, including New Jersey and West Virginia, require the pulse oximetry for newborns, according to the American Heart Association.

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Mon, 4 Feb 2013 15:29:37 GMT Parents magazine names the best children's hospitals in the U.S., looking at places that have both cutting-edge technology and a caring, human touch. Whether a child needs a cast for a broken arm or a bioengineered cancer drug, these top hospitals have kids covered.

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Fri, 1 Feb 2013 18:47:12 GMT Staff Reports Boone News-Republican   Boone County Hospital’s Family Birth Center has now begun offering screenings for congenital and critical congenital heart disease (CHD and CCHD) to help prevent illness - Continue reading...

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Fri, 1 Feb 2013 17:52:07 GMT EVEN in this times where technology has grown by leaps and bounds, most parents take a complacent if not a resigned accepting attitude to the baby or the newborn, "given to us by God." Frankly, there's nothing wrong with that because it speaks of a grateful, thankful heart because a child is always a bundle of joy not for the parents but to the entire clan. However, sometimes, fate can play a...

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Fri, 1 Feb 2013 17:13:24 GMT A special issue of the Journal of Nursing Scholarship looks at how advances in genomics are, and will, affect clinical nursing. "Nurses play a role in creating an infrastructure that supports the delivery of services that utilize genomic information.

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Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:31:50 GMT CADILLAC — Prior to her child being born, Sarah Cowley had limited knowledge about cystic fibrosis. Although she had some background with the disease because of a high school friend who suffered from it, it wasn’t until her son Parker was born that she fully understood it.

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Fri, 1 Feb 2013 13:29:46 GMT On April 14, 2003 a map of the human genome was completed, ushering in a new era of genetics in medicine with applications that include genetic testing; newborn screening; susceptibility to diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, or psychiatric conditions; screening, diagnosis and monitoring of disease; and treatment planning.

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Fri, 1 Feb 2013 05:14:29 GMT ( Wiley ) A special Genomics Issue, including an evidence review by researchers from the National Institutes of Health, published by Wiley in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship on behalf of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, addresses these genetic applications that are essential to advancing nursing knowledge and patient care.

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Fri, 1 Feb 2013 05:14:29 GMT ( Wiley ) A special Genomics Issue, including an evidence review by researchers from the National Institutes of Health, published by Wiley in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship on behalf of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, addresses these genetic applications that are essential to advancing nursing knowledge and patient care.

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Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:07:06 GMT Problems with newborn hearing tests go back as far as 2010.

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Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:59:02 GMT A test which could have prevented hospital staff - who were checking the hearing of thousands of newborn babies - from screening their own ears was not used because it cost too much.A Ministry of Health report into the scandal,...

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Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:17:13 GMT Problems with newborn hearing tests go back as far as 2010, a Ministry of Health investigation has found.

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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:04:42 GMT Fees would come from many areas of state government.

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Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:35:08 GMT We are at the dawn of a new age of personalized medicine. Just as Moore’s law transformed computing – and, as a result, all aspects of our professional and personal lives — so, too, will the interpretation of the human genome transform medicine. We are moving from the inefficient and experimental medicine of today towards the [...]

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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:39:41 GMT DALLAS –– A mask protects 6-year old Trey Freeman's fragile immune system, which is just 28-days old.  Two days after Christmas, the 6-year-old received a bone marrow transplant for SCID, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease.   SCID is rare, affecting about 1 in 100,000 births, according to  study ordered by the state of Connecticut regarding the disease.   "In the old days it was sort of ...

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Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:00:17 GMT ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Tucked inside Gov. Mark Dayton's budget are less-heralded changes that would alter how Minnesota residents pay for and interact with their government from cradle to grave.

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Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:52:47 GMT ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) --- In the far corners of Gov. Mark Dayton's budget are lesser-heralded changes that would alter how Minnesota residents pay for and interact with their government from cradle to grave. These fine-print details won't provoke the clashes of the governor's controversial sales or income tax plans. But they could dictate how the state tackles childhood obesity, stretches the ...

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Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:45:08 GMT New research provides further evidence that some babies who pass their newborn hearing tests are found to be deaf or hard of hearing as young kids. Some of those newborns may receive passing grades incorrectly, researchers said, but others can be born with good hearing but develop progressive hearing loss as babies and toddlers.

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Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:44:23 GMT New research provides further evidence that some babies who pass their newborn hearing tests are found to be deaf or hard of hearing as young kids

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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 08:27:23 GMT New research provides further evidence that some babies who pass their newborn hearing tests are found to be deaf or hard of hearing as young kids.

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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:58:36 GMT Following is a summary of current health news briefs. Is driving OK with certain age-related blind spots? NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly people with a certaintype of blind spot were less likely to see pedestrians in timeto avoid hitting them in a driving simulator, according to anew study. "In the UK and parts of Europe, in order to have alicense, you need to be tested for central blind ...

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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:24:34 GMT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research provides further evidence that some babies who pass their newborn hearing tests are found to be deaf or hard of hearing as young kids. Some of those newborns may receive passing grades incorrectly, researchers said, but others can be born with good hearing but develop progressive hearing loss as babies and toddlers. "A parent or a physician may think, ‘Oh ...

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Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:16:54 GMT Finally, the rain should stop today, but don't get too excited. The precipitation should return Thursday. And in between, the flood conditions aren't going anywhere.

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Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:04:01 GMT People told them to toss their kids aside. Institutions were better places for them, school officials and doctors would say.

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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:28:54 GMT Within the framework of the priority national project “health” in the year 2013 will Priangarie subsidies worth more than 1.3 billion rubles. The Governor of the Irkutsk region Sergey Eroŝenko , reporter BakuToday 15 January at his press-service.

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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:18:08 GMT Part 12 in our ongoing series highlighting the new California laws for 2013.

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:40:38 GMT RALEIGH — A panel says North Carolina legislators and Gov. Pat McCrory should look at ways to curb prescription drug abuse so deaths among youths can be prevented.

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Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:43:38 GMT A panel says North Carolina legislators and Gov. Pat McCrory should look at ways to curb prescription drug abuse so deaths among youths can be prevented.

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Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT NOVATO, Calif. -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of treatments for rare and ultra-rare genetic disorders, announced that it has in-licensed rights for ...

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Tue, 8 Jan 2013 22:27:28 GMT OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) named Larry Weatherford Public Affairs Specialist. Weatherford previously served as communications officer for the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

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Mon, 7 Jan 2013 17:18:34 GMT It's been a little more than 15 years since the kickoff of public health genomics , writes Muin Khoury, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office of Public Health Genomics, at the Genomics and Health Impact Blog. With technological improvements in whole-genome sequencing, it is increasingly being applied to detect and control infectious disease outbreaks as well as ...

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Fri, 4 Jan 2013 20:21:14 GMT The Association of Public Health Laboratories announces a campaign celebrating the 50th anniversary of newborn screening, a public health program that saves or improves the lives of over 12,000 babies ...

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Fri, 4 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMT Noelani Lasley let out a shrill cry as phlebotomist Holly Petzoldt pricked her tiny foot in a second-floor laboratory at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center and held it against a white card.

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Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:30:00 GMT Repligen Corporation announced today that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Pfizer Inc. to advance Repligen’s spinal muscular atrophy program, originally in-licensed from Families of SMA .

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Thu, 3 Jan 2013 06:15:00 GMT When a baby arrives in this world, the last thing a parent wants to hear is there may be a medical problem. In many cases, however, the earlier a problem is diagnosed, the better the treatment options and outcome.

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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:01:00 GMT WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. , Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes, the leading non-profit organization for maternal and infant health, will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2013 and its ongoing work to ...

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Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:01:00 GMT March of Dimes Celebrates 75 Years of Healthy BirthsWHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Babies born in 2013 have a better chance for a long and healthy life than earlier generations, thanks to 75 years of health advances, made possible in part by the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes says babies born next year will live longer and are less likely to have a birth defect ...

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Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:49:32 GMT IOWA CITY — One-day-old Gabriel Hernandez-Perez barely let out a whimper as a few drops of blood were drawn from his heel. While the blood draws might unnerve a parent — even more so than the tiny patients — for most, they provide peace of mind. “I’m just a big believer in testing,” said Gabriel’s [...]

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Sun, 23 Dec 2012 08:07:27 GMT The Sunday Mercury’s Give A Child Health Fund, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013, is donating £500,000 to help DOUBLE the number of children who can be treated for lung problems at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

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Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:30:12 GMT ( University of California - Davis Health System ) A single genetic defect on the X chromosome that can result in a wide array of conditions -- from learning and emotional difficulties to primary ovarian insufficiency in women and tremors in middle-aged men -- occurs at a much greater frequency than previously thought, research led by the UC Davis MIND Institute has found.

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Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:30:01 GMT A study into newborn screening for fragile X syndrome demonstrates that testing for mutations in the gene FMR1 can be done on a large scale. The research, published in BioMed Central's open access journal Genome Medicine, shows that the number of carrier babies who carry the form of the gene known as the "premutation" is higher than previously estimated.

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Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:07:37 GMT She laughs, crawls and gurgles like other 1-year-olds, but Addison Blundell cannot speak or hear a word.

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Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:48:34 GMT Newborns in the United States are routinely tested for certain conditions including metabolic and other disorders, and with advances in whole-genome sequencing, researchers and others wonder whether that approach will soon be incorporated into newborn screening programs to detect an even greater range of diseases.

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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:36:50 GMT The Ministry of Health has discovered problems with the newborn hearing screening programme, forcing babies to return to hospital for testing.

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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:47:24 GMT Up to 2000 babies have been recalled to hospital to have their hearing checked after the Ministry of Health discovered "irregularities" in its national newborn screening programme. read more

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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:37:31 GMT The Watkin family. Back: Charlene, Roman, Mary and Charles. Front: Charleze, Charlotte and James. (CNA photo by BAILEY POOLMAN)

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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:25:56 GMT Up to 2000 babies have been recalled to hospital to have their hearing checked after the Ministry of Health discovered "irregularities" in its national newborn screening programme.One of the babies recalled, a 10-month-old boy,...

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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:25:56 GMT Up to 2000 babies have been recalled to hospital to have their hearing checked after the Ministry of Health discovered "irregularities" in its national newborn screening programme.One of the babies recalled, a 10-month-old boy,...

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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:21:55 GMT HSE funding problems are preventing 350 profoundly deaf children from receiving life-changing implants vital to helping them hear.

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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:18:54 GMT A deaf toddler’s family has effectively been told to either emigrate or wait five years for the life-changing care needed.

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Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:11:17 GMT As you can imagine, college life can be very eventful. Balancing classes, internships, and a life away from home is enough to keep anyone busy. As a 20-year-old living with a chronic illness, I have skillfully learned the balancing act of college life. My name is Marquita Gaines, and I have sickle cell disease.

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Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:51:00 GMT The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a three-year contract to UMass Medical School to assist with New Hampshire’s Disproportionate Sh

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Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:25:20 GMT As you can imagine, college life can be very eventful. Balancing classes, internships, and a life away from home is enough to keep anyone busy. As a 20-year-old living with a chronic illness, I have skillfully learned the balancing act of college life. My name is Marquita Gaines, and I have sickle cell disease. I was first diagnosed at birth. The doctors performed a newborn screening test and ...

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Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:38:11 GMT Twenty-year-old college student Marquita Gaines suffers from sickle cell disease, but she refuses to let the disease define her. With the help of the American Red Cross, she receives regular red blood cell transfusions to help her live an active life with less pain, and she's grateful to all the blood donors that make that possible.

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Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:51:00 GMT Patient Advocates and Supporters to Host State House Events for Rare Disease Day 2013WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has launched a nationwide campaign to help leaders of rare disease patient organizations – and those who support them – educate their state officials for Rare Disease Day 2013 (Feb. 28, 2013).(Logo: http ...

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Sun, 9 Dec 2012 06:31:22 GMT The birth of a pre-term child could be a challenging time for most parents. But, as mommy Ninj assures us, preemies grow up to become strong and happy kids when nurtured with a lot of love and care.

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Sun, 9 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT Many people remember the 1976 John Travolta movie "The Boy in the Plastic Bubble," perhaps thinking it's Hollywood's attempt at sensationalizing events of someone's life and exaggerating a medical condition.

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Thu, 6 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Following is a list of some of the medical research grants awarded to scientists in the area.

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Tue, 4 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT DENVER, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Primary Physician Partners (PPP), the largest primary care independent practice association in the Denver metro area, along with their medical management company, Physician ...

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Mon, 3 Dec 2012 22:13:05 GMT Technology now exists that makes it possible for doctors to decipher the entire genetic code of a newborn. Should it be done? What about fetuses in the womb? That's now a possibility, and it's stirring intense debate.

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Mon, 3 Dec 2012 18:13:00 GMT All Texas newborns will now be screened for immunodeficiency disorders at birthHOUSTON, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Beginning in December 2012, all newborns in the state of Texas will be screened for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder (SCID) as part of the standard newborn screening panel which already screens for 28 additional disorders. ...

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Mon, 3 Dec 2012 15:13:00 GMT Calling for the manufacturer and drug insurance plans to ensure CF patients receive equitable and affordable access to KALYDECO™TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2012 /CNW/ - Health Canada has issued a Notice of Compliance ...

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Mon, 3 Dec 2012 00:38:47 GMT Making sure kids eat their vegetables is hard enough for some moms, but watching, weighing and measuring every morsel of...

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Sun, 2 Dec 2012 07:18:54 GMT When it comes to screening newborns for heart disease, there are a lot of sometimes disparate pieces of the puzzle.

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Sat, 1 Dec 2012 15:22:00 GMT TOWSON, Md., Dec. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will add Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) to the state's Newborn Screening Panel beginning December ...

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Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:02:22 GMT DES MOINES, Iowa -- A simple test measuring the oxygen level in a newborn's blood helped save Gracelynn Marie Holschlag's life shortly after she was born on May 26.

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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:52:06 GMT With families flocking into New York City for the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, it was the right time to signal a year-long campaign to save babies' lives, thought Scott Becker, executive director of the ...

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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:26:22 GMT The seventh-grader knows the condition firsthand through her brother.

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Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF), a global non-profit organization dedicated to early diagnosis, proper treatment, and public awareness of genetic immune deficiency ...

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Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT Economic news: The Commerce Department releases data on durable goods for October; Standard & Poor's releases its S&P/Case-Shiller index of home prices for September and the third quarter; the Conference Board releases the Consumer Confidence Index for November.

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Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:30 GMT WESTCHESTER, N. Y. -- A new test, called chromosomal microarray technology, is providing doctors and prospective parents with more information than ever before about the genetic makeup of a baby still in the womb.

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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:33:50 GMT Michelle Catalano had no reason to think her fourth baby wouldn't be born as healthy as her other three. But because the Eastchester resident was 36 - a year into the territory obstetricians ominously describe as "advanced maternal age" - she was given the option of using a new technology to test whether her baby was developing free of genetic defects that could signal trouble.

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Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:21:50 GMT DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — The University of New Hampshire is using a three-year, $900,000 federal grant to address regional gaps in newborn screening for heart disease.

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Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:03:23 GMT BEIJING — Like many microarray vendors, CapitalBio sees future growth opportunities in molecular diagnostics. But from its headquarters here in China's capital city, the firm is perhaps better positioned than some others to capitalize on the country's expanding demand for genetic tests.

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Thu, 8 Nov 2012 20:03:33 GMT Full-text access for registered users only. Existing users login here . New to GenomeWeb? Register quickly here for free access. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stopped by the new site of the New York Genome Center at 101 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday.

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Thu, 8 Nov 2012 13:02:21 GMT The tiny spots of blood left after routine tests on newborns could provide valuable information for researchers, but clear policies that govern their use are needed so that the samples are not destroyed or otherwise lost entirely, experts say.

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Thu, 8 Nov 2012 11:50:47 GMT The tremendous potential public health benefits of research with blood samples left over after routine newborn screening must not be lost amidst controversy and litigation, say medical and bioethics experts in a commentary published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 19:30:04 GMT The tremendous potential public health benefits of research with blood samples left over after routine newborn screening must not be lost amidst controversy and litigation, say medical and bioethics experts in a commentary published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 19:13:11 GMT ( Johns Hopkins Medicine ) The tremendous potential public health benefits of research with blood samples left over after routine newborn screening must not be lost amidst controversy and litigation, say medical and bioethics experts in a commentary published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 06:06:31 GMT 6th-grader back in school despite genes A month ago, Palo Alto Unified administrators told Colman and his family that he must transfer out of Jordan Middle School, believing that his genetic mutations related to cystic fibrosis posed a risk to other students at the school who have the disease's often-fatal lung condition. Non-siblings are advised to stay at least 3 to 6 feet away from each other ...

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Sun, 4 Nov 2012 05:21:32 GMT Testing newborns for a certain type of genetic defect could enable doctors to provide timely treatment that could save lives, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health.

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Sat, 3 Nov 2012 01:07:00 GMT University of Utah ethicist will advise U.S. Health Secretary by Ray Parker The Salt Lake Tribune Published Nov 2, 2012 07:55PM MDT Jeffrey Botkin, a University of Utah medical ethics expert, has been named to head an influential federal panel, which helps mold research with stem cells, DNA sequencing and other medical frontiers. Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and ...

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Sat, 3 Nov 2012 00:22:10 GMT University of Utah medical ethicist will advise U.S. health secretary by Ray Parker The Salt Lake Tribune Published Nov 2, 2012 07:55PM MDT Jeffrey Botkin, a University of Utah medical ethics expert, has been named to head an influential federal panel, which helps mold research with stem cells, DNA sequencing and other medical frontiers. Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Department of ...

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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 15:45:07 GMT Sun.Star website empowers Philippine communities by providing news and information from the provinces to a national and global audience. It is your link to home in the Philippines.

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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:45:31 GMT CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - Pampanga Governor Lilia "Nanay" G. Pineda yesterday said that the provincial government is working hard to intensify and uphold the four main rights of the children: survival, protection, participation and development rights.

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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:08:09 GMT For Bruce Witt, director of government relations for Via Christi Health, lobbying state legislators is a full-time job, even though the Legislature is in session only part of the year.

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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:32:21 GMT Lost in Ghana’s witch camps, Oct. 20

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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:15:00 GMT - Ministry of Health ignores treatment recommendations by leading PKU experts - VANCOUVER , BC, Oct. 25, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian PKU and Allied Disorders non-profit family association (CanPKU) is extremely ...

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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:30:00 GMT Mumbai, Oct. 25 -- A private company, which has launched a screening service to detect genetic problems in newborns, is in talks with government agencies to make the screening a part of the national health programme to reduce infant mortality.LifeCell International, on Monday, announced the launch of BabyShield, a non-invasive newborn screening programme that can identify about 118 health ...

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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:02:18 GMT MANILA, Philippines --- A party-list lawmaker has called for a congressional inquiry into cases of abduction of newborn babies in hospitals nearly two months after a Quezon City mother lost hers in a private medical institution.

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Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:18:32 GMT Full-text access for premium subscribers only. Existing premium subscribers login here . New to GenomeWeb? Register quickly here . New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stopped by the new site of the New York Genome Center at 101 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday.

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Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:57:31 GMT NEW BRAUNFELS — Runners and walkers of every age and pace turned out for the first Grey’s 5K — For Lil’ Texans at 9 a.m. Saturday in Landa Park.

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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:00:50 GMT Now newborns can be screened non-invasively for as many as 118 conditions at birth. Using samples from the child's umbilical cord soon after birth and urine sample retrieved after 48 hours of baby's birth the tests reports of 118 metabolic and blood related ailments can be procured within

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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:30:00 GMT New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Now newborns can be screened non-invasively for as many as 118 conditions at birth. Using samples from the child's umbilical cord soon after birth and urine sample retrieved after 48 hours of baby's birth the tests reports of 118 metabolic and blood related ailments can be procured within five days."Newborn screening can save child from mental retardation and death. ...

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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:29:30 GMT A non-invasive and painless screening programme to detect health conditions in newborns was launched here Friday. 'BabyShield' can identify and detect 118 medical conditions at birth.

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Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:29:00 GMT TOWSON, Md., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF), the national patient organization for persons with primary immunodeficiency diseases, applauds the decision of the Iowa ...

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Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:48:38 GMT HMC’s experts have highlighted the success and importance of Qatar’s newborn screening programme at a workshop held recently for neonatologists and neonatal nurses.

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Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:49:25 GMT The 2013 Miss Clayland has a platform that encourages universal newborn screening and hopes to work with the March of Dimes to get legislation passed. Mackenzie Bart, 20, of Brockway, Pa., was crowned Saturday evening at Claymont High School.

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Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:55:19 GMT October 8, 2012. Senator Loren Legarda urged government agencies, health institutions, local government officials, and the private sector to unite in meeting the United Nations Millennium Development Goal Target on child mortality by ensuring 100% Newborn Screening Coverage through the full implementation of the...

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Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:54:46 GMT October 7, 2012. Grateful of the confidence of Filipinos in her, Senator Loren Legarda said that the high trust rating she received in the recent Pulse Asia Survey can be attributed to the quality of work she has been doing and for being consistent with her advocacies. "I am grateful that I have earned the respect...

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Sun, 14 Oct 2012 04:31:18 GMT Mackenzie Bart, 20, of Brockway, Pa., is crowned Miss Clayland 2013 at Saturday’s 57th Miss Clayland Scholarship Program at Claymont High School in Uhrichsville.

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Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:50:22 GMT Breastfeeding was an ordeal for Sarah Montano that ended three months after her first child was born -- when her milk supply dried up.

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Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:15:00 GMT Krabbe disease is a rare but cruel affliction that can strike seemingly healthy babies who deteriorate rapidly over an average lifespan of two years.

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Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:42:38 GMT Title: Stem Cell Transplants May Show Promise for Multiple Sclerosis Category: Health News Created: 10/11/2012 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/11/2012 12:00:00 AM

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Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:12:08 GMT Nearly 40,000 Iowa babies are screened shortly after birth through the newborn screening program.

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Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:40:22 GMT WASHINGTON (AP) – Too often, newborns die of genetic diseases before doctors even know what is to blame. Now scientists have found a way to decode those babies' DNA in just days instead of weeks, moving gene-mapping closer to routine medical care. The idea: Combine faster gene-analyzing machinery with new computer software that, at the push of a few buttons, uses a baby's symptoms to zero in on ...

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Mon, 8 Oct 2012 23:18:50 GMT North Carolina's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will share an address with the North Carolina Laboratory of Public Health, the agency responsible for examining hazardous substances that could be used as bio-weapons, testing for rabies infections and screening blood samples of newborn babies for birth disorders.

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Mon, 8 Oct 2012 07:51:23 GMT Health plays a pivotal role in securing our path to revitalization. It sustains the vitality of our communities and empowers our citizens to live productive lives. With the current advancements in technology, we are better equipped to address potential difficulties in our youth’s development and, thereby, in safeguarding the growth of our people. Continue reading →

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Sat, 6 Oct 2012 19:32:13 GMT Ministry of Labour and the Supreme Council for Vocational Training have launched the National Professional Standards’ Project through signing an agreement with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ).

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Sat, 6 Oct 2012 00:12:00 GMT Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is holding its fourth annual Carolina Kickoff for The Cure, and they need your help.

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Thu, 4 Oct 2012 15:10:36 GMT More than 20 percent of infant deaths due to birth defect or genetic diseases caused by problem with single gene

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Thu, 4 Oct 2012 05:21:22 GMT Washington — Too often, newborns die of genetic diseases before doctors even know what's to blame. Now scientists have found a way to decode those babies' DNA in just days instead of weeks, moving gene-mapping closer to routine medical care.

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Thu, 4 Oct 2012 05:04:36 GMT WASHINGTON Too often, newborns die of genetic diseases before doctors even know whats to blame. Now scientists have found a way to decode those babies DNA in just days instead of weeks, moving gene-mapping closer to routine medical care.

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Wed, 3 Oct 2012 22:10:53 GMT SENATOR Loren Legarda is optimistic that due to the proper implementation of the newborn screening law, the Philippines will be able to meet – by 2015 — the Millennium Development Goals that include reducing child mortality to 26.7 deaths per 1,000 live births. However, she still raised the need to provide greater...

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Wed, 3 Oct 2012 21:20:48 GMT Too often, newborns die of genetic diseases before doctors even know what's to blame. Now scientists have found a way to decode those babies' DNA in just days instead of weeks, moving gene-mapping closer to routine medical care.

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Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:38:19 GMT A new technology can diagnose rare genetic disorders in critically ill newborns within a few days, rather than the weeks that are needed with current methods, researchers say.

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Wed, 3 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT TORONTO , Oct. 3, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders, on behalf of the 2.8 million Canadians with rare disorders, welcomes Health Minister Aglukkaq's announcement of the "first ...

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Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:52:00 GMT TOWSON, Md., Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Department of Health has added Severe Combined Immune Deficiency Disease (SCID), known as bubble boy disease, to the list of conditions that all newborns ...

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Tue, 2 Oct 2012 03:30:37 GMT October 2, 2012. Senator Loren Legarda today stressed the need to provide greater protection for newborns, stressing that nine million children worldwide die every year before they reach the age of five. In her speech at the 10th Newborn Screening Convention, Legarda, said that while under-five mortality rate in...

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Mon, 1 Oct 2012 21:42:10 GMT Assemblymember Marty Block (AD-78) announced today that Gov. Jerry Brown approved all of the 11 measures Block authored in 2012 and which were passed by the legislature. In 2011, Block sent 14 bills t

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Mon, 1 Oct 2012 14:31:32 GMT Two parents in St. John's want the Newfoundland and Labrador government to make screening for cystic fibrosis mandatory for newborns.

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Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:01:10 GMT New open source biospecimen management system will foster greater collaboration and facilitate clinical researchReston, VA (PRWEB) September 27, 2012 The Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN) Coordinating Center recently announced the release of the Virtual Repository of Dried Blood Spots (VRDBS), an open source biospecimen management system. The VRDBS is a research tool ...

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Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:24:52 GMT After one-and-a-half years of intense development, end-user testing, a successful pilot, and through a contract to the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN) Coordinating Center has developed a centralized, web-based virtual ...

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Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:14:44 GMT Sometimes it seems, even in countries like Australia, that only if you have money do you have the right to hear.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:27:00 GMT BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After one-and-a-half years of intense development, end-user testing, a successful pilot, and through a contract to the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN) Coordinating ...

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Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today that it has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for Masimo Signal Extraction Technology ® (SET ® ) pulse oximeters, rainbow ...

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Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:00:40 GMT Eight-month-old Jumana Sarour is a happy baby, eager to interact and noisily makes it known.

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Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:56:55 GMT Mario dela Vega, head of the Quezon City Police, shows a sketch of the person suspected of kidnapping newborn baby Sean Gabriel de los Santos. CALL center agent Ces De los Santos’ union with her newborn son, Sean Gabriel, was short-lived but the distraught mother is still hopeful that they would meet again soon as she pleaded to her son’s abductor not to harm him and to feed him milk.

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Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:31:25 GMT MANILA, Philippines - Even though the lie detector test she underwent has shown a negative, police investigators said yesterday that the maid of Maria Cecilia delos Santos has not been cleared in the kidnapping of a baby boy at a Quezon City hospital.

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Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:48:20 GMT By Waveney Ann Moore, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 13, 2012 Murph ST. PETERSBURG — Four decades ago, when close family members were diagnosed with sickle cell disease, Mary Murph refused to be paralyzed by fear. Instead, she scoured the country for information and soon established an advocacy group to educate and support others in the same situation. This month, as the St. Petersburg ...

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Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:36:11 GMT DAVAO CIY -- A couple whose baby died hours after receiving immunization shots sought the help of Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio after a medico-legal officer allegedly tore up their son’s death certificate. The baby was identified as Khean Mark M. Boco, one month and 15 days old, a resident of Purok 9-B of Lower Madapo in Barangay 8-A, Davao City.

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Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:00:00 GMT WESTCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Save Babies Through Screening Foundation (SBTS), the only national volunteer-run nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to advocacy for newborn screening ...

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Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:36:41 GMT WHAT IS CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE? : The seven defects classified as critical congenital heart defects (CCHDs) are hypoplastic left heart syndrome, pulmonary atresia (with intact septum), tetralogy of Fallot, total anomalous pulmonary venous return, transposition of the great arteries, tricuspid atresia, and truncus arteriosus. Babies with one these CCHDs are at significant risk for death or ...

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Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:01:35 GMT The housemaid of a woman who lost her newborn baby boy in a Quezon City hospital is now being considered a suspect in his disappearance.

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Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:31:26 GMT The househelper of a mother who lost her newborn baby at a Quezon City hospital is now being considered as a suspect in the abduction case.

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Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:41:34 GMT Jessica Carver jokingly shows the muscles she has developed through physiotherapy while in Toronto awaiting a double lung transplant. (PAMELA HAMILTON)

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Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:01:00 GMT AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ: LMNX), today announced that it will host Planet xMAP Europe 2012, its annual European multiplexing technology symposium, October ...

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Sun, 9 Sep 2012 09:46:25 GMT The Gabriela Women's party list group has taken up the cudgels for the mother of newborn baby boy taken from her side at the Sta. Teresita General Hospital, and said any insinuation that the kidnapping had been a farce must be retracted.

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Fri, 7 Sep 2012 17:17:26 GMT The domestic help of the young mother whose baby was snatched inside a Quezon City hospital took a lie detector test on Friday, according to Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Chief Supt. Mario de la Vega.

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Thu, 6 Sep 2012 16:06:45 GMT Malaki ang posibilidad na matanggalan ng lisensya at maipasara ang Sta. Teresita General Hospital sa sandaling mapatunayan na nagpabaya ito kaya naipuslit ang bagong silang na sanggol na si Baby Sean Gabriel delos Santos.

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Thu, 6 Sep 2012 15:01:25 GMT Apart from the police, hospital organizations are also investigating the alleged abduction of a newly-born boy from the Sta. Teresita General Hospital in Quezon City.

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Thu, 6 Sep 2012 14:20:05 GMT DIXON – The 16th annual Scarecrow Festival returns to the downtown, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29. Pumpkin painting, Chalk the Walk, children’s games, a dog zoo and other activities, all free, will be available.

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Thu, 6 Sep 2012 10:26:26 GMT After her newborn son was kidnapped from the Sta. Teresita General Hospital in Quezon City, Ces Delos Santos said she fears he may not receive proper nutrition, or worse, become a victim of human trafficking.

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Wed, 5 Sep 2012 20:36:25 GMT The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey's Institute for Genomic Medicine is now offering two sequencing-based tests: one for cystic fibrosis carrier testing and another to identify mutations in the mitochondrial genome of children suspected of having a mitochondrial disorder.

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Wed, 5 Sep 2012 17:23:47 GMT Tugis na ng mga awtoridad ang isang babae na nagkunwaring doktor para madukot ang isang bagong silang na sanggol sa isang ospital sa lungsod Quezon, ayon sa pulisya kahapon.

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Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:04:00 GMT Munktell Filter acquisition expands scope in life sciences and laboratory applications.

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Sun, 2 Sep 2012 05:37:34 GMT "Children are the world's most valuable resource, and its best hope for the future," - John F.

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Sat, 1 Sep 2012 13:55:36 GMT A new Maryland law will require that newborns be screened for critical congenital heart disease. Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:26:22 GMT Hospitals with programs for newborns would have to offer tests for congenital heart disease under a bill approved by the state Senate.

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Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:19:06 GMT Taking vitamin D supplements may lower children's risk of respiratory infections, according to a new study.

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Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:48:55 GMT Babies born with congenital hypothyroidism -- a condition that causes low or no thyroid hormone production -- shouldn't be given soy formula, new research indicates.

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Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:10:20 GMT Events to include chance to catch a football from Jim Kelly on the field.

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Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:54:10 GMT Title: Soy Formula May Harm Babies With Underactive Thyroid: Report Category: Health News Created: 8/21/2012 2:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 8/22/2012 12:00:00 AM

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Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:15:14 GMT But privacy concerns could complicate their use for research.

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Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:11:37 GMT Researchers show that blood spotted onto Guthrie cards, usually at birth, can be a high quality source of methylated DNA for long-term epigenetic studies.

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Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:27:02 GMT Newborn screening is moving away from strict cutoff values to diagnose metabolic disorders, reducing the risks of false positives and negatives.

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Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:01:03 GMT Event organizers announce that the 16th Annual Hammerfest Triathlon and Fun Run to benefit Brian’s Hope will take place on Sunday, September 16, 2012 in Branford, Connecticut.Branford, CT (PRWEB) August 20, 2012 The 16th annual Hammerfest will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Owenego Inn in Branford, CT. Hammerfest will feature a Triathlon, Fun Run and cookout for participants. The Triathlon ...

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Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:36:12 GMT A book that began as a personal journal for Lawrence resident MaryAnn Raccosta in 2001 landed recently on Amazon.com as a memoir, headlined by the online bookseller as a “Hot New Release.”

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Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:07:47 GMT The Out Patients Department (OPD) clinics at all Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) hospitals will be closed until August 25 and will resume normal operating hours on August 26.

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Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:01:00 GMT WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Edward R.B. McCabe, MD, PhD, an internationally recognized expert in pediatrics and genetics has been named Senior Vice President and Medical Director by the March of Dimes Foundation, it was announced today.  In his new role, Dr. McCabe will oversee the medical and clinical initiatives of the March of Dimes, one of the nation's ...

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Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:07:46 GMT The National Institutes of Health plans to fund projects that study the impact of whole-genome sequencing as a screening tool in newborns.

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Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:21:24 GMT While the National Institutes of Health is looking into newborn screening, a recent article in the Hastings Center Report examines ethical considerations of prenatal whole-genome sequencing, particularly as its implications are not clear, reports Medical Daily . Greer Donley, Sara Chandros Hull, and Benjamin Berkman write that they are concerned that such prenatal testing may "change the norms ...

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Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:06:24 GMT The US National Institutes of Health has announced that it is " seeking proposals for research projects on the implications of information obtained from sequencing the genome to identify diseases in newborns," says a press release from the agency.

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Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:05:18 GMT As a highlight of last month’s observance of National Science and Technology Month, four innovative scientists received medals from the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) for helping advance the cause of science while serving society.

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Sun, 12 Aug 2012 04:38:03 GMT The fifth annual Hunter's Hope Radiothon will broadcast live from the Erie County Fair from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. The event raises funds to support the Hunter's Hope Foundation and increases awareness of Krabbe disease and other leukodystrophies.

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Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:21:25 GMT NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The National Human Genome Research Institute and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development plan to award $25 million to fund studies of how genome sequencing could be used to improve treatments for disorders affecting newborns.

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Thu, 9 Aug 2012 20:30:43 GMT The National Institutes of Health is seeking proposals for research projects on the implications of information obtained from sequencing the genome to identify diseases in newborns. The intent of funding such projects is to further the understanding of disorders that appear during the newborn period and to improve treatments for these diseases.

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Sun, 5 Aug 2012 12:56:09 GMT MANILA, Philippines - Despite being deaf, I am still so much grateful because my hearing loss did not occur from the time I was born. I was still able to hear the sounds of the world for 22 years.

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Fri, 3 Aug 2012 07:53:47 GMT A seminar on the technical design of the In-Pile Thermal Desorption technology, agreed to be used to decontaminate the Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin still present at Da Nang airport, was held in the central city of Da Nang on Aug. 2.

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Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:26:56 GMT The ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine announced that applications for the prestigious ACMG Foundation/Genzyme Clinical Genetics Fellowship in Biochemical Genetics award Program are now being accepted.

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Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:09:00 GMT BETHESDA, Md., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine announced that applications for the prestigious ACMG Foundation/Genzyme Clinical Genetics Fellowship in Biochemical Genetics award Program are now being accepted.  For 2012-2013, two awardees will be given the opportunity to participate in an in-depth clinical experience at a premier ...

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Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:00:00 GMT GenMark Diagnostics, Inc., and Advanced Liquid Logic, Inc. announced today that they have executed definitive agreements pursuant to which GenMark and ALL will collaborate to develop an all-digital, fully integrated in-vitro diagnostic platform bringing together ALL's proprietary electrowetting technology and GenMark's proprietary electrochemical detection.

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Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:36:00 GMT Early CF Detection Saves LivesTORONTO , July 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Cystic Fibrosis Canada , Canada's leading advocate for Canadians with cystic fibrosis, urges Canada's Premiers to engage in serious discussion ...

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Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:01:52 GMT ( Elsevier ) Congenital hypothyroidism is thyroid hormone deficiency at birth that, if left untreated, can lead to neurocognitive impairments in infants and children.

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Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:25:01 GMT Congenital hypothyroidism is thyroid hormone deficiency at birth that, if left untreated, can lead to neurocognitive impairments in infants and children. Although the World Health Organization recommends 200-300 -g of iodine daily during pregnancy for normal fetal thyroid hormone production and neurocognitive development, the US Institute of Medicine considers 1,100 -g to be the safe upper limit ...

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Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:19:00 GMT ( Elsevier Health Sciences ) Congenital hypothyroidism is thyroid hormone deficiency at birth that, if left untreated, can lead to neurocognitive impairments in infants and children. Although WHO recommends 200-300 µg of iodine daily during pregnancy for normal fetal thyroid hormone production and neurocognitive development, the US Institute of Medicine considers 1,100 µg to be the safe upper ...

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Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:50:00 GMT Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Genetic Testing Market Report: 2012 Edition" report t

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Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:26:15 GMT New report "Global Genetic Testing Market Forecast to 2015" worked out by RNCOS has been recently published by Market Publishers Ltd. The report suggests that the overall global genetic testing market is likely to grow at a CAGR of around 26% during 2012-2015.London, UK (PRWEB) July 23, 2012 The key developments of the genetic testing industry in such countries as US, Canada, the UK, and Germany ...

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Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:26:00 GMT NEW YORK, July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Genetic Testing Market Forecast to 2015 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0936052/Global-Genetic-Testing-Market-Forecast-to-2015.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Genomics"Global ...

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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:35:15 GMT Mercy Hospital Springfield has reduced its $629 price for routine newborn screening after an Ozark mother questioned why the hospital bill was close to 10 times the price charged by the state lab that does the testing.

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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:05:48 GMT Although 17 homeless people were cited and arrested for trespassing at a north Springfield camp last month, the city will not press charges against several of them.

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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:04:56 GMT Springfield area state Rep. Sara Lampe has harshly condemned comments from University of Missouri head football coach Gary Pinkel about the late Joe Paterno. Paterno was the longtime head football coach at Penn State University. He died Jan.

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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:00:28 GMT When the 76th annual Ozark Empire Fair kicks into gear July 27, the summer sizzler will feature the same nostalgic food, rides and games that most fairs offer.

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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:00:18 GMT In an art form that values personal expression, pianist and educator Kyle Aho often must set aside his preferences to accommodate the style that's called for. In the jazz world, this imperative is known as 'playing the bag.' In the Missouri Jazz Orchestra

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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:59:18 GMT Philip Parham recently retired as a Catholic priest, so these days he's always trying to improve his tennis game.

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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:58:48 GMT Loyola Marymount women's basketball coach Charity Elliott had no reservations when it came to hiring an assistant with no coaching experience. When Jackie Stiles in the one you're hiring, the decision is a no-brainer, Elliott said.

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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:58:39 GMT Northwest Arkansas Naturals vs. Springfield Cardinals, 7:08 p.m. at Hammons Field World Series replica rings (2,000); post-game fireworks KWTO 98.7 FM Tonight: Northwest Arkansas RHP Yordano Ventura (0-1, 13.50 ERA) vs.

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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:58:28 GMT Formula One: Practice for Grand Prix of Germany, at Hockenheim, Germany, 7 a.m. — SPEED TORC: At Joliet, Ill., 8 p.m. — SPEED Junior Lightweights: Juan Carlos Burgos (29-1-0) vs. Cesar Vazquez (25-0-0), at Laughlin, Nev., 8 p.m.

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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:58:08 GMT Lake Stage Previous Change Power Pool Bull Shoals 651.15 651.29 -0.14 654.00 Beaver 1114.51 1114.53 -0.02 1121.40 Table Rock 911.20 911.29 -0.09 915.00 Stockton 864.45 864.64 -0.19 867.00 Pomme de Terre 839.60 839.63 -0.03 839.00 Truman 705.05 705.06 -0.0

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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:25:50 GMT Expanded newborn screening can detect diseases, but can also lead to difficult decisions.

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Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:45:00 GMT HOUSTON, July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Exactly one year after launching the Angolan Sickle Cell Initiative, Texas Children's Center for Global Health is proud to announce that more than 16,000 babies have been screened for this once-overlooked killer of children in Africa.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120719/DC43489)Encouraged by the First Lady of Angola, and aided by ...

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Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:00:00 GMT IRVINE, Calif., July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pulse oximetry screening is a "new milestone" in the war on critical congenital heart disease (CCHD), one of the most common causes of infant deaths ...

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Mon, 16 Jul 2012 05:53:14 GMT Thousands of babies in six areas across the country are to be screened for five rare diseases which - undetected - cause severe disability.

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Sun, 15 Jul 2012 23:53:36 GMT Bradley Wiggins has become the first British winner of the Tour De France in its 109 year history. Wiggins wins Tour de France A 7-year-old boy has died after suffering serious head injuries at a museum in County Durham.

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Sun, 15 Jul 2012 23:38:24 GMT Trusts across the country currently screen every newborn for five conditions, including cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disorders.

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Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:42:16 GMT OUTSTANDING inventors, researchers and scientists were honored at this year’s 2012 National Science and Technology Week. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the awarding, which recognized the works that help improve the people’s lives, was held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on Tuesday. It was part of the highlights of the opening ceremonies of the five-day ...

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Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:07:23 GMT The second leg of the Buntis Congress will take place in Palawan this August.

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Wed, 4 Jul 2012 17:42:57 GMT Stanford researchers move fetal genome testing ahead In a discovery that widens a lens into lives not yet lived, Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have for the first time determined an unborn child's genome with nothing but a blood sample from the mother. "Many families would dread having a child with Down syndrome," said Marcy Darnovsky, associate executive director of the ...

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Mon, 2 Jul 2012 22:47:33 GMT Women infected with a parasite found in dirty kitty litter, undercooked meat, and unwashed vegetables may be at higher risk for self-injury and suicide, a new study shows.

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Mon, 2 Jul 2012 09:10:28 GMT The first symptoms often appear a month or two after birth. The babies' muscles stiffen. They lose their hearing and vision, stop sleeping and scream in pain. Some develop seizures. By the time many parents learn that their children have Krabbe disease--a rare genetic disorder that degrades nerve cells--it is too late for the only viable treatment, a transfusion of umbilical cord blood stem ...

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Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:02:19 GMT William A. Hazel, Jr., MD, Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources, joined Kurt D. Newman, MD, President and CEO, Children’s National Medical Center, in announcing the launch of a critical congenital heart disease newborn screening (critical CHD) initiative in Virginia.Fairfax, VA (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 William A. Hazel, Jr., MD, Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources, joined ...

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Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:28:07 GMT 800 expectant moms learn crash course in motherhood at DZMM Buntis Congress. When Charies Novelas found out she was pregnant in December last year, the 21-year old restaurant worker had to break up with her boyfriend and the father of her child. While the father of the child did not welcome the news, Charies’ mother [...]

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Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:24:22 GMT Whether mom or mom-to-be, go straight to the experts and get all the medical advice you need on the journey to and through parenthood at Makati Medical Center as the premier health institution holds Pregnancy and Beyond 2012, its annual series of free lay forums about pregnancy and baby care.

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Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:56:45 GMT Every newborn at Saint Louise Regional Hospital, located at 9400 No Name Uno in Gilroy, is now receiving a life-saving test that only a few U.S. hospitals are currently offering, according to a press

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Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Today, 60 of the world's leading expert Immunologists from 18 countries in the Middle East convened for an historic three day Scientific Summit on Primary Immunodeficiencies ...

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Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:49:10 GMT AUSTIN, Texas, June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Spot On Sciences, Inc., an Austin-based medical device company, has received a two-year, $1 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to further develop a...

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Sun, 24 Jun 2012 03:49:53 GMT To heartless bureaucrats and bumbling politicians, Andre Marin is the proverbial skunk at a garden party.

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Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:21:59 GMT Parents must be considered when states decide to expand genetic screening programs for newborns, according to a new study that looked at mandatory testing panels and political pressure by advocacy groups.

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Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:40:36 GMT WASHINGTON, June 19, 2012 â Recognizing their selfless, generous and tireless commitment toward improving the world around them, Jim Kelly, Pat LaFontaine and Charlie Kimball have been awarded with the Jefferson Award, one of the nationâs top hono...

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Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:56:58 GMT Researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine argue that parents should be critical stakeholders in the expansion of newborn screening to include lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs).

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Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:54:09 GMT Utahns speak out on ‘essential’ insurance benefits By kirsten stewart The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jun 19, 2012 07:46PM MDT Assuming federal health reform survives Supreme Court scrutiny, the country will, for the first time, have a standard definition for “essential benefits” that insurance plans must cover. But deciding what to include or exclude is tricky business. The Utah Legislative ...

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Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:38:15 GMT Commonly used baby soaps and shampoos, including products from Johnson & Johnson, Aveeno and CVS, can trigger a positive result on newborns' marijuana screening tests, according to a recent study. A minute amount of the cleansing products in a urine sample — just 0.1 milliliters or less — was found to cause a positive result.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2012 07:23:39 GMT Ava Kaiser, 7, and her mother, Kristin Temperly, at their home in Mukilteo. Ava Kaiser, 7, and her mother, Kristin Temperly, enjoy a few moments together at home in Mukilteo.

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Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:47:40 GMT Certain soaps used to wash babies shortly after birth may cause the baby to test positive for marijuana on some newborn screening tests, a new study suggests.

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Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:06:30 GMT Certain soaps used to wash babies shortly after birth may cause the baby to test positive for marijuana on some newborn screening tests, a new study suggests.

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Wed, 13 Jun 2012 03:55:01 GMT TUESDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- Routine newborn screening failed to identify about one-fifth of infants with an adrenal gland disorder called congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a new study has found.

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Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:17:48 GMT Parents of newborn babies in Wales are being offered testing for an additional medical condition from this month. Babies who have their newborn bloodspot sample taken on or after 1 June 2012 will be offered screening for Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD).

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Wed, 6 Jun 2012 07:20:25 GMT Technology: Pulse oximetry can read oxygen levels, potentially detect heart or lung defects | Congenital heart defect, a leading cause of newborn and infant death which results in one in 100 births, has been an overlooked diagnosis for many years.

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Thu, 31 May 2012 21:24:00 GMT SILVER SPRING, MD-- - The Association of Public Health Laboratories and the Colorado School of Public Health , University of Colorado, will develop and manage the Newborn Screening Technical Assistance ...

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Wed, 30 May 2012 18:37:00 GMT SILVER SPRING, MD-- - The Association of Public Health Laboratories has been awarded a five-year cooperative agreement of up to $4.1 million by the Genetics Services Branch of the U.S. Health and Human ...

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Wed, 23 May 2012 23:37:00 GMT SEATTLE, WA-- - The New Jersey Public Health and Environmental Laboratory was awarded the Association of Public Health Laboratories' 2012 Gold Standard Award for Public Health Laboratory Excellence Award ...

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Sat, 19 May 2012 12:05:19 GMT Abortion DFL Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed two abortion-related bills passed by the GOP-led Legislature. One of the bills would have required a doctor to be present when a woman is given the abortion-inducing pill

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Sat, 19 May 2012 12:05:09 GMT One word summarizes the legislative session for Rochester's leaders — disappointment. The city of Rochester failed to achieve its top priority for the session — getting $35 million in state

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Sat, 19 May 2012 11:50:02 GMT Tricia Sloma caught up with some supporters who are remembering Jonny Bajdek, their close friend who passed away earlier this year.

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Sat, 19 May 2012 11:02:36 GMT Quest Diagnostics, the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, has extended its endocrine diagnostics menu with the introduction of four new tests panels for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), an endocrine disorder found in newborns, children and women.

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Fri, 18 May 2012 20:42:25 GMT Quest Diagnostics ( DGX ) recently announced that it has expanded its endocrine diagnostics portfolio with the recent introduction of four new tests panels for congenital adrenal

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Fri, 18 May 2012 20:15:27 GMT Quest Diagnostics recently introduced four new tests panels for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).

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Fri, 18 May 2012 11:47:16 GMT Tricia Sloma caught up with some supporters who are remembering Jonny Bajdek, their close friend who passed away earlier this year.

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Thu, 17 May 2012 19:48:09 GMT MADISON, N.J., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, has extended its endocrine diagnostics menu with the introduction of four new tests panels for congenital adrenal...

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Thu, 17 May 2012 19:31:35 GMT Quest Diagnostics has extended its endocrine diagnostics menu with the introduction of four new tests panels for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), an endocrine disorder found in newborns, children ...

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Thu, 17 May 2012 02:48:29 GMT When a baby is born in Colorado, a tiny blood sample from the heel is screened for 35 serious disorders. This year the state added what's often called "Bubble Boy Disease" to its list of newborn tests.

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Mon, 14 May 2012 21:05:29 GMT Out of nearly 160,000 babies screened at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) for metabolic disorders in the last nine years, about 270 babies have tested positive, a leading neonatal expert said.

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Fri, 11 May 2012 22:25:55 GMT Manitoba is now among one of the top provinces in the country when it comes to testing newborns following an expansion announced Tuesday.[...]

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Fri, 11 May 2012 04:59:11 GMT By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Mothers aspire for a better life and future for their children, thus she will work hard to put her children to a good school and make sure that her children eat three times a day. But for Melissa San Miguel, a children rights advocate, an activist and [...]

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Fri, 11 May 2012 01:17:00 GMT Parents of babies who are tested through the state's newborn screening program will have the option of letting public health officials retain the infant's blood sample and test results for up to 18 years, according to a bill signed into law Thursday, May 10, by Gov. Mark Dayton.

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Thu, 10 May 2012 03:55:19 GMT Parents and doctors from All Children's Hospital and USF immunology applaud a new state-wide screening program for babies.

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Wed, 9 May 2012 15:12:10 GMT Three movements occurred last week in a legal battle over whether the state of Texas will allow health services to be rendered by Planned Parenthood affiliate clinics under the federal and state funded Women’s Health Program.

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Wed, 9 May 2012 09:59:00 GMT Improved access to specialized care and treatment for PKU is needed throughout patients' lives TORONTO , May 9, 2012 /CNW/ - During Canada's first PKU Awareness Month, the Canadian PKU and Allied Disorders ...

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Tue, 8 May 2012 18:04:30 GMT Twenty-six affected babies have been identified since the province started screening newborns for more than 40 different health conditions in September.

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Mon, 7 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Physicians from 17 Middle East countries will convene next month for the first Middle East Workshop on Primary Immunodeficiencies (PI). The three day meeting is being ...

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Sun, 6 May 2012 17:21:19 GMT Texas will begin screening babies at birth for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). The need for early detection of this disorder has been suggested by the U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services for the past two years.

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Thu, 3 May 2012 22:29:29 GMT Mankato lawyers had represented some 100 parents in the case

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Thu, 3 May 2012 22:27:40 GMT The Texas Department of State Health Services is adding severe combined immunodeficiency, SCID, to the list of diseases that all newborns in Texas are screened for at birth, it was announced Thursday.

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Thu, 3 May 2012 22:14:40 GMT The Minnesota House has approved a new approach to parental consent for newborn blood samples used to test for genetic and congenital disorders.

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Thu, 3 May 2012 21:37:02 GMT ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota House has approved a new approach to parental consent for newborn blood samples used to test for genetic and congenital disorders.

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Wed, 2 May 2012 19:19:48 GMT PHOENIX -- On the outside they look healthy, but for thousands of newborns, what's on the inside is deadly. There is hope, however, thanks to a newborn screening program. A single drop of blood is giving doctors insight into the baby's future. Whenever 9-year-old Grant Hall wants a snack, he has to calculate a complicated math problem. Everything he eats is not only weighed but also logged ...

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Wed, 2 May 2012 14:16:24 GMT There is now overwhelming evidence that all babies should be offered screening for heart defects at birth, according to a major new study published online in The Lancet. Heart defects are the most common type of birth defects in the UK. Although newborns often show no visible signs of the condition, if not treated promptly it can be fatal. The research, led by a Queen Mary, University of London ...

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Tue, 1 May 2012 23:25:33 GMT There is now overwhelming evidence that all babies should be offered screening for heart defects at birth, according to a major new study published online in the Lancet.

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Tue, 1 May 2012 18:08:12 GMT Medical researchers have devised a technique for testing the consequence of variant human gene alleles (alternative sequences of a single gene) by moving them into yeast cells. Once swapped into yeast, colony growth can be compared to reveal functional differences.

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Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:05:00 GMT AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Luminex Corporation (LMNX) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.  Financial and operating highlights include ...

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Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT CINCINNATI, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Save Babies Through Screening Foundation (SBTS), the only national volunteer-run nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the advocacy of newborn screening ...

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Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:51:45 GMT Ashwaubenon (WFRV) Hundreds hit the pavement to take part in the March of Dimes March for Babies event in Ashwaubenon on Saturday. More than 120-thousand babies are born with serious birth defects that can mean a lifetime of disability.

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Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:51:45 GMT Ashwaubenon (WFRV) Hundreds hit the pavement to take part in the March of Dimes March for Babies event in Ashwaubenon on Saturday. More than 120-thousand babies are born with serious birth defects that can mean a lifetime of disability.

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Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:51:45 GMT Ashwaubenon (WFRV) Hundreds hit the pavement to take part in the March of Dimes March for Babies event in Ashwaubenon on Saturday. More than 120-thousand babies are born with serious birth defects that can mean a lifetime of disability.

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Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:51:45 GMT Ashwaubenon (WFRV) Hundreds hit the pavement to take part in the March of Dimes March for Babies event in Ashwaubenon on Saturday. More than 120-thousand babies are born with serious birth defects that can mean a lifetime of disability.

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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:16:56 GMT A thousand walkers from Tri-Cities prepare for the annual “March for Babies” on April 28th at Columbia Park in Kennewick at 9 a.m.

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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:04:50 GMT Bright blue eyes. Blond hair. Adorable laugh.

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Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:05:00 GMT AUSTIN, Texas, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Luminex Corporation  (LMNX) announced today that it has received CE marking of both the xMAP NeoPlex4 Assay and NeoPlex® System.  This unique system ...

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Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:48:44 GMT The Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Harry Ostrer imagines that personalized prevention will be a standard part of healthcare by April 25, 2023. In a post at the Oxford University Press blog, Ostrer envisions the state of genomic medicine in primary care 11 years from now, saying that by 2015, patients' genomics information will have already been fully integrated into their electronic ...

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Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:27:39 GMT The observations Dr. Johnson Haynes made during his residency in the 1980's concerning sickle cell patients' pain from the disease earned him the accolade of published author.

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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 25 years ago, Vicki and Fred Modell established the Jeffrey Modell Foundation, in memory of their son Jeffrey, who lost his battle with Primary Immunodeficiency ...

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Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:42:09 GMT Roughly 10 states have already implemented newborn screening for SCID with likely another four more to follow this year.

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Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:21:45 GMT A state Supreme Court ruling last year could prevent the Minnesota Department of Health from collecting certain kinds of important public health information, according to a letter sent to state lawmakers Friday, April 20.

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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:28:00 GMT State Senate Health Committee approves a bill that would mandate the screening of newborns in California for two lysosomal storage diseases, including Krabbe disease.

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Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:10:28 GMT The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has launched a new website that provides resources for parents, providers and other professionals about Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) for infants and children. The site is www.improveehdi.org/mn.  

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Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:12:23 GMT Susan Giorgi-Branch is a patient with a primary immunodeficiency who has been advocating for newborn screening of Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID) in her home state of Rhode Island for several years.

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Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:35:00 GMT NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Genetic Testing Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p098275/Global-Genetic-Testing-Industry.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=In_Vitro_This ...

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Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:08:02 GMT It's a simple test, but it can make a life or death difference for newborns with a previously undiscovered heart defect. Pulse oximetry in infants — a variation of the finger-clip test many Americans get to determine whether the heart is pumping blood effectively — is being added in U. Michigan — as a common newborn screening tool....

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Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:37:09 GMT Requiring a test for a rare, deadly immune disorder awaits Gov. Scott's signature.

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Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:20:03 GMT GRANDMOTHER Patricia Roberts has had a victory in her national campaign for improved screening of newborn babies.

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Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:39:31 GMT More than half of the babies born in the UK will be screened for five rare debilitating disorders as a result of a year-long NHS pilot scheme running from July.

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Sun, 8 Apr 2012 06:53:04 GMT The number of genetic diseases for which newborn babies are tested will double in a pilot study by the Department of Health.

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Sun, 8 Apr 2012 00:34:30 GMT More than half of the babies born in the UK will be screened for five rare inherited illnesses as a result of a year-long NHS pilot scheme running from July.

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Sat, 7 Apr 2012 23:24:44 GMT More than half of the babies born in the UK will be screened for five rare inherited illnesses as a result of a year-long NHS pilot scheme running from July.

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Sat, 7 Apr 2012 23:09:54 GMT More than half of the babies born in the UK will be screened for five rare inherited illnesses as a result of a year-long NHS pilot scheme running from July.

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Fri, 6 Apr 2012 16:18:33 GMT A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aims to clarify CLIA requirements regarding biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening, and recommends quality assurance practices beyond those required by CLIA. "

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Fri, 6 Apr 2012 15:22:51 GMT Microfluidics technology developed by Advanced Liquid Logic would become part of new diagnostics developed by GenMark Diagnostics (NASDAQ:GNMK) in a preliminary deal that would also give GenMark an equity stake in its new partner. GenMark has agreed to license “electrowetting” technology from Advanced Liquid Logic, or ALL, to develop in vitro diagnostics products. Under the tentative [...]

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Thu, 5 Apr 2012 15:53:10 GMT Editor’s Note: The following report first appeared in FSH Watch, a publication of the Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Society. It is reprinted with permission. Dr. Fran Sverdrup is a senior research scientist for the Center for World Health and Medicine at St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. Sverdrup is a Libby native, and his parents, Larry and Emily Sverdrup make their home in Libby.

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Thu, 5 Apr 2012 14:18:33 GMT NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – GenMark Diagnostics and Advanced Liquid Logic today announced a Heads of Agreement defining the terms of a partnership to develop an all-electronic fully integrated in vitro diagnostic platform.

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Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:27:09 GMT Founded in 1980, the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) is the national patient organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life of persons with Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases through advocacy, education, and research.

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Thu, 5 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT GenMark Diagnostics, Inc., and Advanced Liquid Logic, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a Heads of Agreement defining the key terms of a collabo

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Tue, 3 Apr 2012 14:39:22 GMT ( American College of Medical Genetics ) R. Rodney Howell, M.D., FACMG, is the recipient of the 2012 American College of Medical Genetics Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Howell is professor of Pediatrics and Chairman Emeritus at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami.Dr. Howell, president of the American College of Medical Genetics Foundation, was honored for his ...

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Mon, 2 Apr 2012 11:01:56 GMT Samantha Penn was born with SCID in 2009. She was too sick for a transplant and died in 2011. Courtesy of Sara Penn Ray Ballard was born with SCID in 1994. His mother, Barb, said he's "lucky to be alive" after a half-match transplant.

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Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:48:39 GMT NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The American College of Medical Genetics last night released a policy statement and guidelines for the use of genomic sequencing for diagnostic genetic screening applications.

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Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:04:03 GMT Jase Dersham. (Photo provided by Jessy Dersham) ENID — An Enid child who was diagnosed with a rare disease has been selected to be in the Miracle Network calendar next year.

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Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:22:43 GMT The Hamad Medical Corporation’s Newborn Screening Programme has tied up with the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin - one of the top US paediatric facilities - on conducting a new test to check for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) among newborns in Qatar.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:58:31 GMT As Gov. Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers lurch toward a budget deal, the state's largest health-care union is asking Albany for another bailout of its troubled insurance fund. The union, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, is asking the state for $80 million more in Medicaid dollars so it can keep on providing health insurance to personal-care aides.

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Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:26:18 GMT Experts at Drexel University are available to comment about autism. Drexel recently established the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, the nation's first autism center focused on public health science. Topics include: environmental exposures and autism risk,, nursing for autism spectrum disorders, care across the lifespan, autism in college students, history of autism, risk communication and ethics.

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Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:37:23 GMT The critical time is now here. With seven days left, vigilance is the watchword. Last week, the Georgia Senate passed the amended 2012 budget. It totals $18.5 billion, which is a slight increase from the original 2012 budget. It includes some $207 million in new funds.

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Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:57:18 GMT Investigators at Nationwide Children's Hospital, working with the DNA Sequencing Core Facility at the University of Utah, have developed an approach to newborn screening (NBS) for the life-threatening genetic disorder, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and potentially other muscular dystrophies.

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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:08:15 GMT A group of advocates marched into the statehouse to talk with legislators about issues concerning newborn screening and health care access Monday.

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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:30:21 GMT Investigators at Nationwide Children's Hospital, working with the DNA Sequencing Core Facility at the University of Utah, have developed an approach to newborn screening (NBS) for the life-threatening genetic disorder, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and potentially other muscular dystrophies. As a model for NBS, the approach published online in January in the Annals of Neurology provides ...

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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:48:35 GMT ( Nationwide Children's Hospital ) Investigators at Nationwide Children's Hospital, working with the DNA Sequencing Core Facility at the University of Utah, have developed an approach to newborn screening (NBS) for the life-threatening genetic disorder, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and potentially other muscular dystrophies.

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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:43:43 GMT Doctors and parents are urging Governor Scott to sign a bill that establishes newborn screening tests for a serious condition called SCID.

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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:45:52 GMT by Bella Portaro   Sun Tan City is hosting a sunless tanning event this weekend Saturday, March 17, 2012 and Sunday, March 18, 2012 at participating locations. When customers make a $5.00 donation, they will receive a free sunless session. For those who love a tan without the UV’s effects and want to support March of Dimes, this is a perfect opportunity to do something for yourself while doing ...

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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:37:19 GMT Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, seeks qualified candidates for a potential health project that aims to develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated approach to addressing the needs of disabled populations in Danang, Vietnam.

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Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:28:42 GMT Giving hope is one of the main goals of participating in the March of Dimes March for Babies. Monies raised in this annual event helps support programs in our local areas that help mothers have healthy, full-term pregnancies as well as funds research to find answers to problems that threaten our newborns. March of Dimes was begun in 1970 and has raised over $2 billion dollars for the benefit of ...

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Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:10:57 GMT With two children diagnosed with Urea Cycle Disorder (UCD), the Vestal family is sponsoring a fundraiser to raise money for research into the diseas. The fundraiser for the Allstar Foundation will be Saturday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Vittori-Rocci Post  in Beverly. Tickets are $50 per person, and can be purchased on the website for the foundation, www.allstarfoundationforucd.com .

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Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:31:50 GMT Two local families, the Farrs and the Magyars, have sons who suffer from Urea Cycle Disorders , a rare enzyme deficiency. The Farr Family, of New Britain, started CJ's Fund for Urea Cycle Disorders, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness regarding UCD and funds for research, soon after their son, CJ, was diagnosed. The Magyar Family, of Southington, joined the Farr's in their ...

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Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:54:54 GMT Genetic tests may become a $25 billion annual market in the U.S. within a decade, highlighting the need to identify which exams work the best, insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) said.

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Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:54:51 GMT KUALA LUMPUR: Babies with totally impaired hearing have a good chance of speaking and attending a normal school if their hearing loss is diagnosed early.

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Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:52:19 GMT KUALA LUMPUR: Babies with totally impaired hearing have a good chance of speaking and attending a normal school if their hearing loss is diagnosed early.

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Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:55:46 GMT University of Michigan researchers will use computer modeling and patient surveys to study health and economic outcomes for screening of Krabbe disease, Pompe disease and phenylketonuria.

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Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:39:56 GMT Researchers at the University of Michigan are planning a study to find out the long-term health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of newborn screening. The study will be based on three deadly diseases -Krabbe disease, Pompe disease and Phenylketonuria (PKU).

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Fri, 9 Mar 2012 12:00:23 GMT National Football League Hall of Famer Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill, donned white lab coats Thursday as hosts of the inaugural tour of the Hunter James Kelly Research Institute, named in honor of their son who died of Krabbe Disease 3z years ago.

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Wed, 7 Mar 2012 21:48:18 GMT Infections such as lung disease, as well as poor nutrition during pregnancy and improper antenatal care have been identified as some of the leading reasons for babies are born preterm in Qatar.

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Wed, 7 Mar 2012 14:11:19 GMT NEW YORK, March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ 25 years ago, Vicki and Fred Modell established the Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF) in memory of their son Jeffrey, who lost his battle with Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) at the age of 15. The Foundation …

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Tue, 6 Mar 2012 19:50:33 GMT The HSE is to return newborn screening cards, which have been kept since 1984 without parental consent.

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Tue, 6 Mar 2012 06:03:09 GMT The United States Federal Drug Administration recently approved ivacaftor (Kalydeco, Vertex Pharmaceuticals) for patients 6 and older who have an uncommon form of cystic fibrosis and carry the G551D mutation in the fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene.

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Mon, 5 Mar 2012 21:34:51 GMT After achieving a very high success rate since its inception in 2003, the Newborn Screening Programme at the Women’s Hospital, will soon begin testing newborns for severe combined immune deficiency bringing the number of diseases being tested in newbies to thirty-three.

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Mon, 5 Mar 2012 20:57:10 GMT Sixteen years ago, Donna and Tim Sawyer had their first child, a girl. Like all new parents, they nervously brought Alex home and learned how to care for her.

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Fri, 2 Mar 2012 17:40:31 GMT Lead poisoning in children can be reduced by cleaning up pregnant women's homes, according to a new study. That would be better than waiting until children are exposed to identify the problem, experts say. But the cleanups are expensive, and money is tight.

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Fri, 2 Mar 2012 13:27:38 GMT University of Michigan researchers will use a $2.5 million grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to study long-term health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of newborn screening.

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Thu, 1 Mar 2012 17:38:19 GMT Researchers will use computer modeling and patient surveys to study health and economic outcomes for screening of Krabbe disease, Pompe disease, and phenylketonuria.

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Thu, 1 Mar 2012 01:44:44 GMT Three cheers for U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor. He apparently will not be spooked by the Republican claque into voting for a terrible bill to give employers leeway to deny any sort of medical service they find objectionable. It's about overturning President Obama's order that preventive health care for women be included, at insurance company cost, in all health plans, including contraception. Sen. John ...

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Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:29:14 GMT A Pennsylvania clinic working with Amish and Mennonite communities could be a model for personalized medicine.

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Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:33:11 GMT Praises Don Williamson for commitment to newborn testing

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Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:27:12 GMT Pediatricians, labor unions, charities that fight birth defects, and other groups came out in unsurprising opposition on Monday to an amendment proposed by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., that would allow employers to exclude any insurance benefit that they deem immoral. The Senate is expected to vote some time this week on Blunt’s proposal, a vote that almost certainly will kill it. ...

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Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:36:25 GMT MANILA, Philippines – Baby Charles Yuri may look healthy and normal but his mother Jennifer Umali is still not assured.

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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:02:54 GMT Dr. Donald Williamson, the State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health, will be recognized at 10 a.m. Monday during a ceremony at the RSA Tower in Montgomery by the March of Dimes for his leadership in newborn screenings.

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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:06:36 GMT By GORDON D. FIEDLER JR. Poor families and children will be harmed by two features in the proposed budget of Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, according to Shannon Cotsoradis, president and chief executive officer of Kansas Action for Children.

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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:35:22 GMT Sa tulong ng Rotary Club of Sampaguita Grace Park (Zone 2), na pinamumunuan ni Majestic President Ma. Theresa A. Fajardo, naisagawa ng pamahalaang-lunsod ng Caloocan City ang Newborn Screening para sa mga bagong silang na sanggol sa lunsod.

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Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:02:43 GMT The state of Colorado is adding a new test to the list of disorders newborns are screened for.

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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:58:22 GMT It would be understandable if you saw Peter Farrell in the General Assembly Building and thought he was a legislative intern

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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:16:06 GMT Hundreds of infant heart patients could be saved each year thanks to a new technology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The UIHC is the first facility in the state to offer a new heart disease screening on newborns.

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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:03:57 GMT A new form of newborn screening at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics could save the lives of babies born with heart defects. Pulse oximetry is a quick, non-invasive way to screen for seven forms of critical congenital heart defects, said Dr. Ben Reinking, a UI pediatric cardiologist.

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Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT CINCINNATI, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Save Babies Through Screening Foundation (SBTS), the only national volunteer-run nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the advocacy of newborn screening ...

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Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:47:52 GMT The American Heart Association presented state Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Denton, with the "Heart of Honor" award Friday for her leadership and commitment to public health issues, according to a news release from Crownover's office.

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Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:19:47 GMT BRISTOL — Dedicated to combatting a rare genetic enzyme deficiency, two area families, each with a son afflicted with the disease, are hosting a fundraiser March 2 in Bristol.

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Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:09:01 GMT We reaffirm our Neutral recommendation on Luminex Corporation ( LMNX ) following its fourth-quarter 2011 results. Earnings of 11 cents a share for the quarter outperformed the Zacks

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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:00:26 GMT We reaffirm our Neutral recommendation on Luminex following its fourth quarter results.

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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:42:58 GMT Kansas screens every newborn for 29 genetic conditions that, with intervention, can save children from a lifetime of problems.

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Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes New York Division announced today that two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and tennis professional Venus Williams, will serve as Celebrity Co-Chairs ...

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Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:53:09 GMT The week in science: hope for drilling breakthrough to Antarctic lake; AstraZeneca’s neuroscience cuts; and how land-grabs threaten Africa’s sustainable development.

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Tue, 7 Feb 2012 22:58:12 GMT Many people with the genetic blood disorder, most common among African-Americans, develop immune reactions from the transfusions because there isn't enough closely matched blood available.

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Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:40:56 GMT CALDWELL – Mitchell Courtright, 2, snuggled into his father’s shoulder while his own little shoulders rose and fell, in sync with the rattling wheeze in his lungs. The wheeze could easily be heard fro

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Mon, 6 Feb 2012 23:48:23 GMT NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Luminex said after the close of the market Monday that its fourth-quarter revenues jumped 16 percent year over year, driven in part by a spike in assay sales and royalty revenue, while its full-year 2011 revenues rose 30 percent.

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Sat, 4 Feb 2012 00:05:15 GMT Researchers at the Minnesota Department of Health found that one in 10 babies along the state's North Shore had high levels of mercury.

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Fri, 3 Feb 2012 20:51:16 GMT DELANO, MN – “What is this?” 3-year-old Joshua Hausladen asks, curiously examining the scars on his tiny chest. “That’s where the doctors fixed your heart,” his mother answers gently.

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Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:19:05 GMT Court ruling that the state must get consent to store samples from newborn screening could hinder biomedical research.

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Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:20:25 GMT BRISTOL — Dedicated to combating a rare genetic enzyme deficiency, two area families, each with a son afflicted with the disease, are hosting a fundraiser March 2 in Bristol.

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Thu, 2 Feb 2012 05:00:42 GMT My deafness is not hereditary, but nevertheless in the back of my mind was whether my delightful new grandson had somehow inherited my deafness.

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Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:46:05 GMT WINDSOR, Ont. -- Ontario ombudsman Andre Marin said he took to Twitter to rebuke former Windsor police chief Gary Smith last month because it suited his style — frank, direct and clear.

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Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:22:15 GMT The Minnesota Department of Health has begun destroying blood samples routinely collected from newborns because of a court decision that prohibits the storage of those samples. The samples are used by the Newborn Screening Program

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Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Frustrated with the slow pace of implementation of newborn screening for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID), Vicki and Fred Modell decided to coordinate and ...

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Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:37:17 GMT MORNING EDITION Chris Coleman not happy about 'scraps' for east metro By Brian Lambert | Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 The two mayors might need a happy hour together. St. Paul’s Chris Coleman has gone public with his displeasure at that $150 million tab for fixing up Target Center . In Frederick Melo’s story in the PiPress , he says: “Coleman told a large conference roomful of St. Paul business ...

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Wed, 1 Feb 2012 05:11:20 GMT Farrish Johnson pushing for class action case for parents of newborns

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Wed, 1 Feb 2012 03:27:28 GMT Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin said he took to Twitter to rebuke former Windsor police chief Gary Smith last month because it suited his style — frank, direct and clear.

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Wed, 1 Feb 2012 03:23:21 GMT The Minnesota Department of Health has begun destroying newborn blood samples to comply with a recent court ruling, officials said Tuesday.

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Wed, 1 Feb 2012 02:29:08 GMT Nonprofit biomedical research group LA BioMed and County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center have unveiled a new Child Health Research Center on the hospital campus near Torrance.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:24:06 GMT The Minnesota Department of Health is beginning to destroy blood spot collection cards to comply with a ruling last year from the Minnesota Supreme Court.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:09:01 GMT Advances in next-generation sequencing technologies have the potential to spur better integration of genetic testing into patient care. Appropriate utilization of these technologies will require the capacity to manage, interpret, and communicate large amounts of personal genetic information.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:05:23 GMT The Minnesota Health Department says it will begin destroying newborn blood samples to comply with a recent court ruling.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:44:14 GMT The Minnesota Health Department says it will begin destroying newborn blood samples to comply with a recent court ruling. A group of parents filed a lawsuit saying state law barred the department from keeping their babies' blood samples as part of the state's Newborn Screening Program.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:21:51 GMT ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Health Department says it will begin destroying newborn blood samples to comply with a recent court ruling.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:38:23 GMT The Minnesota Department of Health will begin destroying newborn blood samples to comply with a recent court ruling, officials said today.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:17:10 GMT Is eliminating seniority-based teacher layoffs an effective way to reform education and save schools money?

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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:09:34 GMT For 40 years, the March of Dimes March for Babies has been raising money to find answers for premature birth and defects with the legions of individuals who pull together for a common cause. This year, individuals in Orangeburg and Calhoun counties will be among more than seven million people in some 900 communities nationwide who will lace up their sneakers to participate.

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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:38:36 GMT Six weeks after a laptop containing patient information was stolen, the Lexington Clinic is notifying 1,018 patients of a privacy breach.

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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:19:59 GMT Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, seeks qualified candidates for a potential health project that aims to develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated approach to addressing the needs of disabled populations in Danang, Vietnam.

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:03:23 GMT The Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania has received $1.8 million from the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network to build a long-term repository of clinical records for infants diagnosed with genetic disorders through newborn screening tests.

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:24:03 GMT The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is developing a data storage system connected to its newborn screening program to track the treatment of rare congenital diseases for research scientists to use. It is planning a data storage repository as part of the “Long-Term Follow-Up Data Collection Tool” project. It will store long-term clinical records of patients who [...]

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:34:49 GMT Gabe Jockumsen is a delightful 10-year-old boy with blond hair, sparkling hazel eyes and freckles. He loves drawing, swimming, basketball and video games. Gabe also lives each day with the challenges

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Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:06:16 GMT LA JOLLA, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Forty moms-to-be whose spouses are deployed with the military will have the opportunity to experience what many other expectant women may take for granted - a baby shower. These moms, whose spouses all are members of the U.S. Navy SEALs, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines and California Army National Guard, will be honored during a group baby ...

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Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:37:37 GMT The DFL and GOP Senate leaders offer a preview of their major issues, their unifying principles and their differences. Tom Crann, co-host Mike Mulcahy and reporter Tom Scheck give an overview of the key issues this session.

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Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:45:32 GMT University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital is trying to put sickle cell anemia in the spotlight through its annual blood drive, focusing on the need for more African-American blood donors.

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Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:39:28 GMT The 16-month-old Gonzalez twins nearly died from a rare medical condition but were saved by medical technology developed at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. The twins, Charlotte and Sophia, both have a rare genetic disease called monomelic amyotrophy, also known as MMA, that nearly killed them days after they were born. Megan Antrim, the twins' mother, said they started losing a lot of weight ...

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Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:28:40 GMT Now families children with fragile X syndrome may have a chance of earlier detection and intervention. The Murdoch Children's Research Institute breakthrough could allow newborn screening of the world's most common cause of inherited developmental disability. The research findings were published in the journal Clinical Chemistry.

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Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:02:34 GMT Hours after our so-called “perfect baby girl” was born, not only was she put to the test, but so was our idea of perfection.

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Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:10:20 GMT Full-text access for registered users only. Existing users login here . New to GenomeWeb? Register quickly here for free access.

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Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:30:44 GMT Researchers are developing tools to store long-term clinical data on children with conditions picked up in newborn screening tests. The data repository could help transform detection and treatment of congenital diseases.

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Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:09:37 GMT A genetic test developed by Aust researchers could diagnose the disorder Fragile X Syndrome, at birth.

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Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY-- - Jonah's Just Begun , a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare, fatal disease typically diagnosed in preschool years -- today signed the Letter ...

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Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:42:05 GMT Within the first days of life, screening tests are performed on all newborns born in the U.S. to identify rare and often life-threatening medical conditions that are not apparent at birth. These newborn screening programs have been operating for decades, permitting doctors to intervene early and improve outcomes in potentially devastating conditions.

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Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT A WORLD first test will give thousands of families affected by fragile X syndrome the chance of earlier detection and intervention.

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Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:47:31 GMT ( Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ) Pediatric researchers are developing tools to store long-term clinical data on children with conditions picked up in newborn screening tests. The goal is to harness the power of numbers -- using clinical data from many patients over years of their lives as a resource for researchers seeking new and better tests and treatments.

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Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:40:09 GMT --The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Will Create Long-Term Clinical Data Resource for Medical Researchers --

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Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:14:04 GMT Parents who have children affected by the muscle-wasting disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, say they will fight to get testing reinstated in Wales.

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Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:45:20 GMT Amarillo, TX - An Amarillo family has a warning for new parents after a roller coaster journey with their child.

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Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:16:11 GMT BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Genetics, genomics, personalized medicine, genetic testing, exome sequencing, prenatal testing, cancer genetics...the world of medicine and healthcare is in the midst of previously unfathomable changes and these topics are just a few of the many that will be explored at the 2012 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting at the Charlotte, NC ...

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Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:06:26 GMT A person's risk of suffering a heart attack increases by approximately 21 times in the first 24 hours after losing a loved one, according to a study lead by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

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Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:12:20 GMT GENEVA, Switzerland, January 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced inclusion of the first patient in the validation study for the first quality-of-life questionnaire specific to …

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Mon, 9 Jan 2012 13:45:38 GMT In a small room at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Megan and Ricky Gonzales each held one hand of their daughter Sophia, comforting her as she recovered from a Nov. 8 liver transplant. Near Sophia’s crib, her identical twin, Charlotte, babbled happily in the girls’ double stroller. Charlotte was waiting her turn — which came Nov. 27 — for her own liver transplant to treat the metabolic ...

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Mon, 9 Jan 2012 12:59:36 GMT (Medical Xpress) -- Like a half-million other babies born in California in 2010, Sophia and Charlotte Gonzales each had a blood sample collected after their birth for the state’s newborn screening program. But in this instance, unlike many cases, those few precious drops were the difference between life and death: Without the newborn screening program, the identical twin sisters probably would ...

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Mon, 9 Jan 2012 12:59:36 GMT (Medical Xpress) -- Like a half-million other babies born in California in 2010, Sophia and Charlotte Gonzales each had a blood sample collected after their birth for the state’s newborn screening program. But in this instance, unlike many cases, those few precious drops were the difference between life and death: Without the newborn screening program, the identical twin sisters probably would ...

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Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:15:02 GMT (Medical Xpress) -- A child’s diagnosis with a congenital deformity or developmental delay raises challenging questions: Could the problem be inherited? What’s the prognosis? If other children are born to the same parents, what is the recurrence risk?

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Sun, 8 Jan 2012 21:03:55 GMT A leading forensic pathologist has urged families, especially those living in disaster-prone areas, to keep files on each member’s distinguishing marks such as scars, tattoos and moles, and have copies of fingerprints and dental records on hand to make identification easier in case tragedy strikes.

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Tue, 3 Jan 2012 13:20:00 GMT DKT International, a non-profit family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention organization working in Africa, Asia and Latin America, provides its customers in the developing world secur

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Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:23:33 GMT THE safety of women has been put at risk by the national breast-screening programme's loss of key, long-serving staff, a leading doctor says.

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Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:12:09 GMT The holidays can be hectic for anyone, but for the Fish family of Highland, Christmas in the hospital was made easier by the caring staff and patrons at Primary Children's Medical Center and the suppo

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Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:10:32 GMT KELLY APRIL TYRRELL The News Journal of Wilmington, Del. WILMINGTON, Del. They call her their million-dollar baby. Sixteen years ago, Donna and Tim Sawyer had their first child, a girl. Like all new parents, they nervously brought Alex home and learned how to care for her. Alex was always sick, though. It got worse when she reached 5 months old and the natural immunities her mother had passed on ...

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Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:03:17 GMT FOR only P550, parents can find out if their soon-to-be-born children have congenital disorders. Dr. Nyda Bautista, Department of Health (DOH) medical specialist, said through newborn screening, disorders in children can be detected early. “The earlier we detect it (disorder), the less difficult we can treat it,” said Bautista.

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Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:35:28 GMT State lab under study Times Union Copyright 2011 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 01:15 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2011 A special task force created by state Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav R. Shah is putting the state's public health laboratory and research center under the microscope. "The key goals of the ...

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Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:37:16 GMT A new Iowa State University/Gazette/KCRG poll of 330 likely Iowa Republican caucus goers finds Ron Paul in the top spot among GOP presidential candidates with 27.5 percent, followed by Newt Gingrich with 25.3 percent.

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Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:50:55 GMT The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named Gladstone Senior Investigator Deepak Srivastava, MD, a Fellow for his efforts to advance science and its applications.

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Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:46:00 GMT JOGGERS found her wrapped in three large T-shirts. The newborn baby girl was abandoned in an empty police outpost in Argao town, southern Cebu, Argao, at dawn. We also recommend: Baby girl recovering, looks for mama

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Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:44:01 GMT The safety of women has been put at risk by the national breast-screening programme's loss of key, long-serving staff, a leading doctor says in a letter to the Government. read more

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Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:27:57 GMT The safety of women has been put at risk by the national breast-screening programme's loss of key, long-serving staff, a leading doctor says in a letter to the Government.The letter to Health Minister Tony Ryall in January by Dr...

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Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:31:50 GMT Cell Therapeutics, Inc. and Chroma Therapeutics Ltd. announced that final results from the phase II OPAL study of tosedostat in elderly patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) were presented by Jorge Cortes, M.D. of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center during the Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Therapy, excluding Transplantation: Clinical Studies session at the ...

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Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:01:27 GMT Experts from the NYU Cancer Institute, an NCI-designated cancer center at NYU Langone Medical Center, presented their latest research findings about hematologic cancers at the 53rd ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition held December 10-13, 2011 in San Diego, California.

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Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:12:21 GMT WEINHEIM, Germany, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in the Midwest, a baby with urea cycle disorder (UCD) has received an investigational liver cell therapy as part of a clinical trial sponsored by international biotechnology firm Cytonet.  The liver cell...

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Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:52:13 GMT The University of Kentucky's diagnostic center for pediatric metabolic disorders has been without a doctor since August, raising questions about its future. Meanwhile, more than 50 patients with rare disorders have been left without a doctor for months.

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Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:52:13 GMT The University of Kentucky's diagnostic center for pediatric metabolic disorders has been without a doctor since August, raising questions about its future.

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Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:23:37 GMT The target was established by the national strategic population and reproductive-health development plan. -VNN/ANN

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Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:58:35 GMT Kristen Hendricks of Canton and her family take life one day at a time. The youngest in the family, Parker, who is 18 months old, has a rare metabolism disorder.

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Fri, 9 Dec 2011 07:40:02 GMT Birthing clinics in Quezon City are now required to secure local licenses to protect would-be clients against any form of medical malpractice. We also recommend: DOH to send mobile clinics to evacuation centers in CL PNP asked to revoke licenses of warring security agencies PhilHealth encourages accreditation of birthing homes

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Fri, 9 Dec 2011 04:29:06 GMT A grandmother from Leeds has set up a national charity calling for improved screening for newborns, after her grandaughter died.

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Thu, 8 Dec 2011 21:40:10 GMT Kyle and Audrey Hardin didn't know they were carriers of a rare, genetic immune disorder called severe combined immunodeficiency.  The couple passed the disorder along to their daughter, Annabelle, who later died.

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Thu, 8 Dec 2011 20:06:47 GMT A study that may help personalize pain medication management for sickle cell disease patients is underway at Georgia Health Sciences University.

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Tue, 6 Dec 2011 08:20:56 GMT Rep. John Day, an Indianapolis Democrat who has served all but two years in the Indiana House since 1974, will not seek re-election in 2012.

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Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:09:30 GMT Rep. John Day, an Indianapolis Democrat who has served all but two years in the Indiana House since 1974, will not seek re-election in 2012.

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Sun, 4 Dec 2011 00:20:37 GMT HAVING seen his two daughters suffering from Pompe, one of many rare life-threatening genetic disorders, improve tremendously from an enzyme replacement therapy, Lee Yee Seng is now on a quest to ensure more children receive such treatments.

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Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:33:10 GMT A new book from Rachel Grob, a visiting professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, is the first to explore the sociological implications of a program that tests newborns for genetic diseases.

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Thu, 1 Dec 2011 09:36:40 GMT Killeen Bell, a nurse at Renown Medical Center, donates her time to the March of Dimes. / David B. Parker/Reno Gazette-Journal The March of Dimes Walk America is April 28 at the Sparks Marina. Registration is at 8 a.m. For more information, call 826-2166 or visit walkamerica.org.

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Thu, 1 Dec 2011 03:10:00 GMT While the rest of America struggles to trim excess fat and calories from their meals, Erin Burns is doing her best to chub up some of her dishes.That’s because her 19-month-old son, Dean, has cystic fibrosis, a condition that requires him to eat 50 percent more calories than the average toddler.One of her son’s favorite dishes is chicken salad, which Burns makes with extra salt, mayonnaise ...

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Thu, 1 Dec 2011 02:58:59 GMT Organizers of the Fifth Annual Great Strides Walk invite you to come on out this Saturday, Dec. 3, to help raise funds for research on cystic fibrosis.

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Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:09:02 GMT Findings of an article published Online First in The Lancet show that an analysis of dried blood spots from around 35,000 babies in Austria has demonstrated that lysosomal storage disorders are more common than previously thought, even though they remain rare. The finding raises questions in terms of potential screening practicality and its related cost. Lysomol storage disorders are a group of ...

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Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:14:45 GMT The interest in neonatal screening for lysosomal storage disorders has increased substantially because of newly developed enzyme replacement therapies, the need for early diagnosis, and technical advances.

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Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:20:20 GMT Grant award to assist with annual Family and Medical Symposium.

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Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:12:27 GMT Scientists from the EPFL and the University of Geneva have discovered a genetic mechanism that defines the shape of our members in which, surprisingly, genes play only a secondary role. The research published in Cell, online the 23rd of November, shows the mechanism is found in a DNA sequence that was thought, incorrectly, to play no role.

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Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:45:56 GMT Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which is advancing synthetic vaccines to fight cancers and infectious diseases, announced today that a single intradermal (ID) electroporation boost of its SynCon avian influenza vaccine generated HAI titers against six different, unmatched strains of H5N1 - a distinct new clinical achievement on the global research community's path to develop universal influenza ...

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Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:31:18 GMT One mother's battle for a simple screening test for babies offers a remarkable lesson about the power of parent advocacy, especially when paired with good science.

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Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:21:37 GMT One mother's battle for a simple screening test for babies offers a remarkable lesson about the power of parent advocacy, especially when paired with good science.

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Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:21:37 GMT One mother's battle for a simple screening test for babies offers a remarkable lesson about the power of parent advocacy, especially when paired with good science.

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Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:15:35 GMT The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled two lower courts erred in dismissing a lawsuit by nine Minnesota families questioning the Minnesota Department of Health's handling of blood drawn from newborn babies.

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Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:51:11 GMT Adding to a national debate that pits privacy concerns against medical researchers, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a lower court must reconsider a challenge to the state Health Department's practice of storing blood samples from newborns indefinitely.

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Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:46:28 GMT The Minnesota Department of Health has improperly retained and distributed for research tens of thousands of blood samples left over from the state's newborn screening program since 1997, without the written consent of parents, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday...

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Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:33:50 GMT The Minnesota Department of Health can no longer store blood samples indefinitely from its newborn screening program or make them available to researchers without parental consent.

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Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:18:32 GMT The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled two lower courts erred in dismissing a lawsuit by nine Minnesota families questioning the Minnesota Department of Health's handling of blood drawn from newborn babies. In a Wednesday ruling, the state’s highest court sent the case back to trial in district court.

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Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:04:55 GMT MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled two lower courts erred in dismissing a lawsuit by nine Minnesota families questioning the Minnesota Department of Health's handling of blood drawn from newborn babies.

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Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:03:44 GMT MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled two lower courts erred in dismissing a lawsuit by nine Minnesota families questioning the Minnesota Department of Health's handling of blood drawn from newborn babies.

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Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:26:11 GMT New York's Mount Sinai Hospital is planning to launch next year a series of targeted sequencing-based diagnostic tests on the Pacific Biosciences RS.

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Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:41:44 GMT A Colorado Springs couple said state newborn screening rules need to be changed to force hospitals to send samples faster.

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Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:08:36 GMT Here are the most recent story comments. View All I feel so sorry for Anaya being used by her parents like that for a free vacation. Ok, that sounds harsh. But. 1. they are on a "tour to raise awareness about newborn screening". Noble cause.

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Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:46:09 GMT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite concerns that common fireproofing chemicals could disrupt thyroid function in developing fetuses, a new study finds no link between thyroid hormone levels and flame retardants in the blood of newborn babies.

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Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:47:43 GMT Bill Gordon of Hampton holds his son, 10-week-old Dylan, whose life was saved by the pulse oximetry test, Wednesday at Newton Medical Center. / BOB KARP/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:03:49 GMT Knowledge about the development of the nervous system is of the greatest importance for us to understand the function of the brain and brain disorders. Researchers at Uppsala University have examined the key step when genes are read and found that genes that are active in the brain are transcribed with a special mechanism.

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Tue, 8 Nov 2011 09:16:25 GMT DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, Philippines — The Department of Health in Region 7 (DoH-7) is intensifying its advocacy on the Newborn Screening (NBS) program which is directed at the early detection of certain genetic, metabolic and/or infectious conditions in infants. DoH-7 program coordinator of the Newborn Screening program Myra Salvaleon said newborn screening is a simple way of knowing ...

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Mon, 7 Nov 2011 20:42:59 GMT By age one, six out of ten infants would have had more than one episode of an ear infection. By age three, 4 out of 5 children would have experienced at least one ear infection. By age seven, at least one of three children would have had at least six ear defects. These children would add to the number of people suffering from hearing disabilities.

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Fri, 4 Nov 2011 09:56:40 GMT At a time when everyone is looking for ways to reduce health care costs in America, using commercial disease management programs to reduce the fee-for-service Medicare costs associated with chronic conditions among senior citizens seems like a practical approach.

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Fri, 4 Nov 2011 08:12:10 GMT USDA's interest protects that of Industry -- not the American public, conclude leading researchers Water C. Willett, MD, PhD, and David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD in their article, "The 2010 Dietary Guidelines -- The Best Recipe for Health?" published in the prestigious peer-reviewed The New England Journal of Medicine.

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Thu, 3 Nov 2011 22:41:12 GMT NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – PerkinElmer reported after the close of the market that revenues in the third quarter rose 8 percent year over year but missed analyst estimates.

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Tue, 1 Nov 2011 18:11:11 GMT Next-generation sequencing and related tools are inching closer to the clinic.

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Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:09:47 GMT Four people are running for mayor in Keokuk. They include incumbent Tom Marion and challengers Carol Mardis, Jeff Page and council member Dan Winn. Mardis’ responses to questions from the Daily Gate City follow.

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Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:04:45 GMT TOWSON, MD, September 12, 2011—The Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) is proud to announce that Rebecca H. Buckley, M.D., Chair of the IDF Medical Advisory Committee has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for her life-saving research in pediatric immunological diseases.

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Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:00:15 GMT DIPOLOG CITY — To ensure the health and safety of pregnant women, the City Health Office (CHO) here has spearheaded the conduct of “Buntis” congress recently.

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Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:57:54 GMT PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, announced today that its newborn screening laboratory service, PerkinElmer Genetics, has launched a new panel to screen for six Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) as an addition to its current newborn testing and diagnostics portfolio.

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Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:12:14 GMT WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PerkinElmer adds six Lysosomal Storage Disorders to newborn screening tests.

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Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:23:36 GMT The Department of Health-7 is pushing for the expansion of the newborn screening program to ensure early diagnosis and treatment of possible serious diseases among infants in Central Visayas.

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Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:26:41 GMT By MAGGIE KIELY maggie.kiely@theeagle.com Like most expecting mothers, Jennifer Garcia prepared for the arrival of her second son, Cameron, in every way she could think of."As a parent, I spent many hours researching the best car seats, strollers, baby ...

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Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:46:07 GMT Contact: Scott Briscoe, +1-571-527-3173, cell +1-703-328-2761, sbriscoe@astho.org

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Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:08:30 GMT Moorhead, MN (WDAY TV) - Blockbuster medical news for those children who battle Cystic Fibrosis. A drug company today said it has submitted an application to the FDA for a promising cystic fibrosis drug designed for a specific segment of those with the disease.

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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:07:30 GMT By: Cara Harvey On Oct. 1, the University of Connecticut's School of Nursing honored seven alumni for their exceptional contributions to the future of human health through their endeavors in the field of nursing. ...

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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:23:10 GMT Newborn blood screening checks for many blood diseases that can cause serious illness to babies. These diseases, like sickle cell, PKU, hypothyroidism, and cystic fibrosis, can cause brain damage or even death, but are very treatable if found early in life.

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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:15:44 GMT In a paper published today in Diabetologia, a team at Joslin Diabetes Center, headed by Mary R. Loeken, PhD, has identified the enzyme AMP kinase (AMPK) as key to the molecular mechanism that significantly increases the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida and some heart defects among babies born to women with diabetes.

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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:02:12 GMT Contact: Nate Brown, +1-202-292-2755, nbrown@marchofdimes.com, Elizabeth Lynch, +1-914-997-4286, elynch@marchofdimes.com, Todd Dezen, +1-914-997-4608, tdezen@marchofdimes.com

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Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:30:59 GMT The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is warning consumers of the inherent risks associated with purchasing over-the-counter, one-size-fits-all hearing aids instead of consulting a hearing healthcare professional.

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Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:38:54 GMT A College Station mother on a mission to raise awareness about a disease that killed her young son. Because of her determination, two local hospitals are now screening for the disease.

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Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:16:23 GMT The Michigan babies with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) can be diagnosed early enough to have life-saving treatment, thanks to the recent addition of SCID to the state’s newborn screening panel. Newborn screening uses a tiny sample of a baby’s blood to test for rare, hidden disorders such as SCID that are difficult to diagnose, but may affect a child’s health and development.

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Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:12:37 GMT OSLOB, Cebu, Philippines — Four district hospitals in Cebu province received national awards as the Provincial Board approved the upgrading of three more district hospitals to tertiary status last week. The district hospitals in the municipalities of Oslob, Malabuyoc, Badian and Daanbantayan received the Newborn Screening Facility Achievers and Exemplary Performance National Awards from the ...

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Sat, 8 Oct 2011 16:31:43 GMT Four district hospitals in the Province of Cebu got national awards, as the Provincial Board also approved the upgrading of three more district hospitals into a tertiary one last week.

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Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:11:14 GMT Personalized medicine and new gene discoveries in human disease were a focus of a daylong symposium hosted by the UCSF Institute for Human Genetics on the Mission Bay campus on Oct. 3.

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Thu, 6 Oct 2011 10:05:31 GMT Survey reveals eagerness to use latest DNA technologies.

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Wed, 5 Oct 2011 18:56:11 GMT Asuragen has been awarded a one-year, $346,000 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to develop a high-throughput version of its PCR-based fragile X syndrome test for use in newborn population screening, according to a recently published grant abstract.

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Tue, 4 Oct 2011 20:42:33 GMT Newborn screening uses a tiny sample of a baby’s blood to test for rare, hidden disorders that are difficult to diagnose.

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Mon, 3 Oct 2011 21:14:06 GMT The Associated Press Huron Daily Tribune (Bad Axe). Oct. 3, 2011 State making major strides in improving infant health, well-being The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) recently announced an $8.4 million grant for home visiting programs in at-risk communities and the addition of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) to the state's newborn screening panel. Both measures should go a ...

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Mon, 3 Oct 2011 02:07:38 GMT SURVIVAL rates for cystic fibrosis (CF) have improved in the past three decades, but women and girls are dying younger than males.

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Sun, 2 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT SURVIVAL rates for Australians with cystic fibrosis have improved in the past three decades, but women and girls are dying younger than males.

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Sun, 2 Oct 2011 05:31:53 GMT SURVIVAL rates for Australians with cystic fibrosis have improved in the past three decades, but women and girls are dying younger than males.

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Sun, 2 Oct 2011 01:16:42 GMT A snapshot of cystic fibrosis in Australia has found that while survival rates have improved, men and boys are outliving females.

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Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:56:43 GMT THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has increased the benefit coverage for normal spontaneous deliveries of pregnant women in accredited lying-in clinics and level 1 hospitals from P6,500 to P8,000 starting last Sept. 1. The benefit package covers facility fee amounting to P6,500, which includes professional fee of the midwife or doctor. The prenatal care [...]

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Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:20:10 GMT Contact: Kathy Beal, MBA, ACMG Media Relations, +1-301-238-4582, kbeal@acmg.net

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Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:30:00 GMT Save Babies Through Screening Foundation , the only national volunteer-run nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the advocacy of newborn screening, proudly announces they have been awarded an 18-month grant from The Legacy of Angels Foundation.

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Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:38:15 GMT Geoffrey Miller has assembled some of the most notable bioethicists for this interesting and thought-provoking book. The book covers a broad range of topics, from basic concepts and theories in bioethics to chapters detailing specific and narrow issues.

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Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:40:21 GMT NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – One large ethical issue looming over genomics research concerns whether scientists should let participants know about disease risks and other information found in their genomes, and the National Human Genome Research Institute today said it has provided several new awards to researchers to zero in on this question.

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Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:11:00 GMT Masimo announced today that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has added Critical Congenital Heart Defects screening using motion-tolerant pulse oximetry as a national newborn screening standard.  In addition, the largest UK study of pulse oximetry screening for CHD detection, published online in the Lancet , demonstrates that when Masimo SET® Measure-Through Motion and Low ...

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Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:41:11 GMT NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Investment bank Goldman Sachs this week lowered its earnings-per-share estimates for Qiagen as well as its six-month price target on the firm's stock.

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Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:52:11 GMT Contact: Todd P. Dezen, +1-914-997-4608, tdezen@marchofdimes.com, Elizabeth Lynch, +1-914-997-4286, elynch@marchofdimes.com, or Nate Brown, +1-202-292-2755, nbrown@marchofdimes.com

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Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:14:26 GMT The Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute has opened a new Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) Core Facility to produce powerful cells capable of making all tissues of the body from adult human skin cells.

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Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:40:20 GMT At the Beyond the Genome conference in Washington, DC, this week, researchers discussed the various ways they use next-generation sequencing techniques, particularly exome sequencing, to discover, among other things, gene variants that may be associated with, or cause, disease.

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Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:43:24 GMT RIYADH: One out of 13,000 newborns in the Kingdom are afflicted with Phenylketonuria (PKU), a scientific workshop in Riyadh was told on Wednesday.

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Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:30:22 GMT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Preemie parents may be left with lingering anxiety when newborn screening tests sound a false alarm, possibly driving them to take their baby to the doctor more often, a new study hints.

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Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:15:59 GMT With millions of newborns' blood samples stored in a Michigan bio-bank, researchers are working to determine public attitudes toward the practice of using the blood spots for medical research.

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Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:50:59 GMT The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is proud to promote Newborn Screening Awareness Month in September. While most newborns look perfectly healthy, there are some diseases that aren't visible.

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Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:15:50 GMT My granddaughter, Annalou Bojorquez, was born at Clovis Community Hospital on Oct. 9, 2010, with an often fatal immune deficiency called Severe Combined Immunodeficiency or SCID.

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Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:46:33 GMT TORONTO -- Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak may share a common ancestor. But McGuinty said the revelation, by ancestry.ca,that they're very distant cousins -- 10th cousins to be exact -- does not mean they share a vision for health care.[...]

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Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:06:38 GMT There has been longstanding concern among physicians and policymakers that false-positive results may cause parents to believe that their children are vulnerable to illness, leading them to overuse health care services as their children grow older.

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Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:48:00 GMT The Ontario Liberal Leader warned that Tim Hudak’s PCs have a history of closing hospitals - an attack later explained and re-iterated by a Liberal handler

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Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:18:29 GMT There has been longstanding concern among physicians and policymakers that false-positive results may cause parents to believe that their children are vulnerable to illness, leading them to overuse health care services as their children grow older. However, a new study has found that this is not necessarily the case.

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Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:58:15 GMT Premier Dalton McGuinty sits with 12-year-old patient Bryanne Gagnon on Monday to paint a birdhouse during an arts and crafts session at Ottawa's children's hospital, CHEO.. Naturally, he chose red for his bird house.

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Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:47:58 GMT The Ontario Liberal Leader warned that Tim Hudak’s PCs have a history of closing hospitals - an attack later explained and re-iterated by a Liberal handler

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Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:42:05 GMT Liberal Leader McGuinty says the Liberals are actually pouring more money into the Healthy Baby, Healthy Children program.

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Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:59:33 GMT The OSPA-Farmers’ Medical Center was recently awarded the title of “Center of Excellence” by the Philippine Healthcare Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The “Center of Excellence” accreditation is the highest of three (3) levels that a hospital can obtain. PhilHealth representatives inspected and evaluated the entire hospital through surveys and interviews with the doctors, hospital staff and ...

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Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the opening of the world’s largest centralized laboratory for newborn screening, in support of The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population .

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Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:01:20 GMT Over 30,000 people are affected by it and most do not make to their 35 th birthday.  Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that usually develops in young children, just as it did in 5-year-old Tayah Kaudle-Kaule of Indiahoma.

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Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:29:10 GMT Nobody likes to get stuck with a needle. But influenza - the flu - is particularly hazardous for those with neuromuscular disease, which is why the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and Walgreens have teamed up once again to offer free seasonal flu shots now underway for people who have muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:00:00 GMT Save Babies Through Screening Foundation , the only national volunteer-run nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the advocacy of newborn screening, unveiled its new website today coinciding with National Newborn Screening Awareness Month.

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Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:58:44 GMT The Centers for Disease Control is stressing the importance of newborn screenings.

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Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:23:48 GMT September is Newborn Screening Awareness month, a time designated to get the word out to new or expectant parents about the importance of having their new babies screened for serious illnesses. ...

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Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:28:49 GMT Australia's children's hormone specialists are calling for newborn screening for a disease which may cause illness and death, but is preventable, congenital adrenal hyperplasia

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Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:28:49 GMT Australia's children's hormone specialists are calling for newborn screening for a disease which may cause illness and death, but is preventable, congenital adrenal hyperplasia

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Thu, 8 Sep 2011 18:25:50 GMT NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Genetic Alliance has launched an online resource that will provide a range of information on newborn screening tests that it developed with several partnering organizations at the behest of the US Department of Health and Human Services.

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Thu, 8 Sep 2011 12:03:15 GMT A new survey commissioned by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine reveals that almost half of Ontarians treated by naturopathic doctors report naturopathic medicine has helped reduce their use of prescription drugs.

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Thu, 8 Sep 2011 05:13:14 GMT NEW HAVEN — The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Southern Connecticut Inc., is inviting the public to participate in its 20th Annual Walkathon on Sept. 17.

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Wed, 7 Sep 2011 17:10:51 GMT Future management of millions of cards containing newborns' blood droplets has been spelled out after four years of sometimes contentious discussion. read more

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Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:18:52 GMT ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - Sep 6, 2011) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of the new report "Global Genetic Testing Market Analysis" to their collection of Molecular Diagnostics market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/RNCOS-v3175/Global-Genetic-Testing-6478780/

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Tue, 6 Sep 2011 13:00:00 GMT The Wellness Network, parent company of The Patient Channel and The Newborn Channel, joins advocates across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom this month in recognizing National Newborn Screening Awareness Month.

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Mon, 5 Sep 2011 23:05:20 GMT Till now, it was common knowledge that faulty lifestyle made Indians more prone to suffer from metabolic syndrome – a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and several genetic anomalies.

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Mon, 5 Sep 2011 00:49:50 GMT Till now, it was common knowledge that faulty lifestyle made Indians more prone to suffer from metabolic syndrome - a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and several genetic anomalies.

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Sun, 4 Sep 2011 23:23:32 GMT SPRINGFIELD — Illinois health officials are reminding families about ways to reduce the effect of sickle cell disease.

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Sat, 3 Sep 2011 00:32:20 GMT More than 2,900 newborns screened & diagnosed with sickle cell disease Under Illinois Program

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Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:48:15 GMT New Jersey’s newborns are now the first in the nation required to have a painless test to ensure they don’t have serious heart defects.

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Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:40:20 GMT The Association for Molecular Pathology has told FDA that a recently released draft guidance could "compromise the quality of patient care" by "severely reducing" clinical labs' access to many "standard of care" reagents and lab-developed tests.

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Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:13:22 GMT Scared of needles? Don't worry, biomedical engineer Aaron Wheeler's got your back.

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Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:11:29 GMT Scared of needles? Don't worry, biomedical engineer Aaron Wheeler's got your back.

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Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:47:43 GMT The days of the blood sample routine - arm out, tie tube, make a fist, find a vein and tap in -- may soon be over, thanks to a new analysis method developed at U of T by Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) core professor Aaron Wheelerin which only a pinprick of blood is necessary.

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Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:49:23 GMT The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) submitted comments to the US Food and Drug Administration on the draft guidance document titled, "Commercially Distributed In Vitro Diagnostic Products Labeled for Research Use Only or Investigational Use Only: Frequently Asked Questions." AMP is very concerned that this guidance could compromise the quality of patient care by severely reducing the ...

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Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:36:55 GMT A SICK baby in an African village could be treated by a Melbourne doctor using just a mobile phone.

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Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:08:09 GMT Dan Gossert had a special interest in children with disabilities, and he spent much of his adult life helping them.

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Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:55:33 GMT More than a dozen children born with the 'bubble boy' disease that leaves them without immune system protection now live virtually normal lives thanks to experimental gene therapy, report London researchers who have followed the children for nearly a decade.

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Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:27:24 GMT Patients often do not renew prescriptions for their chronic diseases after they are released from hospital.

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Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:37:47 GMT Below is a release on a study appearing in the September issue of Pediatrics , the peer-reviewed, scientific journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

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Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:44:11 GMT The Sickle Cell Foundation (SCF) has embarked on a training workshop for health personnel to adequately equip them for the nationwide newborn sickle cell screening scheduled to start early next year.

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Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:12:59 GMT The working group came up with some suggestions on how to do the screen in a way that reduces the likelihood of false positives, including waiting at least 24 hours after birth to screen.

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Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:21:12 GMT A federal advisory panel proposes nationwide screening for critical congenital heart disease using pulse oximetry, a simple, pain-free test to measure oxygen in the blood. Before newborns leave the hospital, they should receive a simple, pain-free test to check for signs of congenital heart disease, one of the most common types of birth defects, according to a recommendation by a federal ...

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Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:20:38 GMT LOS ANGELES - Before newborns leave the hospital, they should receive a simple, pain-free test to check for signs...

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Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:16:02 GMT Before newborns leave the hospital, they should receive a simple, pain-free test to check for signs of congenital heart disease, one of...

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Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:45:17 GMT A federal advisory panel proposes nationwide screening for critical congenital heart disease using pulse oximetry, a simple, pain-free test to measure oxygen in the blood. Before newborns leave the hospital, they should receive a simple, pain-free test to check for signs of congenital heart disease, one of the most common types of birth defects, according to a recommendation by a federal ...

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Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:11:11 GMT Proctor, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - Things got wet at the Proctor Speedway earlier this evening and it had nothing to do with the races.

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Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:21:12 GMT DEAFNESS from birth was once a disability that threatened the education, social skills and employment chances of most children it afflicted. But a new generation of children born deaf can start school with similar speech and hearing abilities as their non-deaf peers, according to new research.

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Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:14:03 GMT AMRI today announced it received a federal contract award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to provide chemistry and other drug discovery technologies in support of NINDS' Medicinal Chemistry for Neurotherapeutics Program (MCNP), part of the NIH Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network.

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Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:18:00 GMT Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

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Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:12:35 GMT Thirteen bikers festival “Open Sky” opens today, August 5, in the village of Ol’gino Resort District of St. Petersburg. It is reported “100 TV.”

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Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:37:38 GMT Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) have identified the oncoprotein that allows a common and usually harmless virus to transform healthy cells into a rare but deadly skin cancer called Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

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Sun, 14 Aug 2011 03:40:10 GMT As the world is still reeling from the partisan gridlock in Washington over raising the federal debt ceiling, Comptroller Peter Franchot sounded the alarm on Wednesday over a project that may force Maryland to have to raise its own debt limit.

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Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:30:42 GMT Megan@MarylandReporter.comAs the world is still reeling from the partisan gridlock in Washington ove...

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Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:43:41 GMT HEALTH Secretary Enrique Ona yesterday defended the increase in allocation for the family health and responsible parenting program of the Department of Health (DOH) that jumped from P731 million this year to P2.503 billion for 2012.

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Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:19:25 GMT The call is going out to all bikers to help the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The annual Ride for CHEO Foundation will be hosted by Masonic Lodge #459 in Cobden on Saturday, Aug. 27. This is the eighth ride with all proceeds raised by the riders going to CHEO, says event chair T.[...]

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Tue, 9 Aug 2011 14:16:09 GMT Richard Fee, PhD, associate professor of Special Education, School of Education at the University of Guam was accepted to the Fulbright specialist candidate roster by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State, and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars.

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Mon, 8 Aug 2011 16:05:00 GMT Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Genetic Testing Market Analysis" report to their offering.

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Sat, 6 Aug 2011 17:19:50 GMT 9800 residents of the Arkhangelsk region are disabled by ear. On 1000-1500 births have 1 deaf child. Meanwhile, to help such children in the region is insufficient.

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Fri, 5 Aug 2011 20:22:39 GMT Children's Mercy Hospital is in the midst of a clinical trial to validate a sequencing-based diagnostic assay for 592 childhood diseases that it expects to complete by September, offer to physicians within the hospital by October, and launch more broadly by 2012.

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Tue, 2 Aug 2011 09:20:14 GMT Azithromycin is an antibiotic that also has antiinflammatory properties. It is these antiinflammatory properties that are thought to account for the improvement in clinical outcome observed when patients with chronic lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis are treated long-term with azithromycin.

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Mon, 1 Aug 2011 18:22:19 GMT Revenue from genetic tests, including those performed in CLIA labs, is expected to jump 26 percent over the next four years to $4 billion from $1.5 billion, according to a recent market analysis.

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Mon, 1 Aug 2011 17:58:24 GMT , in the Arkhangelsk region is no system of early intervention for children with hearing problems in period of 0 to 3 years.

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Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:26:24 GMT The states should develop clear and open policies regarding retention and research uses of dried blood spot specimens left over from newborn screening, according to a new set of "recommendations for national guidance" published in Genetics in Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of The American College of Medical Genetics.

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Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:41:04 GMT The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) today announced a new two-year contract to continue to provide newborn screening services to the state of Maine.

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Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:13:20 GMT Having a child is one of life's greatest gifts. But, imagine having that gift taken away after only nine months. That's what happened to one College Station family.

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Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:22:00 GMT The University of Massachusetts Medical School today announced a new two-year contract to continue to provide newborn screening services to the state of Maine. The services will be provided by the New England Newborn Screening Program, which is part of UMMS’s Commonwealth Medicine division.

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Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:47:13 GMT The states should develop clear and open policies regarding retention and research uses of dried blood spot specimens left over from newborn screening, according to a new set of "recommendations for national guidance" published in Genetics in Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of The American College of Medical Genetics. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part ...

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Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:14:00 GMT The specialist: Pediatrician Melissa Wasserstein.

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Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:44:33 GMT A recent workshop hosted by the Institute of Medicine highlighted the significant hurdles that sequencing technology faces as it moves into clinical practice, but also revealed a range of approaches labs could take to address these issues in the short term.

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Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:20:18 GMT The familiar heel prick that newborns receive is revealing more about a baby's health than ever before but, as technology opens the possibility of screening newborns for hundreds of diseases, there is controversy over how much parents need to know

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Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:57:52 GMT Nine diseases have been nominated as possible additions to newborn screening programs. Only two have won an HHS advisory committee's approval.

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Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:48:30 GMT While watching 3-year-old Jacqueline Pastel at a Plymouth daycare, one would never know she has a condition that is more common in children than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and Huntington's disease combined.

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Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:02:57 GMT Tulane Medical Center says just 15% of black patients are able to find a match

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Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:11:41 GMT WHEN Chai Sook Hue was a toddler, she was prone to throwing her toys around and breaking things.

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Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:10:16 GMT By raising hell about newborn blood-spot screening, Twila Brase could jeopardize public-health programmes and derail research. The problem is, she has a point.

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Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:11:20 GMT (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Compared to standard diagnostic procedure, infants with cystic fibrosis who received treatment based on a diagnostic procedure involving gathering and culturing fluid samples from the lungs didn’t have a lower prevalence of lung-damaging infection or structural lung injury at 5 years of age, according to this study. Early pulmonary infection in children with cystic fibrosis ...

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Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:46:02 GMT MARIVELES, Bataan -- To create an environment where children could grow to their full potential at every stage of their development, the Municipal Council on the Protection of Children (MCPC) here has been implementing innovative projects for children. The MCPC’s “child strategies” include the legislation of ordinances to ensure the rights of children, the allotment of a budget for children’s ...

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Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:24:34 GMT Compared to a standard diagnostic procedure, infants with cystic fibrosis who received treatment based on a diagnostic procedure involving obtaining and culturing fluid samples from the lungs did not have a lower prevalence of lung-damaging infection or structural lung injury at 5 years of age, according to a new study.

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Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:57:55 GMT Context Early pulmonary infection in children with cystic fibrosis leads to increased morbidity and mortality. Despite wide use of oropharyngeal cultures to identify pulmonary infection, concerns remain over their diagnostic accuracy. While bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is an alternative diagnostic tool, evidence for its clinical benefit is lacking. Objective To determine if BAL-directed therapy ...

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Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:30:10 GMT Compared to a standard diagnostic procedure, infants with cystic fibrosis who received treatment based on a diagnostic procedure involving obtaining and culturing fluid samples from the lungs did not have a lower prevalence of lung-damaging infection or structural lung injury at 5 years of age, according to a study in the July 13 issue of JAMA.

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Thu, 7 Jul 2011 08:14:11 GMT For the 11th consecutive year, Baldwin City’s Bill and Michelle Leeker hosted a successful slow-pitch softball tournament and raised money for medical research. The Leekers hosted Trevor’s Tournament on June 25at the ball field complex on the west edge of town.

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Tue, 5 Jul 2011 06:42:16 GMT Prenatal exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, especially during the first trimester, is associated with a modest increase the risk of developing an autism spectrum disorder, according to a report published Online First in the Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

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Mon, 4 Jul 2011 04:49:15 GMT The AMA says restaurants should similarly price nutritious items in children's meals with ones that are less healthy.

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Mon, 4 Jul 2011 04:49:05 GMT The dangerous drug, still legal in most states, has been compared to cocaine.

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Mon, 4 Jul 2011 04:48:55 GMT The move comes in the wake of numerous studies detailing the dangers of the organic compound.

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Mon, 4 Jul 2011 04:48:25 GMT Doctors in Afghanistan and Iraq recall sand on operating tables and 20 trauma cases at a time, but also rewards along the way.

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Mon, 4 Jul 2011 00:36:15 GMT THE Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland has welcomed the introduction of newborn screening for Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

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Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:29:59 GMT Ever wonder what it would be like to extend genetic screening to entire populations in order to identify genetic susceptibilities that may help hasten diagnostics later in patients' lives, improve their family-planning decisions before conceiving a child, and improve disease prevention?

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Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:58:22 GMT On most days Giovanna Poli acts like a typical 12-year-old, but she is living with sickle cell disease.

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Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:26:00 GMT The Ministry of Health of Nuevo Leon, Mexico has selected OZ Systems’ e-Screener Plus™ health information management solution to provide secure, cloud-based data administration and case management support for the state’s newborn hearing and metabolic screening programs.

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Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:23:32 GMT GENEVA, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced the enrollment of the first patients in SPARK[1]. The SPARK study will investigate the safety, efficacy and population …

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Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:55:57 GMT ST. PAUL - A Ramsey County judge ordered some of Minnesota's executive branch to remain operational if there is a partial government shutdown Friday, following what earlier this month Gov. Mark Dayton suggested remain open:

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Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:48:34 GMT Confronting a new diagnosis can be frightening and, because research changes so often, confusing. Here are some questions you may not think to ask your doctor, along with notes on why they’re important.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:11:05 GMT On most days Giovanna Poli acts like a typical 12-year-old, but she is living with sickle cell disease.

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Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:19:40 GMT Lithium profoundly prevents the aggregation of toxic proteins and cell loss associated with Parkinson's disease (PD) in a mouse model of the condition.

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Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT On behalf of Florida's primary immune deficiency community, we would like to express our utter disappointment and disbelief over Gov. Rick Scott's vetoing of line item No. 485, "Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID, also known as Bubble Boy disease) Testing Newborn Screening Program."

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Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:01:48 GMT Every newborn baby in Minnesota is tested for dozens of medical conditions...

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Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:10:02 GMT Luminex has forged a definitive agreement to buy privately-held diagnostic testing company EraGen Biosciences for $34 million.

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Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:13:54 GMT ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OZ Systems’ study shows more than 77 percent of parents support public health departments’ use of social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter to enhance newborn screening follow up

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Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:14:33 GMT NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Any new policies developed to address concerns about what happens to blood spots collected from newborns should focus on allowing the parents to choose what happens to these samples, which are valuable to researchers long after they are used for newborn screening, according to University of Michigan Health System pediatrician Beth Tarini.

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Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:59:25 GMT So pretty. So bright. So vivacious. So loved. So threatened. So it is to be 7-year-old Elizabeth Church. "I love to play bingo," the smiling straight-A student says as her older sister Olivia and younger brother Evan join in scrambling for game boards.

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Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:48:02 GMT WHAT’S the biggest decision you have made for your child? As a parent, you are faced with the constant challenge of safeguarding your children from various health hazards.

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Sun, 19 Jun 2011 03:10:50 GMT Pregnant women and newborns should be routinely screened for cytomegalovirus (CMV) to prevent hearing loss and intellectual disability in infants, according to research in the Medical Journal of Australia. CMV is a common viral infection that causes flu-like or no symptoms in healthy people. However, it can cause additional problems for pregnant women, particularly if the infection occurs for ...

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Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:18:16 GMT Bangalore, Jun 18 :HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd (HCG), South Asia’s largest cancer care network, today opened the first sickle cell clinic in Karnataka on the eve of world Sickle Cell day tomorrow.

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Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:55:04 GMT This baby is dying because he was never tested for Krabbe disease, a rare malady that most states don't test for

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Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:55:04 GMT If Krabbe is detected before any symptoms appear, an experimental transplant using stems cells from umbilical cord blood can stop or slow the disease in some cases

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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:27:00 GMT Time is running out for Minnesota's parks, highway rest stops and public universities, not to mention 36,000 state employees.

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Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:44:45 GMT Government guidelines published today on the use of dried blood spots collected during mandatory newborn screening underemphasize the importance of getting the public on board with the practice, according to University of Michigan researcher.

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Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:35:54 GMT By Noimot Olayiwola Staff Reporter The Hamad Medical Corporation will soon have a regional centre for diagnosing and treating a rare genetic disease among Qatari families called the primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a senior doctor said yesterday.

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Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:03:09 GMT Time is running out for Minnesota's parks and highway rest stops, not to mention 36,000 state employees.

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Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:31:24 GMT Time is running out for Minnesota's parks, highway rest stops and public universities, not to mention 36,000 state employees.

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Thu, 9 Jun 2011 03:25:30 GMT As a family continues to grieve the loss of a newborn child who fell victim to a rare but treatable disease, they are also taking on a cause which they hope will help save the lives of others.

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Tue, 7 Jun 2011 02:42:05 GMT Jim Kelly's inability to swing a golf club didn't stop his 25th annual celebrity golf tournament from being a major success. The Hall-of-Fame quarterback, recuperating from recent back surgery, was thrilled with the response to his event, which was held Monday at Batavia's Terry Hills Golf Course.

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Mon, 6 Jun 2011 17:15:15 GMT Bills Hall of Famer Jim Kelly served as host to his 25th annual Celebrity Golf Tournament this morning at Batavia's Terry Hills Golf Course. A total of 60 fivesomes (each including a celebrity) jammed the 27-hole course in what Kelly called a record turnout for the event.

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Sat, 4 Jun 2011 20:28:12 GMT Interim director praised since news of records destruction In the three months since revelations of widespread records destruction at the state health department's lab, interim managers have made strides to improve its operation, Maryland's top health officials say.

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Fri, 3 Jun 2011 04:16:33 GMT Title: Saliva Test Spots Virus That Can Cause Hearing Loss in Newborns Category: Health News Created: 6/2/2011 10:06:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/2/2011

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Thu, 2 Jun 2011 19:37:19 GMT A group led by clinical researchers from the University of Alabama-Birmingham has developed a real-time PCR assay that can detect cytomegalovirus in both liquid and dried saliva specimens from newborns with near-100 percent sensitivity and specificity when compared to the gold standard of rapid culture from saliva, according to research published today.

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Thu, 2 Jun 2011 13:06:17 GMT Swabbing a newborn's mouth for saliva can be used to quickly and effectively screen for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, a leading cause of hearing loss in children.

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Thu, 2 Jun 2011 00:08:59 GMT A new poll shows parents are split over whether their newborns should be screened for fragile X syndrome, the most common type of inherited mental disability.

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Wed, 1 Jun 2011 22:09:23 GMT Swabbing a newborn's mouth for saliva can be used to quickly and effectively screen for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, a leading cause of hearing loss in children.

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Wed, 1 Jun 2011 21:58:24 GMT Swabbing a newborn's mouth for saliva can be used to quickly and effectively screen for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, a leading cause of hearing loss in children, says research in the June 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Wed, 1 Jun 2011 21:30:27 GMT ( NIH/National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders ) Swabbing a newborn's mouth for saliva can be used to quickly and effectively screen for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, a leading cause of hearing loss in children.

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Tue, 31 May 2011 12:06:53 GMT During a Soroptimist meeting at the Staaten, West Brighton, two women received the Women's Opportunity Award, a stipend for women returning to college. The winners, seated from left, are Zanade Mann and Lisette Rodriquez. Others winners shown are Shawn Reilly...

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Mon, 30 May 2011 21:13:26 GMT Tom Avril The Philadelphia Inquirer BRYN MAWR, Pa. The children are busy making a paper circus train, describing their favorite animals as they go. One boy announces he likes elephants; a classmate prefers snow leopards, explaining that they are "white as snow." It could be a preschool class anywhere, except that the group is unusually small, with just five children, and all are wearing ...

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Mon, 30 May 2011 20:44:34 GMT CORNWALL -- Jean Lalonde's grandchildren, Hailie, two-and-a-half, and Aiden, 10 months, have both been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.[...]

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Mon, 30 May 2011 07:32:38 GMT The children are busy making a paper circus train, describing their favorite animals as they go. One boy announces he likes elephants; a classmate prefers snow leopards, explaining that they are "white as snow."

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Fri, 27 May 2011 03:05:41 GMT Chinese health experts called for a strengthened newborn screening program to detect congenital disorders as early as possible, which would allow timely intervention and prevent serious consequences.

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Fri, 27 May 2011 02:47:52 GMT Two families discuss life with young children with cystic fibrosis

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Wed, 25 May 2011 18:06:00 GMT BETHESDA, Md., May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced last weeks its "Ten Great Public Health Achievements – United States, 2001-2010." The major public health achievements of the first 10 years of the 21st century included Newborn Screening in its widely announced list.

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Wed, 25 May 2011 10:31:07 GMT (Medical Xpress) -- In an age where personalized medicine is within reach, a one-size-fits-all approach just won’t cut it. A group of North American researchers have identified two “modifier” genes in the genomes of cystic fibrosis patients that may be responsible for variation in severity between patients. This is the first study to show evidence that modifier genes affect lung disease severity ...

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Tue, 24 May 2011 12:41:36 GMT Texas would need parental permission to store the parents' newborn's blood sample for possible research use under legislation approved by the Texas Senate.

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Mon, 23 May 2011 23:18:00 GMT SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - 05/23/11) - Newborn screening, a vital public health program that has been called one of the most significant, lifesaving and important public health programs in the United States of the past 50 years, will be the subject of this week's "Life Love & Health" radio program. The broadcast comes one week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed ...

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Sat, 21 May 2011 05:13:05 GMT Lorena residents Andrew and Kelly McDonald and their 16-year-old daughter, Macy, recently traveled to Austin to testify against a bill related to the state’s newborn screening program.

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Fri, 20 May 2011 17:06:58 GMT The parents of a Dunedin toddler who died on the way to participating in research in the United States on his rare metabolic disorder say they are proud they made the last months of their son's short life special. read more

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Fri, 20 May 2011 10:55:00 GMT Research and Markets has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "Opportunities in Noninvasive Prenatal Diagnostics and Newborn Screening" to their offering.

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Thu, 19 May 2011 05:12:13 GMT A recently discovered enzyme drives the production of a potent form of estrogen in human breast cancer tissue, researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have found.

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Wed, 18 May 2011 15:32:45 GMT Katie Schulz didn’t know what cystic fibrosis was until her daughter, Sophia, was born with the terminal illness. "Having no family history, I was shocked to learn that my daughter had cystic fibrosis,” Schulz said.

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Wed, 18 May 2011 09:51:04 GMT BC Children's Hospital is launching a new clinical research program that promises to change the medical paradigm for diagnosing and treating intellectual disability in children. The program, called "Treatable Intellectual Disability Endeavour in B.C. (TIDE-BC)", features a diagnostic protocol of specific lab tests to identify all children in B.C. who have a treatable form of intellectual ...

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Tue, 17 May 2011 21:34:55 GMT In this week's PLoS Medicine, Groesbeck Parham from the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, and colleagues describe their Cervical Cancer Prevention Program, which has provided services to over 58,000 women over the past five years.

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Mon, 16 May 2011 22:12:01 GMT Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have poor lung function early in life are more likely also to have poor lung function in adolescence, regardless of whether they are exposed to a common infection caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa in early childhood, according to a new study. Earlier studies had indicated infection with the bacteria early in life was strongly associated with ...

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Mon, 16 May 2011 15:57:06 GMT Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have poor lung function early in life are more likely also to have poor lung function in adolescence, regardless of whether they are exposed to a common infection caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa in early childhood. Earlier studies had indicated infection with the bacteria early in life was strongly associated with poor lung function later on.

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Mon, 16 May 2011 14:50:50 GMT NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Pacific Biosciences and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine today announced a collaboration "to advance research" through the Mount Sinai Institute of Genomics and Multiscale Biology.

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Mon, 16 May 2011 12:35:49 GMT Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. announced a bi-coastal collaboration to advance clinical research through the Mount Sinai Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology to be led by Eric E. Schadt, Ph.D.

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Mon, 16 May 2011 11:43:57 GMT Mount Sinai School of Medicine (Mount Sinai) and Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) ...

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Mon, 16 May 2011 08:36:13 GMT Svenga Fordstrom was diagnosed with phenylketonuria at birth. It is a rare metabolic disease that can develop into an intellectual disability, or mental retardation, if left untreated.

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Mon, 16 May 2011 02:34:53 GMT A lawsuit against the Provincial Health Services Authority over the collection and storage of B.C. and Yukon newborns’ blood has received a green light to proceed.

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Mon, 16 May 2011 02:05:02 GMT Svenga Fordstrom was diagnosed with phenylketonuria at birth. It is a rare metabolic disease that can develop into an intellectual disability, or mental retardation, if left untreated.

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Fri, 13 May 2011 22:45:01 GMT We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Luminex Corporation.

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Thu, 12 May 2011 14:16:59 GMT Allyson Craven acts like a typical 2-year-old. But what you can't see about her is a genetic disorder which prevents her from digesting some foods.

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Wed, 11 May 2011 05:35:11 GMT Researchers with UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered a way to amp up the power of killer T-cells, called CD8 cells, making them more functional for longer periods of time and boosting their ability to multiply and expand within the body to fight melanoma, a new study has found.

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Tue, 10 May 2011 23:20:14 GMT A new study by researchers in Hong Kong suggests that systemic sclerosis is an independent determinant for moderate to severe coronary calcification or atherosclerosis. Conventional cardiovascular risk factors such as age and hypertension predispose patients with systemic sclerosis to plaque build-up in the heart arteries similar to the general population. Details of this study are now available ...

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Tue, 10 May 2011 16:15:01 GMT Luminex's first quarter revenues and earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimates riding on healthy consumables and assay demand.

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Mon, 9 May 2011 20:05:36 GMT NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Luminex today said its first-quarter revenues spiked 30 percent year over year, led by record consumables sales.

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Mon, 9 May 2011 18:05:12 GMT The Canadian Paediatric Society wants all provinces and territories to screen newborns for hearing problems.

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Mon, 9 May 2011 15:37:44 GMT Every child born in Canada should be screened for hearing loss right after birth, so that potential problems can be addressed early, Canada's pediatricians say.

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Mon, 9 May 2011 15:02:52 GMT Every child born in Canada should be screened for hearing loss right after birth, so that potential problems can be addressed early, Canada's pediatricians say.

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Mon, 9 May 2011 14:45:11 GMT TORONTO - The Canadian Paediatric Society wants all provinces and territories to screen newborns for hearing problems. It released a position statement Monday saying that up to three in 1,000 babies are born profoundly deaf, and another three in 1,000 have serious hearing loss.

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Mon, 9 May 2011 13:14:14 GMT When newborn screening tests are correct, they're invaluable, detecting illness in up to 5,000 children a year. But when they’re not — 200,000 times a year — parents and kids can endure months of repeated tests, plus lingering anxiety, health experts say.

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Fri, 6 May 2011 18:16:00 GMT Texans have long lived under what is turning out to be an unfounded myth, that privacy is one of our basic rights.

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Thu, 5 May 2011 15:45:03 GMT Mention the words “bubble boy” and many will recall David Vetter, the kid with big eyes and a thick thatch of dark hair who died 25 years ago after spending almost the entire 12 years of his life in a germ-free, plastic bubble.

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Wed, 4 May 2011 04:11:37 GMT In an ideal, democratic society, when a citizen has a problem with a governmental agency, there should be somewhere for citizens to turn to resolve their issue. An ombud is able to provide this service to citizens.

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Wed, 4 May 2011 01:04:37 GMT In nearly all states, screening newborn babies for genetic diseases is mandatory. The tests allow parents to intervene early if their child has one of nearly 30 chronic illnesses, and, sometimes, the interventions can be life saving.

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Tue, 3 May 2011 18:10:52 GMT The New York State Department of Health has announced that NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center is a designated Inherited Metabolic Disease Specialty Center -- one of only nine in the state. Within 48 hours of birth, all babies are screened for 40 inborn errors of metabolism -- genetic defects that interfere with their ability to process ...

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Mon, 2 May 2011 19:43:00 GMT OZ Systems, a provider of information management and school-readiness solutions for the education industry, will participate in the 2011 Smart Start Conference May 2-5, 2011, in Greensboro, N.C.

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Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:07:55 GMT Pfizer Inc. today announced the global launch of its new advanced GOLD range of child nutrition products, developed to meet the changing nutritional and feeding needs of young children. The GOLD range of infant and follow-on formulas, and growing-up milks provides the right balance of high-quality nutrients needed to support ideal health, growth and development in growing children.

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Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:46:50 GMT Heather Spear and William Hanberg sit with their daughter EmmaRose in an examination room at UCLA. At 2z, EmmaRose is snuggly and engaging, but she doesn’t yet walk or talk, and the family has traveled about 150 miles from Lompoc, Calif., to try to figure out why.

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Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:48:02 GMT Heather Spear and William Hanberg sit with their daughter EmmaRose in an examination room at UCLA. At 2 ½, EmmaRose is snuggly and engaging, but she doesn't yet walk or talk, and the family has traveled about 150 miles from Lompoc, Calif., to try to figure out why.

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Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:27:21 GMT Heather Spear and William Hanberg sit with their daughter EmmaRose in an examination room at UCLA. At 21/2, EmmaRose is snuggly and engaging, but she doesn't yet walk or talk, and the family has traveled about 150 miles from Lompoc, Calif., to try to figure out why. A genetic test showed abnormalities, including alterations to a gene linked to learning disabilities and autism. But no one's sure ...

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Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:26:02 GMT A genetic counselor may help a couple decide whether to change their childbearing plans.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:04:08 GMT Repligen Corporation today announced preliminary financial results for fiscal year 2011 which ended March 31, 2011. Total revenue for the year is expected to be $27.3 million compared to $21.0 million in the prior fiscal year, an increase of 30%.

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Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:12:59 GMT The professionals translate medical jargon for people whose genomes may hold risks for diseases. Heather Spear and William Hanberg sit with their daughter EmmaRose in an examination room at UCLA. At 21/2, EmmaRose is snuggly and engaging, but she doesn't yet walk or talk, and the family has traveled about 150 miles from Lompoc, Calif., to try to figure out why.

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Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:26:55 GMT States inconsistent on telling parents about what identifying information is retained and shared with researchers A decades-old program to screen newborns for certain hereditary diseases could be at risk because parents across the country have grown concerned about what happens to the leftover blood, according to a Johns Hopkins researcher who has studied state laws.

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Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:22:25 GMT States inconsistent on telling parents about what identifying information is retained and shared with researchers A decades-old program to screen newborns for certain hereditary diseases could be at risk because parents across the country have grown concerned about what happens to the leftover blood, according to a Johns Hopkins researcher who has studied state laws.

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Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:40:50 GMT One way of discovering a gene's function is to switch it off and observe how the loss of its activity affects an organism. If a gene is essential for survival, however, then switching it off permanently will kill the organism before the gene's function can be determined. Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have overcome this problem by using RNA interference (RNAi) technology to ...

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Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:05:40 GMT THE first phase of a national newborn hearing screening programme will commence in Cork after Easter, with the full roll-out expected to be completed by the end of next year.

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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:54:16 GMT Pediatricians and parents entered the political arena at the State Capitol to defend the state's newborn screening system.

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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:24:15 GMT New restrictions on abortion are advancing in the Minnesota Legislature. A Senate health panel approved proposals to prohibit

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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:23:11 GMT Construction has ramped up this spring in Minneapolis' Uptown neighborhood. Crews have been working on four new projects that will bring more housing

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Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:56:06 GMT Parents, doctors and researchers are urging lawmakers to reject proposed restrictions on Minnesota's Newborn Screening program. They would require the state Department of Health to destroy the blood samples that are collected from newborns to identify rare medical disorders that aren't obvious at birth. Right now the blood samples are stored indefinitely, so they can be used for quality control ...

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Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:46:12 GMT Attorneys in Leavenworth County District Court will be wearing blue jeans with their professional attire during the week of April 25 as part of Blue Jeans for Babies.

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Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:01:12 GMT A NEW drug has been shown to improve lung function, weight and quality of life in people who have a particular strain of cystic fibrosis (CF), a conference on the condition was told at the weekend.

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Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:41:03 GMT March for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event that benefits all babies — those born healthy as well as those who need help to survive and thrive.

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Sat, 9 Apr 2011 08:08:11 GMT BREAKFASTS

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Fri, 8 Apr 2011 17:17:46 GMT The Government decided last year millions of cards containing droplets of newborns' blood will be stored indefinitely, but the decision was never publicised. read more

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Thu, 7 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT Zacharon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the company has entered into a strategic research collaboration with Pfizer Inc. to develop drugs for orphan diseases, including lysosomal storage disorders.

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Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT OZ Systems, a provider of information management and newborn screening solutions for the healthcare industry, will participate in the Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Conference, April 8-9 in Fremantle, Australia.

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Tue, 5 Apr 2011 08:23:19 GMT In small, early clinical trials, adults and children with autism and Fragile X syndrome have shown improved communication and social behavior when treated with acamprosate, according to Craig Erickson, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine and chief of the Riley Hospital for Children Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center at Indiana University ...

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Mon, 4 Apr 2011 20:53:54 GMT ( American College of Medical Genetics ) The ACMG and ACMG Foundation Presidents' Award has been newly established to thank and honor the valuable contributions made by a member of the American College of Medical Genetics. In a surprise announcement, Michael S. Watson, Ph.D., FACMG was named the first recipient of this new honor during the Presidential Plenary session at the 2011 ACMG Clinical ...

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Sat, 2 Apr 2011 14:34:14 GMT CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The City Council of San Fernando recently approved the imposition of fees for birthing stations in city. In an amended ordinance sponsored by Councilor Ayzel Macalino, Fernandinos who would avail the services of the birthing stations in Northville 14, Barangays San Nicolas, Sindalan and either in Barangay Dolores or Barangay San Jose would be asked to pay a minimal fee of ...

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Fri, 1 Apr 2011 06:42:35 GMT The parents of a terminally ill child in Riverside County say their son's life could have been changed with a $1 test, which could have been done at birth.

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Fri, 1 Apr 2011 06:42:35 GMT The parents of a terminally ill child in Riverside County say their son's life could have been changed with a $1 test, which could have been done at birth.

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Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:32:08 GMT ST. PAUL — More than 100,000 low-income Minnesotans would no longer qualify for Medical Assistance under a health care budget-cutting bill that won approval Wednesday in the Senate. The GOP-backed measure cuts $1.6 billion in

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Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:45:07 GMT Government-sponsored analysis led by Johns Hopkins bioethics scholar published in Pediatrics. State laws and policies governing the storage and use of surplus blood samples taken from newborns as part of the routine health screening process range from explicit to non-existent, leaving many parents ill-informed about how their babies' left over blood might be used, according to a team led by a ...

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Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:25:40 GMT Berkeley Peth, 2, sits with her mom, Rochelle Peth, as she goes through her daily treatment on a device called a Smart Vest at her home in Greeley. Her dad, Scott Peth, watches. Berkeley has cystic fibrosis and uses the vest to clear the lungs of excess mucus.

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Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:13:56 GMT State laws and policies governing the storage and use of surplus blood samples taken from newborns as part of the routine health screening process range from explicit to non-existent, leaving many parents ill-informed about how their babies' left over blood might be used, according to a team led by a member of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, in collaboration with researchers ...

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Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:00:00 GMT Joseph Federico will Lead NJMET's Team in the Walkathon to Benefit the March of Dimes in Manhattan on Sunday, May 1st. Team NJMET is Walking for the Eighth Straight Year.

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Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:17:45 GMT State laws and policies governing the storage and use of surplus blood samples taken from newborns for routine health screenings range from explicit to non-existent, leaving many parents ill-informed about how their babies' left over blood might be used, according to a new article.

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Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:34:18 GMT State laws and policies governing the storage and use of surplus blood samples taken from newborns as part of the routine health screening process range from explicit to non-existent, leaving many parents ill-informed about how their babies' left over blood might be used, according to a scholar at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics. A report on the analysis is published March 28 in ...

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Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:30:51 GMT ( Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions ) State laws and policies governing the storage and use of surplus blood samples taken from newborns for routine health screenings range from explicit to non-existent, leaving many parents ill-informed about how their babies' left over blood might be used, according to a scholar at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, in collaboration with ...

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Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:19:25 GMT (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although universal newborn hearing screening programs appear to identify children with hearing loss at a younger age, nearly one-third of pediatric cochlear implant recipients pass newborn screening only to be diagnosed later in infancy or early childhood. When universal newborn hearing screening programs (UNHS) were originally created, it was presumed that most hearing ...

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Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:45:59 GMT The absence of specific laws which define the ownership, storage and use of blood drops taken from every Australian baby since 1971 could threaten public trust in newborn screening (NBS) programs in Australia, a University of Melbourne academic has warned. For the past 40 years, the heel of nearly every baby born in Australia has been pricked to collect several drops of blood. These drops ...

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Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:45:10 GMT Today, the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) expressed its disappointment at the absence of dedicated funding in the federal budget for universal newborn hearing screening programs (UNHS) to detect permanent childhood hearing loss (PCHL). "By not providing dedicated funding for a universal newborn hearing screening program, they are missing a real ...

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Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:01:46 GMT The absence of specific laws which define the ownership, storage and use of blood drops taken from every Australian baby since 1971 could threaten public trust in newborn screening (NBS) programs in Australia, a University of Melbourne academic has warned.

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Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:45:27 GMT The Cora Barclay Centre for deaf and hearing-impaired children has been given a funding package of just over $2 million for three years.

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Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:40:38 GMT Help call attention to health problems threatening babies by joining the March of Dimes and hundreds of walkers from Whidbey Island for the annual March for Babies on March 26 at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor.

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Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:10:00 GMT The 2nd Annual Party With a Purpose to help Andrew Creighton and FightSMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Mechanicsville will be held from 7 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Plant Zero at Zero E. 4th St. in Richmond

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Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:32:45 GMT One-third of children given cochlear implants had actually passed the newborn hearing screening test at the hospital before being later diagnosed with hearing loss, a new study finds.

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Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:37:53 GMT Doctors have developed a test that can quickly determine whether child has rare disease.

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Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:02:25 GMT Ninety percent of cancer deaths resulted from metastasis, the spread of cancer to different areas in the body, yet scientific exploration of the possible mechanical factors that promote metastasis has been limited.

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:04:11 GMT Newborn screenings don’t detect hearing loss in all children, a new study finds. The Los Angeles Times reports that researchers in Illinois examined data from 391 children who received cochlear implants in the state from 1991 to 2008. They found that nearly one-third of children who received the implants had passed newborn screening tests but were later diagnosed with hearing loss. Cochlear...

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:46:32 GMT To the Editor: When undiagnosed, infant vitamin B 12 deficiency can result in anemia, failure to thrive, developmental regression, and neurological deficits and is most commonly caused by maternal vitamin B 12 deficiency.

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:40:27 GMT Passing a newborn hearing test is no guarantee against deafness, U.S. researchers say.

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:38:58 GMT Hearing testing of newborns isn't perfect. A study finds that about one-third of children who later received cochlear implants passed screening tests shortly after birth.

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:54:09 GMT A history-making agreement was signed today, initiating the West African nation of Angola's first program to address a disease that likely affects some 6,000 babies born there each year.

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:01:27 GMT Motivating and educating nurses to help them excel in their daily practice is the focus of this year's National Conference for Nurse Practitioners: The Conference for Primary and Acute Care Clinicians, May 11-14, 2011, at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas, NV.

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:18:45 GMT Although universal newborn hearing screening programs appear to identify children with hearing loss at a younger age, nearly one-third of pediatric cochlear implant recipients pass newborn screening only to be diagnosed later in infancy or early childhood, according to a new study.

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Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:44:46 GMT Newborn hearing screening has been considered a valuable addition to newborn care over the last decade. The earlier children with hearing loss can be identified, experts say, the sooner they can begin therapies to learn sign language or be evaluated for cochlear implants.

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Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:03:25 GMT MONDAY, March 21 (HealthDay News) -- Newborn hearing screenings don't detect all children at risk for hearing loss, a new study finds.

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Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:43:03 GMT The absence of specific laws which define the ownership, storage and use of blood drops taken from every Australian baby since 1971 could threaten public trust in newborn screening (NBS) programs in Australia, a University of Melbourne academic has warned.

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Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:26:00 GMT WILMINGTON - When Wilmington residents, Michael C. Vestal and his wife, Marygrace, brought their seemingly healthy infant son, Michael, home from the hospital they were prepared for the usual sleep-deprived nights that come with the joys of parenthood. They already had a three-year old daughter, Mia, so they knew the routine. However, nothing prepared them for the events that followed their new ...

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Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:31:39 GMT Medaille College appointed Catherine Lengel graduate program recruiter. She will work with Canadian students in the master of science in education programs at Medaille’s Amherst campus. Lengel earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University at Buffalo.

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Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:24:55 GMT SAN FRANCISCO - University of California at San Francisco doctors have developed a test that, using just a drop of blood taken within hours of a baby's birth, can determine whether the child has a rare but potentially fatal immune deficiency disorder known as "bubble boy disease."

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Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:18:49 GMT NOVATO, Calif., March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRN) announced today preliminary results from ADAPT (A Diversified Approach for PKU Treatment) in an abstract (Abstract #91 , Mental Health Screening in Phenylketoniuria (PKU) Clinic ) presented by Barbara Burton, MD at the 2011 annual American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) conference in Vancouver, Canada ...

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Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:56:28 GMT With increasing frequency, parents of children with autism spectrum disorder report the terrible consequences that can occur when their children wander or unexpectedly run away.

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Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:56:48 GMT Decisions about whether and how to diagnose children with emotional and behavioral disturbances, and whether and how to treat them, are sometimes not clear-cut. When decisions lie within a "zone of ambiguity," people who emphasize different value commitments can reach different but equally respectable conclusions.

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Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:33:41 GMT (ARA) - Did you just find out that you're pregnant? Are you concerned about your infant's nutrition? Want quick tips to help you have a healthy pregnancy and healthy first year for your baby?

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Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT In a small lab at B.C. Children's Hospital, the DNA in patients' blood samples is tested for about four dozen inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, Huntington's disease and hemophilia, all caused by defective genes.

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Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:03:42 GMT Dr. Robert A. Saul, senior clinical geneticist at the Greenwood Genetic Center, has been appointed to chair the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Genetics.

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Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:08:24 GMT Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company and Alkermes, Inc. today announced positive results from a phase 2 study evaluating the effects of a once-monthly injectable suspension formulation of exenatide on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:39:23 GMT Doctors told Haleh Resnick her baby needed to wear hearing aids. Defying those orders may have saved her son's hearing.

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Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:39:23 GMT As about 2% of babies born in the United States do, Alex Resnick failed the routine newborn hearing screening he received before he left the hospital. At first his parents didn't think much of it, since the nurse told them further testing often shows the baby is fine. But six weeks later when those additional tests showed Alex had moderate to severe hearing loss, his mother's heart sank.

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Wed, 9 Mar 2011 10:00:08 GMT Results from golf league play around Polk County through March 7 with format, date, event and winners by flight or class in alphabetical order.

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Wed, 9 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT Planning for the March of Dimes annual walk is underway in Rockingham County

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Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:13:49 GMT Editor:It would appear as though the State Legislature is determined to cut funding to all vulnerable citizens in Arizona. The recent news regarding SB1519 and the abolishment of AHCCCS is just one of the many actions our Legislature will take that will dramatically impact Arizonans.Also on the chopping block Funding for the Newborn Screening Program. There are 29 different screening tests...

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Fri, 4 Mar 2011 08:05:13 GMT A unique worldwide collaborative project takes advantage of the Internet to improve the accuracy of screening for rare metabolic disorders in newborns, reports a paper in the March issue of Genetics in Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of The American College of Medical Genetics.

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Thu, 3 Mar 2011 16:02:17 GMT THE Southern Philippine Medical Center (SPMC) has intensified its advocacy to educate Dabawenyos of the importance of the Newborn Screening (NBS) through its Newborn Screening Center. In Wednesday's Club 888 media forum, Dr. Conchita Alabarquez of the Newborn Screening Center urged parents to avail of the screening in accordance to Republic Act (RA) 9288. read more

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Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:50:11 GMT NANAWAGAN karon ang usa ka doktor ngadto sa mga ginikanan nga kon mamahimo ipa-check up ang ilang bag-ong himugso nga anak aron malikay sa sakit. read more

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Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:24:06 GMT A unique worldwide collaborative project takes advantage of the Internet to improve the accuracy of screening for rare metabolic disorders in newborns, reports a paper in the March issue of Genetics in Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of The American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG). The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

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Tue, 1 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT OZ Systems today announced that it is helping the Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program facilitate an initiative that will provide the latest newborn hearing screening equipment to midwives across the state.

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Tue, 1 Mar 2011 09:45:47 GMT The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the State Hygienic Laboratory are partnering to provide the first Health Communications Fellowship established by either agency.

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Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:22:57 GMT Almost a quarter of internet users in the U.S. who are living with a chronic disease have gone online to find others like them, a report shows.

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Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:18:34 GMT PARIS, February 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ CSL Behring announces a special edition of its Key Issues Dialogue series released in conjunction with Rare Disease Day 2011, an international event to raise awareness of rare diseases and their impact on …

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Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:27:29 GMT Study shows testing for hemoglobin H disease at birth leads to better medical care and decreased morbidity, may lead to change in national public health policy.

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Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:00:00 GMT OZ Systems, a provider of information management and newborn screening solutions for the healthcare industry, will participate in the Interoperability Showcase as a Leadership Level Partner with the CDC at the HIMSS11 Conference and Exposition, Feb. 20-24 in Orlando.

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Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:40:48 GMT Springfield, IL and Towson, MD – The Illinois Genetic and Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Department of Health screen all newborns for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID) - commonly known as bubble boy disease.

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Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:55:30 GMT This story was originally published Feb. 18. Life Technologies last week announced two winners and three runners-up of the European Ion Torrent Personal Genome Machine Sequencer Grants Program, all of whom will receive an Ion Torrent PGM to aid in their research proposals.

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Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:55:40 GMT NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Life Technologies today announced the winners and runners-up of the European Ion Torrent Personal Genome Machine Sequencer Grants Program.

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Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:19:17 GMT ( American College of Medical Genetics ) "From Genomic Testing to Genomics and Cancer to The Future of Newborn Screening," the focus of the ACMG Meeting is on the practice of genetics and genomics in health care today and in the future. The conference will showcase the latest advances and breakthroughs in genetics research and its applications to medical practice and public health.

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Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:18:14 GMT Capitol Alert isn't in the business of candy and flowers, but we can direct you to a photo gallery of Sacramento's power couples, including two of the Torch Club 's more famous customers .

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Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:26:28 GMT UAE- Screening for congenital heart disease launched

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Wed, 9 Feb 2011 19:40:06 GMT ABU DHABI — The Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD), in association with the Children’s National Medical Centre, rolled out a newborn screening programme in the emirate for critical cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCCHD)—the most serious form of congenital heart disease (CHD).

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Wed, 9 Feb 2011 16:12:00 GMT OZ Systems today announced that its eScreener Plus™ newborn screening and data management solution passed 45 interoperability tests and integrated with all seven of the company’s targeted “domains” during the IHE North American Connectathon Conference in January.

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Wed, 9 Feb 2011 13:55:26 GMT The Illinois Genetic and Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Department of Health screen all newborns for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID) - commonly known as bubble boy disease.

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Wed, 9 Feb 2011 06:40:16 GMT Abu Dhabi: Today, the Health Authority - Abu Dhabi Health Authority - Abu Dhabi ( HAAD HAAD ), the regulative body of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, together with Children's National Medical Center announced the rollout of a newborn screening program in Abu Dhabi for critical cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCCHD), the most serious form of congenital heart disease (CHD ...

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Wed, 8 Dec 2010 23:56:48 GMT wrote:
The lawsuit is the second filed relating to the leftover blood spots obtained under the mandated Newborn Screening Program. DSHS had stored approximately five million leftover samples without parents' knowledge or permission.

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 23:40:36 GMT wrote:
A civil rights group on Wednesday sued Texas health officials over the sale and distribution of about 8,800 samples of baby blood to pharmaceutical companies and the military.

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 16:19:01 GMT wrote:
Mandatory genetic screening of newborns for rare diseases is creating unexpected upheaval for families whose infants test positive for risk factors but show no immediate signs of the diseases, a new UCLA study warns. "Although newborn screening undoubtedly saves lives, some families are thrown on a journey of great uncertainty," said UCLA sociology professor Stefan Timmermans, the study's lead ...

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:25:51 GMT wrote:
The Angeles University Foundation Medical Center (AUFMC) in collaboration with HB Calleja National Heart Institute recently blessed and inaugurated the AUFMC Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, it was announced by AUFMC President and CEO Gabriel Martin L. Angeles.

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:01:30 GMT wrote:
HEALTHeLINK has received a $10 million state grant to work with the Health Department to organize an electronic system in New York for doctors and public health officials to track such measures as child health immunization, newborn screening and cancer.

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 09:55:21 GMT wrote:
Mandatory genetic screening of newborns for rare diseases is creating unexpected upheaval for families whose infants test positive for risk factors but show no immediate signs of the diseases, a new UCLA study warns.

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 08:33:35 GMT wrote:
Mandatory genetic screening of newborns for rare diseases is creating unexpected upheaval for families whose infants test positive for risk factors but show no immediate signs of the diseases, a new UCLA study warns.

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 05:28:55 GMT wrote:
( University of California - Los Angeles ) Mandatory genetic testing of infants for rare diseases is creating unexpected upheaval for families whose babies don't get a clean bill of health but who don't show immediate signs of the diseases either, warns a new UCLA study.

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 00:13:54 GMT wrote:
Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player. Buffalo, NY (WKBW) - HEALTHeLINK, the Western New York Clinical Information Exchange, has been awarded a $10 million grant from the New York State Department of Health to develop and implement a clinical data exchange system.

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 23:23:29 GMT wrote:
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Dec. 7 (PNA) – In a bid to ensure the early diagnosis and treatment of possible serious diseases among newborn infants in South Cotabato, local health authorities are pushing for the expansion of the provincial government’s newborn screening program in the province.

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 23:06:52 GMT wrote:
A big chunk of money coming to western New York could make your next doctor's visit go a little more smoothly.

Fri, 3 Dec 2010 06:37:48 GMT wrote:
Domenic and Francesca Dinucci won't know they're going to Disney World until they arrive at the park's front gate.

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 12:44:17 GMT wrote:
The results of two studies published in the current issue of Cell Transplantation (19:9) using animal models of cerebral ischemia and ischemic stroke in rats may significantly impact the treatment of stroke in humans.

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 07:16:09 GMT wrote:
In a study that supports the need for newborn screening and early treatment for a rare genetic disorder, researchers at Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LA BioMed) and Iowa State University found enzyme replacement therapy beginning at birth eliminated almost all of the symptoms associated with mucopolysaccharidosis type I, or MPS I, in animal models. The ...

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 21:32:01 GMT wrote:
Sony has developed "Hybrid FPA (field-induced photo-reactive alignment)", a new liquid crystal alignment technique which enables a significantly faster response time for liquid crystal displays.

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 21:31:51 GMT wrote:
(AP) -- Amazon.com Inc. forced WikiLeaks to stop using the U.S. company's computers to distribute embarrassing State Department communications and other documents, WikiLeaks said Wednesday.

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 21:02:46 GMT wrote:
What sets mankind's closest relatives -- monkeys, apes, and other primates -- apart from other animals? According to a new study, one answer is that primates are less susceptible to the seasonal ups and downs — particularly rainfall— that take their toll on other animals. The findings may also help explain the evolutionary success of early humans, scientists say.

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 21:02:13 GMT wrote:
Rain gardens are increasingly popular with homeowners and municipalities and are mandatory for many communities nationally. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are finding ways to improve rain gardens so they not only reduce runoff, but also keep toxic metals out of storm drains.

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 21:02:03 GMT wrote:
University of Minnesota School of Public Health researcher Ellen Demerath, Ph.D., is among an international group of researchers that has identified 30 new genes responsible for determining the age of sexual maturation in women. Many of these genes are also known to influence body fatness, obesity, and energy metabolism. Prior to the multi-institutional study, only four genes had been identified ...

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 21:01:53 GMT wrote:
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have identified a compound that prevents overproduction of thyroid hormone, a finding that brings scientists one step closer to improving treatment for Graves' disease.

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 21:01:43 GMT wrote:
In Australia, when crossing from one state to another, travelers may encounter a quarantine stop and may be required to forfeit recently purchased fruits and vegetables as a hedge against invasive pests. But in the U.S., crossing state lines is free wheeling, according to researchers from the U.S., Australia and New Zealand, who evaluated the threat of invasive pests to states from within the ...

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:31:31 GMT wrote:
Biomedical engineers at UC Davis unveil a plug-in interface they compare to USB to connect microfluidics to electronic devices for biological and chemical testing on the go. Originally posted at News - Health Tech

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:50:37 GMT wrote:
Some 25 clinical audiologists from Hamad Medical Corporation have graduated after completing a one-year diploma course in clinical audiology.

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:43:37 GMT wrote:
Kumasi, Nov.25, GNA - Dr Benjamin Kumbuor, Minister of Health, on Thursday performed the ceremony for the construction of a 13.66 million-dollar Blood and Sickle Cell Centre at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:23:03 GMT wrote:
Back in the 1950's when a baby was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis they rarely lived to attend elementary school.  In this week's Healthy Child Report, Dr. Bryan Burke with Arkansas Children's Hospital tells us how medical improvements have changed that dramatically.

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:07:59 GMT wrote:
The Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging pregnant women in rural areas to visit local health workers instead of ill-trained hilots to avail of proper pre-natal healthcare.

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:28:47 GMT wrote:
Accra, Nov. 21, GNA - Brazil has committed a grant of $13.66 million to Ghana, for the construction of a Blood and Sickle Cell Centre in Kumasi to facilitate the fight against the disease.

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:24:49 GMT wrote:
Discovery of a fifth gene defect and the identification of 47 DNA regions linked to thoracic aortic disease are the subject of studies released this month involving researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:26:13 GMT wrote:
NIH study in Latin America concludes test should be included in treatment monitoring

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:40:06 GMT wrote:
The University of Liège has presented TARGETOME, the most recent of its spin-offs, which is also the first to spring from its applied geno-proteomics centre, GIGA.

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:51:50 GMT wrote:
A few drops of baby's blood dabbed on a card are used for Californias mandatory newborn screening for 77 serious genetic diseases, but parents might be surprised what the state does with that genetic material after the tests are completed.

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:26:17 GMT wrote:
Pinpointing the exact genetic cause of inherited deafness has always involved sequencing one gene at a time, a process that can take up to a year and cost roughly $1,000 per gene. It would cost around $75,000 to test all known deafness causing genes using this approach. Now University of Iowa researchers working with colleagues at Baylor College of Medicine have developed a test that can screen ...

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 04:56:27 GMT wrote:
A landmark study proves that children are capable of recovery from autism, or of making substantial gains in cognitive and adaptive functioning, as well as language skills, according to results released last night by Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, founder of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD).

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:59:21 GMT wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – A group of German scientists have issued a report and a set of recommendations criticizing and recommending changes to Germany's genetic diagnostics law, which was passed last year.

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:56:10 GMT wrote:
Many aspects of the German Genetic Diagnostics Act (Gendiagnostikgesetz) are out of touch with the latest technology, almost impossible to implement in clinical practice, or even detrimental to the success of recognised screening tests, such as newborn screening. The Act, which came into force in February 2010, is in desperate need of amendment.

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:53:34 GMT wrote:
( Leopoldina ) Many aspects of the German Genetic Diagnostics Act are out of touch with the latest technology, almost impossible to implement in clinical practice, or even detrimental to the success of recognized screening tests, such as newborn screening. In a statement published Nov. 10, the Academy Workgroup "Predictive genetic diagnostics as an instrument of disease prevention" led by the ...

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 20:40:37 GMT wrote:
( University of Chicago Medical Center ) The 22nd annual conference of the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago will be held on Fri., Nov. 12, 1-5 p.m., and Sat., Nov. 13, 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Friday's sessions will focus on disparities in health and health care -- at the local, national and global levels.

Sat, 6 Nov 2010 14:11:47 GMT wrote:
Both of Donna Sawyer's children were born with the same life-threatening immune disorder that left their tiny bodies susceptible to infections from even minor viruses, bacteria and fungi.

Thu, 4 Nov 2010 20:02:00 GMT wrote:
Luminex Corporation today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2010. Â Financial and operating highlights include the following:

Thu, 4 Nov 2010 04:49:50 GMT wrote:
For most parents, there are few things more important than having a happy and healthy child. Imagine how quickly your world changes after finding out that your six-month-old is deaf. You try everything you can to help your child hearing aids, even cochlear implants but something else is impeding progress. On September 11th, 2001, shortly after the terrorist attacks that shocked the world,...

Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:14:41 GMT wrote:
GSTS Pathology is supporting this year's National Pathology Week (NPW), whose theme this year is 'Mothers and Babies', by hosting an event to help raise awareness among the public of the specialty of newborn screening. 'Babies need pathology: meet the scientists and find out why' will be held on 3rd November, 12-2pm in 'Bird Hall', Ground Floor, North Wing, St. Thomas' Hospital...

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:47:27 GMT wrote:
Imagine pediatric health care in the not too distant future. At birth, a spot of a newborn's blood about the size of a nickel is placed on a special paper card, much like newborn screening tests are performed today.

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 06:48:36 GMT wrote:
Every baby born in the U.S. has to have it - A blood test that screens for genetic diseases.

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:30:03 GMT wrote:
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland is hosting the 2nd annual international Advanced Workshop on Sickle Cell Disease October 28 and 29. This impressive conference will bring together hematologists from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, and beyond, and the premier sickle cell experts from the United States for a dialogue on research, comprehensive care, and new ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:15:24 GMT wrote:
BALTIMORE, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmaceutical company Pharmaxis (ASX: PXS) today announced significant results of pooled data from its two large scale six month Phase III trials of Bronchitol (inhaled mannitol) in people with cystic fibrosis. The combined results have been presented for the first time at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) currently underway in Baltimore ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:00:00 GMT wrote:
WARRINGTON, Pa. -- Discovery Laboratories, Inc. today announces that the Phase 2a clinical study of aerosolized KL4 surfactant in patients with cystic fibrosis was presented at the 2010 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference .

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:51:15 GMT wrote:
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is a life-threatening genetic disorder of newborns that leaves the immune system unable to defend against infectious disease. It’s been estimated that this condition occurs in 1 in every 100,000 births.

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:13:59 GMT wrote:
Longest lasting public health legislation builds on legacy of maternal and child health care ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For 75 years the fight to promote and improve the health, safety and well-being of mothers, children, youth and families has been the cornerstone of Title V of the Social Security Act. Administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration's ...

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:07:28 GMT wrote:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Screening newborns for hearing loss - which allows for early diagnosis and therapy - can significantly improve the lives of deaf and hearing-impaired children, who in the past often weren't diagnosed until age 2 or 3, a new study shows.

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:04:41 GMT wrote:
Screening for hearing problems within the first weeks of life benefits children, especially when interventions quickly follow the detection of any impairments, suggests a new study of more than a half million Dutch children.

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT wrote:
Aerosolized KL4 Surfactant Generally Safe and Well Tolerated in Phase 2a Trial -- Supports Feasibility of Delivering Aerosolized KL4 Surfactant to Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Results to be Presented at the 2010 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:07:00 GMT wrote:
Dr. C. Charlton Mabry, professor of pediatrics at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, will be presented Maryville College's Distinguished Service Award during Homecoming festivities scheduled for Oct. 22-23 on the campus.

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:14:15 GMT wrote:
My latest long-form article, in the November issue of American Prospect, concerns the dilemmas of newborn genetic screening, focusing on a condition called fragile X...

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:05:48 GMT wrote:
The Tecan Group and Luminex Corporation have announced that they will collaborate on the development of a new automated newborn screening solution that will provide faster results for infants' potential health concerns.

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:06:44 GMT wrote:
The Hamad Medical Corporation has scored a first in the Middle East’s health sector by curing a baby born with severe liver genetic disorder called urea cycle defect through its partnership with Germany-based regenerative medicine specialists.

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:06:34 GMT wrote:
The Hamad Medical Corporation has been identified as the regional centre of excellence within the Gulf for the treatment of severe liver diseases and other inherited metabolic disorders affecting newborns and infants.

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:10:03 GMT wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Luminex and the Tecan Group today announced a collaboration to develop new automated screening platform for the faster detection of potential health risks in newborns.

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:39:09 GMT wrote:
MANNEDORF, SWITZERLAND--(Marketwire - October 12, 2010) -

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:46:30 GMT wrote:
Doha, 11 th October 2010: Hamad Medical Corporation Hamad Medical Corporation ( HMC HMC ), Qatar's leading healthcare provider has partnered with the University Children's Hospital in Heidelberg and German biotech company Cytonet GmbH & Co. KG to establish an agreement to conduct the clinical trial SELICA (Safety and Efficacy of Liver Cell Application).

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 19:47:14 GMT wrote:
Did you know that one of the major causes to the increasing number of maternal and infant deaths is because they lack proper care? Shallow but true. Globally, there are 500 million mothers who die during pregnancy and while giving birth.

Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:43:02 GMT wrote:
The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) launched its position paper on Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) as part of a national campaign to improve early identification of hearing loss in children. CASLPA calls for a Canada-wide adoption of UNHS programs in all provinces and territories. Approximately three to five per 1,000 babies born each ...

Mon, 4 Oct 2010 08:32:43 GMT wrote:
Following simple guidelines to determine when to perform follow-up CT scans on children admitted to the hospital with head injuries can lower risks, get kids home sooner, improve patient and family satisfaction and lower costs.

Sun, 3 Oct 2010 09:06:46 GMT wrote:
BONTOC, Mountain Province — The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) office of the Center for Health Development (CHD) here cited the Mountain Province for its exemplary performance in the implementation of various health programs geared towards improving the health condition of the people in the different parts of the landlocked province.

Sat, 2 Oct 2010 16:32:23 GMT wrote:
Are you one of those who make an effort to make out shapes of things around you? Well, you may be suffering from cataract.

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:32:33 GMT wrote:
Today, Humana Inc. announced an innovative Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, co-branded with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., that can provide significant savings on monthly plan premiums and prescription medicine copayments and cost-shares for Medicare beneficiaries, including seniors and people with disabilities.

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:42:45 GMT wrote:
People have been warned against paying for unnecessary, invasive and costly private health screening.

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT wrote:
MyPacifier.com Personalized Pacifiers, available exclusively at MyPacifier.com, are featured prominently on all tables at the Scott Baio 50th Birthday Red Carpet Charity event.

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:54:53 GMT wrote:
There's nothing quite like educating consumers to help sell products. Clinical genetic tests are no exception.

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:55:29 GMT wrote:
"One of the most critical aspects of the federal health overhaul for insurers is shaping up as a mixed bag for the industry, as regulators issued draft rules Thursday on how the companies must account for how much they spend directly on patients' medical care," The Wall Street Journal reports. At issue is which expenses count as medical, versus administrative.

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:11:56 GMT wrote:
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Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:10:39 GMT wrote:
In a historic vote on September 17, 2010, the Secretary's Advisory Committee for Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (SACHDNC) unanimously agreed to recommend the addition of screening for Critical Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease to the core panel for universal screening of all newborns in the United States.

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:35:10 GMT wrote:
WASHINGTON-- In a historic vote on September 17, 2010, the Secretary's Advisory Committee for Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children SACHDNC unanimously agreed to recommend the addition of screening for Critical Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease to the core panel for universal screening of all newborns in the United States. The Newborn Coalition, an advocacy group for Americas newest,...

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:04:40 GMT wrote:
Washington, DC - The Newborn Coalition, an advocacy group for Americas newest, most vulnerable citizens and their families, today announced the organizations launch at a press briefing led by longtime champion of maternal and child health issues, Rep. Betty McCollum D-MN, and attended by key stakeholders in pediatric healthcare from federal agencies, non-profits, and the public and private...

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:31:48 GMT wrote:
Lawmakers and advocacy groups are questioning why the state is taking money away from a program intended to screen children at birth.

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:46:44 GMT wrote:
As government support for personalized medicine grows, a consumer advocate, a patient, and bioethicists explore ethical controversies. Direct-to-consumer genetic tests, privacy, targeted cancer therapies, and Henrietta Lacks are among topics in a special issue of the Hastings center Report Behind the high expectations raised by personalized medicine – the use of genetic information to ...

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:18:32 GMT wrote:
As government support for personalized medicine grows, a consumer advocate, a patient, and bioethicists explore ethical controversies. Direct-to-consumer genetic tests, privacy, targeted cancer therapies, and Henrietta Lacks are among topics in special issue.

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:43:07 GMT wrote:
Holistic Pediatrician Dr. David Berger offers nutritional advice for pregnant and breastfeeding moms as well as recommendations for Vitamin D levels and vaccines.

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:43:07 GMT wrote:
Holistic Pediatrician Dr. David Berger offers nutritional advice for pregnant and breastfeeding moms as well as recommendations for Vitamin D levels and vaccines.

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:59:30 GMT (CD) wrote:
I.Background The CD project has been active in provincial Vietnam since 2008. The project is working in Mother and Child Health (MCH) and aims to reduce disability through primary prevention by improvement of preconception and newborn care.

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:15:11 GMT wrote:
Most states do not inform parents of the retention and research use of newborn blood spot samples, according to the Indiana Center for Bioethics. However, a new Oklahoma law, Senate Bill 1250, authored by state Sen. Jonathan Nichols, R-Norman, prohibits any medical facility from storing or using infant DNA for research without parental consent.

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:34:08 GMT wrote:
Sa lakas ng iyak ng sanggol, naispatan ng airport security na si Tristan Dimaano ang baby' na pinangalanang baby GF o George Francis.

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:41:46 GMT wrote:
Researchers base findings on Danish neonatal blood samples taken in 1980s and 90s

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:22:32 GMT wrote:
Many people have experienced the frustration that comes with regaining weight that was lost from dieting. According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), the levels of appetite hormones in the body prior to dieting may serve as a predictor of weight regain after dieting.

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 21:45:24 GMT wrote:
Devin Michael Davis, the baby born at Fashion Square Mall in Saginaw Township on Aug. 26, died of a congenital heart defect, the family learned Wednesday.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:05:23 GMT wrote:
Jill Kelly, wife of football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly, reveals her family's struggle with having a severely disabled, terminally ill son, Hunter, and how he profoundly impacted their lives. In this excerpt from "Without a Word," Jill writes about Hunter's birth.

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:42:22 GMT wrote:
Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. a leading provider of document workflow solutions for hospitals, today announced that Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York, will expand its software licensing arrangement to include Streamline Health's Enterprise Health Information Management Suite of workflows.

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 18:07:24 GMT wrote:
SHELBY — Eight-month-old Zachery Fox squirms in his mother’s arms as she tells how research funded by the March of Dimes helped her son who was born six weeks early. Zachery is the ambassador child for this year’s Cleveland County March for...

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:15:54 GMT wrote:
NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRN) announced today that results from investigator-sponsored studies on Kuvan (sapropterin dihydrochloride) are being presented at the 2010 Annual Symposium of the Society for The Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SSIEM), August 31st-September 3rd in Istanbul, Turkey. Investigators reported that PKU ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:48:43 GMT wrote:
Luminex Corporation, the worldwide leader in multiplexed solutions, today announced the full commercial launch of its xTAG Cystic Fibrosis 60 Kit v2, a new diagnostic test that can simultaneously screen a single blood sample for up to 60 cystic fibrosis-causing genetic mutations in a matter of hours.

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:55:00 GMT wrote:
Luminex Corporation (Nasdaq:LMNX), the worldwide leader in multiplexed solutions, today announced the full commercial launch of its xTAG®Cystic Fibrosis 60 Kit v2, a new diagnostic test that can simultaneously screen a single blood sample for up to 60 cystic fibrosis-causing genetic mutations in a matter of hours.

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:48:13 GMT wrote:
For decades, drops of blood have been taken from the heel of every infant born in Michigan, screened for a host of diseases, then put into storage.

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:02:23 GMT wrote:
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the state in a case that pits parents who demand privacy for their babies' DNA against officials who argue state code allows disease screening for all newborns.

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:29:03 GMT wrote:
A MAN in a relationship with Keli Lane for just eight weeks found out 10 years later he fathered her child, court told.

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:45:26 GMT wrote:
A Sydney court has heard a woman accused of murdering her newborn baby was dancing at a wedding just hours after leaving hospital with the child.

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:24:15 GMT wrote:
JAMA. 2010;304(8):908-910. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.1212 The topic of this book is timely. Biobanks, defined as collections of biological materials or samples, exist on every continent of the globe.

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:41:21 GMT wrote:
EX-FOOTBALLER Duncan Gillies says he cheated on lover Keli Lane twice, firstly with her team mate.

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:57:49 GMT wrote:
LEXINGTON - Medical records for more than 2,000 people were stolen from the University of Kentucky hospital, prompting the facility to issue an alert for identity theft.

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:28:47 GMT wrote:
Medical records for more than 2,000 people were stolen from the University of Kentucky Hospital, prompting the facility to issue an alert for identity theft.

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:40:11 GMT wrote:
THE ex-boyfriend of Keli Lane has revealed they were "very much in love" but he had no idea she carried two pregnancies to term during their relationship.

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:23:20 GMT wrote:
LEXINGTON (AP) - Medical records for more than 2,000 people were stolen from the University of Kentucky hospital, prompting the facility to issue an alert for identity theft.       The records were taken from the Department of Pediatrics Newborn Screening Program.       The university said it is notifying 2,027 people that a laptop containing ...

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:15:39 GMT wrote:
The University of Kentucky has apologized and urged more than 2,000 people to watch out for identity theft after a computer containing medical records was stolen from a university office.

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:51:06 GMT wrote:
Updated | The University of Kentucky apologized and urged more than 2,000 people to be alert for signs of identity theft after medical records were stolen from the Department of Pediatrics Newborn Screening Program.

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:16:58 GMT wrote:
Water polo champion Keli lane called a Sydney hospital two days after allegedly murdering her newborn baby to cancel post-natal services, a court has heard.

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT wrote:
A MIDWIFE has contradicted prosecutors' claims water polo champion Keli Lane slipped from hospital via a fire escape with daughter Tegan.

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT wrote:
THE midwife who found Keli Lane's hospital room empty said Lane had been officially discharged.

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:21:22 GMT wrote:
KELI Lane was "free to go" from a Sydney hospital with her newborn baby two days after giving birth, a Supreme Court jury has heard.

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:29:55 GMT wrote:
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Lawrence Wrabetz, MD, head of the myelin biology unit at San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, has been appointed director of the Hunter James Kelly Research Institute (HJKRI) at the University at Buffalo.

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:11:02 GMT wrote:
Parents of a teenager devastated by Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare, progressive genetic disease, have signed up for a rigorous ordeal of testing in the first U.S. clinical study of patients with the disorder, even though the research may not yield treatment in time to help their child.

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:45:26 GMT wrote:
UB Alert: Emergency text, e-mail messages. Sign up > Lawrence Wrabetz, head of the myelin biology unit at San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, has been appointed director of the Hunter James Kelly Research Institute (HJKRI) at UB.

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:21:11 GMT wrote:
FROM a microscope and a small refrigerator to the countrys most comprehensive research laboratory on genetics. For this feat, the Institute of Human Genetics (IHG) received the 2010 Outstanding Health Research Award from the Philippine Council on Health Research and Development (PCHRD).

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:54:53 GMT wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) The genetic testing industry has garnered much attention recently as an increase in corporate players and spread of testing has caught the eye of government regulators, and some industry watchers are beginning to consider what sort of regulatory schemes could be used to protect consumers without killing businesses and squelching innovation.

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:06:00 GMT wrote:
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "U.S. Inherited Disease Molecular Diagnostics Markets" to their offering.

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 16:40:03 GMT wrote:
LabCorp could be considering applying to a new NIH grant program designed to "develop knowledge" about newborn-screening tests, according to a LabCorp person familiar with the subject.

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 19:54:53 GMT wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) The National Institutes of Health has started two new grant programs aimed at developing knowledge about newborn screening tests that eventually could lead to new and better treatments for a number of diseases.

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:33:48 GMT wrote:
Lily Grace looked like a vigorous and healthy newborn baby when she was delivered a few weeks ago at the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando. Her Apgar test scores -- a test designed to quickly evaluate a newborn's physical condition after delivery -- were very good, and she exhibited a lusty cry, ate well, had a couple of wet diapers. It appeared that ``all systems were go.''

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT wrote:
Lilys story is only one of many that demonstrate how newborn screening can change a childs life.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:42 GMT wrote:
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Councilor Aizel Macalino proposes to make a comprehensive ordinance for the implementation of newborn screening among young Fernandinos. read more

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:46:14 GMT wrote:
To the Editor: The study by Dr Boppana and colleagues 1 conducted newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and found dried blood spots (DBS) to have a testing sensitivity of 28% to 34%. We believe that the authors' conclusion that DBS PCR assays are not suitable for screening newborns for congenital CMV infection is premature.

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:23:52 GMT wrote:
By: Judith S. Palfrey, MD, FAAP, president, American Academy of Pediatrics "The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) congratulates pediatrician and medical geneticist Alan Guttmacher, MD, FAAP, on his appointment to serve as the new director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), one of the many institutes that comprise the National ...

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:51:36 GMT wrote:
National Institutes of Health Director Francis S. Collins M.D., Ph.D., announced today the appointment of Alan E. Guttmacher, M.D., as director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), one of the 27 institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health. The appointment follows an extensive national search.

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:34:00 GMT (hESC) wrote:
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:13:00 GMT wrote:
Accra, July 21, GNA - Government would scale up the pilot project of new born screening for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) being undertaken in Kumasi and Tikrom in the Ashanti Region into a national programme.

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT wrote:
What many of us do not realize is that mothers have been producing and providing their children with preventative medicine since the beginning of time.

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:43:40 GMT wrote:
A GNA feature by Audrey Dekalu Accra, July 20, GNA - "Sickle Cell disease plays a big part in my life. It's an illness, which is hereditary and inherited from both parents.

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:29:54 GMT wrote:
In the third of our video series on human nature, primate expert Frans de Waal explores the effect of unequal rewards on behaviour

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:21:36 GMT wrote:
The third week of July is observed as National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week. It was originally proclaimed on June 22, 1978, through Proclamation No. 1870, then amended on August 19, 2000, in honor of Apolinario Mabini, the Sublime Paralytic, who made a great contribution to the Philippine Revolution despite his disabilities.

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:26:14 GMT wrote:
There's adequate research data to support population screening of women of childbearing age for fragile X syndrome--the most common inherited cause of cognitive impairment, according to a report in the July issue of Genetics in Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of The American College of Medical Genetics.

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:30:46 GMT wrote:
Hearing loss can start in 30s

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:46:37 GMT wrote:
HAVE you heard of Pompes disease? What about MPS Hunter syndrome, maple syrup urine disorder (MSUD), Gaucher disease and adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)?

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 18:42:57 GMT wrote:
OurSports Central is your source for the latest news and scores from all minor and independent professional sports leagues.

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 20:22:44 GMT wrote:
WAYNE, PA--(Marketwire - July 7, 2010) - Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) will showcase StatisProT, its new method evaluation software, at the AACC/ASCLS Annual Meetings and Clinical Lab Expo in Anaheim, California, from July 27 through July 29. StatisPro will make it easier for laboratory professionals to perform the statistical analysis necessary to implement recognized CLSI ...

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 14:25:53 GMT wrote:
According to the Montana Department of Public Heath & Human Services, about 35 babies are born in the Treasure State every day. Shortly after birth, a blood sample is taken for all newborns and shipped to the state lab in Helena. There, the Serology & Newborn Screening Lab tests for 28 conditions.

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 06:20:31 GMT wrote:
Olivia Lampley of Wayne was born with a moderate to profound hearing loss, which was not discovered until she was 2 years old.

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 05:52:10 GMT wrote:
Researchers at The University of Nottingham are embarking on a clinical trial that will help them to further understand the debilitating condition of hearing loss.

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:36:17 GMT wrote:
According to the Montana Department of Public Heath & Human Services, about 35 babies are born in the Treasure State every day. Shortly after birth, a blood sample is taken for all newborns and shipped to the state lab in Helena. There, the Serology & Newborn Screening Lab tests for 28 conditions.

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 10:06:15 GMT wrote:
The Vietnam and Laos Ministries of Health co-organised a seminar on measures to boost co-operation in the child health care sector in the Lao capital city of Vientiane on July 3-4.

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 02:45:34 GMT wrote:
The Viet Nam and Laos Ministries of Health held a seminar at the weekend in Vientiane on measures to boost co-operation in the child health care sector.

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 16:42:58 GMT wrote:
The Vietnam and Laos Ministries of Health co-organised a seminar on July 3-4 to discuss measures to boost cooperation in the healthcare sector. Participants at the seminar touched upon issues such as heart-related diseases, emergencies, surgery, infectious diseases, autism and newborn screening.

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:07:54 GMT wrote:
MUMS-TO-BE in Hartlepool will be among the first in the region to be offered a new screening test to check the risk of them having a baby with Down's syndrome.

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 09:38:52 GMT wrote:
An international team co-led by scientists from the University of Michigan have discovered 12 more regions on the genome with DNA variants that are associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, bringing the number to 38.

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:02:07 GMT wrote:
A boomer's guide to a life of health, happiness, passion & purpose.

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:52:00 GMT wrote:
PALM CITY If you met 4-year-old Dominic Donatucci, you might think he was just a picky eater, or that he had allergies.

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:39:54 GMT wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently developing guidelines for labs that provide biochemical genetic testing (BGT) and newborn screening (NBS) for inherited metabolic disorders, as well as broader guidelines for molecular genetic testing (MGT), a CDC representative told the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society on ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:51:25 GMT wrote:
SILVER SPRING, MD--(Marketwire - June 16, 2010) - The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has identified the first baby with classical Severe Combine Immune Deficiency (SCID) as part of their newborn screening program. SCID babies, if undiagnosed, eventually develop severe life-threatening infections with a 100% mortality rate, usually within the first ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT wrote:
5AM Solutions selected by American College of Medical Genetics to meet virtual repository technology needs of the network

Sun, 6 Jun 2010 06:20:56 GMT wrote:
Scientists studying spinal muscular atrophy have concluded that the technology now exists to carry out nationwide screening of newborn children and pregnant mothers. The study reveals that effective screening may allow parents to find proactive treatments before the symptoms become irreversible.

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 19:05:28 GMT wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) - The National Human Genome Research Institute has tapped Lawrence Brody to serve as chief of the NHGRI Genome Technology Branch.

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 21:03:52 GMT wrote:
SILVER SPRING, MD--(Marketwire - April 8, 2010) - The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is pleased to announce the release of the May/June issue of Public Health Reports, which features a supplement devoted to the public health laboratory system. The supplement, which considers the public health laboratory system from multiple perspectives, covers topics such as antimicrobial ...

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 19:20:06 GMT wrote:
Every year 2,000 babies in the U.S. are born with sickle cell disease. Thursday, Remington College joined with the American Red Cross for a blood drive to benefit people living with the disease.

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 19:20:06 GMT wrote:
Every year 2,000 babies in the U.S. are born with sickle cell disease. Thursday, Remington College has joined forces with the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America for the blood drive.

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 01:38:08 GMT wrote:
Republican Sen. Jane Orie is known at the state Capitol as a former sex crimes prosecutor who preaches reform and is willing to take on just about anyone.

Sun, 4 Apr 2010 22:29:36 GMT wrote:
By Noimot Olayiwola The Hamad Medical Corporations Paediatric department will host the 3rd Middle East and North Africas (MENA) Newborn Screening Conference from April 26 to 29.

Sat, 3 Apr 2010 05:14:15 GMT wrote:
Some of mankind's most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children.

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:17:12 GMT wrote:
Hamad Medical Corporation is hosting the first ever Middle East Metabolic Dieticians workshop tomorrow and on Saturday at the Hajar auditorium.

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:19:34 GMT wrote:
ViroPharma Incorporated today announced that it has initiated an open-label, single-dose Phase 2 study to evaluate doses of Cinryze (C1 esterase inhibitor [human)] for treatment of acute angioedema attacks in children less than 12 years of age with hereditary angioedema.

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:47:12 GMT (NBC 2 Fort Myers) wrote:
Below is a list of bills filed for the 2010 Florida legislative session.

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:12:44 GMT (Kincardine News) wrote:
With a son diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) at an early age, one local family has come together with hopes of raising $10,000 for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Jenny and John Sinclair of Kincardine, have three beautiful children; Isabella, 3, Peter, 22 months and William, five months.[...]

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:29:35 GMT (The Huffington Post) wrote:
Remember that off season series I was going to write about charities various players support? Yeah, well seems nobody cared to actually TALK to me...

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:45:14 GMT (News 10 NBC Rochester) wrote:
NFL Hall of Famer and Former Buffalo Bills Quarterback Jim Kelly was in Rochester Friday. To announce details for the 8th annual "Hunter's Hope Candlelight Ball."...

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:14:03 GMT (redOrbit) wrote:
AUSTIN, Texas, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Luminex Corporation (Nasdaq: LMNX), the worldwide leader in multiplexed solutions, presented new strategic initiatives at its Annual Investor Day, which was held today at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York, NY.

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:05:12 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Luminex today announced that it has acquired robotics and automation firm BSD Robotics and has inked an exclusive collaboration with a digital microfluidics firm.

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:00:39 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
A newly developed test appears highly accurate in identifying newborns with fragile X syndrome—the most common inherited cause of cognitive impairment—as well as identifying couples who are carriers of the causative gene, reports a study in the March issue of Genetics in Medicine (www.geneticseinmdicine.org), the official peer-reviewed journal of The American College ...

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:14:38 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
The experts who make recommendations for genetic disease screening in newborns face a challenging task: To make conclusions based on the most authoritative available evidence, while considering gaps in the research on such rare conditions, as well as their human impact. An overview of the steps followed by the expert panels tasked with making these recommendations is presented in a special ...

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:14:38 GMT wrote:
The experts who make recommendations for genetic disease screening in newborns face a challenging task: To make conclusions based on the most authoritative available evidence, while considering gaps in the research on such rare conditions, as well as their human impact. An overview of the steps followed by the expert panels tasked with making these recommendations is presented in a special ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:40:03 GMT (Newswise) wrote:
The experts who make recommendations for genetic disease screening in newborns face a challenging task: To make conclusions based on the most authoritative available evidence, while considering gaps in the research on such rare conditions, as well as their human impact. An overview of the steps followed by the expert panels tasked with making these recommendations is presented in a special ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:39:53 GMT (Newswise) wrote:
A newly developed test appears highly accurate in identifying newborns with fragile X syndrome--the most common inherited cause of cognitive impairment--as well as identifying couples who are carriers of the causative gene, reports a study in the March issue of Genetics in Medicine.

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:50:29 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The National Institutes of Health will use its Small Research Grant program to fund science into rare immunodeficiency diseases, including studies focused on molecular knowledge, biomarkers, and diagnostic technologies.

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:26:44 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
March of Dimes was honored March 16, 2010, at the 14th Annual Research!America Advocacy Awards event at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC. Jennifer L. Howse, PhD, March of Dimes president, and Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, granddaughter of March of Dimes founder President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, accepted the award. Established by President Roosevelt in 1938 to conquer polio, for ...

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:27:38 GMT (American Academy of Family Physicians) wrote:
The CDC has released interim medical screening recommendations for U.S. physicians evaluating orphans who were evacuated from Haiti. Under normal circumstances, internationally adopted children are required to have a medical examination in their country of origin. However, following the Jan. 12 earthquake, the Department of Homeland Security announced that Haitian orphans entering the United ...

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:40:27 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
The largest multinational study of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) has shown that patients from EU countries (membership as of 2003) survive longer than those in neighbouring non-EU countries. Crucially, the data show that there are disproportionately fewer then expected CF patients in non-EU countries. The data suggest that had these non-EU countries displayed similar demographic profiles to ...

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:14:53 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company and Alkermes, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a complete response letter regarding the New Drug Application for BYDUREON™ (exenatide for extended-release injectable suspension).

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:22:53 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
An independent panel convened this week by the National Institutes of Health confronted a troubling fact that pregnant women currently have limited access to clinicians and facilities able and willing to offer a trial of labor after previous cesarean delivery because of so-called VBAC bans.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:07:00 GMT (MENAFN) wrote:
Abu Dhabi launches comprehensive newborn screening programme

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:23:23 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
March of Dimes will receive Research!America's 2010 Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award. The award recognizes March of Dimes' decades of successful advocacy for maternal and child health research and services.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:49:56 GMT (Ghanaweb.com) wrote:
Accra, March 9, GNA - Mr. Rojo Mettle-Nunoo, Deputy Minister of Health, has stressed the need for Ghanaians to know the sickle cell status of their prospective marriage partners to reduce its incidence in the country.

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:01:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:09:22 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
GeneGo announces the release of the first set of tools and content to come out of its industry-FDA MetaTox™ partnership program. The MetaTox partnership is developing a unique comprehensive systems toxicology suite designed for compound safety assessment in chemical and pharmaceutical R&D.

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 23:53:00 GMT (Anderson Independent-Mail) wrote:
ANDERSON —Jaxson Wages looks like any other 16-month-old baby.He smiles. He laughs. He plays peek-a-boo and wrestles with his dad, Matthew, in their south Anderson home.He hasn’t always been that way.At Jaxson’s 10-day check-up, doctors noticed he was lethargic, said his mother, Jenna Wages.Because of screening after he was born in November 2008, Jaxson’s condition was caught early. The ...

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:27:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nation's champion for babies today received the 2010 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award.

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 15:54:58 GMT (PitchEngine) wrote:
BUFFALO, N.Y. Full Circle Studios LLC, a digital media design, development, and venture company has been awarded a 96,000 Small Business Technology Transfer STTR grant by the National Institutes of Health NIH. With the grant, Full Circle will produce an online education program, instructional DVD and associated educational resources for parents of children diagnosed with Congenital Adrenal...

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:28:38 GMT (Oklahoma's NewsChannel 4) wrote:
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Bringing home a tiny newborn is such an emotional time. The very last thing most parents are thinking about is the cost. However, concerned parents all across the metro have some questions about one bill that is sneaking into Oklahoma mailboxes. The charge for a Newborn Hearing Screening ranges from zero to about $230.

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 06:01:19 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Reversing a protein deficiency through gene therapy can correct motor function, restore nerve signals and improve survival in mice that serve as a model for the lethal childhood disorder spinal muscular atrophy, new research shows.

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 02:32:35 GMT (Science Daily) wrote:
Reversing a protein deficiency through gene therapy can correct motor function, restore nerve signals and improve survival in mice that serve as a model for the lethal childhood disorder spinal muscular atrophy, new research shows. This muscle-wasting disease results when a child's motor neurons -- nerve cells that send signals from the spinal cord to muscles -- produce insufficient amounts of ...

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:51:29 GMT (The Bryan-College Station Eagle) wrote:
Some of mankind's most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children.Births of babies with cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs and oth ...

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:26:50 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( Ohio State University ) Reversing a protein deficiency through gene therapy can correct motor function, restore nerve signals and improve survival in mice that serve as a model for the lethal childhood disorder spinal muscular atrophy, new research shows. This muscle-wasting disease results when a child's motor neurons -- nerve cells that send signals from the spinal cord to muscles -- produce ...

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:10:20 GMT (Danville Register & Bee) wrote:
The annual event will benefit the March of Dimes

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:44:49 GMT (The Record and Herald News) wrote:
Township resident Kelly Leight and her family, husband Adam and children Alyssa and Joshua, will be honored by the Cares Foundation next month.

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:02:04 GMT (Daily Vidette) wrote:
Only roughly 22 percent of Americans trust the U.S. government to protect their privacy, according to a survey conducted by Unisys Corp. New information discovered may lower the rate.

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:50:13 GMT (The Alexandria Town Talk) wrote:
Some of mankind's most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children.

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:54:58 GMT (Austin American-Statesman) wrote:
Suit possible over baby DNA sent to military lab for national database

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:10:35 GMT (Scoop.co.nz) wrote:
· Rare skin blistering disease Epidermolysis Bullosa carries the flag for all rare diseases at the Vodafone Warriors carnival week.

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:06:19 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly has scored another victory in his fight to screen newborns for a wide range of treatable diseases.

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:03:26 GMT (Omaha World-Herald) wrote:
Some of mankind's most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children.

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:44:48 GMT (The Monterey County Herald) wrote:
WASHINGTON — A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn — is facing an ethics attack. After those tiny blood spots are tested for a list of devastating diseases, some states are storing them for years.

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:45:17 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and their environment, today announced that it has expanded its fetal, maternal and neonatal health screening capability in India, with the inauguration of the PerkinElmer Health Sciences laboratory...

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:12:00 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Medical researchers are developing a new surveillance system to determine the number of patients diagnosed with a family of inherited blood disorders known as hemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell disease, thalassemias, and hemoglobin E disease.

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:40:48 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute ) Medical researchers are developing a new surveillance system to determine the number of patients diagnosed with a family of inherited blood disorders known as hemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell disease, thalassemias, and hemoglobin E disease.

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:15:21 GMT (KOAT Albuquerque) wrote:
More news from around the state:

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:22:50 GMT (Medical Device Link) wrote:
PerkinElmer Inc. has expanded its fetal, maternal, and neonatal health screening capability in India, with the inauguration of the PerkinElmer Health Sciences laboratory.

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:28:44 GMT (PharmaBiz) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc, a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and their environment, announced the opening of India’s First Maternal, Fetal, Newborn Health Laboratory & FMF Accredited Training Center in Chennai.

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:51:40 GMT (Yale Daily News) wrote:
Upon arriving on campus at one of the world’s most prestigious universities in 1966, Ghana-native Kwaku Ohene-Frempong ’70 MED ’75 soon became a two-sport star while at the same time excelling in the classroom. But he never forgot where he came from.

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:51:40 GMT (Yale Daily News) wrote:
Upon arriving at Yale in 1966, Ghana-native Kwaku Ohene-Frempong ’70 MED ’75 soon became a two-sport star while excelling in the classroom. But he never forgot where he came from.

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:27:00 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and their environment, today announced that it has expanded its fetal, maternal and neonatal health screening capability in India, with the inauguration of the PerkinElmer Health Sciences laboratory.

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:19:39 GMT (ABC 7 El Paso) wrote:
Associated Press - February 17, 2010 11:15 PM ET SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The New Mexico Department of Health would screen newborns for more diseases under legislation passed by lawmakers and sent...

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:32:08 GMT (USA Today) wrote:
Some of mankind's most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children.

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:24:53 GMT (Everett Herald) wrote:
Some of humanity’s most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:44:16 GMT (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) wrote:
Tay-Sachs, cystic fibrosis wane

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:20:42 GMT (CTV.ca) wrote:
In an effort to cut down on inherited diseases, more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children, according to an Associated Press review of studies and interviews with numerous geneticists.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:37:36 GMT (The Tuscaloosa News) wrote:
By Marilynn Marchione The Associated Press Some of mankind’s most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:38:43 GMT (AP via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Some of mankind's most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:07:48 GMT (Sify News) wrote:
's most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:20:40 GMT (Santa Fe New Mexican) wrote:
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! Ethics commission bills: Bills to establish a state ethics commission are being opposed — at least in their current form — by several organizations, some of which for years have advocated an ethics commission. Senate Bill 43 is awaiting action by the full Senate.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:15:21 GMT (Seattle Times) wrote:
Some of mankind's most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are...

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:46:06 GMT (Legislative Gazette) wrote:
February 16, 2010 Five new diseases would be added to the list of tests to be administered to infants born in New York state under a new bill being considered by the Legislature's two health committees.

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:08:58 GMT (Midland Daily News) wrote:
Luke Barriger snuggled into the corner of the tan couch, watching "Dora The Explorer" with his sister Josie. At first he didn't mind the breathing device strapped to his face, but by the end of his twice-daily treatment he was ready for the machine to be turned off.

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:31:06 GMT (WIVB Buffalo) wrote:
Western New Yorkers turned out in Orchard Park Saturday morning to support a Buffalo Bills legend.

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:47:13 GMT (Local Tech Wire) wrote:
Get the latest news alerts: Follow LTW at Twitter. DURHAM, N.C. - At 6 months old John Klor’s parents knew he wasn’t developing normally. He was soon diagnosed with a form of cerebral palsy.

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:43:32 GMT (Providence Business News) wrote:
The Immune Deficiency Foundation is proud to announce the creation of a new Severe Combined Immune Deficiency Initiative. awareness, diagnosis, newborn screening, and the search for a cure.

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:43:21 GMT (Silver City Sun-News) wrote:
For full coverage of the 2010 New Mexico Legislative session, click here. SANTA FE - The House on Friday unanimously passed a bill that would add five new tests to the current newborn screening requirements for infants in New Mexico in HB 201 sponsored by Rep. Rhonda King, D-Stanley.

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:34:52 GMT (Clovis News Journal) wrote:
Days remaining in session: 5 Newborn screening The House on Friday unanimously passed a bill that would add five new tests to the current newborn screening requirements for infants in New Mexico in HB 201 sponsored by Rep. Rhonda King, D-Stanley....

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:06:24 GMT (Santa Fe New Mexican) wrote:
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! Newborn screening: The House on Friday unanimously passed a bill that would add five new tests to the current newborn screening requirements for infants in New Mexico in HB 201, sponsored by Rep. Rhonda King, D-Stanley.

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:35:12 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
SAN DIEGO — With the use of mass spectrometers gaining traction in the clinical laboratory, a new organization formed to promote mass spectrometry and share expertise in the area specifically for clinical applications held its first conference here this week.

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:50:48 GMT (The Huffington Post) wrote:
This is the second in a series of posts about organizations that are important to current and former Bills. We're starting with Hunter's Hope, formed...

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:03:11 GMT (Traverse City Record-Eagle) wrote:
A critical safety net for babies -- that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn -- is facing an ethics attack. After those tiny blood spots are tested for a list of devastating diseases, some states are storing them for years. Scientists consider the leftover samples a treasure.

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:25:10 GMT (Technology Review) wrote:
Several recent deals could make tests more common. Even though nearly 2,000 genetic tests are available today, most Americans have never taken one. (Save, perhaps, for newborn screening.) That may soon change, as the nation's largest businesses responsible for managing prescription benefits, Medco and CVS Caremark, delve into the DNA testing business. Taken together, the two companies cover more ...

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:33:34 GMT (CTV.ca) wrote:
A critical safety net for babies - that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. - is facing an ethics attack. After those tiny blood spots are tested for a list of devastating diseases, some states are storing them for years.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:03:32 GMT (HealthDay via Yahoo! News) wrote:
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:23:27 GMT (Spartanburg Herald-Journal) wrote:
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 11:14 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 11:14 a.m. WASHINGTON — A critical safety net for babies — that heel prick of blood taken from every newborn — is facing an ethics attack.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:49:00 GMT (New York Daily News) wrote:
A critical safety net for babies - that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. - is facing an ethics attack.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:14:43 GMT (The Vacaville Reporter) wrote:
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A critical safety net for babies -- that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn -- is facing an ethics attack.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:23:10 GMT (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) wrote:
WASHINGTON - A critical safety net for babies and#8212; that heel prick of blood taken from every newborn and#8212; is facing an ethics attack.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:04:21 GMT (Asheville Citizen-Times) wrote:
WASHINGTON — A critical safety net for babies — that heel-prick of blood taken from every newborn — is facing an ethics attack.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 06:54:17 GMT (The Record and Herald News) wrote:
WASHINGTON — A critical safety net for babies — that heel-prick of blood taken from every newborn — is facing an ethics attack. After those tiny blood spots are tested for a list of devastating diseases, some states are storing them for years.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 06:15:01 GMT (Detroit News) wrote:
Washington -- A critical safety net for babies -- that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn -- is facing an ethics attack.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 05:30:04 GMT (Deseret News) wrote:
A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn — is facing an ethics attack.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 05:25:25 GMT (Albany Times Union) wrote:
The samples, mandatory for disease screening, also used for research

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 04:10:21 GMT (MalaysiaNews.net) wrote:
After those tiny blood spots are tested for a list of devastating diseases, some states are storing them for years. Scientists consider the leftover samples a treasure, both to improve newborn screeni...

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:46:23 GMT (USA Today) wrote:
A critical safety net for babies that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. is facing an ethics attack.

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:34:54 GMT (AP via Yahoo! News) wrote:
A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. — is facing an ethics attack.

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:08:55 GMT (AP via Yahoo! News) wrote:
A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn — is facing an ethics attack.

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:25:04 GMT (The New Zealand Herald) wrote:
Health services are this week starting an expanded, safer screening programme to detect Down syndrome during pregnancy, after serious flaws were detected in the old system.All women who see a midwife or doctor in early pregnancy...

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:19:46 GMT (Otago Daily Times) wrote:
Health services are this week starting an expanded, safer screening programme to detect Down's syndrome during pregnancy, after serious flaws were detected in the old system. read more

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:12:58 GMT (KXAN 36 Austin) wrote:
The issue has turned into questions, lawsuits, and debates over whether the state has a right to collect those samples, test them, store the genetic information collected from them, and use them in research that has nothing to do with childhood illnesses.

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 22:28:40 GMT (WKRG News 5 Mobile) wrote:
Many parents don't realize their baby's DNA is being stored in a government lab, but sometimes when they find out, as the Browns did, they take action. more

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:25:12 GMT (CNN) wrote:
When Annie Brown's daughter, Isabel, was a month old, her pediatrician asked Brown and her husband to sit down because he had some bad news to tell them: Isabel carried a gene that put her at risk for cystic fibrosis.

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 22:10:23 GMT (Cyclingnews) wrote:
A Cystic Fibrosis researcher and professor has put together a new mountain bike team for 2010 to raise awareness of the disease and funding for research relating to the disease.

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:09:31 GMT (UPI) wrote:
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say the benefits of screening newborns for a missing enzyme outweigh the risks.

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:03:45 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
NanoBio Corporation announced today that a sixth U.S. patent covering its novel nanoemulsion technology has been awarded. The patent encompasses composition of matter claims for the company’s lead anti-infective and vaccine product candidates.

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:08:00 GMT (WIVB Buffalo) wrote:
Dr. Peter Ostrow has the story of one young patient who's undergoing a new breakthrough treatment at Women and Children's Hospital.

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:25:55 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Newborn screening for a metabolic disorder could lead to false positives -- adding stress to parents, costing money and possibly subjecting a baby to unnecessary follow-up treatment and dietary restrictions. But the benefits of diagnosing these children early and preventing the risk of mental retardation, disability or death outweigh the costs of a false positive, according to new U-M research ...

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 06:01:57 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Newborn screening for a metabolic disorder could lead to false positives -- adding stress to parents, costing money and possibly subjecting a baby to unnecessary follow-up treatment and dietary restrictions.

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 20:13:30 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
Severe muscle injuries -- such as crush injuries suffered in earthquakes, car accidents and explosions, and muscle damage from excessive exercise or statin drug interactions - can cause life-threatening kidney damage. Treatment has been limited to intravenous fluids and dialysis, but a new study suggests that the commonly used pain reliever acetaminophen may protect the kidneys from damage.

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 20:13:20 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
Our need for stimulation and dopamine's action upon the brain are connected, which explains why people who constantly crave stimulation are in danger of addictive behaviour such as drug abuse and gambling.

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 20:12:50 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
Clubfoot affects one in a thousand babies born in the United States, but with proper corrective treatment and follow-up, infants born with clubfoot can have feet compatible with an active, normal lifestyle. A new study in the February 2010 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) compared two common treatment options for clubfoot - Ponseti method and surgical treatment.

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:43:30 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
Scientists at the Robarts Research Institute at The University of Western Ontario, working in collaboration with researchers in Brazil, have used a unique genetically-modified mouse line to reveal a previously unidentified mechanism contributing to heart failure. The study, led by Marco Prado, Robert Gros and Vania Prado of London, Canada and Silvia Guatimosim of Brazil, shows how the decreased ...

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:42:50 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
Amid all the commentary focused on the historic tragedy in Haiti, a tough but important fact has gone virtually unmentioned, according to a nationally recognized expert on disasters at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:03:16 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( University of Michigan Health System ) Newborn screening for a metabolic disorder could lead to false positives -- adding stress to parents, costing money and possibly subjecting a baby to unnecessary follow-up treatment and dietary restrictions. But the benefits of diagnosing these children early and preventing the risk of mental retardation, disability or death outweigh the costs of a false ...

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:22:36 GMT (The Huffington Post) wrote:
Hunter. His name is Hunter. Hunter James Kelly. From the day he was born, Valentine's Day 1997, he was far from an ordinary boy. His father was HOF QB Jim Kelly, but that's not what made him so special.

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:53:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:58:00 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Vicki and Fred Modell, co-founders of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation, today called upon governors, state public health officials, and legislators, in all states, to implement screening of newborns with Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID).

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:13:10 GMT (redOrbit) wrote:
A vaccine designed to protect infants against rotavirus, the leading cause of childhood diarrhea, can actually cause the disease in infants born with severe combined immunodeficiency, said experts at Baylor College of Medicine in a study that appears in the current edition of The New England Journal of Medicine.The vaccine provides substantial benefit against rotaviral infection.

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:45:07 GMT (NewsInferno) wrote:
A new study on the rotavirus vaccine published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that it can sicken severely immune-deficient infants. The study details three cases where such children actually developed rotaviral infection after vaccination. Rotavirus is one of the most common causes of diarrhea, and the leading cause of severe, dehydrating [...]

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:36:18 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Demonstrating that the burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is not just dependent on climate, but mainly related to incidence of poverty, a new paper published in the open-access journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases details the large number of neglected infections of poverty in the Arctic region and calls for greater research into these devastating, debilitating and sometimes deadly ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:44:21 GMT (Providence Business News) wrote:
Washington, D.C. – On January 21, 2010, the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children voted unanimously to add screening for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency or SCID - commonly known as bubble boy disease — to the core panel for universal screening of all newborns in the United States.

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:14:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
On January 21, 2010, the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children voted unanimously to add screening for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency or SCID -- commonly known as bubble boy disease -- to the core panel for universal screening of all newborns in the United States.

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:31:58 GMT (The Index-Journal) wrote:
Jaxson Wages, a 15-month-old Greenwood Genetic Center patient being treated for GA-1, glutaric acidemia, type 1, gives his teddy bear a big hug. (Contributed art)

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:32:34 GMT (Brisbane Times) wrote:
Ten years ago children with a profound hearing impairment, like Christa Dracopoulos, would have attended a special school and relied on sign language.

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:34:35 GMT (The Appleton Post-Crescent) wrote:
WASHINGTON The first new disease added to the federal uniform panel for newborn screening in nine years has direct ties to Wisconsin.

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:30:04 GMT (ABC 7 Chicago) wrote:
A local family tells their story of finding a treatment for a rare illness ravaging their child.

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:13:01 GMT (BellaOnline) wrote:
Navigating the journey of Cochlear implantation in children is new territory for new parents. The Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre held a forum to help parents understand their options if their child is found to have a hearing loss.

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:04:43 GMT (Zacks.com via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Luminex upgraded to Neutral from Underperform.

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:47:13 GMT (Local Tech Wire) wrote:
Get the latest news alerts: Follow LTW at Twitter. DURHAM, N.C. - The film “Extraordinary Measures,” which opens in theaters next week, is the story of a father searching for a life-saving drug for his son who suffers from Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder.

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:56:21 GMT (WRAL.com Raleigh) wrote:
The film “Extraordinary Measures,” which opens in theaters next week, is the story of a father searching for a life-saving drug for his son who suffers from Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder.

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:13:10 GMT (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) wrote:
Rhonda Sivarajah heard the call when her son appeared to progress slowly. Now the Anoka County commissioner is an advocate for the hearing impaired.

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:07:34 GMT (MalaysiaNews.net) wrote:
After a painful year of cutting jobs, freezing pay and delaying new construction, Twin Cities hospitals turned their businesses around in 2009 and appear to be back in the black. Year-end numbers are...

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:12:24 GMT (Island Packet) wrote:
When Bluffton resident Taylor Sharp was born almost three years ago, he failed the newborn hearing s

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:13:36 GMT (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) wrote:
New York state receives a grant to improve efficiency and accuracy of records for newborn screening.

Sat, 9 Jan 2010 06:38:51 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
University of Michigan researchers have identified the first biomarker of graft-versus-host disease of the skin. The discovery makes possible a simple blood test that should solve a treatment dilemma facing doctors with patients who frequently develop rashes after bone marrow transplants.

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 12:45:20 GMT (Traverse City Record-Eagle) wrote:
At his first birthday, John Klor couldn't sit up on his own. What doctors initially diagnosed cerebral palsy instead was a rare metabolic disorder assaulting his brain and muscles, yet one that's treatable if caught in time.

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:38:31 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recently published Sweat Testing: Sample Collection and Quantitative Chloride Analysis; Approved Guideline—Third Edition (C34-A3). This document addresses appropriate methods of collection and analysis, quality control, and the evaluation and reporting of sweat test results for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 05:40:06 GMT (Hutchinson News) wrote:
WASHINGTON - At his first birthday, John Klor couldn't sit up on his own. A few months later, he was ...

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 18:40:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
WAYNE, Pa.----Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute recently published Sweat Testing: Sample Collection and Quantitative Chloride Analysis; Approved Guideline—Third Edition . This document addresses appropriate methods of collection and analysis, quality control, and the evaluation and reporting of sweat test results for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 05:42:56 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced today that the European Commission has granted marketing approval for 3,4-diaminopyridine (amifampridine phosphate), for the rare autoimmune disease Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS).

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:13:28 GMT (Fox News) wrote:
At his first birthday, John Klor couldn't sit up on his own. A few months later, he was cruising like any healthy toddler thanks to a special diet that's treating the North Carolina boy's mysterious disease.

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 09:10:19 GMT (Idaho State Journal) wrote:
Posted: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 1:05 am | Updated: 2:00 am, Tue Jan 5, 2010. At his first birthday, John Klor couldn't sit up on his own. A few months later, he was cruising like any healthy toddler _ thanks to a special diet that's treating the North Carolina boy's mysterious disease.

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 09:10:19 GMT (Idaho State Journal) wrote:
Posted: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 6:55 am | Updated: 3:00 pm, Sun Jan 10, 2010. At his first birthday, John Klor couldn't sit up on his own. A few months later, he was cruising like any healthy toddler _ thanks to a special diet that's treating the North Carolina boy's mysterious disease.

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 08:07:21 GMT (AP via Yahoo! News) wrote:
At his first birthday, John Klor couldn't sit up on his own. A few months later, he was cruising like any healthy toddler — thanks to a special diet that's treating the North Carolina boy's mysterious disease.

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 01:46:00 GMT (USA Today) wrote:
There's a growing movement to add some of the rarest of rare illnesses with such names as bubble-boy disease, Pompe disease, Krabbe disease to the battery of screenings given to U.S. newborns hours after birth.

Mon, 4 Jan 2010 22:26:06 GMT (Idaho State Journal) wrote:
At his first birthday, John Klor couldn't sit up on his own. A few months later, he was cruising like any healthy toddler _ thanks to a special diet that's treating the North Carolina boy's mysterious disease.

Mon, 4 Jan 2010 22:06:42 GMT (CBS News) wrote:
Researchers Want to Add Bevy of Rare Genetic Diseases - Many Treatable - to Standard Screenings of Newbornsin Newborns

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:29:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
WAYNE, Pa.----Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute and Association of Public Health Laboratories recently announced the January–June 2010 schedule of educational teleconferences for clinical, public health, and veterinary laboratories.

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:35:54 GMT (The Wichita Eagle) wrote:
The day Skyler Petersen was born, her parents learned she might be deaf. “She failed the

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:42:11 GMT (The Scientist) wrote:
More than 5 million blood samples used by researchers in Texas since 2002 must be destroyed because they were stored without parental consent

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:51:03 GMT (The Bryan-College Station Eagle) wrote:
New mom Andrea Beleno learned from a newspaper account that blood samples of her toddler were being stored in College Station without her consent. "I was really quite horrified," the 33-year-old said Tuesday, when it was announced that a settlement h ...

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:41:36 GMT (KBTX 3 Bryan - College Station) wrote:
AUSTIN (December 22, 2009)--A federal court in San Antonio has ordered Texas health officials to destroy as many as four million blood samples that were taken from newborn babies without parental consent and then stored indefinitely for scientific research.

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:19:45 GMT (KWTX-TV Waco) wrote:
A federal court is ordering Texas to destroy millions of blood samples taken from newborns without parental consent and stored for scientific research.

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:44:52 GMT (KXAN 36 Austin) wrote:
The state will destroy all DNA samples taken from newborns without parental consent between the years 2002 and 2005, officials announced Tuesday.

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:41:19 GMT (University of Wisconsin - Madison) wrote:
MADISON - Parents leave the hospital with a newborn who looks perfectly healthy. But a short time later, their doctor calls to say that the baby has had an abnormal screening-test result and needs follow-up testing.

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:24:08 GMT (Spartanburg Herald-Journal) wrote:
Published: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 9:38 p.m. Pink and purple. Those are the colors of two hearing aids worn by Greer's Sophie Garris, 4.

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:45:51 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
Folic acid or vitamin supplement before and in early stage of pregnancy reduces the risk of birth defects by 70%, participants at the Qatar Health 2009 were told yesterday.

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:02:09 GMT (Yorkshire Post Today) wrote:
MOTHERS-TO-BE in Hull and the East Riding will be offered earlier and more accurate screening for Down's syndrome under a new test being provided in the area for pregnant women. (14/12/2009 10:45:12)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:44:56 GMT (The Florence Times-Daily) wrote:
By Michelle Rupe Eubanks, Staff Writer Unlike a lot of first-time mothers, Tiffany Riner knew why her newborn daughter, Aubrey, came back to the hospital nursery with a Band-Aid wrapped around her tiny heel.

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:08:47 GMT (The Bay Area Citizen) wrote:
Raising money to find a cure for cystic fibrosis is a calling for Cali Brown, 9, a fourth-grader at Whitcomb Elementary who suffers from the chronic disease.

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:05:19 GMT (The Canton Journal) wrote:
Some preteens drive their parents nuts when they talk on the phone every night. But Elena Perlin of Stoughton can’t get enough of hearing her 12-year-old chatter away.

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:06:11 GMT (Tyler Morning Telegraph) wrote:
By COSHANDRA DILLARD

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:34:59 GMT (Spartanburg Herald-Journal) wrote:
Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 9:46 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 9:46 a.m. Pink and purple. That's the color of two hearing aids worn by Greer's Sophie Garris, 4. Neither is visible under the blue-eyed cherub's thick mass of red hair.

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:47:47 GMT (WebMD) wrote:
A newborn screening method can detect T-cell lymphopenia, a rare blood disorder that affects the immune system and may cause life-threatening complications if untreated.

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:43:19 GMT (Journal of the American Medical Association) wrote:
JAMA. 2009;302(22):2399. Soy foods contain isoflavones—natural estrogen receptor modulators with both estrogen-like and antiestrogenic properties. To assess the association of soy isoflavone intake with breast cancer recurrence or survival, Shu and colleagues (SEE ARTICLE) analyzed data from the population-based Shanghai Breast Cancer Survival Study and found that soy food intake was inversely ...

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:42:28 GMT (Journal of the American Medical Association) wrote:
Context  A newborn blood screening (NBS) test that could identify infants with a profound deficiency of T cells may result in a reduction in mortality. Objective  To determine if quantitating T-cell receptor excision circles (TRECs) using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction on DNA extracted from dried blood spots on NBS cards can detect infants with T-cell lymphopenia in a statewide ...

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 02:23:25 GMT (People's Daily) wrote:
China has started to provide free milk powder treatment to babies from poor families suffering a congenital metabolic disorder that may cause brain damage and mental retardation. The program, launched Friday, targets 500 babies suffering phenylketonuria (PKU) in the central and western regions of China in the following five years, said Mao Meng, director of China's Maternal and Child Health ...

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 08:47:43 GMT (Vancouver Sun) wrote:
Babies are being screened in British Columbia for additional treatable metabolic diseases and other medical conditions. The B.C. Newborn Screening Program, a service of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), has increased screening from six to 18 disorders, using the same blood sample taken shortly after birth. The program is expected to screen about 40,000 newborns in B.C. next year ...

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 07:00:50 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Credit Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Robert Casey (D-PA) with a significant contribution to the health care debate: a bill ends a glaring disparity in the way Americans living with Phenylketonuria (PKU) control their potentially devastating disease, and the way others living with serious chronic conditions are treated. "The Medical Foods Equity Act of 2009" aims to save affected families ...

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 07:00:40 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
In the United States, caring for a child with special health care needs usually means higher medical expenses for a family - particularly for low-income families, who spend a disproportionally large share of their income on their child's care.

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:40:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is an op-ed by Jeffrey Lewis, President of the Heinz Family Philanthropies:

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 12:04:42 GMT (Post-Tribune) wrote:
When Andrew Birlson was born 9 years ago, Indiana did not require newborn screening for his rare disorder, citrullinemia. Only 1 in every 57,000 babies is born with the condition, in which the liver does not produce the enzyme necessary to digest protein. As a result, ammonia builds up to toxic levels in the body, causing vomiting, and possibly coma and death. "My husband and I are both carriers ...

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:24:43 GMT (The Victoria Advocate) wrote:
On Tuesday, all newborn infants began mandatory screening for cystic fibrosis as part of a Texas Department of State Health Services program.

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 21:14:53 GMT (National Institutes of Health) wrote:
Alan E. Guttmacher, M.D., is the new acting director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), one of the 27 institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health.

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 23:22:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:20:09 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
Susan Shurin has become acting director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute , effective Dec. 1. She replaces Elizabeth Nadel , who will become president of Brigham and Women's/Faulkner Hospitals in Boston.

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:48:25 GMT (The Canton Journal) wrote:
Students at the Clarke School East in Canton have been diagnosed with moderate to severe hearing loss. But they learn how to listen and speak so they can catch up to their peers in first grade.

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:00:44 GMT (Marketwire) wrote:
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 29, 2009) - Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin today welcomed the province's announcement that it will uncap the funding of Avastin for colorectal cancer patients. Mr. Marin recommended that the "absurd and indefensible" cap be lifted two months ago in his report, A Vast Injustice. "I'm pleased that the province has agreed to do the right thing for these patients ...

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:19:33 GMT (PharmiWeb) wrote:
GENEVA, November 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announcedtoday the launch of a website dedicated to phenylketonuria (PKU), a rareinborn metabolic disorder.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:12:34 GMT (ITNews) wrote:
GENEVA, November 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced today the launch of a website dedicated to phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inborn metabolic disorder.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:52:16 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
A study conducted by Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland scientists identifies a new class of therapeutic agents found naturally in soy that can prevent and possibly treat colon cancer, the third most deadly form of cancer. Sphingadienes (SDs) are natural lipid molecules found in soy that research shows may be the key to fighting colon cancer.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:30:00 GMT (Adelaide Now) wrote:
CHILDREN diagnosed with deafness are waiting up to two years for treatment because funding hasn't kept up with demand, parent groups say.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:22:41 GMT (KXAN 36 Austin) wrote:
When Andrea Boleno was expecting her first child, she never dreamed his blood would become the focus of a federal lawsuit.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:18:21 GMT (The Peninsula) wrote:
DOHA: Families with incidence of homocystinuria, a genetic and metabolic disorder, came together and shared their experiences at their third family day hosted by the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) yesterday.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:48:14 GMT (Manila Bulletin) wrote:
Biotechnology is increasingly becoming important to agriculture, especially in the light of changing climate and the need to achieve sufficiency not only in the food we eat but also in other agricultural products.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:13:37 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
Avoidance of first cousin marriage will help reduce the frequency of birth defects and genetic problems which are more likely to occur as a result of similarity of the genes carried by couples, an expert has advised.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:57:55 GMT (Denton Record-Chronicle) wrote:
The national chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation presented state Rep. Myra Crownover with its "Legislative Champion" award on Saturday at the annual "Black Tie and Boots" fundraiser for the Central Texas Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:11:22 GMT (Sun Star) wrote:
MEMBERS of Bacolod City Council filed a resolution requesting the local police to monitor the entrance of volumes of firecrackers that are illegally shipped and sold in the city. read more

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:58:13 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
A team of U.S., Canadian and Italian scientists led by researchers at Johns Hopkins report evidence from studies in animals and humans supporting a link between Alzheimer's disease and chronic heart failure, two of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:28:31 GMT (Providence Business News) wrote:
ago after spending almost the entire 12 years of his life in a germ-free, plastic bubble.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:37:39 GMT (The Monterey County Herald) wrote:
It was that shopping experience every parent dreads. A loud noise sent 18-month-old Victoria Peters into a full blown screaming fit, catching the disapproving glares and withering glances of anyone within earshot. But the reaction of Victoria's mother was a little less typical.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:37:39 GMT (The Monterey County Herald) wrote:
It was that shopping experience every parent dreads. A loud noise sent 18-month-old Victoria Peters into a full blown screaming fit, catching the disapproving glares and withering glances of anyone within earshot. But the reaction of Victoria's mother was a little less typical.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) wrote:
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces the next episode in their LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series: "Hospital Training and Certification Learning Management."

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:16:23 GMT (redOrbit) wrote:
The ELA Association represents the largest funder for research on this fatal brain diseaseThe ELA association and Zinedine Zidane, its emblematic ambassador, are proud to announce a world premiere: the results regarding the gene therapy in adrenoleukodystrophy conducted in France have just been published in the prestigious journal Science.

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:13:22 GMT (redOrbit) wrote:
NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:20:53 GMT (Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology) wrote:
Waltham-based lab and research gear provider PerkinElmer Inc. has been granted 510K clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its GSP Genetic Screening Processor, part of newborn screening programs.

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:58:01 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Infants in special care baby units or neonatal intensive care units are at greater risk for missed or incomplete newborn screening than normal newborns. To minimize the risk of missing or delaying a diagnosis, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recently published a new document, "Newborn Screening for Preterm, Low Birth Weight, and Sick Newborns; Approved Guideline" (I/LA31-A).

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:13:20 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced that the Company has received 510K clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its GSP™ Genetic Screening Processor, which is used by public health laboratories worldwide as part of newborn screening programs.

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:32:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
WALTHAM, Mass.----Last sentence of release before boilerplate, URL should read: http://las.perkinelmer.com/Catalog/FamilyPage.htm?CategoryID=GSP+-+Genetic+Screening+Processor

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
WALTHAM, Mass.----PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced that the Company has received 510K clearance from the U.S.

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:59:56 GMT (Marketwire) wrote:
WAYNE, PA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Infants in special care baby units or neonatal intensive care units are at greater risk for missed or incomplete newborn screening than normal newborns. To minimize the risk of missing or delaying a diagnosis, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recently published a new document, "Newborn Screening for Preterm, Low Birth Weight, and ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:33:02 GMT (The Peninsula) wrote:
DOHA: The second Qatar Genetic Symposium, organised by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), will take place at Hajar Auditorium on Saturday.

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:19:02 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
By Noimot Olayiwola The newborn endocrine and hormonal testing centre at Hamad Medical Corporation will gain full independence from the Heidelberg University Children’s Hospital (HUCH), of Germany, beginning from next month, it was announced yesterday.

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:15:31 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
Hamad Medical Corporation will host second Qatar genetic symposium, “Advances in medical genetics” at the Hajar auditorium on October 31. Experts and researchers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Germany and Qatar will present papers and share research findings during the event.

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:16:49 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Fero Industries, Inc. is pleased to provide certain disclosures relating to the ten pending patent applications of Pyro Pharmaceuticals, Inc. As previously announced, the Company has initiated the process of acquiring Pyro Pharmaceuticals, Inc. through an exchange of Pyro’s capital stock for shares of the Company’s common stock, with Fero remaining as the parent entity and Pyro as a subsidiary ...

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:55:48 GMT (Sun Star) wrote:
NOW, newborn babies can be diagnosed and screened as the Department Of Health (DOH) in the Cordillera Administrative Region is determined to reach its 100 percent target of newborn screening. read more

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:15:04 GMT (WIVB Buffalo) wrote:
Federal requirements for newborn screening took another step forward, in the name of a heroic little boy.

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:15:02 GMT (WIVB Buffalo) wrote:
The National Institutes of Health launched the Hunter Kelly Newborn Screening Research Program, named in honor of Kelly's son who died from krabbe disease in 2005.

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:27:03 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
WASHINGTON — Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly fought for more than a decade to boost research into rare childhood diseases such as the one that claimed his young son's life — and Monday, Kelly won his fight, as the National Institutes of Health announced the establishment of a research program named in memory of Hunter Kelly.

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:42:57 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
WASHINGTON - Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly fought for more than a decade to boost research into rare childhood diseases like the one that claimed his young son's life -- and today Kelly won his fight, as the National Institutes of Health announced the establishment of a research program named after the late Hunter Kelly.

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:59:53 GMT (National Institutes of Health) wrote:
The National Institutes of Health today announced the establishment of a research program to enhance newborn screening, in memory of the son of National Football League Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly.

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:31:37 GMT (Manila Bulletin) wrote:
CEBU CITY — The Region 7 Office of the Department of Health (DoH) is pushing for the enforcement of Republic Act 9288, or the Newborn Screening Act of 2004, particularly as there are a number of hospitals, birth centers and the like that are not compliant with such law’s mandate.

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:00:04 GMT (Cebu Daily News) wrote:
THE LAPU-LAPU City government will continue to fund programs for children’s welfare. The commitment was made by Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Arturo Radaza during his State of the Children Report last Saturday.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:37:24 GMT (Sun Star) wrote:
PROTECTION from crime and fraternities and the opportunity to go to college were the concerns the children in Lapu-Lapu City raised to Mayor Arturo Radaza following his State of the Children Report. read more

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:16:57 GMT (Manila Bulletin) wrote:
NABUNTURAN, Compostela Valley (ComVal) – The newest Center for Wellness in Davao Region located inside the compound of Compostela Valley Provincial Hospital (CVPH) here is now open to further serve the people of the province.

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:14:04 GMT (Wilton Bulletin) wrote:
As health care reform continues to be debated in Washington, I was proud to support legislation here at home that will improve outcomes for Connecticut residents afflicted with three diseases: breast cancer, Lyme disease, and cystic fibrosis.

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:14:04 GMT (Wilton Bulletin) wrote:
As health care reform continues to be debated in Washington, I was proud to support legislation here at home that will improve outcomes for Connecticut residents afflicted with three diseases: breast cancer, Lyme disease, and cystic fibrosis.

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:02:16 GMT (Marketwire) wrote:
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 14, 2009) - Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin has been invited by the Economic Club of Canada to deliver a speech on "The ABCs of Rebuilding Public Trust: Restoring Accountability to Ontario's Agencies." When: Thursday, October 15, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Marriott Eaton Centre

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:18:48 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Mention the words "bubble boy" and many will recall David Vetter, the kid with big eyes and a thick thatch of dark hair who died 25 years ago after spending almost the entire 12 years of his life in a germ-free, plastic bubble. David was born with severe combined immune deficiency, or SCID, a condition that robbed him of an immune system.

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:14:18 GMT (Newsbreak) wrote:
Social Welfare and Development Secretary Esperanza I. Cabral was pleased about the favorable comments and observations of the members of...

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:21:42 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
The University of California, San Francisco has been designated to lead a new consortium that will study a group of severe immune disorders known as primary immunodeficiencies and aims to improve treatment for these often life-threatening diseases. The Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium comprises 13 centers throughout the United States and has a $6.25 million funding commitment over ...

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:08:15 GMT (The MetroWest Daily News) wrote:
Should blood obtained from a baby at birth be retained for further study?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:53:55 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
(PhysOrg.com) -- Mention the words "bubble boy" and many will recall David Vetter, the kid with big eyes and a thick thatch of dark hair who died 25 years ago after spending almost the entire 12 years of his life in a germ-free, plastic bubble. David was born with severe combined immune deficiency, or SCID, a condition that robbed him of an immune system.

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:17:47 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
The University of California, San Francisco has been designated to lead a new consortium that will study a group of severe immune disorders known as primary immunodeficiencies and aims to improve treatment for these often life-threatening diseases. The Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium comprises 13 centers throughout the United States and has a $6.

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:22:45 GMT (Standard-Examiner) wrote:
ROY -- After nine years of life, Alton "Tre" Arnold weighs 29 pounds, has no use of his limbs and is fed daily through a tube. Trapped in a broken body the size of a 2-year-old and suffering from a rare disease, Tre's only means of communication have been facial expressions and his dark brown eyes. read more

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:52:00 GMT (Provo Daily Herald) wrote:
One-year-old Alex Guthrie has four older brothers and sisters. All are, for all intents and purposes, normal.

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:02:36 GMT (The News & Observer) wrote:
This past spring, families in Minnesota and Texas filed lawsuits over the storage of blood samples taken for newborn screening.

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:16:09 GMT (UC Newsroom) wrote:
The University of California, San Francisco has been designated to lead a new consortium that will study a group of severe immune disorders known as primary immunodeficiencies and aims to improve treatment for these often life-threatening diseases.

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:36:04 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
The University of California, San Francisco has been designated to lead a new consortium that will study a group of severe immune disorders known as primary immunodeficiencies and aims to improve treatment for these often life-threatening diseases. The Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium comprises 13 centers throughout the United States and has a $6.25 million funding commitment over ...

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 21:47:47 GMT (UCSF News Office) wrote:
The University of California, San Francisco has been designated to lead a new consortium that will study a group of severe immune disorders known as primary immunodeficiencies and aims to improve treatment for these often life-threatening diseases. The Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium comprises 13 centers throughout the United States and has a $6.25 million funding commitment over ...

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 20:20:08 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The Department of Health and Human Services committee charged with advising the agency on genetics policy has recommended in a new draft report making gene patents exempt from infringement liability — a move that would allow researchers and clinics to use and offer genetic information and genetic tests even on genes that are patented.

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 17:46:03 GMT (The Arizona Republic) wrote:
The Arizona Newborn Screen tests for several metabolic and genetic disorders using a few drops of blood collected from a heel stick.

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 16:07:57 GMT (Freedom Forum Online) wrote:
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The state of Pennsylvania cannot force a seriously ill prison inmate to undergo a blood transfusion — even if it could save his life, a Commonwealth Court judge said in a decision released yesterday.

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 10:45:46 GMT (The Morning Call) wrote:
Dear Mayo Clinic: I'm nearing the end of my third pregnancy and curious about what kinds of tests my newborn baby will have once she arrives. My other children had blood taken after they were born, but I never felt comfortable asking what it was for. What are the doctors looking for exactly? Are these tests necessary?

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 23:05:49 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
Eppendorf North America, the Westbury, NY-based unit of German firm Eppendorf, has filed a countersuit against Bio-Rad Laboratories in the US District Court for the Northern District of California.

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 09:47:41 GMT (Antioch Review) wrote:
Little Dylan Mudrick of Gurnee finally came home last weekend after receiving a liver transplant Aug. 8 at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh to treat a rare metabolic condition called Maple Syrup Urine Disease, or MSUD. After nearly two months away it feels good to be reunited with family and friends, said Dylan's mother, Barbara. "It feels like we've been here forever," said Barbara days before ...

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:29:02 GMT (redOrbit) wrote:
NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:40:51 GMT (Marketwire) wrote:
Ombudsman finds cap on Avastin funding unreasonable and wrong

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:50:42 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
As millions of Massachusetts children and teenagers returned to school this month, at the start of a serious flu season, the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council (NERAC) has an important health message: "It's Up to You to Stop the Flu."

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:18:47 GMT (Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism) wrote:
VALLEHERMOSO, CARMEN, BOHOL — Had she been in the same situation eight years ago, Jesusa Panes would have probably just given birth at home, even without her husband in sight, and even if her neighbor the hilot (traditional birthing attendant) happened to be drunk.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:43:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Supermodel turned fashion CEO, wife, mother, and philanthropist, Kathy Ireland, will be awarded with a Woman of Achievement Award by Friends of Sheba Medical Center, at their annual luncheon at The Beverly Hills Hotel, October 15, 2009.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:28:14 GMT (HealthandAge) wrote:
Genetic testing is progressing at a rate that's hard for us to keep up with. One of the latest advances is the application of testing to reach a diagnosis sooner than was previously possible, thus allowing earlier preventive or curative treatment. This is only one of the uses of genetic testing.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:24:23 GMT (vwd.de) wrote:
MITTEILUNG UEBERMITTELT VON BUSINESS WIRE. FUER DEN INHALT IST ALLEIN DAS BERICHTENDE UNTERNEHMEN VERANTWORTLICH.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
OOSTERHOUT, The Netherlands----Luminex Corporation , the worldwide leader in multiplexed solutions, today announced that it will host Planet xMAP Europe 2009, its annual European multiplexing technology symposium, October 7-8, 2009, at Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam.

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:05:21 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's (WPI) Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center at Gateway Park have received a total of $1.3 million in new awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund ongoing research in several areas of the life sciences, including a study of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis, work aimed at using ...

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:13:02 GMT (Tallahassee Democrat) wrote:
Dee Jay Hellrung has been awarded the March of Dimes Florida Chapter 2009 Lawton Chiles Public Affairs Award.

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:08:24 GMT (Helena Independent Record) wrote:
Names and Faces

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:00:27 GMT (New Kerala) wrote:
New Delhi, Sep 24 : Screening for deafness in newborns should be made mandatory across all hospitals in the country as early intervention can save scores of children born with hearing impairment form turning deaf and dumb, the consulting ENT surgeons at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here demanded today.

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:01:25 GMT (Calcutta News) wrote:
Over one million babies are born with hearing impairment every year in India but early intervention can help get rid of the problem, doctors here said Thursday.

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:20:18 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The Genetic Alliance and the University of Texas Health Science Center, along with other collaborators, will use a $3.8 million government grant to start a newborn screening information and communications program that will serve as a resource for parents, Genetic Alliance said.

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:20:18 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The Genetic Alliance and the University of Texas Health Science Center, along with other collaborators, will use a $3.8 million government grant to start a newborn screening information and communications program that will serve as a resource for parents, Genetic Alliance said.

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:43:14 GMT (Pharmaceutical Business Review) wrote:
To extend regional presence in fetal, maternal and newborn health technologies and services ... Transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and a customary post-closing purchase price ...

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:33:00 GMT (Bio-IT World) wrote:
Bio-IT World | An exclusive interview with Austrian venture capitalist Hermann Hauser, who last month received his personal genome sequence from Illumina. Hauser was a key early investor in and board member of Solexa, the British outfit that Illumina acquired in 2007 for $600 million.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:16:33 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has launched the Newborn Screening Coding and Terminology Guide, an important step toward efficient electronic exchange of standard newborn screening data.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:33:50 GMT (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer) wrote:
On Saturday, the Association for Sickle Cell will sponsor a Walk-A-Thon held at Third Avenue and Fifth Street, near Fourth Street Baptist Church. It is a 3-mile walk to Broadway, ending back at the church.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:10:11 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) today launched the Newborn Screening Coding and Terminology Guide (http://newbornscreeningcodes.nlm.nih.gov), an important step toward efficient electronic exchange of standard newborn screening data.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:27:19 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
Nokia today unveiled a mobile device that balances eye-catching design with the latest in mobile functionality. The compact Nokia 3710 fold adds a personal touch with an artistic pattern on the cover. Its diverse features are effortless to find and use.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:27:09 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
(PhysOrg.com) -- Historically, crop rotation has worked to keep the western corn rootworm in check in Wisconsin.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:12:40 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
Processes and policies governing the reuse and recycling of electronic products need to be standardized worldwide to stem and reverse the growing problem of illegal and harmful e-waste processing practices in developing countries, according to experts behind the world's first international e-waste academy.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:12:13 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have patented a new method to remove toxic mercury from soil, sediment, sludge and other industrial waste. As described in recently awarded U.S. patent number 7,589,248 and application U.S. Publication No. 20080097138, the method allows mercury to be treated in situ - at its original location in the ground.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:12:06 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
Ecologists have discovered that timber plantations in Hawaii use more than twice the amount of water to grow as native forests use. Especially for island ecosystems, these findings suggest that land management decisions can place ecosystems - and the people who depend on them - at high risk for water shortages.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:57:09 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
(PhysOrg.com) -- Our understanding of star formation leans heavily on observations of stars like the sun, namely, those that are modest in mass and that are born and evolve at a relatively leisurely pace.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:27:10 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( NIH/National Library of Medicine ) The National Library of Medicine today launched the Newborn Screening Coding and Terminology Guide, an important step toward efficient electronic exchange of standard newborn screening data.

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:46:07 GMT (The Florence Times-Daily) wrote:
By Michelle Rupe Eubanks, Staff Writer Andrew and Jackson Willis aren't like other kids.

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:32:44 GMT (WKBW-TV Buffalo) wrote:
Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly and his wife Jill were joined by hundreds for the "Every Step Walk" on Saturday. It's part of their push for universal newborn screening. The Kelly's son Hunter died a few years ago following a fight with Krabbe disease.

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:57:44 GMT (Daily Record) wrote:
A NEW baby has brought joy to a Scots couple devastated by the death of their toddler son.

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:57:44 GMT (Daily Record) wrote:
A NEW baby has brought joy to a Scots couple devastated by the death of their toddler son.

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:08:27 GMT (The Gainesville Sun) wrote:
By LAURAN NEERGAARD The Associated Press Thousands of families carry the gene that causes sickle cell disease and don't know it - even though almost every newborn today is tested for what's called "sickle cell trait," and starting over the summer more college athletes are getting tested, too.

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 15:02:04 GMT (Medical Device Link) wrote:
PerkinElmer Inc. has completed the acquisition of Shanghai-based SYM-BIO Lifescience, a provider of diagnostics instruments and related reagents, in a cash transaction equivalent to $63.7 million.

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 10:25:19 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Small business owners and employees are among those who stand to benefit the most from provisions in some of the current health reform proposals under consideration by Congress according to a Commonwealth Fund report released today.

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 05:00:26 GMT (The Times of Northwest Indiana) wrote:
Find out all the events going on in your community, and plan your week's activities with The Times.

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:24:24 GMT (KAAL Austin) wrote:
(ABC 6 NEWS) -- Few words can capture the grief a family feels when they lose a child. The family you're about to meet said good-bye to their two-year-old after she died from a rare genetic disorder.

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 14:55:20 GMT (Boston Herald) wrote:
PerkinElmer Inc., a publicly-traded Waltham manufacturer of health and safety equipment, has purchased Shanghai-based Sym-Bio Lifescience, a provider of diagnostic instruments...

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 14:46:54 GMT (Medical Device Link) wrote:
Luminex Corp. received 510(k) clearance from FDA for a new cystic fibrosis (CF) test: the xTAG Cystic Fibrosis 39 Kit v2. Designed with years of feedback from clinicians and technicians, the newly cleared xTAG test detects for 39 CF-causing gene mutations.

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 14:35:18 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – PerkinElmer has acquired two separate companies, one in China and one in India, in a bid to expand its diagnostics and genetic screening businesses.

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 13:14:36 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and their environment, today announced that it has acquired the genetic screening business of Surendra Genetic Labs, Pvt Ltd., a leading laboratory in India that focuses on fetal, maternal and newborn health.

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:44:58 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
WALTHAM, Mass. & SHANGHAI--()--PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and their environment, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Shanghai-based SYM-BIO Lifescience, a leading provider of diagnostics instruments and related reagents, in a cash transaction equivalent to $63.7 million (RMB 435 million).

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:01:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
CHENNAI, India----PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and their environment, today announced that it has acquired the genetic screening business of Surendra Genetic Labs, Pvt Ltd., a leading laboratory in India that focuses on fetal, maternal and newborn health.

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 09:14:46 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
The international community focuses on lowering drug prices as a means of improving access and "today its idea is local pharmaceutical production .

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 08:19:00 GMT (K) wrote:
Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ: LMNX), the worldwide leader in multiplexed solutions, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new cystic fibrosis (CF) test: the xTAG® Cystic Fibrosis 39 Kit v2. Designed with years of feedback from clinicians and technicians, the newly cleared xTAG test detects for 39 CF-causing gene mutations.

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:50:15 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Luminex announced after the market closed Thursday that it has received US Food and Drug Administration clearance for its second-generation cystic fibrosis test.

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:46:04 GMT (Austin Business Journal) wrote:
Biological testing equipment company Luminex Corp. has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a new cystic fibrosis test.

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 06:14:50 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ: LMNX), the worldwide leader in multiplexed solutions, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new cystic fibrosis (CF) test: the xTAG® Cystic Fibrosis 39 Kit v2.

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 06:03:17 GMT (PublicTechnology.net) wrote:
Laboratory management software from Integrated Software Solutions is helping the newborn bloodspot screening laboratory at Birmingham Children’s Hospital ensure that no baby in the region misses vital testing and treatment for five life-threatening diseases of infancy.

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:06:10 GMT (Florence Morning News) wrote:
Senator Williams honored to kick off charity campaign as chairman

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:17:20 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
While rare, pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children younger than 15, according to the American Cancer Society. More than 10,700 children nationwide will be diagnosed with cancer this year. However the prognosis for these youngsters is not as poor as it used to be.

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:15:43 GMT (Darien News-Review) wrote:
A Darien couple filed a lawsuit earlier this month against Stamford Hospital, alleging its failure to perform routine genetic testing caused their newborn son to suffer permanent neurological damage.

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:46:52 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The Department of Health and Human Services plans to review the practices and policies surrounding the use and storage of dried newborn blood spots after screenings in biobanks, and a new white paper will frame the issues that HHS will consider.

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:18:01 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Newborn Screening is an invaluable public health program that saves lives and helps to prevent the development of serious disease and debilitation.

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:43:55 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( American College of Medical Genetics ) To address the scientific use of dried blood spots and other compelling issues surrounding the use of newborn screening blood spots, experts from across the US from a number of renowned institutions including the Mayo Clinic, the March of Dimes, the American College of Medical Genetics and the Genetic Alliance will host a public/professional forum and ...

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:30:02 GMT (Darien News-Review) wrote:
A Darien couple filed a lawsuit earlier this month against Stamford Hospital, alleging its failure to perform routine genetic testing caused their newborn son to suffer permanent neurological damage.

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:29:34 GMT (icWales) wrote:
CARE for people with muscular dystrophy in Wales has been branded as “appalling” in a damning report by MPs.

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:09:20 GMT (BBC News) wrote:
MPs claim services for people with muscle-wasting illnesses are deteriorating despite a minister's pledge they would improve.

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:16:40 GMT (Khaleej Times) wrote:
MANAMA — Eliminating genetic diseases is a major challenge in Bahrain, as most couples here insist on going ahead with their marriage plans despite being detected carriers of defective genes in pre-marital screenings.

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:18:18 GMT (The West Australian) wrote:
It may not seem much but hearing her baby daughter imitate the "quack quack" of a toy duck for the first time was one of the sweetest sounds Joanne Ardagh has heard.

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:45:36 GMT (Fremont News-Messenger) wrote:
ELMORE -- Carson Slates was born with a smile that will melt you and a body that will break your heart.

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:37:26 GMT (Port Clinton News Herald) wrote:
ELMORE -- Carson Slates was born with a smile that will melt you and a body that will break your heart.

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:10:40 GMT (redOrbit) wrote:
NOVATO, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:44:55 GMT (Norwalk Advocate) wrote:
STAMFORD -- A Darien couple sued Stamford Hospital last week, alleging its failure to perform routine genetic testing caused their newborn son to suffer permanent neurological damage.

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:56:58 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
A couple in Connecticut is suing two hospitals in the state for allegedly failing to perform a “routine genetic test” on their newborn son, which led the boy to develop “permanent neurological damage,” according to a local press report.

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:53:25 GMT (Stamford Advocate) wrote:
STAMFORD -- A Darien couple sued Stamford Hospital last week, alleging its failure to perform routine genetic testing caused their newborn son to suffer permanent neurological damage.

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:02:58 GMT (Zawya) wrote:
16 August 2009 DOHA: Qatar is becoming a centre in the Middle East for genetic testing. Although there is already a endocrine laboratory, which forms part of the newborn screening programme at Hamad Medical Corporation Hamad Medical Corporation ( HMC HMC ), it is hoped that it will soon cater to the rest of the GCC.

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:53:40 GMT (AME Info) wrote:
Qatar has announced that it plans to establish a state-of-the-art genetics centre, the Gulf Times has reported. The endocrine testing centre is part of the Newborn Screening Programme being conducted jointly by Hamad Medical Corporation and Heidelberg University Children's Hospital in Germany.

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:17:50 GMT (MENAFN) wrote:
Maktoum Foundation trains entrepreneurs in Bahrain

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:52:11 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
Qatar will soon become the first country in the GCC to establish a state-of-the-art genetics centre.The endocrine testing centre is part of the Newborn Screening Programme being conducted jointly by Hamad Medical Corporation and Heidelberg University Children’s Hospital in Germany.

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:07:45 GMT (Traverse City Record-Eagle) wrote:
Thousands of families carry the gene that causes sickle cell disease and don't know it -- even though almost every newborn today is tested for what's called "sickle cell trait," and starting this summer more college athletes are getting tested, too.

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:59:42 GMT (PitchEngine) wrote:
BUFFALO, NY, - The Hunters Hope Foundation today received a 75,000 contribution to assist with the 11th Annual Hunters Hope Family and Medical Symposium. The grant which was given to the non-profit organization through the Wal-Mart Foundations State Giving Program will help over 50 families across the country travel to and attend the symposium. Hunters...

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 04:47:03 GMT (Hutchinson News) wrote:
WASHINGTON - Thousands of families carry the gene that causes sickle cell disease and don't know it ...

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 23:35:40 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
A recent study of more than 2,000 identical twins found that medical problems early in life, rather than the neurotoxic effects of anesthesia, are likely linked to an individual's risk for developing learning disabilities.

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:15:49 GMT (5 Eyewitness News St. Paul) wrote:
Several groups claim the state is not doing enough to inform parents about their options when it comes to the privacy of their infants' DNA...

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:08:42 GMT (KAAL Austin) wrote:
Several groups claim the state is not doing enough to inform parents about their options when it comes to the privacy of their infants' DNA . They're promising to move forward with a lawsuit if the state doesn't take action.

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 14:53:00 GMT (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News) wrote:
WASHINGTON - Thousands of families carry the gene that causes sickle cell disease and don't know it - even though almost every newborn today is tested for what's called "sickle cell trait," and starting this summer more U.S. college athletes are getting tested, too.

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 11:17:22 GMT (New Orleans Times-Picayune) wrote:
WASHINGTON -- Thousands of families carry the gene that causes sickle cell disease and don't know it, even though almost every newborn today is tested for what's called "sickle cell trait, " and starting this summer more college athletes are...

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 07:22:37 GMT (WILX 10 Lansing) wrote:
Rare athlete deaths spur sickle cell trait testing

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 07:06:22 GMT (AP via Yahoo! News) wrote:
Thousands of families carry the gene that causes sickle cell disease and don't know it — even though almost every newborn today is tested for what's called "sickle cell trait," and starting this summer more college athletes are getting tested, too.

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 21:17:17 GMT (High School OT) wrote:
Spurred in part by rare but tragic collapses of athletes from overexertion, work is beginning to find families missed by newborn screening or who did not understand that sickle cell trait has ramifications.

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:21:56 GMT (redOrbit) wrote:
NOVATO, Calif., July 30, /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:13:21 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
By systematically analysing MRI changes occuring in the brains of children with the metabolic disease glutaric aciduria type I researchers at Heidelberg University Hospital have succeeded for the first time in demonstrating reversible and permanent brain damage as well as elucidating its temporal evolution.

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:08:29 GMT (redOrbit) wrote:
By systematically analyzing MRI changes occurring in the brains of children with the metabolic disease glutaric aciduria type I researchers at Heidelberg University Hospital have succeeded for the first time in demonstrating reversible and permanent brain damage as well as elucidating its temporal evolution. The Heidelberg researchers now assume that during the course of the disease, the ...

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:13:48 GMT (The Times of India) wrote:
The birth of a healthy and cheerful baby is one of the most joyful moments in the life of a couple. However, it could turn into a tragedy if the newborn is found to have a major physical or mental handicap.

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:50:45 GMT (Linn County Leader) wrote:
The parents of Brady Alan Cunningham were on-hand to witness the signing of a Bill into law that his passing inspired in a recent ceremony. This signing of HB 716, or The Brady Alan Cunningham Screening Act, adds five lysosomal storage diseases to the list of 67 disorders that must be screened for in newborns.  “We thank God for Brady that he was given to us and his purpose in life was for this ...

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:15:41 GMT (The Huffington Post) wrote:
G6PD is an essential enzyme that is lacking in people with this widespread genetic disorder, and its absence leads to a condition that is closely related to other forms of anemia.

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
SAN CARLOS, Calif.----Natus Medical Incorporated today announced that it was awarded a contract to provide its Newborn Hearing Screening Data Management Service to the California Department of Health Care Services.

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:42:16 GMT (icWales) wrote:
YOUNG patients are being forced to travel to London to undergo essential studies that were previously carried out in their own homes.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:47:56 GMT (Philippine Daily Inquirer) wrote:
DOCTOR Susan Concepcion-Echiverri is one of the active consultant-alumnae of the Mu Sigma Phi sorority of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. She is a clinical geneticist and current chair of the Division of Genetics and Metabolism at the Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:21:12 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
More than three-quarters of parents would be willing to permit the use of their children's newborn screening samples for research purposes if their permission were obtained beforehand, a University of Michigan survey shows.

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:31:35 GMT (Science Daily) wrote:
More than three-quarters of parents would be willing to allow the use of their children's newborn screening samples for research, a new survey shows. But more than half would be unwilling to permit use if their permission was not obtained beforehand. The survey sheds light on the emerging issue of how to square parents' concerns about privacy with medical researchers' desire to use the samples.

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:07:36 GMT (redOrbit) wrote:
More than three-quarters of parents would be willing to permit the use of their children’s newborn screening samples for research purposes if their permission were obtained beforehand, a University of Michigan survey shows.But permission is crucial: More than half of the parents surveyed said they would be “very unwilling” to permit use of their child’s newborn screening sample for future ...

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:55:09 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
More than three-quarters of parents would be willing to permit the use of their children's newborn screening samples for research purposes if their permission were obtained beforehand, a University of Michigan survey shows.

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:54:49 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
Despite constant warnings about childhood obesity, too many Australian parents are still oblivious to the fact their children are overweight, according to the findings of the national MBF Healthwatch survey.

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:29:16 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( University of Michigan Health System ) More than three-quarters of parents would be willing to allow the use of their children's newborn screening samples for research, a new survey shows. But more than half would be unwilling to permit use if their permission was not obtained beforehand. The survey sheds light on the emerging issue of how to square parents' concerns about privacy with medical ...

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:55:40 GMT (Sedalia Democrat) wrote:
Missouri newborns will now be tested for five new kinds of rare genetic disorders. The measure adds five disorders to the 67 other diseases for which infants already are screened.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:15:17 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Osmetech plc (LSE:OMH), the fast growing international molecular diagnostics company announces that it has received US Food & Drug Administration ('FDA') 510(k) clearance for its eSensor® Cystic Fibrosis Genotyping Test for use on the eSensor® XT-8 System.

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:57:05 GMT (Dexter Daily Statesman) wrote:
JEFFERSON CITY -- Gov. Jay Nixon today signed a bill into law establishing the Brady Alan Cunningham Newborn Act. The new law is named after a 1-year-old Campbell boy who died on April 6 as the...

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:02:18 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Osmetech said today that it has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for a genotyping test for cystic fibrosis using the company’s eSensor XT-8 System.

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 04:06:48 GMT (KFVS 12 Cape Girardeau) wrote:
Missouri will become one of a few states to test newborns for several kinds of rare and often fatal genetic disorders under a new law signed Wednesday.

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:14:08 GMT (Nature) wrote:
When the cystic fibrosis gene was found in 1989, therapy seemed around the corner. Two decades on, biologists still have a long way to go, finds Helen Pearson.

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:13:34 GMT (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) wrote:
St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington says that fears are unwarranted in our overcoddled nation.

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:30:17 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced today that all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, have passed legislation requiring that all newborns be screened for cystic fibrosis (CF) by the year 2010. Early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening, genetic disease, can have a dramatic impact on the health of those born with the condition.

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:19:55 GMT (KY3 Springfield) wrote:
One of the new screenings would be for Krabbe (KRAB'-ay) disease.

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 22:00:35 GMT (SACommunties) wrote:
While it’s unusual for the Texas Legislature to meet in the summer, State Sen. Carlos Uresti took time last week to mark the passing of his 12th year as a state lawmaker “in session.”

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:50:34 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
A test that measures oxygen levels in newborns can detect "critical" congenital heart disease, but there are variables involved with the test that require more study before it is adopted for universal newborn screening, according to a new joint statement from the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 07:28:13 GMT (Baltimore Sun) wrote:
Parents concerned that states are banking blood samples from newborns without parents' consent M atthew Brzica and his wife hardly noticed when the hospital took a few drops of blood from each of their four newborn children for routine genetic testing. But then they discovered that the state had kept the dried blood samples ever since - and was making them available to scientists for medical ...

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:18:57 GMT (Pioneer Press) wrote:
WASHINGTON — Matthew Brzica and his wife hardly noticed when the hospital took a few drops of blood from each of their four newborn children for routine genetic testing. But then they discovered that the state had kept the dried blood samples ever since — and was making them available to scientists for medical research.

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 05:13:43 GMT (BBC News) wrote:
'Folly' of short-sighted cuts in NHS ice age

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:54:39 GMT (Washington Post) wrote:
States' practice of collecting newborns' blood and offering it to researchers raises privacy issues.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT (Washington Post) wrote:
Matthew Brzica and his wife hardly noticed when the hospital took a few drops of blood from each of their four newborn children for routine genetic testing. But then they discovered that the state had kept the dried blood samples ever since -- and was making them available to scientists for medic...

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:12:54 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
Officials with the Badge of Honor Association, which raises money for the families of fallen police officers, presented a check Thursdayfor $10,600 to the Hunter's Hope Foundation.

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:57:21 GMT (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) wrote:
National health officials estimate that Georgia has one of the three largest populations in the United States for sickle cell disease. National health officials estimate that Georgia has one of the three largest populations in the United States for sickle cell disease.

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:16:11 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Two years ago more than one in four newborns screened for metabolic and other inherited disorders in Alabama had to be retested.

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:34:32 GMT (The Brockville Recorder and Times) wrote:
Recently, as the eHealth scandal was breaking, I received a Twitter message asking me what I thought of consultants billing taxpayers for their tea and snacks at Tim Hortons when they were being paid thousands of dollars a day.[...]

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:18:26 GMT (Marketwire) wrote:
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 23, 2009) - In releasing his fourth annual report today, Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin demonstrates how his office "delivers big value on a small budget," through efficient, hard-hitting investigations that help make government better. "At times like these, the value of public services comes into sharp focus," Mr. Marin says in the report, which reviews his ...

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:56:16 GMT (Toronto Sun) wrote:
Recently, as the eHealth scandal was breaking, I received a Twitter message asking me what I thought of consultants billing taxpayers for their tea and snacks at Tim Hortons when they were being paid thousands of dollars a day.

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:42:45 GMT (Action News 24 Erie) wrote:
Yes, it was so fun! No, but I would like to someday. No, I'm scared of heights.

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:38:02 GMT (Medical Device Link) wrote:
Water purification systems can control water quality, which decreases manufacturing downtime and increases accurate test results. IVD tests are used today in many different ways for various purposes.

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:10:18 GMT (Sun Star) wrote:
DESPITE the strong opposition of Negros Occidental Governor Isidro Zayco to House Bill 5043 (Reproductive Health and Population Development Act of 2008), the province posted a declining trend read more

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:15:35 GMT (BusinessNorth) wrote:
The Minnesota Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Conference, "Rethinking Rural Health Care: A Community Effort" will be held June 15-16 in Duluth, Minnesota.

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:07:01 GMT (redOrbit) wrote:
NOVATO, Calif., June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 04:48:25 GMT (PharmaBiz) wrote:
Your immune system plays an important function in your health - it protects you against viruses, bacteria, and other toxins that can cause disease. In autoinflammatory diseases, however, the immune system goes awry, causing unprovoked and dangerous inflammation.

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 03:36:28 GMT (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) wrote:
Voter ID and the local-option bill were among the session's hot-button issues.

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 03:22:29 GMT (Science Daily) wrote:
Your immune system plays an important function in your health -- it protects you against viruses, bacteria, and other toxins that can cause disease. In autoinflammatory diseases, however, the immune system goes awry, causing unprovoked and dangerous inflammation. Now, researchers have discovered a new autoinflammatory syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects children around the time of ...

Sat, 6 Jun 2009 10:10:57 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Your immune system plays an important function in your health - it protects you against viruses, bacteria, and other toxins that can cause disease. In autoinflammatory diseases, however, the immune system goes awry, causing unprovoked and dangerous inflammation.

Sat, 6 Jun 2009 07:19:14 GMT (Lakeville Sun-Current) wrote:
Deficit, bravery and failure - words used by Lakeville's legislators when asked how they will remember the legislative session of 2009.

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 23:26:01 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Your immune system plays an important function in your health - it protects you against viruses, bacteria, and other toxins that can cause disease. In autoinflammatory diseases, however, the immune system goes awry, causing unprovoked and dangerous inflammation.

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 22:36:25 GMT (Marketwire) wrote:
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 4, 2009) - The following corrects and replaces the release sent on June 4, 2009 @ 2:20 PM ET. The phone number in the third paragraph should read 1-800-263-1830 instead of 1-800-263-4320. Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin has launched an investigation into the provincial Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's funding of Avastin, a drug for colon cancer patients. ...

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 18:53:32 GMT (Marketwire) wrote:
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 4, 2009) - Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin has launched an investigation into the provincial Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's funding of Avastin, a drug for colon cancer patients. The province's funding of Avastin is limited to 16 two-week cycles, regardless of patient response to the treatment. The Ombudsman is investigating whether the Ministry's ...

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 13:08:31 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( NIH/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases ) Your immune system plays an important function in your health -- it protects you against viruses, bacteria, and other toxins that can cause disease. In autoinflammatory diseases, however, the immune system goes awry, causing unprovoked and dangerous inflammation. Now, researchers from the National Institute of ...

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 21:30:26 GMT (Newswise) wrote:
One in every 3,000 babies is born with an inborn error of metabolism -- a genetic defect that interferes with their ability to process substances like carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Until recently, tests to detect many of these very rare, disabling, and sometimes fatal disorders like fatty acid oxidation disorders were rarely used. If the child died, the cause would be listed as unknown or ...

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:01:41 GMT (WIVB Buffalo) wrote:
PARC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PARC Management,  operator of Darien Lake Theme Park Resort, today announced that Orchard Park, NY based Hunter's Hope Foundation is the first recipient of the annual Jack Kemp Community Service Award.

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:35:10 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
Jim Kelly is hoping to take his fight for universal newborn screening to a higher level.

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 21:43:34 GMT (Slam! Sports) wrote:
Now that Jim Kelly has convinced several states to begin testing infants for rare and often fatal genetic disorders, the Hall of Fame quarterback is setting his sights higher.

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 20:55:53 GMT (WTHR Indianapolis) wrote:
Associated Press - June 1, 2009 4:43 PM ET BATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) - Now that Jim Kelly has convinced several states to begin testing infants for rare and often fatal genetic disorders, the Hall of...

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 18:37:26 GMT (Havre Daily News) wrote:
Local residents, businesses and organizations have the opportunity to help infants and mothers Saturday by taking a walk in Havre.

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 15:46:19 GMT (WHO-TV 13 Des Moines) wrote:
You've probably at least heard of cystic fibrosis. But, you might not know much about the chronic illness that affects thousands across the country. It's a genetically inherited disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. This weekend, people in the metro will shoot for a cure.

Sun, 31 May 2009 07:20:38 GMT (Detroit Free Press) wrote:
Accounting and Business Advisory

Sat, 30 May 2009 02:55:20 GMT (KXAN 36 Austin) wrote:
The family pushing for "Greyson's Law" fears their hard work might die because of political maneuvers. The bill is named after their son who died of a genetic disease.

Fri, 29 May 2009 04:37:07 GMT (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) wrote:
Senators tried to revive dead legislation -- with mixed results.

Fri, 29 May 2009 03:47:07 GMT (KXAN 36 Austin) wrote:
In a desperate attempt to pass a bill that allows a buy-in option for the Children's Health Insurance Program, the Senate attached it as an amendment to bill on newborn screening. The House decided it violated the germane rule.

Thu, 28 May 2009 03:37:47 GMT (Austin American-Statesman) wrote:
As senators worked feverishly to keep dozens of House bills from dying as a midnight deadline approached, legislative leaders expressed new confidence Wednesday that an impasse on windstorm insurance can be broken to avoid a special legislative session.

Wed, 27 May 2009 18:48:00 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act marked an implementation milestone last week, as insurers were required to meet a May 21 deadline to incorporate policies that protect people from discrimination based on their genetic information.

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:57:09 GMT (The Jewish Press) wrote:
For the past five years Father Patrick Desbois has travelled throughout Ukraine and Belarus searching for "killing fields" where hundreds of thousands of Eastern European Jews lie buried in mass graves.

Mon, 25 May 2009 03:34:29 GMT (Post-Bulletin) wrote:
No one can accuse Gov. Tim Pawlenty of being afraid to use his veto pen. As of Monday morning, the Republican governor had vetoed 22 bills, ranging

Tue, 19 May 2009 02:14:47 GMT (Austin American-Statesman) wrote:
Parents would have to be informed and would get new powers to refuse to have their baby's blood samples stored for possible medical research under legislation heading to Gov. Rick Perry.

Mon, 18 May 2009 19:05:12 GMT (Freedom Forum Online) wrote:
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota couple who refused chemotherapy for their 13-year-old son on religious grounds were ordered last week to have the boy re-evaluated to see if he would still benefit from the cancer treatment — or if it may already be too late.

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:00:34 GMT (ABS-CBNNEWS.com) wrote:
In a generation when children opt to watch television or play computer games, it is sometimes hard to tempt youngsters to read an entire book for leisure. But for this country's first two-time Romeo Forbes Children's Storywriting Competition winner, getting children to read again is a lifetime labor of love.

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:08:54 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
In response to the press release and position paper released Tuesday by the American College of Medical Genetics-the 2007 recipient of a $4 million, five-year federal grant to serve as the National Coordinating Center (NCC) for the Regional Genetics and Newborn Screening Collaborative Groups-the Ci

Sat, 16 May 2009 01:33:18 GMT (The News-Times) wrote:
DANBURY -- Whatever the weather, the people who attend the annual cystic fibrosis Great Strides walkathon at Rogers Park on Sunday will have reason to celebrate.This year, through the efforts of state Sen. Michael McLachlan, R-Danbury, the General Assembly has passed legislation requiring that all infants be screened for cystic fibrosis at birth.

Fri, 15 May 2009 14:16:25 GMT (redOrbit) wrote:
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Recognizes BioMarin's Efforts to Expand Treatment Options for Patients with PKU NOVATO, Calif., May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Fri, 15 May 2009 03:31:15 GMT (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) wrote:
House OKs changes on Cole Act
Thu, 14 May 2009 01:10:20 GMT (UPI) wrote:
BETHESDA, Md., May 13 (UPI) -- A U.S. group of geneticists is stressing the importance of screening the residual dried blood spots of newborns.

Tue, 12 May 2009 16:04:01 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Boys show signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) for 2 ½ years before they obtain a diagnosis and disease-specific treatment, about the same length of delay children have endured for the past 20 years despite advances in genetic testing and treatment.

Tue, 12 May 2009 02:47:33 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Boys show signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) for 2 ½ years before they obtain a diagnosis and disease-specific treatment, about the same length of delay children have endured for the past 20 years despite advances in genetic testing and treatment.

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:18:42 GMT (redOrbit) wrote:
Simple, inexpensive blood test could speed diagnostic journeyBoys show signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) for 2 ½ years before they obtain a diagnosis and disease-specific treatment, about the same length of delay children have endured for the past 20 years despite advances in genetic testing and treatment.

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:08:41 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( American College of Medical Genetics ) "Residual dried blood spots are vital to newborn screening," said Michael S. Watson, Ph.D., FACMG, Executive Director of the American College of Medical Genetics. "There has been some debate whether these specimens should be destroyed after screening. ACMG has released this statement to convey accurate information about the use of the residual dried blood ...

Sun, 10 May 2009 05:03:26 GMT (The Daily Dunklin Democrat) wrote:
The Brady Alan Cunningham Newborn Screening Act is advancing through Missouri General Assembly, becoming one step closer to becoming law. The bill is named for Brady Alan Cunningham, son of Dustin...

Sun, 10 May 2009 05:00:32 GMT (ABS-CBNNEWS.com) wrote:
For many women at the ward of a major Manila government hospital, Mother's Day will be spent connected to an I.V. and sharing a bed with two or three other patients, each having recently given birth. There will be no fancy dinners, gifts or flowers.

Sat, 9 May 2009 18:38:22 GMT (KSHB-TV Kansas City) wrote:
Missouri is poised to become one of the few states that test infants for certain kinds of rare and often fatal genetic disorders.

Thu, 7 May 2009 09:17:49 GMT (The Des Moines Register) wrote:
The University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory, meanwhile, now has the ability to confirm cases of the H1N1 virus — a time-saving development that will help public health officials who are trying to prevent a flu pandemic.

Thu, 7 May 2009 09:06:27 GMT (Vernon Hills Review) wrote:
School will be out soon and families are starting to plan their summer getaways, but for the Mudricks of Gurnee, venturing too far from home could mean missing the most important opportunity of their child's life, a liver transplant.

Thu, 7 May 2009 09:01:40 GMT (Grayslake Review) wrote:
School will be out soon and families are starting to plan their summer getaways, but for Oleg and Barbara Mudrick of Gurnee, venturing too far from home could mean missing the most important opportunity of their child's life: a liver transplant. Days after his birth on March 17, 2008, their son Dylan was diagnosed with a rare metabolic condition, and at a moment's notice, they could get the call ...

Wed, 6 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario , TELUS and Kids' Health Links Foundation today announce the launch of Upopolis, the first secure online social network for kids in hospital care in Ottawa.

Tue, 5 May 2009 14:18:38 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
The Citizens' Council on Health Care has released a new report that demonstrates evidence and concerns about the extension of eugenics into State newborn screening programs. Today, many States are expanding testing, creating State genetic registries and using newborn blood and DNA to develop new tests for more comprehensive genomic screening of newborns at birth.

Tue, 5 May 2009 02:26:32 GMT (The Jamaica Observer) wrote:
MANDEVILLE, Manchester - True to its pledge to place emphasis on health in 2009, the Rotary Club of Mandeville is currently involved in an ongoing collaboration with the Sickle Cell Trust of Jamaica to combat the deadly sickle cell disease.

Sun, 3 May 2009 07:33:42 GMT (Times Leader) wrote:
WILKES–BARRE – The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Great Strides Walk and the Multiple Sclerosis’ Walk MS events were held on opposite ends of the Kirby Park at different hours on Saturday – but the goal was the same – to raise money to find a cure for both diseases.

Sat, 2 May 2009 16:27:28 GMT (PR.com) wrote:
A NBS (Newborn Screening) Test is a Priceless Gift [PR.com - February 17, 2008]

Sat, 2 May 2009 04:30:04 GMT (WorldNet Daily) wrote:
An organization that has been battling Minnesota state procedures in which DNA from every newborn is collected and warehoused says virtually all states do the same thing and the alarming trend eventually could lead the United States back into eugenics.

Fri, 1 May 2009 23:08:06 GMT (Alice Echo-News Journal) wrote:
The March of Dimes “March for Babies” event has been rescheduled from Saturday, May 2 to Saturday, May 16, because of the current swine flu situation.

Fri, 1 May 2009 17:16:22 GMT (WHO-TV 13 Des Moines) wrote:
People in the metro will march for babies this weekend. The March of Dimes annual walk is tomorrow at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines. The walkers are raising money for research to help every baby get a healthy start.

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:23:47 GMT (Killeen Daily Herald) wrote:
The Killeen Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis 5K Walk, the first of its kind in the city, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday. It starts at the Andy K. Wells Hike and Bike Trail behind Killeen Parks and Recreation on W.S. Young Drive in Killeen.

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:20:33 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
In a seminar published Online first and in a future edition of The Lancet the authors, Dr Brian O'Sullivan, from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA, and Dr Steven Freedman, at Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA discuss the issues of cystic fibrosis (CF) treatments.

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:48:26 GMT (PharmaBiz) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc, a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, has entered into a contract with ID Biological Systems of Greenville, South Carolina, USA, to become its exclusive, worldwide distributor for specimen collection cards used by newborn screening programmes worldwide.

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:44:18 GMT (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) wrote:
Rep. Paula Pierson, D-Arlington, is the sponsor of "Greyson's Law."

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:02:56 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic disease that affects glands such as the liver, lungs, pancreas, and intestines. It disrupts the body's salt balance, leaving too little salt and water on the outside of cells and causing the thin layer of mucus that usually keeps the lungs free of germs to become thick and sticky.

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:18:22 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Quest Diagnostics scientists provide new insights into genetic factors affecting the accuracy and quality of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) carrier and newborn screening in three separate articles published in the May 2009 issue of The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX) is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services.

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:29:32 GMT (Austin Daily Herald) wrote:
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide).

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
WALTHAM, Mass.----PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced that it has entered into a contract with ID Biological Systems of Greenville, South Carolina, USA, to become its exclusive, worldwide distributor for specimen collection cards used by newborn screening programs worldwide.

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:17:53 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
Third Wave Technologies said this week that it has filed two patent suits in federal court in Madison, Wis., related to its diagnostic tests for human papilloma virus and hepatitis C virus.

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:13:39 GMT (The Fort Collins Coloradoan) wrote:
When Reneé Brunsting was 21 weeks pregnant in 2004, she accompanied her sister and nieces in a March of Dimes walk in Memphis, Tenn.

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:42:44 GMT (The Kalamazoo Gazette) wrote:
Tess McEnroe / GazetteAllison Kaufman proudly stands with her daughter, Alana Moceri, who graduated magna cum laude from Western Michigan University. KALAMAZOO -- Specialists told Allison Kaufman that her daughter, Alana Moceri, brain-damaged as an infant, would never graduate from...

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:03:07 GMT (New York Times) wrote:
Emily Schaller, 27, follows a strict regimen of treatments to keep CF symptoms at bay.

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:47:55 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – As it prepares to implement the parts of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act that are applicable to employment discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been taking comments from the public about its concerns and considerations regarding GINA.

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:03:18 GMT (The Star) wrote:
WE have a three-and-a-half year old son whom we recently discovered is hearing impaired. The news came as a shock to us and his teachers as the boy did not show any indications of hearing impairment.

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:47:51 GMT (KXAN 36 Austin) wrote:
The Morris family found therapy in helping write a bill as a tribute to their son. "Greyson's law" would require that Texas screen for almost all of the diseases recommended by the American College of Medical Genetics.

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:27:44 GMT (The Southington Citizen) wrote:
Byline:  Zachary Janowski Breaking News:  No Since he was days old, Mitchell Magyar’s family feared for his life. Born with a urea cycle dis­order, Mitchell’s body could not process protein properly, leading to a build-up of am­monia in his bloodstream. Fortunately for the Magyar family, Connecticut requires newborn screening, which identified the condition be­fore he was a week old. Photos 4-17 ...

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:11:01 GMT (R) wrote:
GENEVA, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- - First Drug in Europe Indicated for the Treatment of Hyperphenylalaninaemia (Hpa) due to Phenylketonuria (Pku) or Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) Deficiency, now Commercially Available in France, Germany and the United Kingdom Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced that Kuvan (sapropterin dihydrochloride), indicated for the ...

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT (R) wrote:
Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced that Kuvan , indicated for the treatment of hyperphenylalaninaemia due to phenylketonuria or tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency, is now commercially available in Europe.

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:56:08 GMT (FOX 26 Houston) wrote:
His name was Greyson, and his parents believe he'd still be alive today had he undergone a simple blood test.

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:21:23 GMT (Creston News Advertiser) wrote:
It's a rare genetic disorder, affecting only about 100 Iowans at any one time. The rate of diagnosis is one in every 12,000 births. But for any parent of an infant with PKU (phenylketonuria), there's nothing insignificant about the daily routine required to keep that child healthy and safe.

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:16:39 GMT (Yehey!) wrote:
FILIPINO health researchers have produced breakthroughs that contribute new knowledge, techniques, preventive strategies and pharmaceuticals. All of which reinforce the health industrys fight against diseases.

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:20:22 GMT (The Manila Times) wrote:
FILIPINO health researchers have produced breakthroughs that contribute new knowledge, techniques, preventive strategies and pharmaceuticals. All of which reinforce the health industry’s fight against diseases.

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:08:07 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Health experts at an RTI International seminar on Tuesday said that to improve neonatal outcomes across the country, the U.S. must create interventions that target minority populations, increase access to preconception care and standardize newborn screening, CQ HealthBeat reports. In 2005, there were 13.7 infant deaths per 1,000 live births among blacks, compared with 6.

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:32:47 GMT (Mayo Clinic) wrote:
"We must begin now to prepare for the future; we cannot wait until the details are known or fully understood."* Carrie A. Zabel, M.S., C.G.C., is a board-certified genetic counselor who specializes in hereditary cancer syndromes. One of her main professional interests is the family medical history.

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:09:57 GMT (WTVC Chattanooga) wrote:
Cystic Fibrosis is considered a rare disease, so it is surprising to learn that: • There are 65 patients struggling to live with this incurable disease in Chattanooga.

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:08:33 GMT (Albert Lea Tribune) wrote:
The past nine months have been full of changes for Albert Lea couple Scot and Mindy Christenson. Last July, just a week after their son, Saxon, was born, he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:13:40 GMT (The News & Observer) wrote:
Starting this week, babies born in North Carolina will be screened for cystic fibrosis.

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:24:49 GMT (The Fayetteville Observer) wrote:
RALEIGH — Newborns in North Carolina will be screened for cystic fibrosis beginning this week, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services.

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:29:00 GMT (The News & Observer) wrote:
Starting this week, babies born in North Carolina will be screened for cystic fibrosis.

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:25:36 GMT (The Mooresville Tribune) wrote:
Starting this week, babies born in North Carolina are being screened for cystic fibrosis (CF) when their tiny blood samples are sent to the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health to test for possible metabolic and genetic disorders.

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:31:21 GMT (ThirdAge) wrote:
Screening tests for hearing provide a quick way to find people who have hearing loss. Early detection of hearing loss enables treatment to be provided sooner and helps prevent further problems.

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:42:23 GMT (Philippine Daily Inquirer) wrote:
Sen. Loren Legarda, chair of the Senate committee on health, has called on the government to conduct a nationwide information campaign so that parents can avail themselves of the benefits of the mandatory Newborn Screening Service (NBS) program.

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:09:15 GMT (Southeast Missourian) wrote:
CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Brady Cunningham was once all baby fat and blond curls. But after the cooing, smiles and studying looks of his first months came endless crying, intense pain and unexplained tremors....

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:34:10 GMT (Park Hills Daily Journal) wrote:
CAMPBELL, Mo. (AP) — Little Brady Cunningham was once all baby fat and bouncy blond curls. But after the cooing, smiles and studying looks of his first months came endless crying jags, intense pain and unexplained tremors.

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 21:48:20 GMT (KTHV Little Rock) wrote:
Newborn screening is a test done on all newborns here in Arkansas with a simple prick on the heel and a small sample of blood.

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 16:17:03 GMT (The Daily Dunklin Democrat) wrote:
CAMPBELL, Mo. -- A rare genetic disease, which is not currently part of Missouri's newborn screening requirements, recently claimed the life of a Campbell infant, just 10 days before his first...

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 03:01:42 GMT (Austin American-Statesman) wrote:
The House tentatively approved a bill Tuesday that would require the state to tell parents about its practice of storing blood taken from Texas newborns for possible research — and would let parents refuse. The bill would still allow the state to draw blood from newborns to screen for birth defects and other disorders.

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 05:05:59 GMT (Southeast Missourian) wrote:
Volunteers with the March of Dimes do more than walk to raise money. Teams have organized doughnut sales, movie nights and today, one team is hosting "Ballgowns for Babies," a used formal gown sale...

Sat, 4 Apr 2009 22:43:18 GMT (The Times of India) wrote:
Ever wondered why your newborn is sluggish, a poor feeder, temporarily stops breathing and vomits frequently? Your child may be suffering from Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM), a genetic defect caused by biochemical changes.

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:17:25 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
A new review of medical databases shows that neonatal hearing loss, already one of the most common birth disorders in the United States, is especially prevalent among Hispanic-Americans and those from low-income households, according to the April 2009 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The wide-ranging study focused on hearing loss in newborns (neonates), children, and adolescents.

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 04:18:56 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery ) A new review of medical databases shows that neonatal hearing loss, already one of the most common birth disorders in the United States, is especially prevalent among Hispanic-Americans and those from low-income households, according to the April 2009 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The authors also note serious flaws ...

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. & PHILADELPHIA----How much progress toward healthier babies can a dedicated group of employees accomplish in 15 years? Plenty.

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:19:09 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
The American College of Medical Genetics Foundation (ACMGF) recently awarded Dr. Sihoun Hahn of Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington School of Medicine the 2009-2010 Luminex/ACMGF Award at the American College of Medical Genetics 2009 Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting in Tampa, FL.

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:52:37 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. has announced that it has received a notice from the United States Patent Office reporting allowance of claims covering once daily dosing methods for Kuvan (sapropterin dihydrochloride) in the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU).

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:14:45 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( American College of Medical Genetics ) The American College of Medical Genetics Foundation (ACMGF) recently awarded Dr. Sihoun Hahn of Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington School of Medicine the 2009-2010 Luminex/ACMGF Award at the American College of Medical Genetics 2009 Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting in Tampa, Fla. The award includes a $100,000 grant and is aimed ...

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced today that it has received a notice from the United States Patent Office reporting allowance of claims covering once daily dosing methods for Kuvan® in the treatment of phenylketonuria .

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:57:33 GMT (WorldNetDaily) wrote:
The head of the Institute for Health Freedom says now is the time for American residents to rise up if they want to keep control over their health records, because the data soon will be for sale and is forecast to become the next "gold rush."

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:31:37 GMT (13WHAM Rochester) wrote:
Rochester, N.Y. - Jim Kelly, and his wife Jill came to Rochester Friday for the "Hunter's Hope" ball.

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:28:24 GMT (Post-Bulletin) wrote:
ST. PAUL -- Mayo Clinic's Dr. Piero Rinaldo knows all too well the grim task of telling parents what medical condition killed their child

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:28:39 GMT (Post-Bulletin) wrote:
ST. PAUL -- Screening newborns for possible disorders is not new. Minnesota has been screening newborns since 1965 to uncover rare disorders that can be

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:35:55 GMT (UC Newsroom) wrote:
Two-day conference to feature sessions for consumers, health care professionals, advocates.

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:51:46 GMT (East Aurora Advertiser) wrote:
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy recently appointed John E. Dudek to the position of vice president of institutional advancement. Dudek will coordinate the fundraising, marketing and public relations strategies of the conservancy and improve donor cultivation and corporate sponsorship relationships and revenues.

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:51:29 GMT (Beloit Daily News) wrote:
Girls needed hearing help After her twin daughters were born, Carie Champeny-Johns received some frightening news she never expected to get.

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:18:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:34:20 GMT (FOX 9 News Twin Cities) wrote:
Currently, Minnesota newborns have blood drawn from their heel within 24 hours after birth. But critics say the screening comes at a cost and that cost is privacy. People at the capitol are discussing the new newborn screening law.

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:50:06 GMT (Times Online) wrote:
A seriously ill baby died today after his parents lost a legal bid to overturn a ruling giving hospital staff the power to stop medical treatment keeping him alive, the parents' solicitor said.

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:30:57 GMT (KFVS 12 Cape Girardeau) wrote:
Eleven-month-old Brady Cunningham of Campbell, Missouri has a rare, terminal disease.  His parents are pushing lawmakers to pass legislation that could save other babies like Brady in the future.

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:12:23 GMT (Austin American-Statesman) wrote:
Texas lawmakers are the latest group to seek changes in the state health department's policy of indefinitely storing, without disclosure or consent, blood samples from virtually all babies born in Texas.

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:25:32 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
A former town leader and private fundraiser has been picked to head the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy's development team.

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:29:07 GMT (Daily Record) wrote:
If 5-year-old Eowyn Pate had been born one year earlier, she likely wouldn't be alive today.

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:49:53 GMT (KBTX 3 Bryan - College Station) wrote:
For decades, blood samples of Texas newborns have been collected to screen for birth defects. Now that practice is being challenged in court with Texas A&M named as one of the defendants.

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:13:58 GMT (Lubbock Avalanche-Journal) wrote:
Funding is the obstacle to screening all newborn babies born in Texas for cystic fibrosis.

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:44:00 GMT (WorldNet Daily) wrote:
Nine families have filed a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota's health department over its practice of collecting DNA from newborns and then keeping and using that private information.

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:10:31 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Citizens' Council of Health Care (CCHC) announced that a lawsuit has been filed today against the Minnesota Department of Health in response to the Department's violation of the 2006 state genetic privacy law by its collection, storage, use and dissemination of newborn blood and baby DNA. Nine families have come together to sue the State of Minnesota.

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:36:08 GMT (Asbury Park Press) wrote:
If 5-year-old Eowyn Pate had been born one year earlier, she likely wouldn't be alive today.

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 03:55:56 GMT (Manila Bulletin) wrote:
For parents of children with special needs, nothing is impossible! Many of them in fact have found themselves becoming advocates of children’s rights to help give their kids a fighting chance in this society.

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 19:18:04 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
Jim Kelly, the Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback, has sold his longtime Orchard Park home to a controversial current Bills star Marshawn Lynch.

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 18:30:50 GMT (Florence Morning News) wrote:
The Rockathon Concert to benefit the March of Dimes will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Creek Ratz in Florence.

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 12:07:28 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
Jim Kelly, the Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer quarterback, has sold his longtime Orchard Park home to a controversial current Bills star Marshawn Lynch.

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 04:38:36 GMT (Austin American-Statesman) wrote:
The state health department said Thursday that it is trying to figure out a way to legally destroy newborn blood samples that parents don't want stored indefinitely and possibly used for research.

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:48:31 GMT (Honolulu Star-Bulletin) wrote:
Thanks to a state newborn screening test 21 years ago, Kyle Miyazaki expects to graduate in June from the University of California at Los Angeles and apply to medical school.

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 16:56:45 GMT (The Daily Dunklin Democrat) wrote:
Representative Tom Todd's is currently the chief sponsor of recently proposed House Bill 716, which was introduced in a Health Care Policy Committee meeting last week. The bill establishes the Brady...

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 05:42:23 GMT (Bragging Rights Corner) wrote:
One day... all babies will be born healthy. Today... too many moms and families know the heartbreak of having a baby born fighting to survive.

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 22:02:43 GMT (The Hill) wrote:
Nobody likes “getting Schumed,” which is the slang members of New York’s House delegation use to describe being upstaged by the...

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 12:05:22 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
Two town supervisors and the director of the Niagara County Refuse Disposal District were honored as “unsung heroes” by the Niagara County Republican Party during its recent Lincoln Day dinner.

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:09:43 GMT (ABC 4 Salt Lake City) wrote:
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 News) - Fifty-five thousand babies are born in Utah every year, and the March of Dimes says our state is trying to improve the health of...

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:17:26 GMT (Asheville Citizen-Times) wrote:
Four years ago, only about one in three babies in the United States was born in a state that required newborn to be screened for a host of conditions.

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:04:52 GMT (KBTX 3 Bryan - College Station) wrote:
Blood samples from millions of newborn Texas babies are being used for research, without parental consent, according to the Department of State Health Services.

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:05:56 GMT (Beaumont Enterprise) wrote:
For almost seven years, the state has been indefinitely storing blood from nearly all newborns in Texas without their parents' consent for possible use in medical research.

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:39:18 GMT (Houston Chronicle) wrote:
The blood is collected as part of a 44-year-old state-mandated newborn screening program in which hospitals, birthing centers and midwives draw blood from a baby’s heel — parental consent isn’t required for that, either — so the state can test for a host of birth defects.

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:02:04 GMT (Poughkeepsie Journal) wrote:
Four years ago, only about one in three babies in the United States was born in a state that required newborns to be screened for a host of conditions. But by the end of 2008, all 50 states and the District of Columbia had either laws or rules requiring newborn screening for at least 21 disorders, a new report finds.

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:01:55 GMT (Austin American-Statesman) wrote:
For almost seven years, the state has been indefinitely storing blood from nearly all newborns in Texas without their parents' consent for possible use in medical research.

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:17:51 GMT (Sun Star) wrote:
THE Brokenshire Memorial Hospital in Madapo Hills is the city's oldest at 100 years old. But that includes some years of non-operation due to some labor problems made worse by a very laggard economy in the 1980s.

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:30:00 GMT (Time.com via Yahoo! News) wrote:
A March of Dimes report says all 50 U.S. states now require testing of newborns for at least 21 or 29 genetic and metabolic disorders.

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:42:47 GMT (The Hendersonville Times-News) wrote:
March of Dimes reports a dramatic increase in testing for uncommon and potentially fatal metabolic conditions.

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:38:38 GMT (Science Daily) wrote:
All 50 states and the District of Columbia now require that every baby be screened for 21 or more of the 29 serious genetic or functional disorders on the uniform panel recommended by the American College of Medical Genetics. If diagnosed early, these disorders can be successfully managed or treated to prevent death, disability, or other severe consequences such as mental retardation.

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:02:45 GMT (HealthDay via Yahoo! News) wrote:
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Four years ago, only about one in three babies in the United States was born in a state that required newborn to be screened for a host of conditions. But by the end of 2008, all 50 states and the District of Columbia had either laws or rules requiring newborn screening for at least 21 disorders, a new report finds.

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:21:09 GMT (The Iowa City Press-Citizen) wrote:
The Iowa Maternal Screening Program now provides women access to the most advanced and safest methods to screen for Down syndrome and open neural tube defects with the recent addition of the Iowa Maternal Integrated Screen to the tests performed at the University Hygienic Laboratory.

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:12:27 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( March of Dimes Foundation ) All 50 states and the District of Columbia now require that every baby be screened for 21 or more of the 29 serious genetic or functional disorders on the uniform panel recommended by the American College of Medical Genetics and endorsed by the March of Dimes. If diagnosed early, these disorders can be successfully managed or treated to prevent death, disability, or ...

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:01:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
Regardless of where they are born in the United States, nearly all newborns now receive mandated screening for many life-threatening disorders, a remarkable public health advance of the last four years, according to a new report issued today by the March of Dimes.

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:14:15 GMT (The Iowa City Press-Citizen) wrote:
The Iowa Maternal Screening Program now provides women across the state access to the most advanced and safest methods to screen for Down syndrome and open neural tube defects with the recent addition of the Iowa Maternal Integrated Screen to the tests performed at the University Hygienic Laboratory.

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:31:38 GMT (Newswise) wrote:
The University Hygienic Laboratory in Iowa is the first state public health laboratory in the nation to provide an important integrated screen. The Iowa Maternal Integrated Screen offers the most effective and safest method of screening for women because it uses information from both the first and second trimesters combined into a single risk assessment.

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:52:53 GMT (Observer-Reporter) wrote:
This article has been read 0 times. As the obstetrics nurse manager at Washington Hospital, Liz Schmieler is going the extra mile to help the March of Dimes give every child a fighting chance to survive.

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:52:53 GMT (Observer-Reporter) wrote:
This article has been read 295 times. As the obstetrics nurse manager at Washington Hospital, Liz Schmieler is going the extra mile to help the March of Dimes give every child a fighting chance to survive.

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:21:10 GMT (Live 5 News Charleston) wrote:
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Associated Press has learned that a classified Pentagon assessment concludes that there's a significant risk that the U.S.

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:16:45 GMT (BizJournals) wrote:
The March of Dimes is urging Texas lawmakers to add a cystic fibrosis screen to newborn health screenings.

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:05:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
SAN DIEGO----Sequenom, Inc. today reported financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2008.

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:38:13 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
PandaLabs, a computer security firm, is reporting that cyber-crooks are setting traps on popular news-sharing website Digg.

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:38:03 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
Even the guardians of Darwin's flame got it wrong. Charles Darwin, born 200 years ago Thursday, single-handedly shapeshifted our understanding of the natural world.

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:08:04 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
(AP) -- A researcher who pioneered the first liquid crystal displays eventually used in computer screens and televisions is among 15 new members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:53:24 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
(AP) -- Digital encryption technology company Certicom Corp. said on Tuesday it had agreed to be acquired by BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. for 3 Canadian dollars a share ($2.41) cash.

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:31:02 GMT (0) wrote:
COURT HOUSE — In the current uncertain times, Cape Regional Medical Center plays a huge part in the community’s economy, and a recently released report details the magnitude of that impact.

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 05:54:13 GMT (The Daily Sentinel) wrote:
Nearly every one of the roughly 70,000 babies born each year in Colorado is tested for a battery of diseases and disorders, and state Sen. Josh Penry, R-Grand Junction, wonders if Colorado should be doing more.

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 16:15:42 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Early inhalation of amiloride prevents chronic lung disease in a mouse model / Heidelberg researchers publish in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Heidelberg researchers have succeeded in preventing cystic fibrosis lung disease in an animal model by spraying amiloride into the lungs of young mice.

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 15:33:59 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( University Hospital Heidelberg ) Heidelberg researchers have succeeded in preventing cystic fibrosis lung disease in an animal model by spraying amiloride into the lungs of young mice. This is the first therapy to successfully attack the root cause of the widespread hereditary disease in a living organism. When mice are given inhalation treatment with the drug in the first days of life, no ...

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 10:59:51 GMT (Sun Star) wrote:
ALONGSIDE efforts to expand our reach in terms of membership coverage is our commitment to make our benefits more responsive and meaningful to our growing subscribers' base.

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:41:09 GMT (Daily Herald) wrote:
Babies in Saskatchewan are now being screened for cystic fibrosis, the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting young Canadians.

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Operative Neonatal Intensive Care and Prevent Long-term Neurological Morbidity

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:40:41 GMT (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) wrote:
Which state a baby is born in determines which diseases the newborn's blood is tested for, a potentially life-saving difference.

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:12:59 GMT (WorldNet Daily) wrote:
A little-discussed provision in President Obama's economic stimulus plan would demand that every American submit to a government program for electronic medical records without a choice to opt out, and it has privacy advocates more than a little alarmed.

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:33:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
Trust for America's Health (TFAH) applauds the Senate Appropriations Committee for including $16 billion in funding to improve the health of Americans while stimulating the economy in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:08:30 GMT (Deseret Morning News) wrote:
Man to stand trial in child abuse

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:23:50 GMT (Deseret Morning News) wrote:
Man to stand trial in child abuse

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:59:59 GMT (Lake City Reporter) wrote:
Challenges were part of the kickoff for the 2009 March for Babies campaign by the Suwannee Valley March of Dimes.

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:29:56 GMT (KRCG Jefferson City) wrote:
For the first time, a blood test exists that can identify the fragile X mutation using just a few drops of blood.

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:24:04 GMT (SpaceRef) wrote:
All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Per special crew request, President Obama's Taking of the Oath of Office was uplinked to the ISS.

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:36:15 GMT (PharmaBiz) wrote:
The Immune Tolerance Institute, Inc. (ITI), and Sequenom, Inc. announced a collaboration to develop an advanced newborn screening test for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) based on the pioneering work of Jennifer Puck, MD, of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). A successful feasibility study was recently completed demonstrating the adaptability of Dr. Puck's RT-PCR ...

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:15:59 GMT (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) wrote:
NFL Pro Hall of Famer Jim Kelly urged people in Rochester to join him in the quest for all newborns to be tested for all diseases that can be treated if caught early.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:21:59 GMT (R News) wrote:
Thousands of people watched him make a difference on the football field every Sunday. Now he's making a difference off the field for thousands of children. NFL Pro football Hall of Famer and former Buffalo Bills Quarterback Jim Kelly visited the Clarion Riverside Hotel in Rochester Wednesday.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:14:57 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) — Sequenom said today that it has formed a research collaboration with the Immune Tolerance Institute under which ITI will use Sequenom's MassArray system to develop a newborn screening test for severe combined immunodeficiency.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:08:31 GMT (KSHB-TV Kansas City) wrote:
TAKE OUR WEB POLL | Hundreds of newborn parents in Kansas are getting a letter saying their child could have a deadly disease.

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:19:56 GMT (Centre Daily Times) wrote:
The Immune Tolerance Institute, Inc. (ITI), and Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQNM), today announced a collaboration to develop an advanced newborn screening test for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) based on the pioneering work of Jennifer Puck, MD, of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). A successful feasibility study was recently completed demonstrating the adaptability of Dr. ...

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:12:45 GMT (Centre Daily Times) wrote:
“Heredity and Hope” provides a historical perspective on both the scientific and societal developments that led to the advent of contemporary genetic screening and testing.

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:26:05 GMT (Pioneer Press) wrote:
The Minnesota Department of Health is again seeking legal authority to keep blood samples of newborns for medical research, but this time it's offering a compromise to appease Gov. Tim Pawlenty and a local privacy group.

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:53:27 GMT (Winona Daily News) wrote:
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health is proposing legislation to improve the state’s newborn screening program — and address concerns that prompted Gov. Tim Pawlenty to veto similar legislation last year.

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:11:03 GMT (12 FOX Mankato) wrote:
The Minnesota Department of Health is proposing legislation to improve the read more

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:47:57 GMT (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) wrote:
The Minnesota Department of Health announced new measures Friday designed to address concerns that a program of blood screening for Minnesota newborns could violate patient and family privacy rights.

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:44:33 GMT (FOX 9 News Twin Cities) wrote:
The Minnesota Department of Health is proposing legislation to improve and strengthen the state's newborn screening program, and address concerns over dried blood storage and use that prompted a veto from Gov. Tim Pawlenty last year.

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:30:09 GMT (KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul) wrote:
The Minnesota Department of Health is proposing legislation to improve the state's newborn screening

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:39:17 GMT (American National Standards Institute) wrote:
Next week, the Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP) will kick off its 2009 series of webinars on interoperability in healthcare information technology (HIT).

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 00:34:09 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( BMJ-British Medical Journal ) Routine screening of blood oxygen levels before discharge from hospital improves the detection of life threatening congenital heart disease in newborns and may save lives, according to a study published on bmj.com today.

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 14:18:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Diagnostic equipment industry is available in its catalogue.

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:50:28 GMT (PR.com) wrote:
Babyspot.com to heighten awareness for comprehensive newborn screening tests. [PR.com - September 24, 2008]

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 19:21:19 GMT (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) wrote:
Kids and Health: Demystifying diabetes.

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:14:25 GMT (FOX 9 News Twin Cities) wrote:
Police in Crystal have discovered the body of a man next to a set of railroad tracks.

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:59:15 GMT (FOX 9 News Twin Cities) wrote:
MnDOT will be closing a large section of Interstate Highway 494 in both directions Friday night Through Monday morning to allow the removal of the Lyndale Avenue bridge over the highway.

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 06:07:15 GMT (Nevada Daily Mail) wrote:
Missouri Governor Matt Blunt has signed a proclamation to increase public awareness about the importance of preventing birth defects.

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 12:11:07 GMT (The Bulletin) wrote:
It was their second baby, second son, so Rachel Powderly thought nothing of it when nurses pricked the newborn’s heel shortly after birth last January to take blood.As is done with nearly every baby born in the United States, Nolan Powderly had a spot of blood sent to a state lab where it was tested for numerous disorders. Of those samples, about one in 1,100 come back abnormal. Nolan’s did.

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:17:45 GMT (The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle) wrote:
SEATTLE - Starting in January, all babies born in eastern and central Washington will be offered free screening to reveal future risk of type I diabetes, according to an announcement from the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute.

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:21:06 GMT (Kansas City InfoZine) wrote:
About six percent of babies in Missouri are born with a birth defect that can result in death or lifelong disability, but women can take a number of steps to reduce their baby’s risk. January is Missouri Birth Defects Prevention and Awareness Month.

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:44:15 GMT (FOX 9 News Twin Cities) wrote:
St. Paul police are searching for the suspects involved in several home robberies targeting Asian victims.

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:48:37 GMT (Mankato Free Press) wrote:
Since winning the largest-ever state jackpot in May, the Rosenaus have been cautious, yet generous with their money.

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:48:37 GMT (Mankato Free Press) wrote:
Since winning the largest-ever state jackpot in May, the Rosenaus have been cautious, yet generous with their money.

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:17:39 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Groundbreaking research that could improve the lives of children suffering from a rare hereditary condition is underway at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:15:07 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Shrinking state health department budgets, brought on by the current economic downturn, are forcing cuts in critical public health programs and reductions in workforce that will have wide ranging effects. This is according to a recent survey of state and territorial health agencies, conducted by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO).

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:31:06 GMT (Broadcast Newsroom) wrote:
BETHESDA, Md. , Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Trigeminal Neuralgia Association, Gainesville, FL , received the 2008 Aesculapius Award for websites.

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:15:29 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Researchers in Sheffield have made a major breakthrough in understanding why respiratory disease is so common in young children. Experts at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust have spent more than ten years investigating the impact of Acute Bronchiolitis and the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in babies.

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:51:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Van Andel Institute researchers are the first to apply a new technology to measure on a large scale the presence of genes in blood spots - the blood drawn from newborn infants to screen for health-threatening conditions.

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:31:29 GMT (Salina Journal) wrote:
Ginger Senseman had put off dealing with the lump in her breast, thinking it was anything but cancer.

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:52:30 GMT (The Daily Iowan) wrote:
Educational bingo games are a way to eat up class time or teach students to count in Spanish. But sometimes they could save lives. Schools across the state can play "Disaster Bingo: Get Your Kit Together" Jan. 15 as part of the University Hygienic Laboratory's public-television classes. Instead of numbers, images on the cards will correspond with items families should include in their ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:14:09 GMT (WorldNet Daily) wrote:
A citizens' rights advocacy organization has called on Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty to make sure his state agencies are following state law that forbids the collection and warehousing of newborns' DNA without parental consent.

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:07:17 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Kuvan(R) for the treatment of hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) in phenylketonuria (PKU) or BH4 deficient patients.

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:51:52 GMT (Việt Nam News) wrote:
HA NOI — Lack of expertise and funding has hindered the expansion of a prenatal and newborn screening project in all cities and provinces, according to Deputy Director of the National Obstetrics Hospital Le Anh Tuan.

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced today that its partner Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has received marketing approval for Kuvan® for the treatment of hyperphenylalaninemia in phenylketonuria or BH4 deficient patients from the European Commission.

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 11:39:29 GMT (R) wrote:
GENEVA, Switzerland, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- - First Drug to be Approved in Europe for the Treatment of Hyperphenylalaninemia due to Phenylketonuria or BH4 Deficiency Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Kuvan(R) for the treatment of hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) in phenylketonuria (PKU) ...

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 11:23:00 GMT (R) wrote:
Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Kuvan® for the treatment of hyperphenylalaninemia in phenylketonuria or BH4 deficient patients.

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 15:15:44 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Researchers in Sheffield have made a major breakthrough in understanding why respiratory disease is so common in young children. Experts at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust have spent more than ten years investigating the impact of Acute Bronchiolitis and the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in babies.

Sat, 6 Dec 2008 06:42:34 GMT (Lincoln Journal Star) wrote:
Nebraska’s newborn screening law doesn’t violate a right to freely practice religion, but state officials crossed a line when they took an infant from his parents for a week last year, the state Supreme Court ruled on Friday.

Sat, 6 Dec 2008 03:02:13 GMT (KOLN Lincoln) wrote:
The mother of an infant who was taken from her last year because he didn't get newborn blood tests says she finds little satisfaction in a court ruling.

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 20:12:04 GMT (Freedom Forum Online) wrote:
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska's newborn-screening law didn't violate the right to freely practice religion, but state officials crossed a line when they took an infant from his parents for a week last year, the state Supreme Court ruled today.

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 09:45:44 GMT (New Kerala) wrote:
Washington, Dec 5 : The progression of cystic fibrosis in infants could be controlled if they undergo early diagnosis of lung disease along with aggressive treatment, according to a recent study by an Indian-origin scientist.

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 05:33:59 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( American Thoracic Society ) Early detection of lung disease in cystic fibrosis (CF), combined with aggressive treatment in infants, may be the key to controlling the progression of the disease, according to a recent study. New research shows that contrary to previous scientific opinion, progressive lung damage in CF patients can begin as early as infancy even though lung function shortly after ...

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 18:52:19 GMT (Westminster Community Times) wrote:
Newly announced state initiatives are aiming to drive down infant mortality, premature births and childhood hunger rates.

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 15:27:20 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
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Wed, 3 Dec 2008 04:27:25 GMT (Science Daily) wrote:
Researchers urge physicians to test for mutations of the fragile X gene in patients of all ages. That's because, after decades of research, it is clear that mutations in this gene cause a range of diseases, including neurodevelopmental delays and autism in children, infertility in women and neurodegenerative disease in older adults.

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 23:47:03 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
QATAR will continue to set the benchmark for cancer treatment excellence in the Gulf region, in an effort to bring the country’s residents the best possible medical care at the fairest cost.

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:53:13 GMT (Philippine Daily Inquirer) wrote:
Manila residents who have relatives in the United States and Canada may now avail of free calls being offered by the city government.

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:05:30 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Writing in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association , UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute researchers urge physicians to test for mutations of the fragile X gene in patients of all ages.

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:12:59 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( University of California - Davis - Health System ) Writing in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association, UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute researchers urge physicians to test for mutations of the fragile X gene in patients of all ages. That's because, after decades of research, it is clear that mutations in this gene cause a range of diseases, including neurodevelopmental delays and ...

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:29:27 GMT (Scoop.co.nz) wrote:
Some of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experts on the legal and ethical implications of human genome research will gather in Melbourne this Friday (28 November) to debate current issues in this often-contentious research field.

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:31:07 GMT (Pharmaceutical Business Review) wrote:
Luminex, a developer of biological testing technologies, and Mingyuan Medicare Development Company, a supplier of biomedical products in China, have signed a distribution and supply agreement.

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:07:11 GMT (5) wrote:
Here's a sample of the latest views published. You can click view all to read all views that readers have sent in. Take a bell and ring it next to a baby????

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:20:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
AUSTIN, Texas & HONG KONG----Luminex Corporation , the worldwide leader in multiplexed solutions, and Mingyuan Medicare Development Company, a leading supplier of biomedical products in China, today announced the signing of a distribution and supply agreement.

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:27:00 GMT (ACMG) wrote:
Barry H. Thompson, MD, FAAP, FACMG joined the American College of Medical Genetics as Medical Director. "This new clinical geneticist position will play a vital role in representing geneticists' interests across the medical field and will have broad, significant responsibilities including active involvement in the ACMG's interactions with other medical associations, specifically, and the ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:05:04 GMT (The Sault Star) wrote:
On Wednesday, a letter appeared in The Sault Star that claimed I was "missing"' on an important issue. Nothing could be further from the truth. [...]

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:47:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Medical devices industry is available in its catalogue.

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:04:39 GMT (The Post-Standard) wrote:
Ö Lucille Vincent, an employee of Hummel's Office Plus in Mohawk, received the Hummel's Office Plus Pam Gross Memorial Partner of the Quarter Award for the third quarter 2008. Vincent has been with the company for 9 years.

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:03:08 GMT (The Post-Standard) wrote:
• CuseCar vehicle- sharing ready to roll A fledgling Syracuse car-sharing business will hold its first membership drive today at a college campus, hoping to lure students and faculty to buy memberships that allow them to rent a Toyota Prius by the hour.

Sat, 8 Nov 2008 07:33:02 GMT (Los Angeles Times) wrote:
Angela Trepanier, president of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, says the future of the industry contains risks and rewards. Someday soon, a company will offer to decode your genome for as little as $1,000. To make sense of your unique collection of A's, Cs, Ts and Gs, you may turn to a genetic counselor -- DNA guides who have been advising patients since the early 1970s. The ...

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 14:50:42 GMT (Grand Falls Advertiser) wrote:
Tree for Tots, an annual fundraiser by Advertiser staff and readers that raises money for a children's cause in the Exploits region, is back for its 12th installment.

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 02:52:36 GMT (RMN) wrote:
Dapat mas palakasin pa ng Department of Health ang kampanya sa newborn screening upang mapataas ang bilang ng mga bagong silang na sanggol na makikinabang sa naturang programa. Paliwanag ni...

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:37:42 GMT (GMA News) wrote:
MANILA – Hiniling ng isang senador nitong Miyerkules sa Department of Health (DOH) na palakasin pa ang kampanya sa tungkol sa newborn screening upang mapataas ang bilang ng mga bagong silang na sanggol na makikinabang sa programa.

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 06:52:45 GMT (Journal Inquirer) wrote:
In the 18 years since the state of Connecticut began testing all newborns for sickle cell trait and disease, the Department of Health says that more than 12,000 babies have been identified with the trait, and nearly 400 with full-blown sickle cell disease.

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:00:19 GMT (R News) wrote:
Wal-Mart is supporting the Hunter's Hope Foundation with a $75,000 grant. The money will enable the foundation to continue its effort for Universal Newborn Screening in New York State.

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:12:56 GMT (Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune) wrote:
The Woman's Club of Bowling Green is marching for the March of Dimes. As a project to raise...

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:16:34 GMT (WECT 6 Wilmington) wrote:
Newborn screening tests check for as many as 54 metabolic and genetic disorders. Many are treatable as long as doctors and parents know what to look for.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:44:07 GMT (WOAI San Antonio) wrote:
Newborn screening tests check for as many as 54 metabolic and genetic disorders. Still, one test that's not done everywhere is saving lives.

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:41:51 GMT (Sun Star) wrote:
FIRST time mothers are often anxious how their babies are cared for when the baby arrives. Right after birth, newborns are brought to a pre-warmed area in the delivery room where drying and suctioning are done. These are the first vital steps in caring for the newborn.

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:35:48 GMT (Newswise) wrote:
A new study of Colorado birth records shows that infants with low Apgar scores - the widely used measure of newborn health - are 10 times less likely to receive an initial hearing loss screening than babies with normal scores. Yet these babies are at greater risk for the most common birth defect: hearing loss.

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:13:07 GMT (The MetroWest Daily News) wrote:
Each gram of protein 3-year-old Olivia Quinlan ingests every day can be a matter of life or death. A rare metabolic disorder she has had since birth only allows her to consume as much protein as she needs to grow — no more, no less.

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:07:21 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA has announced the launch of the Mattel UCLA NanoPediatrics Program, which will explore the future of personalized medicine for children, including the opportunities and risks involved. The program is one of the world's first dedicated solely to nanomedicine and pediatric patients.

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:24:35 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( University of California - Los Angeles ) Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA announced the launch of the Mattel UCLA NanoPediatrics Program, which will explore the future of personalized medicine for children, including the opportunities and risks involved. The program is one of the world's first dedicated solely to nanomedicine and pediatric patients.

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:07:52 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
In the last decade, biomedical and research breakthroughs, notably in genetics and stem cells, have helped transform the care of children, improving diagnosis and treatment for numerous diseases. On Nov.

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:16:35 GMT (Jamaica Gleaner) wrote:
A pioneer in sickle-cell research has embarked on a prevention programme in Manchester.Professor Graham Serjeant and his team at the Sickle Cell Trust, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, have been offering a series of free screening...

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:35:20 GMT (Newswise) wrote:
In the last decade, biomedical and research breakthroughs, notably in genetics and stem cells, have helped transform the care of children, improving diagnosis and treatment for numerous diseases. On Nov. 8 and 9, Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Medical Center will host a conference at the Grand Hyatt New York, titled "Innovations in Pediatric ...

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:25:06 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center ) In the last decade, biomedical and research breakthroughs, notably in genetics and stem cells, have helped transform the care of children, improving diagnosis and treatment for numerous diseases. On Nov. 8-9, Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Medical Center will host a ...

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:52:58 GMT (CBS Sportsline) wrote:
His job as a college hoops assistant used to be a big thing to Jeff Strohm. Now caring for his daughters, two of whom have a rare disorder of the urea cycle, is the only thing, Gary Parrish says.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:52:58 GMT (CBS Sportsline) wrote:
His job as a college hoops assistant used to be a big thing to Jeff Strohm. Now caring for his daughters, two of whom have a rare disorder of the urea cycle, is the only thing, Gary Parrish says.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:09:22 GMT (GMA News) wrote:
MANILA, Philippines - The city government of Malabon has started providing newborn screening to babies delivered at its medical facilities aimed at reducing the number of infant deaths in the city.

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:23:49 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
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Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:30:00 GMT (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Medical devices industry is available in its catalogue.

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:06:21 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
The American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG), a national nonprofit medical and scientific professional association, announced that it has received a $13.

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 20:12:28 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
( American College of Medical Genetics ) The American College of Medical Genetics, a national nonprofit medical and scientific professional association, announced that it has received a $13.5 million, 5-year contract from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the National Institutes of Health for the development of a National Newborn Screening ...

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:08:23 GMT (Yakima Herald-Republic) wrote:
Local health agencies would be required to inspect schools for environmental safety under a controversial proposal before the state Board of Health, which meets Wednesday at the Yakima Convention Center.

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:27:23 GMT (Garden City Telegram) wrote:
Walkers will join this weekend to walk a two-mile route together at Lee Richardson Zoo with the goal of raising money to fund research, community services, education and advocacy "to give every baby a healthy start."

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 11:23:43 GMT (The Nashua Telegraph) wrote:
CONCORD (AP) -- A state program designed to improve the health of women and children is getting high marks. ...

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 19:37:36 GMT (Miami News-Record) wrote:
ATLANTA - The health status of Ottawa County residents is similar to that of other Oklahoma residents concludes a final public health assessment released Tuesday by the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 17:24:30 GMT (Boston Globe) wrote:
A New Hampshire program designed to improve the health of women and children is getting high marks.

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 08:37:14 GMT (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) wrote:
According to the National Institutes of Health, almost 12,000 babies are born each year in the United States with a hearing problem. It affects an estimated one to three of every 1,000 healthy newborns and two to four of every 100 babies in newborn intensive care units.

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:57:19 GMT (Mid-Hudson News) wrote:
CARMEL - Overcast skies and intermittent drizzle failed to dampen the spirits of more than 350 Sunday who participated in the March for Babies. State Senator Vincent Leibell and Sheriff Donald Smith welcomed the walkers to Guideposts telling them that “babies need our help!”

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:23:19 GMT (PRWeb) wrote:
Leading US Pediatric expert uses major US Parenting website to make his recommendations on childhood obesity available to parents on-line. (PRWeb Sep 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/child_obesity_diabetes/health_diet_parenting/prweb1389154.htm

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:28:07 GMT (Philstar.com) wrote:
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Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:20:48 GMT (San Diego Business Journal) wrote:
Tests that allow individuals a sneak peek at their genetic predisposition for everything from baldness to breast cancer have fueled dozens of startups, including one that says it can predetermine the likelihood of a successful romantic relationship by analyzing specific genes in DNA.

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:30:00 GMT (R) wrote:
Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use , the scientific committee of the European Medicines Agency , issued a positive opinion for Kuvan® as an oral treatment for hyperphenylalaninemia in patients with phenylketonuria or tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency.

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:04:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced today that its partner Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has received a positive opinion for Kuvan® as an oral treatment for hyperphenylalaninemia in patients with phenylketonuria or tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use , the scientific committee of the European Medicines Agency .

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:50:55 GMT (The News Virginian) wrote:
Cindy Sauder wrote a paper in high school on phenylketonuria, or PKU, not knowing that one day she would have a more direct experience with the disease.

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:41:37 GMT (Times Online) wrote:
Pamela Gyebi-Ababio, 18, first realised she had sickle cell disease when she started primary school. “I was always cold and had to wear socks and tights and I remember the head teacher picking on me for this in front of the whole school. It was horrid and I cried.

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:21:30 GMT (ABC News) wrote:
Links to learn more about genetic tests and to assess the risks involved.

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:20:22 GMT (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) wrote:
Engines are revving and motorcyclists are strapping on their helmets, to ride their bikes for a good cause. ...

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:25:17 GMT (Montreal Gazette) wrote:
Frustrated by government inaction, two Montreal hospitals yesterday announced separately that they are launching their own screening programs to detect hearing loss in newborns.

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:55:02 GMT (Montreal Gazette) wrote:
Frustrated by government inaction, two Montreal hospitals today announced separately that they are launching their own screening programs to detect hearing loss in newborns.

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:26:10 GMT (Chatham Daily News) wrote:
The $80 earned by a Chatham youngster with a recent lemonade stand will be put to good use. Ten-year-old Josh Wenner set up his [...]

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:45:26 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
The video clip is haunting to watch -- more than a dozen years later. It's one minute and 45 seconds long, a video that shows Jimmy Schmitt, then about 6, an adorable, slightly precocious and very determined kid playing “Over the Rainbow” on the piano.

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:05:11 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
The video clip is haunting to watch -- more than a dozen years later.

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:10:35 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Rush University Medical Center will be launching the first systematic newborn screening program for the genetic mutation that results in fragile X syndrome - the single most common known genetic cause of autism and mental retardation.

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:57:13 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
Mary Holland had just returned a lamp when she was involved in a minor car accident that would forever change her life. Eight months pregnant, she immediately headed to her doctor for a check-up.

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:35:30 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
More than 700 walkers are expected to take part in Saturday's “Every Step” three-mile walk for universal newborn screening at Beaver Island State Park in Grand Island.

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:31:15 GMT (HuffingtonPost) wrote:
McCain has mastered the strategy of distraction and disengagement. His campaign has declared that personality is more important than the issues. But I'm not fooled. Here are some basic policy questions I want answered.

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 10:54:53 GMT (Mid-Hudson News) wrote:
Residents of Putnam County will be doing their part later this month when participating in the county’s annual March of Dimes WalkAmerica that has a new name this year—March for Babies.

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:28:46 GMT (Newswise) wrote:
While rare, 10,700 cases of childhood cancer will be diagnosed this year. Great strides in comprehensive care for such patients have been made, helping to keep the five-year survival rate for this group at 80 percent and trending upward. Experts can discuss unique programs that benefit this population.

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:30:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
September is National Newborn Screening Awareness Month and the American College of Medical Genetics strongly advocates universal newborn screening for 29 treatable conditions. In many of these diseases, serious complications such as death, disability or mental retardation are avoidable only through newborn screening, with appropriate follow-up and treatment.

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 09:20:39 GMT (Kansas City InfoZine) wrote:
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The disease is one of the most common genetic disorders in the United States primarily affecting African-Americans. More than 1,500 Missourians have Sickle Cell Disease, but new treatments are helping those with the disorder live longer, healthier lives.

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 09:09:16 GMT (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) wrote:
WORCESTER - A group of city officials and civic activists that wants the University of Massachusetts Medical School to expand here, especially downtown, may have to wait for a response.

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 04:05:41 GMT (Freedom Forum Online) wrote:
OMAHA, Neb. — A Nebraska couple's objection to having their child's blood drawn to screen for rare but deadly diseases has again made its way to the state's highest court.

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 04:05:41 GMT (Freedom Forum Online) wrote:
OMAHA, Neb. — A Nebraska couple's objection to having their child's blood drawn to screen for rare but deadly diseases has again made its way to the state's highest court.

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 04:50:08 GMT (Scottsbluff Star-Herald) wrote:
OMAHA (AP) - A Nebraska couple's objection to having their child's blood drawn to screen for rare but deadly diseases has again made its way to the state's highest court.

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:43:04 GMT (The Manila Times) wrote:
OFWs are heroes of the economy—and their families. A taxi driver who returns a missing package to its rightful owner is a hero. Even a movie celebrity, a beauty queen, a champion boxer receives a hero’s welcome.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:08:44 GMT (Winston-Salem Journal) wrote:
North Carolina has approved legislation that requires mandatory screening of all newborns for cystic fibrosis, starting January, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation said this week.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:52:51 GMT (California Aggie) wrote:
UC Davis researchers will begin large-scale screening of newborns this fall for the gene mutation that causes fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited culprit for a wide spectrum of developmental disorders including mental retardation and autism.

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:03:50 GMT (Sun Star) wrote:
SAINT Augustine of Hippo, in his work Soliloquies, taught: “The greatest evil is physical pain.”

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:15:41 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Researchers at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute will launch the first widespread newborn screening for the genetic mutation that results in fragile X syndrome, the single most common inherited cause of mental retardation. Using a test they developed, the researchers will screen as many as 30,000 infants during the next five years as part of a $2.

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:16:19 GMT (Chatham Daily News) wrote:
A Chatham teenager has spent much of the summer making and selling bead bracelets and necklaces. Christina Williams, 13, who has suffered from epilepsy since birth, is helping her parents, Lisa and Wally, raise money in order to attend a special school in Toronto designed for young people [...]

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:42:41 GMT (KSNT Topeka) wrote:
The KDHE laboratories at Forbes Field are closed because employees discovered mold on the ceilings

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:16:05 GMT (The Olympian) wrote:
State Patrol recognized as best in U.S.

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:16:05 GMT (The Olympian) wrote:
State Patrol recognized as best in U.S.

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.----ViaCord, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PerkinElmer, Inc. , today announced a new partnership with global sports superstar Mia Hamm and the Mia Hamm Foundation to jointly raise awareness of the value and benefits of umbilical cord blood banking, and support the Foundation's mission of supporting cord blood or bone marrow transplant patients and their families.

Sat, 9 Aug 2008 11:16:50 GMT (The Olympian) wrote:
Have you noticed all of the new babies around you lately? It must be because the weather is nice and more people are out with their babies getting a dose of fresh air and sunshine.

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 05:05:52 GMT (Vietnam Net) wrote:
VietNamNet Bridge – A national seminar in Hanoi on August 4 has underlined newborn screening tests as an effective tool to treat congenital metabolism disorders.

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 01:52:48 GMT (R News) wrote:
A former Buffalo Bill and NFL pro hall of famer was in Rochester Friday night. Jim Kelly and his wife Jill hosted the 6th Annual Rochester Hunter's Hope Candlelight Ball at the Clarion Riverside Hotel.

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:00:52 GMT (Shenandoah Valley News Today) wrote:
Twelve-year-old Koreen Polsley is your average small-town girl. She likes playing sports, watching scary movies and hanging out at the swimming pool, but Polsley is limited to a strict diet restricting her amount of protein.

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:09:50 GMT (Montgomery Advertiser) wrote:
RAVE: For the life and work of Dr. Ira L. Myers, who was the longest-serving state health officer in Alabama and, at the time of his retirement, the longest serving state health officer in the nation. He died Wednesday.

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:30:51 GMT (New Kerala) wrote:
Kolkata, Jul 25 : Over 1.1 lakh babies in West Bengal are born with hearing deficiency, which could, however, be reduced significantly if they were detected within the first three months and proper treatment provided to the children.

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:49:38 GMT (WSFA 12 Montgomery) wrote:
Montgomery, AL (WSFA) -- Former State Health Officer Dr. Ira Lee Myers dies.  Dr. Myers served as Alabama's state health officer from 1963 until his retirement in April 1986. 

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:32:56 GMT (The Herald Bulletin) wrote:
Volunteers from all over Madison County raised more than $32,600 for March for Babies, formerly known as WalkAmerica, to benefit all infants — those born healthy as well as those who need help to survive and thrive.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:51:19 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
Hires/Promotions/ Honors

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:10:46 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
CyGene Laboratories Inc. (OTC:CYGE) ("the Company") announced today that it is introducing StrokeScan™, a genetic screening test aimed at identifying high risk individuals who have a family history of stroke, cardiovascular or kidney disease.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:34:06 GMT (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) wrote:
For much of her life, 12-year-old Norah Marsh of Bellevue missed out on many of the pleasures of eating. ...

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:24:41 GMT (TM) wrote:
CyGene Laboratories Inc. (OTC:CYGE) ("the Company") announced today that it is introducing StrokeScan(TM), a genetic screening test aimed at identifying high risk individuals who have a family history of stroke, cardiovascular or kidney disease.

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:56:03 GMT (Centre Daily Times) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced a one-year agreement with the Mexican Ministry of Health, la Secretaria de Salud, to expand its newborn screening program across Mexico. Under the terms of the agreement, PerkinElmer will provide instrumentation, reagents and screening expertise that will help the Ministry of Health screen for ...

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:13:22 GMT (Memphis Commercial Appeal) wrote:
Rachael Lynn Williams was less than 17 hours old when Yonal Pattion wheeled her into a quiet room just off the The Med's well baby nursery. Pattion slipped off the baby's knit cap, gave the tiny shell-shaped ear a quick massage and then inserted a small microphone

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:13:22 GMT (Memphis Commercial Appeal) wrote:
Rachael Lynn Williams was less than 17 hours old when Yonal Pattion wheeled her into a quiet room just off the The Med's well baby nursery. Pattion slipped off the baby's knit cap, gave the tiny shell-shaped ear a quick massage and then inserted a small microphone

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:31:14 GMT (Reuters via Yahoo! News) wrote:
Giving newborns a small dose of a sucrose (sugar) solution seems to ease pain associated with having blood taken (venipuncture) for the standard newborn screening test but it does little to curb pain associated with intramuscular injections or heel lances, results of a study suggest.

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:10:53 GMT (The Taunton Gazette) wrote:
A messy mop of chestnut brown hair floated up over the couch pillows.

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:00:00 GMT (Sapropterin Dihydrochloride) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced today that Asubio Pharma Co., Ltd. , has received marketing approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for a label extension of Biopten® , which contains the same active ingredient as Kuvan® in the U.S., for the treatment of patients with phenylketonuria .

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:47:57 GMT (PharmaBiz) wrote:
Saturday, July 12, 2008 15:00 IST Gaithersburg, Maryland. Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announce the acquisition of Chenofalk (chenodeoxycholic acid) from the Germany-based, Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:54:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
More Than 40 States Now Provide Routine Testing for Life-Threatening Disease

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:30:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
Legislation Now Requires Screening for 28 Genetic, Metabolic Conditions

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:22:14 GMT (The Newton Kansan) wrote:
Babies born in Kansas will benefit from a greater number of health screening tests, thanks to a bill passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 18:14:00 GMT (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Chenofalk® from the Germany-based, Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH. Chenofalk® is approved in Germany for the dissolution of gallstones, and Sigma-Tau's German affiliate, Sigma-Tau Arzneimittel GmbH, will immediately assume distribution of this important medicine, ensuring there is no interruption in availability to patients.

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
Governor Edward G. Rendell has signed the following 47 bills into law:

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 05:29:47 GMT (The Globe Gazette) wrote:
GARNER — A Garner family whose daughter died from a rare disease is now working to raise awareness and donations to support an expanded Universal Newborn Screening program in all states.

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 05:18:06 GMT (The Globe Gazette) wrote:
GARNER — A Garner family whose daughter died from a rare disease is now working to raise awareness and donations to support an expanded Universal Newborn Screening program in all states.

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:04:26 GMT (KMBC-TV Kansas City) wrote:
State health officials have started screening the blood of all newborns for 29 potential disorders.

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:13:57 GMT (Vancouver Sun) wrote:
The province is expanding its medical screening program for newborns. Premier Gordon Campbell said Thursday three times as many disorders will be screened at birth.

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:01:07 GMT (Nanaimo Daily News) wrote:
B.C. is expanding screening of newborns. Premier Gordon Campbell announced Thursday that three many times as disorders will be screened at birth. The expanded program will boost screening from six disorders to 19, as had been recommended by the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 17:54:33 GMT (PRWeb) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced the creation of the ViaCord Research Institute™ (VRI™) aimed at investigating new potential future uses of umbilical cord blood-derived stem cells. Led by a team of leading scientists and physicians, VRI will focus on supporting science, technology and medical treatments using cord blood stem cells in five key ...

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:52:32 GMT (The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles) wrote:
I'm dying to tell you about a fascinating afternoon I spent with an Israeli scientist at the Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer, but first, I want to tell you how I ended up there.

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 14:21:51 GMT (BioresearchOnline) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced the creation of the ViaCord Research InstituteT (VRIT) aimed at investigating new potential future uses of umbilical cord blood-derived stem cells

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:38:38 GMT (TM) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced the creation of the ViaCord Research Institute(TM) (VRI(TM)) aimed at investigating new potential future uses of umbilical cord blood-derived stem cells. Led by a team of leading scientists and physicians, VRI will focus on supporting science, technology and medical treatments using cord blood stem cells in five ...

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:23:00 GMT (TM) wrote:
WALTHAM, Mass.----PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced the creation of the ViaCord Research Institute™ aimed at investigating new potential future uses of umbilical cord blood-derived stem cells.

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 02:53:30 GMT (WIBW Topeka) wrote:
Babies born in Kansas will benefit from expanded screening tests thanks to a bill signed into law that takes the number from five to 29.

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 23:21:46 GMT (KHBS - KHOG Fort Smith - Fayetteville) wrote:
Arkansas’s expanded newborn baby program begins Tuesday. Hospitals must now screen for 29 rare disorders, which in some cases are deadly.

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:53:03 GMT (Ashley County Ledger) wrote:
On July 1, Arkansas expanded screening of newborn babies to include 29 rare conditions that can be harmful-even fatal-to babies. At a press conference at the March of Dimes, leaders in the public health and health care arenas talked about the expansion of the Arkansas Newborn Screening Program.

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:16:42 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Using sucrose to reduce pain in newborns undergoing painful procedures should be limited to babies having blood taken (venipuncture) for the newborn screening test but not for intramuscular injections, write Dr. Anna Taddio and co-authors.

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:40:14 GMT (The Charleston State Journal) wrote:
Karley Sue Williams has her wish granted.

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 01:31:28 GMT (CTV.ca) wrote:
Parents who cringe at the thought of their child suffering because of an injection, blood test or tube being inserted can take heart as research, including two new Canadian studies released Monday, sheds more light on how to alleviate the pain.

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:42:00 GMT (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News) wrote:
TORONTO - Parents who cringe at the thought of their child suffering because of an injection, blood test or tube being inserted can take heart as research, including two new Canadian studies released Monday, sheds more light on how to alleviate the pain.

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:11:51 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
Using sucrose to reduce pain in newborns undergoing painful procedures should be limited to babies having blood taken (venipuncture) for the newborn screening test but not for intramuscular injections, write Dr. Anna Taddio and co-authors.

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:05:20 GMT (Forrest City Times-Herald) wrote:
Nothing is more important to a parent than a healthy child, and on Tuesday, July 1, Forrest City Medical Center will expand its screening process to include the 29 treatable conditions identified by the Arkansas Newborn Screening Program.

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:07:51 GMT (Hope Star) wrote:
Hope Star Writer Arkansas will expand the screening of newborn babies to include 29 rare conditions beginning July1. Newborn screening is a process which tests newborn babies for conditions that can be harmful or fatal to the babies, according to information from the Arkansas Department of Health.

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:39:56 GMT (Texarkana Gazette) wrote:
Wadley Regional Medical Center has been recognized by the State of Texas as one of the best hospitals in the state for screening newborns for hearing loss.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:47:47 GMT (Pine Bluff Commercial) wrote:
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas embarks on a program July 1 that will take the state from among the bottom ranks to the top in terms of screening newborns for diseases that can cause lifelong health problems, mental retardation or even death.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:18:01 GMT (KARK Little Rock) wrote:
On July 1st, Arkansas will expand screening of newborn babies to include 29 rare conditions that can be harmful—even fatal—to babies.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:44:43 GMT (KTHV Little Rock) wrote:
On July 1st, Arkansas will expand screening of newborn babies to include 29 rare conditions that can be harmful, even fatal to babies. The Arkansas Department of Health and other state health leaders released the expansion of the Arkansas Newborn Screening Program.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:10:00 GMT (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Biotechnologies and Genetics industry is available in its catalogue.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:17:51 GMT (The Wichita Eagle) wrote:
Before baby Mason Slover went home from the hospital earlier this month, a nurse took blood from his heel to screen for four genetic disorders. It's a routine test for all Kansas newborns, to check for conditions that, left undetected, can cause severe mental retardation, bacterial infections, blindness, even death. Infants' hearing also is tested before they leave the hospital. Beginning ...

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:32:26 GMT (New York Times) wrote:
Ailments of poverty, including some tropical diseases, are a burden in several regions of the United States, a new analysis finds.

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:09:47 GMT (Laurel Leader-Call) wrote:
Volunteers helped Saturday’s Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Walk at Mason Park in Laurel surpass its goal of raising $15,000 to help combat the disease.

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:55:09 GMT (TheCelebrityCafe.com) wrote:
Scott Baio's daughter tested positive for a metabolic disorder.

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:06:55 GMT (Scoop.co.nz) wrote:
Positive Response to Healthdownsouth at International Midwifery Conference.

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:33:11 GMT (Sun Star) wrote:
HOSPITALS and the medical profession are supposed to have green for their color. Green is usually the color of hospital beds, of scrub suits and operating gowns, of linen on the emergency and operating rooms.

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:10:14 GMT (Lancaster Online) wrote:
SPIRIT OF HOSPICEVolunteers Jack and Cathy Lewars, of Mount Joy, made sure a child with mental retardation was able to visit his m

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:26:18 GMT (Grand Island Independent) wrote:
Beginning July 1, newborns in Nebraska will be required to receive all 28 available screenings for serious physical conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services announced last week.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:57:56 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
By Noimot Olayiwola THE Rumailah Hospital’s laboratory, equipped to detect genetic diseases in newborns, has commenced operations by carrying out five tests, it was announced yesterday.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:12:44 GMT (KOAT Albuquerque) wrote:
For many when a baby is born it is among the happiest life moments. But for Kileen Hall 28-hours after giving birth and bonding with the new bundle, Storm Tyler, the experience turned tragic.

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:09:09 GMT (Minden Press-Herald) wrote:
The March of Dimes North Louisiana Division is pleased to announce that the Lost in the 50’s dance will be held Saturday at the RiverView Hall in downtown Shreveport.

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:14:56 GMT (Lincoln Journal Star) wrote:
Beginning July 1, all babies born in Nebraska will be required to get screening for 28 conditions. Currently, the state requires screening for eight conditions, though most babies are screened for the 28 conditions.

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:36:34 GMT (Centre Daily Times) wrote:
The Ontario Newborn Screening Program, located at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), has accomplished the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's mandate to screen all babies born in Ontario for 28 different rare genetic disorders. CHEO achieved this milestone on April 9, 2008 when it began offering genetic testing for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) using the xTAG(TM) Cystic Fibrosis Kit ...

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 13:13:47 GMT (Texarkana Gazette) wrote:
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System has been recognized by the State of Texas as one of the best hospitals in the state for screening newborn babies for hearing loss.

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 06:06:11 GMT (Arab Times) wrote:
KUWAIT CITY : The New Mowasat Hospital, Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Endicronology held a lecture on what it called the ‘Patient information evening about thyroid disease’.

Sat, 7 Jun 2008 11:10:38 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
The Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics at Seattle Children's Hospital will host its fourth annual international bioethics conference on July 25-26, 2008 in Seattle.

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:26:10 GMT (Pharmaceutical Journal) wrote:
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Tue, 3 Jun 2008 11:03:34 GMT (The Charlotte Observer) wrote:
If the couple has a child in between, that would get more expensive, too. Budget writers in the state House of Representatives, who carefully avoided raising taxes, instead tagged on several fee increases to state-controlled services – including a $10 increase in both the marriage license fee and the cost of a divorce filing. Democrats cautioned that the additional money is not dumped ...

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:39:18 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
BATAVIA -- Jim Kelly scored a huge victory in April in his fight to screen newborns for a wide range of treatable diseases.

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 07:35:05 GMT (The News & Observer) wrote:
Smitten couples would pay more to begin a marriage and squabbling spouses would pay more to end one under the General Assembly's first draft of a state budget for next year.

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:10:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
This is the WashingtonWatch.com federal legislative update for the week of June 2, 2008.

Thu, 29 May 2008 22:37:27 GMT (Bastrop Daily Enterprise) wrote:
The March of Dimes North Louisiana Division will host the USSSA sanctioned Softball Tournament, "Batting for Babies." The tournament will be held at the Minden Recreation Complex on Saturday, June 21. Proceeds from Batting for Babies will benefit March of Dimes, the premier champion of all babies-those born healthy as well as those who need help to survive and thrive.

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:02:30 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
By Noimot Olayiwola CONSANGUINITY is not the sole cause of genetic disorders in Arab children, clinical geneticist Dr Tawfeg Ben-Omran has said.

Wed, 21 May 2008 05:25:07 GMT (Pioneer Press) wrote:
Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed a bill Tuesday that called for broadening Minnesota's collection and storage of newborns' blood samples for the screening and study of rare diseases.

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:11:48 GMT (Wired News) wrote:
An obscure bill that sailed through Congress and was signed into law last month is stoking fears of a nationwide DNA warehouse potentially open to abuse by law enforcement agencies or health insurance companies. But proponents say the law is a much-needed rationalization of the way the government stores and tests blood from newborns. The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007 ( ...

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:11:48 GMT (Wired News) wrote:
An obscure bill that sailed through Congress and was signed into law last month is stoking fears of a nationwide DNA warehouse potentially open to abuse by law enforcement agencies or health insurance companies. But proponents say the law is a much-needed rationalization of the way the government stores and tests blood from newborns. The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007 ( ...

Wed, 21 May 2008 02:55:26 GMT (FOX 9 News Twin Cities) wrote:
A bill that would have altered procedures around newborn genetic testing and blood-sample storage in Minnesota ran into a veto Tuesday.

Tue, 20 May 2008 22:30:15 GMT (WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul) wrote:
A bill that would have altered procedures around newborn genetic testing and blood-sample storage in Minnesota ran into a veto Tuesday.

Mon, 19 May 2008 07:47:35 GMT (Japan Today) wrote:
If you think living in Tokyo is tough, try having a baby here. I recently did, and though the experience was challenging, I learned a host of useful tips that I can pass along.

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:12:48 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Manchester is set to become the focus of public debate this month, with two events which will discuss whether it is ethically right to display dead bodies. The city has attracted international attention for hosting two major exhibitions featuring real human dead bodies.

Wed, 14 May 2008 03:16:24 GMT (Contra Costa Times) wrote:
Children's Hospital Oakland will celebrate MPS awareness day on Thursday

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:41:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
State Joins 40 Others in Screening for Life-Threatening, Genetic Disease

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:07:54 GMT (Ellwood City Ledger) wrote:
ELLPORT - During his fourth birthday party Saturday, Camden Pisani ran through his backyard giggling as his cousins chased.

Tue, 13 May 2008 02:16:00 GMT (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Medical devices industry is available in its catalogue.

Sun, 11 May 2008 02:23:33 GMT (Scoop.co.nz) wrote:
WASHINGTON POST The U.S. military has, since 2001, cremated some of the remains of American service members killed in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere at a Delaware facility that also cremates pets, a practice that ended yesterday when the Pentagon ...

Thu, 8 May 2008 14:36:04 GMT (Old Colony Memorial & Plymouth Bulletin) wrote:
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Thu, 8 May 2008 01:55:31 GMT (Gazette.Net) wrote:
On April 20, despite thunder and lightning and rain, more than 400 Frederick residents joined together to raise more than $125,000 for March for Babies, formerly known as WalkAmerica, to benefit all babies, those born healthy as well as those who need help to survive and thrive.

Mon, 5 May 2008 16:51:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) congratulates Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT), Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Hillary Clinton (D-NY), along with Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) and Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) on the president signing into law their legislation that provides increased parent and health care provider education, improved follow-up care and enables states to ...

Mon, 5 May 2008 07:04:21 GMT (The Daily & Sunday Review) wrote:
Not everyone got up on two feet and walked in the March of Dimes March for Babies in Towanda Sunday morning. Zoë, a German Shepherd, relied on all four of her paws as she padded through town with her owner, Shirley Grover of Wyalusing.

Mon, 5 May 2008 07:04:21 GMT (The Daily & Sunday Review) wrote:
Not everyone got up on two feet and walked in the March of Dimes March for Babies in Towanda Sunday morning. Zoë, a German Shepherd, relied on all four of her paws as she padded through town with her owner, Shirley Grover of Wyalusing.

Sat, 3 May 2008 09:20:10 GMT (Seattle Times) wrote:
THE name of the March of Dimes annual walk, scheduled for Sunday at Qwest Field, has changed but the mission remains the same. The March for Babies...

Fri, 2 May 2008 04:03:20 GMT (WorldNetDaily) wrote:
With virtually no fanfare, President Bush has signed into law a plan that orders the government to take no more than six months to set up a "national contingency plan" to screen newborns' DNA that would be put into use in case of a "public health emergency."

Thu, 1 May 2008 14:07:19 GMT (The Sudbury Star) wrote:
The newborn screening program, which already tests for 27 disorders, will now test for cystic fibrosis, as well. The Ontario government will spend $1.5 million a year for the new cystic fibrosis screening program, which will be carried out on the roughly 141,000 babies born in Ontario [...]

Thu, 1 May 2008 09:03:08 GMT (Irish Emigrant) wrote:
The Enterprise Ireland Webworks is a fully serviced office facility in the heart of Cork city. It has been developed under partnership between Enterprise Ireland, Cork City Council and Howard Holdings for the benefit of services focussed small and medium enterprises (SMEs) trading internationally.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:55:54 GMT (Hays Daily News) wrote:
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Gov. Kathleen Sebelius promised to respond to a plan from legislative leaders for allowing two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas, but they worked Tuesday on multiple options to see that they're built.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:46:10 GMT (The Wichita Eagle) wrote:
Newborns in Kansas will be tested for a wide range of potentially deadly but treatable genetic disorders beginning July 1. Parents may not notice anything different, unless something turns up on their child's test. Babies already undergo a routine blood test -- through a heel prick -- for four diseases. Now the state will test for 29, including cystic fibrosis. In Topeka on Tuesday, NFL Hall ...

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:13:00 GMT (St. Charles Journal) wrote:
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on April 17 began hosting a two-day workshop with neighboring states to prepare the states for backup newborn testing in case of emergencies and share ideas for improving testing and follow-up.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:04:31 GMT (KFDA-TV Amarillo) wrote:
Babies born across the country will now undergo a new level of testing. Thanks to the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, infants will now be tested......

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:33:25 GMT (The Kansas City Star) wrote:
TOPEKA | Getting more babies tested for genetic disorders would be “my Super Bowl victory,” Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly said Tuesday.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:56:57 GMT (Hays Daily News) wrote:
Eds: INCORPORATES and UPDATES BC-KS--Newborn Screening, BC-KS--Earth Rally, BC-KS--Energy Conference-Governors. ADDS under the dome item, byline, Internet note.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:43:41 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Enzolve Technologies, a UCD spin-out company based at NovaUCD the Innovation and Technology Transfer Centre at University College Dublin, has received substantial investment from Enterprise Ireland under the National Development Plan (2007-2013) and private investors.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:55:43 GMT (Hays Daily News) wrote:
Eds: APNewsNow. Moving on general news and sports services. TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- During his playing days, football was Jim Kelly's passion. Now, his passion is childhood diseases.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:09:12 GMT (Electric News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News) wrote:
Enzolve Technologies, a UCD spin-out, is to begin production of a range of diagnostic kits which screen for disorders affecting newborn infants.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:10:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
This is the WashingtonWatch.com federal legislative update for the week of April 28, 2008.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:43:11 GMT (The Journal News) wrote:
PEARL RIVER - A little rain couldn't keep the crowd from flocking to Blue Hill Plaza in Pearl River yesterday morning for the annual March of Dimes March for Babies.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:06:01 GMT (Public Opinion) wrote:
CHAMBERSBURG -- This year's local March of Dimes ambassador family wants to do everything possible to help ensure that all babies are born healthy. Kathy and Kirk Baker of Hustontown know what it's like to have a baby with serious problems at birth.

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:27:28 GMT (NBC 30 Connecticut) wrote:
More than 1,300 walkers join Sunday to raise an expected $300,000 for March of Dimes March for Babies

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:33:29 GMT (BizJournals) wrote:
The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, creating the Hunter Kelly Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, has been signed into law by President George Bush.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:35:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
The American College of Medical Genetics applauds the signing into law of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act sponsored by Senator Christopher Dodd and 21 co-sponsors including ACMG's Maryland Senators, Barbara Mikulski and Benjamin L.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:10:49 GMT (OurSports Central) wrote:
(Manchester, CT) - The WNBA powerhouse, the Connecticut Sun, will be putting their feet to a different "floor" on Sunday, April 27 as players, coaches and staff hit the road at March of Dimes March for Babies in Mystic.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:36:52 GMT (The Times and Democrat) wrote:
Orangeburg and Calhoun counties joined together by the hundreds on April 5 to raise more than $62,000 for March for Babies, formerly known as WalkAmerica, to benefit all babies — those born healthy as well as those who need help to survive and thrive.

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:27:55 GMT (WAAY-TV Huntsville) wrote:
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- All newborns in Alabama will be screened for cystic fibrosis, starting Monday, as doctors check for the life-threatening illness that's 1 of the most common genetic diseases in the United

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:16:36 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
The Alabama Department of Public Health in partnership with the cystic fibrosis centers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Children's Hospital of Alabama and the University of South Alabama announces further significant expansion of Alabama's newborn screening program. On April 21, Alabama will add cystic fibrosis to its panel of primary newborn screening tests.

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:49:56 GMT (WTVM 9 Columbus) wrote:
Montgomery, Ala. (AP) - All newborns in Alabama will be screened for cystic fibrosis, starting Monday, as doctors check for the life-threatening illness that's one of the most common genetic diseases in the United States.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:28:35 GMT (FOX 6 News Birmingham) wrote:
Here are the latest Alabama headlines from the Associated Press for Sunday, April 20, 2008...

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:28:06 GMT (NBC 15 Mobile) wrote:
All newborns in Alabama will be screened for cystic fibrosis, starting Monday, as doctors check for the life-threatening illness that's one of the most common genetic diseases in the United...

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:05:35 GMT (WKRG News 5 Mobile) wrote:
Alabama Department of Public Health announces its plan to test all newborns for cystic fibrosis starting Monday. more

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:16:53 GMT (Birmingham News) wrote:
Starting Monday, all newborns in Alabama will be tested for cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening illness that is one of the most common genetic diseases in the United States.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:31:30 GMT (WorldNetDaily) wrote:
The state of Minnesota has advanced a plan to own the DNA of newborns, preserving it in a warehouse for use in genetic research, experimentation, manipulation, and profiling, according to an advocacy organization seeking to protect the privacy of that individual information.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:30:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Thousands of March of Dimes supporters are set to join Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning on Sunday, April 27, when March for Babies, formerly known as WalkAmerica, steps off from Lincoln Center at 65th St. in Manhattan.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:14:47 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
The Department of Health's Chief Scientist and Director General for Health Improvement and Protection, Professor David Harper, has published his progress review on the implementation of the 2003 genetics White Paper. Since 2001, the Government has invested £70 million to help the NHS make best use of the advances in genetics knowledge.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:53:16 GMT (Windsor Star) wrote:
WINDSOR -- For one Windsor child, an early cystic fibrosis diagnosis strengthened her battle with the fatal genetic disease.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:17:15 GMT (Centre Daily Times) wrote:
Whatman, the global leader in separations technology, announces a donation of Neonatal Screening Cards to the Clinton HIV / AIDS Initiative (CHAI). The Whatman 903 Neonatal Cards were donated to CHAI for the collection of blood samples for early HIV / AIDS detection in infants in connection with CHAI's Pediatric Initiative. The 903 Neonatal Card is the recognized medical device for blood ...

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:13:24 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Mary Agnes Carey, associate editor of CQ HealthBeat, examines bills dealing with newborn health screenings and brain injuries, House approval of legislation that would block Medicaid rule changes proposed by the Bush administration and a Senate hearing on an SCHIP enrollment directive in this week's "Health on the Hill from kaisernetwork.org and CQ.

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:31:55 GMT (AP via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Medical device maker Natus Medical Inc. said Tuesday it will buy privately held SonaMed Corp. for an undisclosed amount to bulk up its newborn screening product offerings.

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:11:46 GMT (Sun Star) wrote:
IN THE Philippines, at least 33,000 babies die or develop mental retardation. This may have been prevented if they were screened and diagnosed properly.

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:49:16 GMT (Scoop.co.nz) wrote:
The more we understand about how our bodies work, the more challenges and choices those involved with screening face, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said today.

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:30:25 GMT (The Herald) wrote:
A family whose daughter was born profoundly deaf has been told the Scottish NHS will only implant a device to aid her hearing in one ear.

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:25:34 GMT (The News-Star) wrote:
Louisiana has joined a nationwide push to expand the number of disorders included in newborn screening panels.

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:29:24 GMT (The Globe Gazette) wrote:
MASON CITY — Sometimes helping can aid in the grieving process.

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 16:20:02 GMT (Philippine Daily Inquirer) wrote:
MANILA, Philippines -- About 60 municipal health officers, public health nurses, midwives, and representatives from the Department of Health have taken part of an Internet-based lecture on newborn screening organized for municipal health officers in Capiz.

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:05:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
Alabama, Vermont and Nevada Join 37 Others in Screening for Life-Threatening, Genetic Disease

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 13:36:05 GMT (WIVB Buffalo) wrote:
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House has passed a bill approving $45 million to help states expand newborn screening programs.  Former Bills Quarterback Jim Kelly spoke in favor of the bill on Tuesday.

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 07:21:04 GMT (WCAX-TV Vermont) wrote:
Associated Press - April 9, 2008 3:15 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has passed a bill approving $45 million to help states expand newborn screening programs.

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 05:31:08 GMT (New York Daily News) wrote:
The House voted Tuesday to expand research into and surveillance of traumatic brain injuries, which affect some 1.5 million Americans every year and have come to be the signature wound of the war in Iraq.

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:59:27 GMT (AP via Yahoo! News) wrote:
The House voted Tuesday to expand research into and surveillance of traumatic brain injuries, which affect some 1.5 million Americans every year and have come to be the signature wound of the war in Iraq. It also moved to ensure that all newborns get adequate screening for genetic or metabolic diseases.

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:18:16 GMT (CBC via Yahoo! Canada News) wrote:
As of Tuesday, all babies born in Ontario will be screened for cystic fibrosis (CF), a move the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is welcoming.

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:15:20 GMT (CBS News) wrote:
The House unanimously passed a bill to expand disease screenings for newborn babies on Tuesday, after a final push from Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly. The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act would authorize over $40 million grants to various programs to expand screenings of newborn babies for a variety of diseases. ...

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 18:24:53 GMT (The San Francisco Examiner) wrote:
WASHINGTON , April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jim Kelly , former Buffalo Bills quarterback who led the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls, will be on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 , to meet with Members of Congress asking them to approve and fund the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act (S.1858).

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 18:24:53 GMT (The San Francisco Examiner) wrote:
WASHINGTON , April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jim Kelly , former Buffalo Bills quarterback who led the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls, will be on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 , to meet with Members of Congress asking them to approve and fund the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act (S.1858).

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:06:15 GMT (Greater Milwaukee Today) wrote:
HARTFORD - A life that lasted only minutes has provided more than a lifetime of faith for a Hartford couple. "A year ago, my husband (Brian) and I lost our first daughter at birth," said Hope Zvara-Krebs.

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:10:22 GMT (WKBW-TV Buffalo) wrote:
Former Bills Quarterback, Jim Kelly, will be in Washington DC today. Kelly will be urging Congress to approve the "Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act", this would create the Hunter Kelly research program at the National Institutes of Health.

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:30:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
Premier March of Dimes Fundraising Event

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 08:45:26 GMT (Toronto Star) wrote:
Babies born in Ontario will now be screened for cystic fibrosis, the most common and fatal genetic disease of children and young adults in the country.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 21:27:22 GMT (Naples Daily News) wrote:
The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida gained accreditation as a cystic fibrosis center to provide diagnostic testing to newborns and treatment.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 02:44:45 GMT (WorldNetDaily) wrote:
An Orwellian plan that has state and federal governments staking claim to the ownership of every newborn's DNA in perpetuity is advancing under the radar of most privacy rights activists, but would turn the United States' citizenry into a huge pool of subjects for involuntary scientific experimentation, according to one organization alarmed over the issue.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:30:46 GMT (Pharmaceutical Business Review) wrote:
Ireland based medical diagnostics company Trinity Biotech has introduced its GeneSys platform for infant hemoglobinopathies.

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:10:24 GMT (The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles) wrote:
Honoring firefighters and volunteers at the Hatzolah dinner at Congregation Beth Jacob are, from left to right, Andrew Friedman, Sheriff Lee Baca, LAFD Fire Chief Douglas L. Barry, Deputy Chief Terry Hara of the L.A.P.D., and Hatzolah President Zvika Brenner.

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:50:34 GMT (BizJournals) wrote:
The New England Genetics and Newborn Screening Collaborative has awarded $100,000 in grants to five research projects in the field of genetics.

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 18:35:32 GMT (Wickenburg Sun) wrote:
Until now, many Arizona children with cystic fibrosis were not diagnosed soon enough to help prevent or slow down serious medical problems caused by this disease.

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT (TM) wrote:
Trinity Biotech plc, a leading developer and manufacturer of diagnostic products for the point-of-care and clinical laboratory markets and the market leader in adult haemoglobinopathy detection, is pleased to announce the introduction of its GeneSys(TM) platform for infant haemoglobinopathies. The GeneSys(TM) system will be the first on the market to offer a fully automated approach for newborn ...

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 14:53:38 GMT (American Family Physician) wrote:
Routine newborn screening in the United States began in the 1960s as screening for a single biochemical genetic disorder, phenylketonuria (PKU). 5 Over the years, congenital hypothyroidism and other metabolic disorders were added to the routine screenings.

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 22:15:09 GMT (KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul) wrote:
Related: More Health/ Take KARE stories There may be new hope for the 30-thousand Americans living with cystic fibrosis. A new drug called VX-770 is just

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:54:46 GMT (The New Sabah Times) wrote:
KOTA KINABALU : The Sabah Medical Centre (SMC) here will be organising its “World Health Week” from April 3-5,in conjuction with the “World Health Day” celebration for this year.

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:23:04 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
Staff Reporter OVER 48,000 newborn babies have been screened under the newborn screening programme started last year by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), a senior hospital official told Gulf Times yesterday.

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:28:13 GMT (Independent Press) wrote:
AREA -- Morristown Memorial Hospital plans a fundraiser to benefit the hospital's Cystic Fibrosis Center -- a buffet dinner and dance cruise around New York harbor on The Skyline Princess, a fully enclosed and heated 120-foot ship.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:14:28 GMT (OurSports Central) wrote:
LOS ANGELES - The March of Dimes and the Los Angeles Sparks will partner to raise awareness about pregnancy and baby health in addition to raising funds through March of Dimes' March for Babies on April 26, it was announced.

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:10:08 GMT (Finanzen.net) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global technology leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced that John E. Sherwin, Ph.D., has joined the Company as director of laboratory operations for its genetic screening business, ...

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:06:40 GMT (InfoBolsa) wrote:
Laboratory Services 24/03/2008 16:52:00 Business Wire PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global technology leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced that John E.

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:06:27 GMT (phillyburbs.com) wrote:
Like any healthy 18-month-old boy, Viktor is full of spirit, constantly in motion, looking for the next place to focus his considerable energy.

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:49:58 GMT (The Hindu) wrote:
The aim is to detect and treat hypothyroidism and adrenal hyperplasia

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:30:24 GMT (The Tennessean) wrote:
A Nashville couple — who didn't find out their daughter was deaf until she was 5 months old — are working to get the state to join 44 others that require mandatory hearing screenings at birth.

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:30:24 GMT (The Tennessean) wrote:
A Nashville couple — who didn't find out their daughter was deaf until she was 5 months old — are working to get the state to join 44 others that require mandatory hearing screenings at birth.

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:09:10 GMT (The Capital Times) wrote:
Madison-based Third Wave Technologies Inc. said Friday that federal regulators have approved its cystic-fibrosis genetic test. Third Wave CEO Kevin Conroy said approval from the Food and Drug Administration will allow the company to gain more of the $270 million genetic and pharmacogenetic testing market. It now has 15 percent of that market, he said. The diagnostics company teamed with 3M Co. ...

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:02:47 GMT (Leesville Daily Leader) wrote:
Anacoco 4-H members will be spending Saturday, March 15 raising money for the March of Dimes.

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:22:23 GMT (TM) wrote:
14/03/2008 20:05:00 Business Wire US5637711046 Third Wave Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: TWTI) today announced that the company has received clearance from the U.S.

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:11:04 GMT (TM) wrote:
Third Wave Technologies Inc. (15441;NASDAQ:TWTI) today announced that the company has received clearance

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:10:12 GMT (TM) wrote:
Third Wave Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: TWTI) today announced that the company has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of its InPlex™ CF Molecular Test. The test simultaneously detects and identifies cystic ...

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:05:00 GMT (TM) wrote:
MADISON, Wis.----Third Wave Technologies Inc. today announced that the company has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of its InPlex™ CF Molecular Test.

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:50:11 GMT (The Star-Ledger) wrote:
The number of babies born with cystic fibrosis declined by half in Massachusetts after genetic screening started to identify carriers of the gene, suggesting similar declines may be happening across the nation, according to a recent report in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:34:35 GMT (The Canton Daily Ledger) wrote:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Central Illinois residents Holly Roos of Canton and her mother Colleen Usrey of Cambridge recently traveled to Washington D.C. to speak with individual members of congress and their legislative assistants about issues regarding Fragile X Syndrome.

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 23:18:25 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
THE Second International Neonatal Cardio-Respiratory Symposium got under way yesterday at the Hamad Training Centre with a colourful opening ceremony.

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 22:16:28 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
Staff Reporter A THREE-DAY international conference that begins in Doha today will discuss respiratory and cardiovascular problems in newborns.

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:16:31 GMT (Centre Daily Times) wrote:
The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) announce the upcoming teleconference New Standard for Blood Collection on Filter Paper as well as additional educational teleconference programs for clinical and public health laboratories.

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:44:16 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
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Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:15:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
WAYNE, Pa.----Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute will hold a workshop titled To Your Good Health as a component of its 2008 CLSI Leadership Conference, Wednesday, 2 April 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:03:20 GMT (BizJournals) wrote:
Pediatrix Medical Group said it has sold its newborn metabolic screening laboratory to PerkinElmer for an undisclosed price. (PDX)

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:07:22 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have determined that the level, or saturation, of oxygen in blood could be used to identify children with sickle cell anemia who are at an increased risk of stroke.In a related study, they have also found that a published method used to predict severe complications of the disease may not be adequate.

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 04:34:57 GMT (Science Daily) wrote:
Researchers have determined that the level, or saturation, of oxygen in blood could be used to identify children with sickle cell anemia who are at an increased risk of stroke. In a related study, they have also found that a published method used to predict severe complications of the disease may not be adequate.

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:47:29 GMT (InfoBolsa) wrote:
Screening Business 29/02/2008 20:23:00 Business Wire PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader in Health Sciences, today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of the newborn metabolic screening business of Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:28:52 GMT (Finanzen.net) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader in Health Sciences, today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of the newborn metabolic screening business of Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (NYSE: PDX). The completion ...

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:25:30 GMT (Newswise) wrote:
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have determined that the level, or saturation, of oxygen in blood could be used to identify children with sickle cell anemia who are at an increased risk of stroke.

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:06:46 GMT (Reuters via Yahoo! News) wrote:
Massachusetts researchers have seen a dramatic statewide drop in the number of newborns with cystic fibrosis, and said on Wednesday the decline may be due to a national effort to screen for the genetic disease.

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:17:15 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
A brief report in the February 28, 2008, New England Journal of Medicine, led by researchers at the New England Newborn Screening Program (NENSP) of the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), indicates a declining incidence of a genetic disease, providing what may be the first demonstration of a link between two independent population-based screening programs.

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:03:23 GMT (HealthDay via Yahoo! News) wrote:
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- The incidence of cystic fibrosis may be decreasing, and a more severe form of the disease caused by one particular gene also appears to be on the decline.

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:54:16 GMT (Central Chronicle) wrote:
Neonatal Deaths is a serious concern both in developing and developed counties, although its magnitude varies significantly between the two; being notably higher among developing countries.

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:38:55 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
NEWBORN SCREENING: Hunter's Hope Foundation and Babies “ R” Us will present an educational program on the importance of universal newborn screening at 11 a. m., 12: 30 p. m. and 2 p. m. Saturday in the store at 3464 McKinley Parkway, Blasdell. To assist with the transition to parenthood, Babies “ R” Us also offers a complimentary Smart Beginnings special event series, which gives new and ...

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
In continued fight for the health of all babies, March of Dimes volunteers spend a day at the Capitol

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:09:34 GMT (CentralOhio.com) wrote:
COLUMBUS - Four Battle Run firefighters have been putting in extra hours, working out and gearing up for a grueling climb.

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:45:20 GMT (Provo Daily Herald) wrote:
SALT LAKE CITY -- The Utah Department of Health wants to add cystic fibrosis to the list of diseases checked at birth.

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:27:37 GMT (Orlando Sentinel) wrote:
A family's dedication to research leads to hope for others who might face the same cruel gene defect. From the moment her baby was born, Connie Alexander knew something was wrong.

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:27:18 GMT (North Bay Business Journal) wrote:
SANTA ROSA – The national March of Dimes organization known for preventing premature birth and defects announced a rebranding campaign this month that officials say will better represent its expanded advocacy focus.

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:24:17 GMT (FOX 13 Utah) wrote:
The Utah Department of Health wants to add cystic fibrosis to the list of diseases checked at birth. The department is asking the Legislature to raise the cost of newborn-screening kits by $8 to $75. Hospitals take blood samples from newborns and send them to the state to look for evidence of three dozen diseases.

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:37:53 GMT (Asheville Citizen-Times) wrote:
ASHEVILLE - The March of Dimes North Carolina Chapter announced that Jean Ann Taylor, editor of Sophie Magazine in Asheville, will serve as chair for the 2008 Asheville March for Babies.

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:41:13 GMT (The Monterey County Herald) wrote:
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eleven-month-old Jarin Burkett is a medical pioneer. He's among the youngest people taking a new drug to treat a life-threatening genetic disorder called Hunter syndrome.

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:05:13 GMT (The Salt Lake Tribune) wrote:
With recent expanded testing of newborns, Utah has doubled the number of babies diagnosed with metabolic diseases to about 90 a year. If cystic fibrosis is added, some 30 babies likely will test positive for the disease each year, and about half will have confirmed cases, said Barbara Chatfield,

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:36:25 GMT (OurSports Central) wrote:
(Manchester, CT) - The March of Dimes Connecticut Chapter is pleased to announce that the WNBA's Connecticut Sun has partnered with the organization to raise awareness about pregnancy and baby health in addition to raising funds through March of Dimes March for Babies.

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:55:12 GMT (The San Francisco Examiner) wrote:
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. ( Map ) - CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genzyme Corporation (Nasdaq: GENZ ) today reported financial results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2007 and provided an outlook for continued strong growth in 2008 and beyond.

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:34:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
The March of Dimes Greater Cincinnati Division is pleased to announce that 4-year-old Bradley Coffey of Kennedy Heights and his family will serve as the Ambassador Family for March for Babies at Sawyer Point! Formerly known as WalkAmerica, March for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event that benefits all babies -- those born healthy as well as those who need help to survive and ...

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 02:25:25 GMT (Science Daily) wrote:
A new test could greatly extend the survival of infants with Menkes disease, a rare, otherwise fatal disorder of copper metabolism. The test allows for early diagnosis of the condition, when the chance for successful treatment is greatest.

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:58:11 GMT (PhysOrg) wrote:
A test developed by NIH scientists could greatly extend the survival of infants with Menkes disease, a rare, otherwise fatal disorder of copper metabolism. The test allows for early diagnosis of the condition, when the chance for successful treatment is greatest. Their work is described in the February 7 New England Journal of Medicine.

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 05:54:21 GMT (The Longview News-Journal) wrote:
In early 2006, Danny and Lara Cavin were normal expectant parents, eagerly looking forward to the birth of their child in July. What they didn't know then was that their son would be born in April — 12 weeks early.

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 22:09:32 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
A test developed by NIH scientists could greatly extend the survival of infants with Menkes disease, a rare, otherwise fatal disorder of copper metabolism. The test allows for early diagnosis of the condition, when the chance for successful treatment is greatest.

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 04:51:03 GMT (Connecticut Post) wrote:
WASHINGTON — President Bush sent Congress a $3.1 trillion spending proposal for the next fiscal year that would boost military spending and extend expiring tax cuts at the expense of social

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:12:28 GMT (WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg) wrote:
The health of all 144,000 babies born annually in Pennsylvania is at risk but, it doesn't have to be. All it takes is a simple blood test after birth.

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 20:36:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
March of Dimes New York Division announced today that NY Giants Quarterback, Eli Manning, will serve as the official Celebrity Chairman for March for Babies in New York City. Formerly known as WalkAmerica, March for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event that benefits all babies-those born healthy as well as those who need help to survive and thrive.

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 11:42:58 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
The 11th annual Hunter’s Day of Hope for Children will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the Buffalo Bills Field House at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park.

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 06:16:01 GMT (Lawrence Journal-World) wrote:
Medical professionals have been watching closely how an 11-month-old Kansas boy responds to treatment for a life-threatening genetic syndrome. “There’s a lot of curiosity about what happens to him,” said Dr. Laurie Smith, a genetics expert at Children’s Mercy Hospital. “I would say all the metabolic doctors in the world are interested in what will happen.”

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 18:51:45 GMT (Hays Daily News) wrote:
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Medical professionals have been watching closely how an 11-month-old Kansas boy responds to treatment for a life-threatening genetic syndrome.

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:11:03 GMT (The Monterey County Herald) wrote:
FORT WORTH, Texas — From the moment her baby was born, Connie Alexander knew something was wrong. David's cry was so weak. Both of his little legs and his left arm were broken. He hardly moved.

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:29:24 GMT (Newswise) wrote:
University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital researchers say waiving informed consent for newborn screening research would allow for a more complete evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of these tests before broad implementation.

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:57:16 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
Staff Reporter THE Newborns Screening Programme unit of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is ready to organise workshops and training programmes for authorities from other countries in the region.

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:37:39 GMT (CBS 5 Bay Area) wrote:
The State Assembly passed a bill Monday requiring health plans and insurers to provide coverage for testing and treating inborn errors of metabolism.

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:25:25 GMT (The Daily Democrat) wrote:
Hear! Here! Woodland Chapter of the National Hearing Loss Association of America is sponsoring hearing tests at three local pre-schools.

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:44:43 GMT (The Virginian-Pilot) wrote:
Sitting before Mitzi Glass is a young man about to step into what some call andldquo;the abyss.andrdquo; Twenty-one-year-old Alvin Bailey has sickle cell disease. Heandrsquo;s received treatment for the blood disorder since infancy at Childrenandrsquo;s Hospital of The Kingandrsquo;s Daughters in ...

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:48:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Ethics, Prevention and Public Health from Oxford University Press to their offering.

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:27:57 GMT (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) wrote:
Wilson's disease is treatable if caught early, but by the time Jared Stene arrived at the hospital, it was too late.

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:05:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
State Joins 36 Others in Screening for Life-Threatening, Genetic Disease

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:36:32 GMT (The Daily Record) wrote:
Agoura Hills, Calif.-based videogame maker THQ Inc. said Tuesday it planned to acquire Big Huge Games, a development studio focused on the Role-Playing-Game genre, which is a multi-billion dollar market segment.

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:00:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
New Medical Information, Media, and Marketing Benefit All Babies

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:51:32 GMT (Hays Daily News) wrote:
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Madam Chief Justice, legislators, justices, cabinet officers, elected officials, leaders of Indian nations, honored guests, and my fellow Kansans.

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:50:59 GMT (MENAFN) wrote:
QNB achieves record-breaking financial results the year 2007

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:34:03 GMT (Kansas City InfoZine) wrote:
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Governor Kathleen Sebelius:

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:27:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
The American College of Medical Genetics has unveiled a newly redesigned website with a variety of tools and resources to help the public and professionals learn more about the burgeoning field of medical genetics and what it means in terms of healthcare practices, such as newborn screening.

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:09:18 GMT (BusinessWeek) wrote:
Health insurance companies should foot the bill for genetic tests for diseases and other medical problems. Pro or con?

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:01:24 GMT (KMBC-TV Kansas City) wrote:
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is calling for the state to cut its greenhouse gas emissions.

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:56:52 GMT (East York Mirror) wrote:
Re: 'Health minister needs to address Etobicoke's concerns', Editorial, Jan. 9. Early this month Minister George Smitherman took the necessary step of appointing a supervisor at Brampton Civic Hospi...

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:05:42 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
The latest issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG), describes what might be a corner piece of the autism puzzle - the identification and subsequent validation of a gene linked to the development of autism by three separate groups of scientists. An accompanying commentary by Dr.

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:29:21 GMT (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) wrote:
By JAN JARVIS From the moment her baby was born, Connie Alexander knew something was wrong. David's cry was so weak. Both of his little legs and his left arm were broken. He hardly moved. Three weeks after she brought her son home, Alexander was on the phone to her cousin, whose son Andrew was born two months earlier with the same symptoms. Several years earlier another cousin had delivered two ...

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:12:52 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
Today’s issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG), describes what might be a corner piece of the autism puzzle—the identification and subsequent validation of a gene linked to the development of autism by three separate groups of scientists.

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:28:29 GMT (Centre Daily Times) wrote:
An estimated 1.4 million youth have hearing loss, but only 12% wear hearing devices, according to a national study released today by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI).

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:02:02 GMT (American Academy of Pediatrics) wrote:
Below are news releases and briefs on statements appearing in the January ssue of Pediatrics , the peer-reviewed, scientific journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 12:10:33 GMT (CentralOhio.com) wrote:
WOODSFIELD -The past two years have been both a blessing and a curse for the Williams family. On Oct. 29, 2005, Jim and Becki Williams' first child, Karley Sue, was born.

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 23:32:05 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
Wisconsin became the first state in the nation to screen all newborns for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID).

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 11:10:45 GMT (Contra Costa Times) wrote:
EAST PALO ALTO -- When 1-year-old Gregory Moeller heard sound for the first time in November, he furrowed his blond eyebrows in puzzlement. Then he made a series of babbling sounds.

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 18:03:15 GMT (Small Business Times) wrote:
On Jan. 1, Wisconsin became the first state in the nation to screen all newborn babies for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID), otherwise known as "Bubble Boy Disease."

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 21:00:55 GMT (Centre Daily Times) wrote:
On Jan. 1, Wisconsin became the first state in the nation to screen all newborns for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID). Sometimes known as "Bubble Boy Disease," SCID is a genetic disorder that is fatal without early diagnosis and treatment. Babies diagnosed can be referred for potentially life-saving treatment.

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:58:24 GMT (Centre Daily Times) wrote:
The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) have announced a joint venture to present educational programs to clinical and public health laboratories. Programs are based on current CLSI documents and are intended to help pathologists, managers, supervisors, and technologists learn how to optimize use of these documents in their ...

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:16:44 GMT (The New Straits Times) wrote:
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 150 babies out of 500,000 newborns are infected with Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) in Malaysia yearly. However, many are not aware that if left untreated, it could be life-threatening.

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:06:45 GMT (The Globe and Mail) wrote:
Renee Stocks, who has a rare medical disorder, is a poster child for Canada's patchwork-quilt approach to newborn screening

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 06:56:07 GMT (Lincoln Journal Star) wrote:
OMAHA — State attorneys say an Omaha family who objected to mandatory blood tests of their newborn baby sued the wrong entity.

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:31:15 GMT (Sun Star) wrote:
THE Sangguniang Bayan of Moises Padilla town headed by vice mayor Cipriano Remo has recently conducted a public hearing at the town's public plaza for the proposed increase on the collection of local taxes.

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 22:11:03 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
A MEDICAL expert has blamed parents for problems related to hearing in children and youths due to the excessive use of MP3 and MP4 players and other such devices, saying many guardians have failed in their responsibility of controlling the use of such gadgets.

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:30:53 GMT (The Daily Democrat) wrote:
EAST PALO ALTO - When 1-year-old Gregory Moeller heard sound for the first time last month, he furrowed his blond eyebrows in puzzlement. Then he made a series of babbling sounds.

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:17:43 GMT (Pharmaceutical Business Review) wrote:
PerkinElmer has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the newborn metabolic screening business of Pediatrix Medical Group. Specific terms of the cash transaction were not disclosed.

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:40:45 GMT (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
PerkinElmer Inc. said Wednesday it has signed an agreement to acquire a portion of Pediatrix Medical Group Inc., a newborn metabolic screening business.

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:03:15 GMT (The Buffalo News) wrote:
Hunter Kelly — the inspiration for the Hunter’s Hope movement — has passed on, but he has managed to pass the torch to others who have become symbols of the need for newborn medical screening.

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:39:26 GMT (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Pediatrix Medical Group said it agreed to sell its newborn metabolic screening laboratory to PerkinElmer.

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:32:02 GMT (GenomeWeb News) wrote:
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Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:31:26 GMT (AP via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
PerkinElmer Inc., which provides products and systems to life-sciences research, said Wednesday it signed an agreement with Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. to buy its newborn metabolic screening business in a cash transaction.

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:09:09 GMT (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
PerkinElmer Inc. said Wednesday it has signed an agreement to acquire Pediatrix Medical Group Inc., a newborn metabolic screening business.

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:57:24 GMT (AFX UK Focus) wrote:
SAN FRANCISCO (Thomson Financial) - PerkinElmer Inc. said Wednesday it has agreed to acquire Pediatrix Medical Group Inc.'s newborn metabolic screening laboratory business.

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:00:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
WALTHAM, Mass.----PerkinElmer, Inc. , a global leader in Health Sciences, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. under which PerkinElmer will acquire the newborn metabolic screening business of Pediatrix in a cash transaction.

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:11:11 GMT (Sun Star) wrote:
"SAVE your baby from Mental Retardation," has been the campaign of the Newborn Screening Program here in the Philippines.

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced today that it has re-acquired the Canadian rights for tetrahydrobiopterin , including Kuvan , from Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:14:05 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq and SWX: BMRN) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval for KuvanTM (sapropterin dihydrochloride) Tablets, the first specific drug therapy approved for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU). Shipments to the distribution channel will commence tomorrow, and BioMarin will begin promotion of Kuvan immediately. ...

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:08:13 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
New research commissioned by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme, a programme of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), is investigating whether the use of pulse oximetry as a screening test for congenital heart disease, could help save the lives of more newborn babies. [click link for full article]

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:42:53 GMT (Billings Gazette) wrote:
Monday, December 17, 2007 OrganizationsThe Big Sky Chapter of March of Dimes recently recognized volunteers for their fundraising efforts and hours of dedication to the March of Dimes. Christine Wilkes of Billings was named the Program Service Committee Volunteer of the Year for her commitment to developing the mission of the March of Dimes and reviewing grant proposals for funding. Courtney ...

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:38:09 GMT (San Mateo County Times) wrote:
Foundation pushes for early detection and treatment for deaf and hearing-impaired infants

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:54:20 GMT (KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul) wrote:
Minnesota's screening system for newborn babies is earning high praise in disease prevention circles, but privacy advocates remain highly critical of the process.

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:09:33 GMT (Connecticut Post) wrote:
WASHINGTON — Newborn health screenings got a boost in the Senate Thursday as lawmakers unanimously approved a bill to help states expand and improve these programs.

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:43:32 GMT (KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul) wrote:
Minnesota's screening system for newborn babies is earning high praise in disease prevention circles, but privacy advocates remain highly critical of the process.

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:22:31 GMT (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul) wrote:
The state of Minnesota has been recognized for its nation leading efforts to identify newborn disease. It's a screening program for every baby born in the state. However, some are worried about what happens to the test results.

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:29:23 GMT (The San Francisco Examiner) wrote:
NOVATO, Calif. ( Map ) - NOVATO, Calif., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq and SWX: BMRN ) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval for Kuvan(TM) (sapropterin dihydrochloride) Tablets, the first specific drug therapy approved for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU). Shipments to the distribution ...

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:17:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
CHICAGO----Senator Barack Obama today unveils his plan to ensure that Americans with disabilities have an equal opportunity to achieve the American Dream and pledged to make implementing this plan an Obama administration priority.

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 01:09:41 GMT (Gulf Daily News) wrote:
BAHRAINI Dr Shaikha Al Arayyed has been nominated as head of Eastern Mediterranean Health Genomics and Biotechnology Network, it was announced yesterday.

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 05:32:49 GMT (PharmaBiz) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. said it has filed an investigational new drug application (IND) with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for PEG-PAL (Poly Ethylene Glycol-Phenylalanine Ammonia Lyase), a treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU). The company expects to initiate a clinical study of PEG-PAL, formerly known as Phenylase, in PKU patients in the first quarter of 2008.

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 06:55:30 GMT (The Marshall News Messenger) wrote:
Medium-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency is the name of a disorder that change the life of Christena Neal forever when her son, Jessie Neal, was born with it.

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:45:45 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. has announced that it has filed an investigational new drug application (IND) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for PEG-PAL (Poly Ethylene Glycol-Phenylalanine Ammonia Lyase), formerly known as Phenylase, for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU).

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:21:28 GMT (PharmaceuticalOnline) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced recently that it has filed an investigational new drug application (IND) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for PEG-PAL (Poly Ethylene Glycol-Phenylalanine Ammonia Lyase), formerly known as Phenylase, for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU). The company expects to initiate a clinical study of PEG-PAL in PKU patients in the first quarter of ...

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 05:28:06 GMT (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) wrote:
Minneapolis - About 24 hours after a baby is born in Minnesota, a hospital nurse pricks a heel and squeezes five drops of...

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 06:32:10 GMT (The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star) wrote:
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Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:48:25 GMT (La Crosse Tribune) wrote:
For her first birthday, Anisah Cajacob’s parents would like to give her a gift many take for granted — the world of sound.

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 07:33:27 GMT (Billings Gazette) wrote:
MEETEETSE - Kenneth Allen, 18, has wanted to be the president of the United States since he was in the fourth grade and is already knee deep in politics, having helped draft a bill that personally affects him and his family - a bill that calls for amendments to the Newborn Screening Bill.

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:56:57 GMT (AME Info) wrote:
The confidence in the capabilities of Dubai is the starting point for proactive initiatives in the Arab world.

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:16:51 GMT (9 News Denver) wrote:
BROOMFIELD - It happened within minutes. For Lisa Pevateaux one of the happiest times of her life became one of the saddest.

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 03:02:26 GMT (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) wrote:
Minnesota's infant screening program is now at risk as the state becomes the battleground in the first big clash between genetics and privacy in the DNA age. What side do you come down on? Here's what readers said. To join the discussion, go to www.startribune.com/a3671. This is not DNA testing to prove who is the parent of the child. This is vital testing to keep a beautiful, healthy baby ...

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:26:56 GMT (AME Info) wrote:
Dubai hosts the 2nd Pan Arab Human Genetics Conference on November 20 that includes a public symposium and 6 working sessions of 27 specializing in genetics.

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:21:05 GMT (FinanzNachrichten) wrote:
PerkinElmer, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader in Health Sciences, today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of ViaCell, ( Nachrichten ) Inc., a biotechnology company specializing in the collection and preservation of umbilical cord blood stem cells.

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:16:23 GMT (Deseret Morning News) wrote:
The March of Dimes 2007 National Public Affairs Leadership Award was presented to Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, recently in Washington, D.C.

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:23:58 GMT (The Prairie Advocate) wrote:
First, we had to address the education budget implementation "BIMP" bill which we had to deal with in order for our schools to receive the funding that had been promised by the new budget.

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:20:18 GMT (Scoop.co.nz) wrote:
Professor Martin Roland to visit New Zealand Professor Martin Roland CBE will conduct a master-class at the two day College Quality Symposium in Auckland on 1-2 February 2008.

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:56:47 GMT (Lexington Herald-Leader) wrote:
Politically wounded and unable to find a compelling message to voters, Gov. Ernie Fletcher failed to win a second four-year term as Kentuckians overwhelmingly swept Democrat Steve Beshear into office Tuesday. Beshear, a lieutenant governor and attorney general in the 1980s, completed an unlikely political comeback by winning the governor’s office — a position he sought unsuccessfully 20 years ...

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:07:53 GMT (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) wrote:
About 24 hours after a baby is born in Minnesota, a hospital nurse pricks a heel and squeezes five drops of blood. Three blood spots go straight to a state Department of Health lab in St. Paul. Two spots are sent by courier to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Within days, the family will know if the child has one of more than 50 rare hereditary conditions that can now be detected and treated. For ...

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:07:43 GMT (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) wrote:
From her office above a liquor store on University Avenue, Twila Brase issues a steady stream of press releases with arresting titles: "National Children's Study Exploits Children; Threatens American Freedom and Industry."Governor Pawlenty Failing to Act on Baby DNA Illegally Obtained." Her opponents call her an extremist in Minnesota's privacy debates. Brase says she simply spots the potential ...

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 20:10:06 GMT (HPA) wrote:
NOVATO, Calif. ( Map ) - NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq and SWX: BMRN ) announced today that its partner Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany , has submitted the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) for sapropterin dihydrochloride (Kuvan(TM) in the U.S.) as an oral treatment ...

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 14:00:00 GMT (HPA) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced today that its partner Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has submitted the Marketing Authorization Application to the European Medicines Agency for sapropterin dihydrochloride (Kuvan in the U.S.) as an oral treatment for patients suffering from significant hyperphenylalaninemia due to phenylketonuria or tetrahydrobiopterin ...

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 23:05:07 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
By Ramesh Mathew THE greatest obstacle that a densely populated nation like the Philippines faces in covering a major percentage of its newborn through a nationwide screening programme is the shortage of funds at its government’s disposal, said a top medical professional from the Asean country.

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 23:04:57 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
Staff Reporter QATAR could boast of having one of the best newborn screening facility not only in the region but also in the whole world, said Dr Tawfeg Ben-Omran, head of the Clinical and Metabolic Genetics at the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) yesterday.

Sun, 4 Nov 2007 22:50:17 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
Staff Reporter AMERICAN gene therapy expert Chester B Whitely has highlighted the importance of screening of newborns in the modern day medicine.

Sat, 3 Nov 2007 22:04:47 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
Staff Reporter EXPERTS highlighted the necessity of having a systematic screening programme for newborns in every country at the 1st Qatar International Conference on Newborn Screening, hosted by the Hamad Medical Corporation yesterday.

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 23:11:46 GMT (The Peninsula) wrote:
DOHA • The four-day conference on newborn screening began yesterday. The conference, which brings together well-known scientists and speakers from all over the world, is titled the First Qatar International Conference on Newborn Screening.

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 21:49:17 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
THE First Qatar International Conference on Newborn Screening opened at the Sheraton Hotel last night, providing an overview of the pioneering medical practices that are on offer to Qatar’s newborn babies.

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 03:42:04 GMT (The Peninsula) wrote:
Doha • International and local specialists and experts will gather in Doha at the First Qatar International Conference on Newborn Screening to be held from November 2 to 5.

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:20:27 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
Business Reporter QNB will be the platinum sponsor of the First Qatar International Conference on Newborn Screening beginning here today. The event, being held under the patronage of HH Sheikha Mozah al-Misnad at the Sheraton, is being organised by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 19:12:13 GMT (The Courier) wrote:
By Mary Kincy Benefield crime@couriernews.com Within the next six to eight months, Millard-Henry Clinic will be one step closer to maintaining paper-free electronic medical records for each of its patients.

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 11:41:56 GMT (AME Info) wrote:
Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Misnad, the 'First Qatar International Conference on Newborn Screening' will be held in Doha from 2-5 November 2007.

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:23:23 GMT (Flintshire Leader & Standard) wrote:
THE mother of a baby who has cystic fibrosis is on a mission to publicise the condition so other parents can spot the symptoms.

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:20:39 GMT (Gulf Times) wrote:
Staff Reporter More than 300 delegates and 24 international speakers are to take part in the First Qatar International Conference on Newborn Screening hosted by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) from tomorrow at the Sheraton.

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:20:10 GMT (WallStreet Journal via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
Widespread screening of newborns for congenital health problems is saving thousands of lives every year, but health-care professionals recognize that success has highlighted glitches in the system.

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:14:43 GMT (Casper Star-Tribune) wrote:
This isn't the kind of ride you want on a date. For Dan Pearce, however, it could have been a lot worse.

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:43:37 GMT (Lincoln Journal Star) wrote:
“This is a classic case of the government overreaching and violating a family’s constitutional rights,” said Jeff Downing, the couple’s attorney. Mary and Josue Anaya believe that the Bible instructs against deliberately drawing blood and that ignoring that directive may shorten a person’s life.

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:55:14 GMT (AP via Yahoo! News) wrote:
A Nebraska couple sued state health officials Thursday, arguing their rights were violated when their newborn baby was seized by sheriff's deputies so a mandatory blood test could be performed.

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:17:09 GMT (Star-Gazette) wrote:
Depending on which state you live in, do you know that your baby could leave the hospital seemingly healthy but could still have a potentially life-threatening illness taking a hold in his body internally?

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:56:59 GMT (The San Francisco Examiner) wrote:
Oct 24, 2007 2:00 AM (9 hrs ago) From BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., Distributed by Press Release

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:08:29 GMT (Simcoe.com) wrote:
Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin has welcomed new provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006 that will allow people to complain to his office about closed municipal meetings if their municipality has not appointed its own investigator.

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:09:55 GMT (Lexington Herald-Leader) wrote:
In their latest debate, the candidates for governor saved their most contentious exchanges for health care and social worker issues instead of political problems and government ethics. In a televised debate on WTVQ-Channel 36, Republican Gov. Ernie Fletcher emphatically defended his administration's push for more funding and safety measures for social workers in a bill named after Boni ...

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:28:52 GMT (Lincoln Journal Star) wrote:
OMAHA — A nearly 7-week-old baby is home after sheriff’s deputies seized him from his parents so doctors could perform a mandatory blood test that the boy’s parents object to on religious grounds.

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:26:44 GMT (The Peninsula) wrote:
Doha • Hamad Medical Corporation will organize the First Qatar International Conference on Newborn Screening on November 2 to promote early diagnosis and detection of diseases that might affect newborn babies.

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
WAYNE, Pa.----In all newborn screening programs, the turnaround time for analytic results is critical for prompt diagnosis and treatment. The new edition of Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute's document titled Blood Collection on Filter Paper for Newborn Screening Programs; Approved Standard--Fifth Edition addresses the issues associated with specimen collection, the filter paper ...

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 13:42:00 GMT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.----Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., today reported record results from operations for the year ended December 31, 2006, and three months ended March 31, 2007. These results were delayed while the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors completed a comprehensive review of historical stock option grant practices.

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 21:34:10 GMT (BioresearchOnline) wrote:
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global technology company in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced a major milestone in its global efforts to help identify newborns at risk for genetic disorders

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:09:07 GMT (The Charleston Gazette) wrote:
WVU treatment facility one of 115 operating in U.S. The West Virginia University Physicians of Charleston Cystic Fibrosis Care Center has been accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and will join a network of more than 115 care centers in the United States.

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:57:07 GMT (NWAnews.com) wrote:
Arkansas would screen all newborns for an additional 21 diseases under regulations the state Board of Health preliminarily approved Thursday. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:13:00 GMT (Medical News Today) wrote:
Citizens' Council on Health Care faxed a letter to Governor Tim Pawlenty asking him require the Minnesota Department of Health to comply with state law on newborn genetic testing. On March 27, 2007, an administrative law judge ruled against the Department's storage and dissemination of baby blood and DNA without parent consent. [click link for full article]

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:07:39 GMT (KARK Little Rock) wrote:
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Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:14:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) wrote:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted for filing and granted priority review status to the New Drug Application for Kuvan .

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:17:09 GMT (New Hampshire Union Leader) wrote:
New Hampshire fell from its first-place perch of the past four years, but only to second nationally in the annual Kids Count report released today on the health and well-being of children and teenagers.

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:40:54 GMT (The Cincinnati Post) wrote:
Many parents have visited the NetWellness Web site with questions about their child's body odor. Luckily, body odor in itself usually does not signify a problem. As children mature, it is not uncommon to begin to have issues with body odor.

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:28:30 GMT (Philadelphia Tribune) wrote:
The March of Dimes is calling for all babies in Pennsylvania to be screened for 29 life-threatening genetic and functional disorders.

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:57:00 GMT (KIMT Mason City) wrote:
The M arch of D imes has recognized I owa as one of 13 states that requires the testing of newborns for a variety of diseases. M ercy's B irth C enter is just one the hospitals across I owa receiving the honor for its outstanding care of infants.

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:55:39 GMT (Hot Springs Village Voice) wrote:
Arkansas may soon move out of the cellar in terms of screening newborn babies for serious disorders. Today the state is one of five - the others are Montana, Kansas, Pennsylvania and West Virginia - which screen newborns for 10 or fewer of the 29 core tests to identify serious treatable conditions, according to the latest March of Dimes Newborn Screening Report Card.

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:22:05 GMT (NWAnews.com) wrote:
Arkansas parents can expect to have their newborn infants tested for more serious metabolic and genetic disorders with a new program to be implemented by next July. (Northwest Arkansas Times)

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:25:51 GMT (Deseret Morning News) wrote:
The "Newborn Screening Report Card" is out and Utah has received a nearly perfect score.

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 07:06:51 GMT (Concord Monitor) wrote:
New Hampshire public health officials will receive $4 million in grants from the federal government over the next five years to provide better services for people with genetic disorders.

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:10:12 GMT (EurekAlert!) wrote:
BETHESDA, MD – JULY 12, 2007—In support of the latest March of Dimes Newborn Screening Report Card, the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) strongly urges every state to require complete testing of all newborns for a ‘core panel’ of genetic and congenital conditions.

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:05:45 GMT (Science Daily) wrote:
Nearly 90 percent of U.S. babies are born in states that require screening for at least 21 life-threatening disorders, according to the 2007 March of Dimes Newborn Screening Report Card. In 2005, only 38 percent of infants were born in states that required screening for at least 21 of the 29 genetic and functional conditions recommended by the American College of Medical Genetics. If diagnosed ...

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:24:27 GMT (News-Medical-Net) wrote:
The president of the March of Dimes Dr. Jennifer Howse says a simple blood test could save many newborns from premature death or mental retardation.

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:31:32 GMT (WLTX-TV Columbia) wrote:
March of Dimes officials say nearly 90 percent of all babies born in the U.S. live in states that require screening for at least 21 serious disorders.

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:01:54 GMT (HealthDay via Yahoo! News) wrote:
WEDNESDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) -- Most American babies are now routinely tested at birth for an array of lethal or disabling genetic conditions, a new study from the March of Dimes finds.

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:30:04 GMT (CBS News) wrote:
March of Dimes President Dr. Jennifer Howse discusses the need for mandatory newborn screening across the U.S.

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:00:00 GMT (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) wrote:
As a result of the newborn screening expansion in Georgia,