ON TRACK: Thoughts on a stirring meet at the Bird's Nest Aug 27, 2008
12 final thoughts from the track at the Beijing Games - Tim Layden - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday August 26, 2008 5:29PM; Updated: Tuesday August 26, 2008 7:43PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Harper gives U.S. gold in women's hurdles; Lolo stumbles Aug 20, 2008
Richards lost most of her 2007 season to Behcet's syndrome, a rare and painful disorder that causes chronic inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body. This month, at U.S. training camp in Dalian, China, she and coach Clyde Hart were talking about how the splotches on her legs -- a final remnant of the disease -- were fading and how she was feeling as close to 100 percent as she could, knowing the disease had not gone away. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Richards fades to bronze in 400 meters Aug 20, 2008
Richards had battled back from an unusual illness -- Behcet's syndrome -- to re-establish herself as the presumptive favorite. Photos. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Running on empty Aug 20, 2008
"I feel more than snakebitten," said Richards, who also failed to qualify for last year's world championships after she contracted Behcet's Syndrome, an illness that affects the immune system. "I feel so betrayed by my body once again."And Des Moines, Iowa, native LoLo Jones, the reigning world indoor champion, banged the ninth of 10 hurdles with her right foot in the 100 hurdles final. (News & Observer -- Sports)
For American runner, big hopes, big lead, but no gold medal Aug 20, 2008
Richards was philosophical after finishing second in the 400 at the world championships in 2005 and philosophical again after developing a rare immune system disorder, Behcet's syndrome, and failing to qualify for last year's world championships in the 400. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Track disappointment for US favorites Jones, Richards Aug 20, 2008
"I knew that gold was mine," said Richards, who was hoping to make a triumphant return from last season's debilitating flare-up of Behcet's syndrome, but finished in 49. 93. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Golden Richards? Aug 19, 2008
After struggling with debilitating Behcet's syndrome throughout 2007 and failing to qualify for the World Championship in the 400, she is on the verge of achieving her goal. Winning tonight's 400 final would be the perfect way to cap an undefeated, comeback season. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Merritt upsets Wariner at US Olympic trials Jul 4, 2008
Merritt upsets Wariner at U.S. Olympic trials. Merritt upsets Wariner at U.S. Olympic trials. (CBC.ca)
Henderson forced to fast-forward to future Jul 1, 2008
70 who appears to have recovered from a rare immune system disorder called Behcet's Syndrome that slowed her last year. And there is Mary Wineberg, who ran yesterday's fastest semifinal time of 50. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
DRIVING FORCES: Richards, Felix push each other on track Jun 26, 2008
Last summer, despite a debilitating illness called Behcet's syndrome, she made the world championships in the 200, ran with Felix on the 4x400 relay and dominated the 400 on the late-summer leg of the international circuit, after splitting a pair of 400 races with Felix. They would have been favored to win four medals between them in the two individual events. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Entering stretch run, it's trials by fire for USA Track & Field Jun 25, 2008
In the women's race, Richards appears to be responding to changed medication for Behcet's Syndrome, an immune system disease, which sapped her endurance at last year's USA Championships. The U.S. recordholder has two of the top four times in the world this year. (USA Today -- Sports)
Knights respond to sisters' plight Apr 8, 2008
Behcet's Syndrome is rare in the United States but common in the Middle East and Asia, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. It is an inflammation of the blood vessels that causes sores, swelling of parts of the eye and swelling, stiffness and pain in the joints. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Karate champ proves blindness no disability Apr 6, 2008
He took up karate at the age of 20 following a long battle with severe depression after he was diagnosed with Behcet's syndrome, an auto-immune disorder that resulted in his sight diminishing over five years. The former Trinity Grammar student left school in year 11 and sought treatment for his disease overseas, but there was no cure. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Richards sets world best in 400, Isinbayeva remains in chase for million-dollar jackpot Sep 8, 2007
But an Achilles' heel injury was revealed in February when she became ill with Behcet's syndrome a rare immune system disorder that causes ulcers and skins lesions. Her string of victories in the 400 ended with a fourth-place finish at the U.S. championships. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Tyson Gay runs away with 200 in 2nd-fastest time ever Jun 25, 2007
She entered the meet shy on training and racing because of Behcet's Syndrome, which causes inflammation and mouth ulcers, and tendinitis. "The tank just went a little bit empty on me," she said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Novartis Pharma Obtains Additional Approval for Its Proprietary Immunosuppressant Neoral Jun 19, 2006
Initially released in May 2000, Neoral is used in the treatment of organ/bone-marrow transplant patients to prevent rejection, as well as for autoimmune diseases such as Behcet's syndrome and nephritic syndrome. The drug is currently available in 100 countries worldwide. (JCN Network, Japan)
