Off-label Morning Sickness Drug Deemed Safe For Fetuses, According To New Study Jun 23, 2009
The rate of major congenital malformations identified in the group that was exposed to metoclopramide during the first trimester was 5 ... As a result, exposure to metoclopramide among this group was not associated with significantly increased risks of major congenital malformations. (Science Daily)
The Importance of Vitamin B1 in Die... Jun 23, 2009
Congenital heart disease- especially in children. Regular dialysis for kidney problems. (Suite101.com)
Leaving a 'mark on the medical community' Jun 22, 2009
At the beginning of this decade, for instance, researchers at the laboratory linked sudden infant death syndrome to a congenital heart defect associated with abnormal heart rhythm. When researchers seek to understand a medical problem at the genetic level, Antzelevitch said, then they can understand a problem at its root cause, giving them a better chance to find treatment and cures. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
EW Picks: 'Jon & Kate,' 'Transformers' Jun 22, 2009
Cassavetes ("The Notebook") had spent his daughter Sasha's entire childhood in and out of hospitals, managing her congenital heart disease. (She's now 21 and healthy. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Baby on BoardPilots for Christ help 1-year-old patient Jun 19, 2009
A congenital (present at birth) disease most often inherited from a parent and frequently caused by a defect in the gene responsible for producing type 1 collagen, a component of strong bones. Some symptoms of brittle bone disease include weak bones prone to fracture, early hearing loss, shortness of stature and bowed legs and arms. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
China to provide free medication to curb birth defects Jun 19, 2009
Neural tube defects are common birth defects, as well as congenital heart disease, cleft lip and hydrocephalus. Of the babies born with defects, only 30 percent can be cured or treated. (Xinhuanet, China)
Benefit to help Hasslers with expenses Jun 19, 2009
Hassler and 5-year-old Adam, who live in Princeton, have both been diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome, a rare congenital heart condition ... Hassler and her son have been diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome, a rare congenital heart condition. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Bringing Jon home Jun 17, 2009
Baby Jon Storevik was diagnosed Dec. 5, 2008, in utero, with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The diaphragm is a wide, flat muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavities. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Exclusive Performance by Grammy-Award Winner John Legend Highlights Samsung's Eighth Annual Four Seasons of Hope Charity Gala Jun 17, 2009
Located in Orlando, FL, the hospital offers comprehensive healthcare services for children and women as well as nationally acclaimed specialty programs including the Congenital Heart Institute, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the third largest Labor Delivery department in the nation and the regions only Level I trauma center. Boomer Esiason Foundation to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gene Vital To Early Embryonic Cells Forming A Normal Heart And Skull Jun 17, 2009
Although the study was conducted using mouse embryos, the findings are significant in efforts to understand congenital malformations of the heart and craniofacial region in people ... About 4 percent of human infants are born with congenital malformations. (Science Daily)
What to do with criminals who cant reason? Jun 16, 2009
TTOSBT wrote on Jun 14, 2009 7:43 AM:" The article does not say why this person has been found competent to stand trial. Websters' indicates in Law that Insanity of this kind is usually referred to as dementia (because of its organic origin rather than being a congenital deficiency). Burning down the family home is a very serious offense, and a real threat to the future safety of him and his family. There are things far worse than a mental hospital. One would be for any member of this family to... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Taking The Measure Of Lil' Kim' Jun 16, 2009
Kim Jong Il is a congenital retard, that much is totally obvious. by junglejimy12 June 13, 2009 3:45 AM PDT. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Study links some ADHD meds to rare deaths Jun 16, 2009
They excluded cases with other known possible causes of death, such as asthma or congenital heart diseases. Of all the unexplained cases, the researchers found that 10 children, or 1. (CNN -- Health)
Safety of Metoclopramide Use in the First Trimester of Pregnancy Jun 16, 2009
Exposure to metoclopramide, as compared with no exposure to the drug, was not associated with significantly increased risks of major congenital malformations (5. 3% and 4. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Ga Tech: Lawal withdraws from NBA draft Jun 16, 2009
Bell had the operation in December to correct a congenital condition known as spinal stenosis. He was a team captain and was regarded as the team's top defensive player before taking a medical redshirt in the 2008-09 season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Danny Gokey Charity Site Not Actually Affiliated With Singer Jun 16, 2009
We've never contacted Danny about our site, but we feel that he would really want this,' Joe Monaghan of DannyGokeyGear. " Donations to the charity have provided musical instruments to children in impoverished school districts; supplied food, clothing and shelter to those in need; covered medical bills for the needy; and established 24 scholarships in Sophia's name. Interest in the charity (and ways to donate) has also led many Gokey fans to , a Web site that's selling "Designer eyewear worn by... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Hypospadias, a birth defect of the male urethra, is not increasing in New York state Jun 6, 2009
Male infertility has ostensibly been on the rise, accompanied by increases in testicular cancer and hypospadias -- a congenital defect in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside, rather than at the end, of the penis. Taken together, these three conditions have been termed testicular dysgenesis syndrome. (EurekAlert!)
Stem Cells Cultured On Contact Lens Restore Sight In Patients With Blinding Corneal Disease Jun 6, 2009
One of our patients had aniridia, a congenital condition affecting both eyes. In that case, instead of taking the stem cells from the other cornea, we took them from another part of the eye altogether the conjunctiva which also harbours stem cells. (Science Daily)
Viagra Saves Life of Baby During Heart Surgery Jun 6, 2009
A doctor in Chennai, India, used Viagra to save the life of a 4-month-old baby when her blood pressure spiked during an operation to correct a rare congenital heart defect, the Times of India, reported. The baby, whose name is Tanisha, was born to Subrata and Dipa Saha of Kolkata, India, in December. (Fox News)
Viagra cures baby with heart defect Jun 5, 2009
KOLKATA: Tanisha, a 4-month-old baby girl, suffering from an extremely rare congenital heart defect, received a new lease of life with popular anti-impotency drug Viagra, which was used to reduce high blood pressure during a prolonged operation at a multi-speciality hospital in Chennai ... "She had cyanotica congenital heart defect, which affects only one in a lakh. Her heart was on the right side with a hole in it coupled with an ineffective and underdeveloped right lung," cardiac surgeon K R... (India Times, India)
Perspectives Jun 4, 2009
I would personally say that I don t think Latino is a race, (if race is defined completely by what your parents are, as innate and immutable) and that you can t really be born into it like you can be born White or Black (by the US experience of these terms), and that Latinos generally share a lot more than mere congenital attributes, and that by reasonable definitions they would constitute an interest or ethnicity. Local interests are allowed to talk about how good they are, superior to other... (The American Conservative)
Story » Jun 4, 2009
Cindi is in the fight of her life, with congenital kidney disease. "Nobody's giving me a timeline," she says, "but if I could get a new one within six months, it would be ; wonderful.". (ESPN -- Golf)
Green Valley resident Lee Collett comforts Shirley, top, and Lavern. EDWIN ANCHETA PHOTO Jun 3, 2009
According to Merry, Lavern and Shirley have a combination of severe congenital ocular disorders including corneal fibrosis and secondary glaucoma, to name two in a long unpronounceable list. White Socks and Mougley are also affected to a lesser degree. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
State Senate OKs crackdown on ‘puppy mill’ breeders Jun 3, 2009
Among other things, the measure would require retail pet stores to provide information about a puppy s medical and breeding history and would set conditions allowing refunds if the dog suffers a disease or congenital disorder. Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Virginia approved laws last year to curtail puppy mills, according to the Humane Society of the United States. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
City girl, 14, faces second open heart surgery Jun 2, 2009
Three days after her birth in December 1994, Hall was sent to the Omaha hospital where it was discovered she had two separate congenital abnormalities in her heart. At just 3 days old, Hall underwent balloon valvulplasty to open the narrowed arteries in her heart. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Letters to the Editor Jun 2, 2009
He was a rubella baby, born deaf, blind, mentally retarded, with cerebral palsy, congenital glaucoma and cataracts. The governor seeks to eliminate the adult day health care program that currently provides my son with activities that encourage him to be the best he can be. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Responsible Dog and Cat Breeding Jun 1, 2009
Responsible breeders guarantee their puppies and/or kittens free of disease and congenital problems and stand behind that guarantee. Responsible Breeders Breed Their Pets in Order to Improve the Breed. (Suite101.com)
How Susan Boyle's Loss Could Be Britain's Gain Jun 1, 2009
But under the spell of BGT a vast swathe of Britons suppressed their congenital cynicism and concentrated on rooting for their favorites and for Queen and country. (). (Time.com)
'Super-recognizers' never forget a face Jun 1, 2009
Prosopagnosia, a term that combines the Greek words prosopon, or face, and agnosia, or ignorance, is believed to affect 2 percent of the population and can be congenital or the result of a brain injury or a stroke. Facial recognition is both extremely complex and vitally essential, said Marlene Behrmann, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Instances of "Sakawa", a National Menace, and its Eradication May 31, 2009
These crooks of all colours, makes and shapes, and with congenital fool's mindsets then request a financial assistance from you after alerting you to their current sorry plights. These tricksters keep up the pressure in subtle but incessant way to fleece you of several Pound sterling, Euros, American or Canadian dollars, or any other hard currency the victim may possess. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Some Neural Tube Defects In Mice Linked To Enzyme Deficiency May 31, 2009
(July 14, 2007) A new study shows that the addition of folic acid to flours has led to a 46 percent drop in the incidence of congenital neural tube deformation (mainly anencephaly and spina bifida) in Canada. Such. (Science Daily)
Letters to the editor, May 28 May 30, 2009
This became extremely important when our daughter Sarah was born with a congenital heart defect and suffered a stroke shortly after her surgery ... She will not only need a plan that will adequately cover the routine care all stroke survivors and patients with congenital heart defects need for the rest of their lives, but she will also need a plan that will cover future heart surgeries as she gets older. (Burlington Union, MA)
Ten mystery diseases May 29, 2009
Progeria is congenital, meaning a defect or damage to a fetus ... The condition is congenital and characterized by a malformation of the big toe that is present at birth. (CNN -- Health)
Bell Cleared to Play Senior Season of Basketball May 28, 2009
The 6-5 senior from Los Angeles, who had surgery in December to correct a congenital condition called spinal stenosis, sat out the 2008-09 season and took a red-shirt in order to be eligible in 2009-10 if cleared. Bell was allowed to begin strength and conditioning workouts and individual instruction following the Yellow Jackets' 2008-09 season. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Ochsner surgeons make charity trip to Russia May 28, 2009
(AP) - A team of pediatric heart surgeons from Ochsner Health System is scheduled to leave New Orleans for Russia on Friday to operate on children and young adults with congenital heart disease. Drs. (KSLA.com, LA)
NFL Players Face Hypertension Risk May 28, 2009
Bove said athletic training is not the problem, unless it exposes a congenital heart defect. "I've worked with athletes for a long time and for the most part, these guys' hearts are fine. They adapt to the workload and their body size," Bove said. (Newsmax)
DFG establishes nine new collaborative research centers May 28, 2009
Working together, German and Chinese researchers will study the interaction of persistent viruses and the body's own cells in both congenital and adoptive immune reactions. The objective is to research how viruses succeed in avoiding the defence mechanisms of the body. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Is there a home remedy for moles? May 27, 2009
There are three types of the condition: congenital, that is, present at birth and likely inherited, the result of surgery for obesity and the progressive form. Two of the more common causes for the condition are a vitamin A deficiency resulting from malnutrition and intestinal abnormalities. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Clinton picks up another Yale degree May 27, 2009
Gokey also will talk about Sophia's Heart Foundation, which he started in memory of his wife, who died last summer after surgery for a congenital heart defect. Former Wilco member Jay Bennett dies. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Australian Team Reveals World-first Discovery In A 'Floppy Baby' Syndrome May 26, 2009
The research, published online in the Journal of Cell Biology, reveals how a team at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) has restored muscle function in mice with one type of Floppy Baby Syndrome a congenital myopathy disorder that causes babies to be born without the ability to properly use their muscles ... " Heart actin is found in cardiac muscle and, during foetal development, it also works in skeletal muscles in the body, but by birth, heart actin has almost... (Science Daily)
'Idol' Runner-Up Plans To Thank Milwaukee May 26, 2009
Gokey also will talk about Sophia's Heart Foundation, which he started in memory of his wife, who died last summer after surgery for a congenital heart defect. A fundraiser is being held earlier at Hilton Milwaukee City Center. (Click2Houston, TX)
Nervous system may be culprit in deadly muscle disease May 26, 2009
In addition to Pompe disease, this finding has relevance for congenital and other forms of muscular dystrophy, according to Xiao Xiao, a distinguished professor of gene therapy at the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy at Chapel Hill who was not involved in the research. "People did not realize there was nerve involvement in these diseases until this study," Xiao said. (EurekAlert!)
Local doctor to offer free school physicals May 25, 2009
"One of the key health concerns for the student athlete is a heart condition called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). It is a congenital condition which results in an asymmetric enlargement of the left ventricle, the heart s main pumping chamber. Under exercise conditions, the outflow tract of the left ventricle becomes blocked by the enlarged muscle, resulting in cardiovascular collapse and sudden death," said Dr. David Zahaluk, clinic director for Main Street Medical Care. Risk factors for... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Chiarelli has some operating to do May 24, 2009
In some cases, he noted, the injuries simply were not preventable, noting, for instance, that Krejci's hip problem is "more congenital." Kessel's torn-up shoulder. Matt Hunwick's ruptured spleen. (Boston Globe)
Scientists Discover Genes of 'Bearded Lady' May 23, 2009
The disorder, known as congenital generalized hypertrichosis terminalis (CGHT) with gingival hypertrophy, is characterized by excessive growth of dark hairs all over the body, distorted facial features, and enlarged gums ... All of these diseases fall into a group of conditions called congenital generalized hypertrichosis (CGH). (Fox News)
Study unlocks secret of bearded lady's DNA May 23, 2009
Researchers found the specific genetic mutations that underlie congenital generalised hypertrichosis (CGH), a condition that spurs excessive hair growth over the entire human body. They performed a sophisticated, high-resolution genetic analysis of several members of three Chinese families with congenital generalised hypertrichosis terminalis (CGHT), a subgroup of the condition, as well as an individual with a sporadic case of CGHT with gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of gum tissues. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Genetic Defects Linked With Rare Bearded Lady Discovered May 23, 2009
Congenital generalized hypertrichosis (CGH) represents a group of conditions characterized by excessive hair growth over the entire body, well beyond the average limits for a particular age, sex or race. Congenital generalized hypertrichosis terminalis (CGHT) with gingival hypertrophy is a distinct subgroup of CGH that is associated with universal overgrowth of darkly pigmented hairs, enlarged gums and a distortion of facial features, the phenotype famously exhibited by Julia Pastrana. (Science Daily)
* World News Quick Take May 23, 2009
Researchers uncovered the specific genetic mutations that underlie congenital generalized hypertrichosis (CGH), a condition that spurs excessive hair growth over the entire human body. UNITED KINGDOM. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Eye condition aniridia linked to severe vision loss May 22, 2009
It s congenital, hereditary and frequently associated with severe loss of. vision. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Wednesday morning almanac (653) May 22, 2009
The bill sets a limit of 50 breeding dogs at large-scale production facilities, provides humane care requirements and protects consumers who buy dogs with a disease or congenital defect. To read the full story. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
New Target To Combat Cancer? Defects In Pathway Underlying Fanconi Anaemia Can Cause Cancer In Non-FA Patients May 21, 2009
They have a congenital defect as a result of which the DNA is not repaired. Therefore errors accumulate. (Science Daily)
5 Outrageous Do-It-Yourself Surgeries May 21, 2009
Young was born with congenital condition called Apert syndrome, which left him needing an operation to release the bones in his skull. Leading surgeon David Koppel explained that, rather that spend lots of money on less than perfect equipment, he had taken a trolley down the aisles of B&Q to construct something better himself. (Fox News)
Stem Cell Transplant In Mouse Embryo Yields Heart Protection In Adulthood May 21, 2009
In utero therapy was introduced 30 years ago to treat congenital defects and has been used successfully since then to improve outcomes after birth, but this study takes the concept one step further. In this way, prenatal transplantation of embryonic stem cells expands the scope of traditional retrospective therapy to the previously unexplored prospective protection, the authors note. (Science Daily)
Down syndrome opens new window on cancer May 21, 2009
By Liz Szabo, USA TODAY People with Down syndrome confront a wide range of health challenges, including mental retardation, congenital heart disease and hearing loss. Yet doctors have long wondered why this community is protected from one of the most devastating illnesses: cancer. (USA Today)
Urologists undertake outreach programme at Sunyani Hospital May 20, 2009
They are expected to perform operations on congenital malformation of external genitalia, post circumcision megalomeatus, urethral stricture, vagina artesia, female epispadia and hypospadia. Dr. Hans, who is the leader of the team, said the NGO aimed at improving basic urological care within sub-Saharan Africa and was running programmes in Ghana and Tanzania. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Gokey describes run as 'tragedy to triumph' May 19, 2009
Less than a year ago, Gokey's wife, Sophia, died after surgery for a congenital heart defect. He was so shocked, he couldn't cry at her funeral. (Albany Times Union)
Group convenes to heal Ugandan orphan's heart May 19, 2009
The procedures, routine in the United States on infants and toddlers diagnosed with the congenital defect, were beyond the scope of hospitals in Uganda. Kahuma's defect wasn't even diagnosed until two years ago, when Wake Forest pediatrician Dr. Dirk Hamp was on a mission to Uganda and heard an obvious heart murmur. (News & Observer)
High Blood Pressure Could Be Caused By A Common Virus, Study Suggests May 17, 2009
A member of the herpes virus family, CMV affects all age groups and is the source of congenital infection, mononucleosis, and severe infection in transplant patients. By the age of 40, most adults will have contracted the virus, though many will never exhibit symptoms. (Science Daily)
Fresno State student aids medically supervised camps May 16, 2009
She credits youngest sister Rachael, 16, who has congenital heart disease, with teaching her important lessons about life ... Dyer remembers Goldring talking about congenital heart disease. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Legalize Online Gambling May 16, 2009
(I have a doctor s letter excusing me from that requirement due to a congenital lower back problem. As we must fight religious fanatics in Iraq and Afghanistan so too must we wage war against them here at home or all of our freedoms will be at serious risk. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Gene Responsible For Rare Form Of Congenital Anemia Discovered May 15, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 14, 2009) The latest electronic edition of the journal Nature Genetics reports the discovery of a new gene responsible for congenital sideroblastic anemia, a rare disease, mainly characterized by the presence of ringed sideroblasts in the patients' bone marrow ... Thanks to the new technologies developed by the Human Genome Project, the AMGGI's molecular analysis team succeeded in delimiting a genomic region likely to contain the gene responsible for congenital sideroblastic... (Science Daily)
Common Causes of Male Infertility May 15, 2009
Blocked sperm ducts can be a result of an infection such as mumps, injury to the testicles, congenital defects or a vasectomy. Some men become infertile for a number of reasons. (Suite101.com)
3-D kidney atlas created for researchers and physicians May 15, 2009
However, renal disease is a condition that also affects children, who are often born with congenital renal anomalies. In particular, the increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes has caused a rise in the number of renal patients. (EurekAlert!)
Danny Gokey knew he was a goner on Idol May 15, 2009
Gokey auditioned for the show only four weeks after his wife, Sophia, died last summer from surgery for a congenital heart defect. Sophia loved the show, and they had agreed he would try out. (MSNBC -- News)
Pierce named Mother of the Year May 15, 2009
Rory was born with a condition known as congenital diaphragmatic hernia that allowed his organs to move into his chest. He was born at Vanderbilt Hospital and was immediately moved to Vanderbilt Children s Hospital. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
