Adversity in life has made two Nipomo High graduates stronger Jun 13, 2008
In fact, Oriji's battle with sickle cell anemia, a debilitating and painful blood disease, and Sauv's struggle to learn English after immigrating from Cambodia at 16, served only to make both teens stronger and give their lives direction. However, neither Onyinye Oriji (pronounced OH-nee OH-ree-gee) nor Souchen Sauv (pronounced Soo-chen Sawv ) seems to think of herself as extraordinary. (Santa Maria Times)
Human Stem Cell Line Made Containing Sickle Cell Anemia Mutation Jun 1, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 31, 2008) Researchers at Johns Hopkins have established a human cell-based system for studying sickle cell anemia by reprogramming somatic cells to an embryonic stem cell like state. Researchers at Johns Hopkins have established a human cell-based system for studying sickle cell anemia by reprogramming somatic cells to an embryonic stem cell like state ... "We hope our new cell lines can open the doors for researchers who study diseases like sickle cell anemia that are limited... (Science Daily)
Writing through pain Fredericksburg resident PJ Noel keeps the pain of sickle-cell anemia to himself, but doesn't hold anything back when he's got pen in hand May 31, 2008
PJ Noel keeps a positive attitude about dealing with sickle cell anemia ... The 20-year-old is stoic about the symptoms of sickle cell anemia because he doesn't see the point of making a fuss ... The association knows of about a dozen people in the Fredericksburg area who have sickle cell anemia. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
New Insights Into Cellular Reprogramming Revealed By Genomic Analysis May 30, 2008
(May 29, 2008) Researchers at Johns Hopkins have established a human cell-based system for studying sickle cell anemia by reprogramming somatic cells to an embryonic stem cell like state. Publishing online on May. (Science Daily)
Scituate receives grant from MassBioEd May 29, 2008
Starting next year, high school students will have a lab in which they will learn about DNA fingerprinting, bacteria and sickle cell anemia. The lessons will take place in biotech labs paid for by the Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd). (Scituate Mariner, MA)
DHS selected to be a MassBioEd Foundation funded BioTeach School May 22, 2008
The interactive labs, designed by MassBioEd to pique student interest, explore DNA fingerprinting, the potential of bacteria, and the mystery surrounding the crooked cell, sickle cell anemia. In addition to training, teachers will have access to professional development tools, a comprehensive catalogue of online research, and resources on MassBioEd s new website, , which has an online forum for BioTeach teachers to share information and best practices. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Make a Film Foundation Presents the Benefit Screening of 'Put It in a Book' Hosted By Catherine Hicks & Greg Vaughan May 21, 2008
"Put it in a book" was written by MAFF's first participant Jabril Muhammad, a 19 year old living with Sickle Cell Anemia. Jabril worked along side Kerry Washington, Michael Ealy and Jesse Garcia in the making of this short film directed by Rodrigo Garcia. (PR Newswire)
Health Fair teaches senior citizens about to take care of themselves May 8, 2008
Rafael Garza, Sickle Cell Association health director, tests a participant for sickle cell anemia at the recent Senior Citizen Health Fair at San Jacinto College North ... Rafael Garza from the Sickle Cell Association set up a booth to test people for sickle cell anemia. (North Channel Sun, TX)
Overstock.com Teams Up With NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer May 8, 2008
The collegiate and NBA basketball star and current U.S. Olympian, known for his affable personality, is also the co-founder, along with his wife, Cindy, of Boozer's Buddies, a non-profit organization that supports the research and treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia, and provides information and a support system for the families who are affected by it. Partnering with Boozer on his charitable initiatives furthers Overstock. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Protein 'Nixes' Mitochrondria, Prompts Maturation Of Red Blood Cells May 7, 2008
8, 2007) Researchers studying hemoglobin genes, mutations of which play a role in genetic blood disorders like sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia, have identified two proteins that are responsible for ... 4, 2005) Virginia Commonwealth University researchers studying hemoglobin genes, mutations of which play a role in genetic blood disorders like sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia, have shown in studies. (Science Daily)
House passes ban on genetic discrimination May 5, 2008
WASHINGTON - Anyone who can trace breast cancer in the family, or sickle cell anemia, 's or some other affliction, will be understandably concerned about a genetic test showing a predisposition for debilitating diseases ... In the 1970s, several insurers denied coverage to blacks who carried the gene for sickle cell anemia. (Newsday)
Saving Nature's Miracle Substance May 4, 2008
That blood contains stem cells that can be used to treat blood cancers, leukemia, sickle cell anemia, and about 60 other diseases. But the sad reality is only a tiny fraction of mothers donate their cord blood. (ABC News)
Anti-Genetic Testing Bill Passes May 3, 2008
Fourteen percent conduct tests for susceptibility to workplace hazards, 3 percent for breast and colon cancer, and 1 percent for sickle cell anemia, while 20 percent collect information about family medical history. In the 1970s, several insurers denied coverage to blacks who carried the gene for sickle cell anemia. (Time.com)
Anti-genetic bias bill sent to Bush May 2, 2008
In the 1970s, several insurers denied coverage to blacks who carried the gene for sickle cell anemia. The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California secretly tested workers for their disposition to such crippling afflictions as cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease or Lou Gehrig's disease. (CNN -- Health)
Sandy Miller Arrested for Fundraiser Apr 20, 2008
PKD is one of the most common, life-threatening genetic diseases, which affects more people than Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and sickle cell anemia combined. More than 600,000 Americans, and 12. (Sfajacks.com)
Special-needs summer camps booming Apr 15, 2008
Today, the variety is tremendous: There are more than 130 asthma camps around the country, and dozens for muscular dystrophy, diabetes, hemophilia and sickle cell anemia. Even rare diseases are getting camps, like ones Weinstein organized for Tourette's syndrome and neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder where multiple tumors form on or just under children's skin. (MSNBC -- Health)
Navigenics offers direct consumer DNA tests Apr 10, 2008
The company does not screen for disease markers that are definitive, like those for Huntington's disease or sickle cell anemia. Instead, it focuses on conditions it believes people can stave off or even reverse through lifestyle choices. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Potential Approach To Treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy Devised Apr 9, 2008
30, 2007) A new biotechnology company founded by University of Delaware researchers, is developing technologies for repairing genes that cause rare, hereditary diseases such as sickle cell anemia and spinal. . (Science Daily)
Newsweek: Why FDA should oversee genetic tests Apr 4, 2008
to join the NEWSWEEK community, post comments and subscribe to our e-mail newsletters. Top Story Latest News HEALTH. (MSNBC -- Health)
Wal-Mart to host Red Cross Friday Apr 2, 2008
Every day the Red Cross must meet the blood needs of accident victims, sickle cell anemia patients, premature babies, cancer patients and many others in hospitals throughout the region. Blood for each of these patients must be available before it s needed in order to help save lives. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Hydroxyurea for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia Mar 27, 2008
An 18-year-old woman with sickle cell anemia has had increasing symptoms, with painful crises and episodes of the acute chest syndrome. She was hospitalized three times in the past year. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Genetic testing gets personal Mar 25, 2008
Unlike better-known genes that single-handedly cause inherited diseases such as sickle cell anemia, most of these gene variants add in very small ways to a person's medical weaknesses or strengths. Only about 100 such glitches have been convincingly linked to specific diseases or behavioral tendencies, but new connections are being discovered every month. (MSNBC -- Race)
ABC and NMDP Partner to Meet Growing Need for Stem Cell and Cord Blood Transplants, Assure Funding for Cord Blood Network, Encourage Minority Donor Recruitment Mar 22, 2008
"As federally licensed facilities that practice current good manufacturing practices, blood centers are a great fit for helping to manage the rapidly increasing needs of cellular therapies. The success of the cord blood network is critical to conquering many fatal cancers and genetic diseases like sickle cell anemia. The numbers of patients using blood and getting stem cell and cord blood transplants are increasing, and the U.S. is becoming a minority majority country. ABC and NMDP share the... (PR Newswire)
Students use unlikely methods for extra cash Mar 19, 2008
In her hometown of El Paso, her boyfriend's brother had sickle cell anemia and was in the hospital frequently receiving blood transfusions. "He happened to be O-negative, like me," Barrera said. (The Daily Texan, TX)
BUs mobile laboratory visits high school Mar 15, 2008
It was the job of students visiting the 40-foot-long converted bus to create of some of the gooey stuff so they could test for the presence of sickle cell anemia in red blood cells ... If all went well, the students would be making enough gel to allow students to separate hemoglobin in the blood and see if a person was infected with sickle cell anemia or merely carried the disease. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Stem Cell Technique Improves Genetic Alteration Mar 9, 2008
Examples include Huntington s disease, sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis and hemophilia. UCI is at the forefront of stem cell research. (Science Daily)
Ortho Biotech Modifies Prescribing Information for PROCRIT(R) (Epoetin alfa) Mar 8, 2008
g., sickle cell anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes or hypercoagulable disorders). -- In some female patients, menses have resumed following PROCRIT therapy; the possibility of pregnancy should be discussed and the need for contraception evaluated. (PR Newswire)
Sole drug for sickle cell anemia rarely used Mar 4, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Sole drug for sickle cell disease rarely offered. (MSNBC -- Health)
Predictors For Sickle-cell-anemia Complications Mar 4, 2008
3, 2008) 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 ... Dr. Charles Quinn helped to determine that the level of oxygen in blood can be used to identify children with sickle cell anemia who are at an increased risk of stroke. (Science Daily)
Sickle cell victim, 4, will attend national health care program Feb 29, 2008
Malik, 4, of Sioux City, was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia two weeks after being born. Rainey has since become a local advocate for sickle cell anemia research to get the best care for her son but also to help others ... In sickle cell anemia, red blood cells form clumps and get stuck in blood vessels, causing pain, infection and organ damage. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
UT Southwestern researchers investigate predictors for sickle-cell-anemia complications Feb 29, 2008
Dr. Charles Quinn helped to determine that the level of oxygen in blood can be used to identify children with sickle cell anemia who are at an increased risk of. DALLAS Feb. 29, 2008 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. (EurekAlert!)
Stamp of approval for Pauling Feb 26, 2008
Along with the scientist s portrait, the Pauling stamp features sickle cell anemia molecules. Pauling s research on sickle cell anemia combined medicine, biology and chemistry. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
People finding LSC exhibit 'powerful' Looks at issue of race from various perspectives Feb 16, 2008
The exhibit is a multimedia endeavor with displays on all angles of race - from shattering the myth of sickle cell anemia afflicting only African-Americans, to a video on teenagers in a high school cafeteria discussing racial barriers. Last Tuesday, in an interview at the Science Center, Dr. Emlyn Koster, president and CEO of LSC, discussed the importance of the exhibit. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Promising Technique For Repairing Gene Defect That Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy Discovered Feb 15, 2008
30, 2007) A new biotechnology company founded by University of Delaware researchers, is developing technologies for repairing genes that cause rare, hereditary diseases such as sickle cell anemia and spinal. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Illness Keeps Rapper Out Of Slammer Feb 14, 2008
G-Unit rapper Prodigy - due to turn himself in yesterday to start a 3 1/2-year prison term for gun possession - won at least another week's reprieve after he was hospitalized for painful complications of his sickle cell anemia. The potentially fatal blood disorder had already delayed the rapper's original Jan. 8 sentencing by one month. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Grand Alpha kicks off Back Awareness activities 02-11-2008 Feb 12, 2008
Hearn touched on eight specifically: HIV/AIDs, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, sickle cell anemia, smoking, hypertension, high blood pressure and stroke. She encouraged everyone to seek information on the Internet at www. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Two Genes Found To Play Crucial Role In Cell Survival Feb 9, 2008
8, 2007) Researchers studying hemoglobin genes, mutations of which play a role in genetic blood disorders like sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia, have identified two proteins that are responsible for. . (Science Daily)
Novel small molecule therapy shows benefit for anemic patients via hydration of red blood cells Feb 6, 2008
WASHINGTON, February 5, 2008 Researchers are identifying innovative therapeutics for sickle cell anemia that focus on specific factors in the disease's progression, such as the important role of hydration of the red blood cells. According to a study prepublished online in Blood, the official journal of the American Society of Hematology, a novel small molecule therapy called senicapoc showed efficacy in maintaining hydration of red blood cells and increasing hemoglobin levels in patients with... (EurekAlert!)
The kissing legislator: Borris Miles speaks out Feb 1, 2008
Miles has been hospitalized with complications of sickle cell anemia. I ve lived with that for 42 years of my life and I have to make sure I have a calm, peaceful life. (KHOU.com, TX)
Best of the New: People & Ideas Jan 27, 2008
Finally, Jacob Hanna and Rudolf Jaenisch of the MIT-affiliated Whitehead Institute demonstrated that genetically-altered stem cells, made without tissue from human embryos, can cure disease - they used the cells to successfully treat sickle cell anemia in laboratory mice. FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE. (Boston Globe)
Leaders See 2008 As Year To Build On New Activism Jan 26, 2008
a sickle cell anemia patient who died Jan. 5 in a juvenile boot-camp, complaining that he could not breath as he was roughed up by camp guards, who were later found not-guilty in his death; Genarlow Wilson, finally released from prison Oct. 26 by the Georgia Supreme Court after serving two years of a 10-year sentence in an Atlanta prison for having consensual oral sex with another teenager; Megan Williams, 20, the West Virginia woman who for a week in early September was tortured and made to eat... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Hundreds gather to honor King Jan 22, 2008
In addition, the I Have a Dream Award was presented to the Sickle Cell Anemia Association during the ceremony. John Holly presented King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech to thunderous applause and a standing ovation at the conclusion. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Event to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Jan 19, 2008
Participants and attendees will help raise funds for children who are stricken with diseases such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell anemia. The funds will help St. Jude in its ongoing fight against childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sickle Cell Patients in More Pain Than Previously Thought Jan 19, 2008
" So, Smith decided to study how often these patients actually experienced pain. He gave several hundred people diaries to record daily how much pain they were having. He says he was surprised by what the subjects reported. " hspace=2 src="/english/images/sickle-cell.jpg" width=184 vspace=2 border=0. Sickle-shaped cells clump together and block blood flow in blood vessels, causing pain. (Voice of America)
Teen of Queens mom missing in abuse case Jan 18, 2008
One day the boy, who had Down's syndrome, autism and sickle cell anemia, was feeling ill and was taken out of the apartment by Leekin, according to police. When she returned half an hour later, the boy was gone. (Forest Hills Ledger, NY)
Minorities need apply, medical researchers say Jan 15, 2008
ICC has been involved in various research, including a 2,000-patient trial of a new osteoporosis device, a 1,000-patient study of ulcerative colitis and a smaller trial involving sickle cell anemia. According to a December report by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, efforts like hers are beginning to make a difference with 691 medicines now being developed to treat major diseases that disproportionately affect blacks or are a major cause of death for that population. (Indianapolis Star)
Video games help boost young cancer patients' morale Jan 14, 2008
Meanwhile, HopeLab is working on new games to help children cope with conditions ranging from sickle cell anemia to obesity. Hiawatha Bray can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
Smith puts on running shoes to raise funds for cause Jan 10, 2008
PKD is the most common of all life-threatening genetic diseases, affecting more people than Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, hemophilia, sickle cell anemia and Huntington s disease combined. More than 600,000 Americans and 12. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Seekingstem celltreatmentsin China Jan 7, 2008
For decades, doctors around the world have been using adult stem cells from blood and bone marrow and more recently from umbilical cord blood to treat cancers of the blood like leukemia and lymphoma and blood diseases like sickle cell anemia. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
More Sick Americans Head to China For Treatments Jan 7, 2008
For decades, doctors around the world have been using adult stem cells from blood and bone marrow and more recently from umbilical cord blood to treat cancers of the blood like leukemia and lymphoma and blood diseases like sickle cell anemia. Scientists have been exploring whether such adult stem cells and other cells such as those from the retina or fetal brain tissue could be used to replace cells lost because of injury or disease. (Fox News)
Lampasas Community Blood Drive Jan 3, 2008
Patients receiving organ transplants, cancer therapies and support for sickle cell anemia depend on lifesaving transfusions. Blood is also critical to the survival of some premature babies and some patients undergoing heart or joint replacement surgery. (KWTX.com, TX)
U.S. Stamp Celebrates China's 'Year of Rat' Dec 30, 2007
His pioneering work on protein structure was critical in establishing the field of molecular biology and his studies of hemoglobin led to many findings, including theclassification of sickle cell anemia as a molecular disease. Eric Sevareid (1912-1992) was a writer for the New York Herald Tribune and later a broadcast journalist for CBS radio recruited by Edward R. Murrow. (Newsmax)
Red Cross Urges Blood Donations Dec 29, 2007
In response to emergencies such as car accidents, needing heart surgery or being diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell anemia, the American Red Cross Southern Blood Services Region provides blood and blood components for patients in more than 130 hospitals throughout Georgia and parts of Florida and South Carolina. While the American Red Cross invites everyone to donate blood, African Americans and Latin Americans are highly encouraged to donate blood and blood components. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Postal Service Previews 2008 Stamps Dec 28, 2007
His pioneering work on protein structure was critical in establishing the field of molecular biology and his studies of hemoglobin led to many findings, including the classification of sickle cell anemia as a molecular disease. For each stamp, artist Victor Stabin of Jim Thorpe, PA, with the assistance of art director Carl Herrman of Carlsbad, CA, created a collage featuring a painted portrait of each scientist combined with diagrams or photographic representations associated with their major... (PR Newswire)
Christmas without power Dec 26, 2007
She's suffering from the deadly sickle cell anemia disease. So Tina literally feels powerless. (FOX23.com, OK)
Stem cell breakthrough like turning lead into gold Dec 25, 2007
Then just earlier this month a different team announced it had cured sickle cell anemia in mice using stem cells derived from adult mouse skin. "This is truly the Holy Grail: To be able to take a few cells from a patient - say a cheek swab or few skin cells - and turn them into stem cells in the laboratory," said Robert Lanza, a stem cell pioneer at Advanced Cell Technology. (The Age)
4th Inf. Div. Soldiers bid farewell to fellow Soldier during memorial Dec 24, 2007
Until his passing, Carter was one of only 28 sickle cell anemia survivors in the nation. He was diagnosed with the disease as an infant but overcame the illness at the age of 15, when his sister, Crystal, donated bone marrow for a transplant. (KWTX.com, TX)
New lease requires Grady to break even in 6 years Dec 19, 2007
It specifies that many of the specialties for which Grady is known be continued, including trauma and burn care, neonatology, community medicine, psychiatry and sickle cell anemia, diabetes, asthma and HIV services. It also requires the hospital authority's written approval of any cutbacks in the neighborhood clinics or Crestview nursing home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Huge stem cell breakthrough Dec 19, 2007
Then just earlier this month a different team announced it had cured sickle cell anemia in mice using stem cells derived from adult mouse skin ... Researchers have already shown this is possible when they cured sickle cell anemia in mice. (iAfrica.com)
State settles case of boy abused in foster care Dec 18, 2007
Ford, 32, lost custody of her four children for a period starting in 2004 when she was hospitalized for sickle cell anemia. Brandon and his sister Naya were sent to live with a foster family in Randallstown. (SunSpot.net)
Profound immune system discovery opens door to halting destruction of lupus Dec 14, 2007
More Americans are diagnosed with lupus than with multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, sickle cell anemia, or AIDS.. . (EurekAlert!)
No holiday allowed for blood donations Dec 12, 2007
They're trauma victims or suffer from sickle cell anemia or cancer, like Ware. They depend on blood transfusions to stay alive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
In Yet Another Stem-Cell Miracle, Dems Have Dropped The Subject Dec 12, 2007
Last week, the journal Science reported that scientists had used reprogrammed skin cells to cure mice with sickle cell anemia. Embryonic stem cell research first became an issue in 2001, when President Bush limited federal funding for it. (Investors Business Daily)
Local Briefs Dec 11, 2007
Dinner, toy giveaway scheduledSouthwest Fresno's sixth annual Christmas dinner and toy giveaway will take place Thursday at the Hinton Com- munity Center at 2385 S. Fairview Ave.Senior citizens and families who suffer from sickle cell anemia, an inherited disorder, will be served at 11 a.m. Everyone else will be served starting at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by The Fresno Chapter Links Inc., an organization that raises money for college scholarships and provides health education programs.... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
DNA pioneer James Watson is blacker than he Dec 11, 2007
It is more prevalent than sickle cell anemia for Africans. It may be the basis of several above listed afflictions. (Times Online)
