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New Drug Target For Rett Syndrome

Autism, Recent & Relevant 02/03/2016 admin 0 Comments

Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers have identified a faulty signaling pathway that, when corrected in mice, ameliorates the symptoms of Rett syndrome, a devastating neurological condition. The findings could lead to the discovery of compounds or drugs that may benefit children affected by the disease, says neurobiologist Jeffrey Macklis, Max and Anne Wien Professor of Life Sciences in the Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, and Center for Brain Science, at Harvard University, […]

Down’s Syndrome People Risk ‘Extinction’ At The Hands Of Science, Fear and Ignorance

Down Syndrome, Recent & Relevant 01/20/2016 admin 0 Comments

SOURCE: The Telegraph By Tim Stanley Society doesn’t do enough to show women carrying a baby with Down’s that the life inside them is precious, intelligent and capable of so much A painting hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York called The Adoration of the Christ Child. Created in the 16th century by a Flemish artist, what stands out in this sublime presentation of the Nativity is the detail of the characters standing […]

Extremely Premature Babies at Greater Risk for Autism

Autism, Recent & Relevant 01/07/2016 admin 0 Comments

SOURCE: Karolinska Institute, news release, Dec. 21, 2015 Researchers identified differences in the brains of these newborns. MONDAY, Dec. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Babies born very prematurely are at higher risk for developing autism spectrum disorder, a new study suggests. Researchers found differences in the brains of babies born before 27 weeks’ gestation who were later diagnosed with the disorder, commonly known as autism. Autism is usually linked with genetic factors, but the study’s […]

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel; Consideration of Negotiated Rulemaking Process

Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Recent & Relevant 01/06/2016 admin 0 Comments

Summary The Department of Transportation (“Department” or “DOT”) announces that it is exploring the feasibility of conducting a negotiated rulemaking (Reg Neg) concerning accommodations for air travelers with disabilities addressing inflight entertainment, supplemental medical oxygen, service animals, accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft, seating accommodations, and carrier reporting of disability service requests. The Department has hired a convener to speak with interested parties about the feasibility of conducting this Reg Neg. The Department anticipates that the […]

High-Dose Vitamin D3 May Be Beneficial for Multiple Sclerosis

Recent & Relevant 01/04/2016 admin 0 Comments

By Alicia Ciccone High doses of vitamin D3 may help regulate the hyperactive immune response seen in people with multiple sclerosis, results from a pilot study indicate. Low levels of vitamin D have previously been linked to an increased risk of MS, and patients who have MS and low levels of vitamin D are more likely to experience greater disability and disease activity. The double-blind, single-center randomized study — conducted by Elias S. Sotirchos, MD, […]