Device makes paralysis patients 'talk' Sep 28, 2005
The product, called "Kokoro-gatari" (Mind-talk), was developed jointly by electronics giant Hitachi, Excel of Mechatronix Corp, and Japan ALS Association for patients in the severest stage of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. ALS is a disease of motor neurons, muscle-controlling nerve cells, and ultimately affects all voluntary muscles, making patients incapable of even the slightest movements such as blinking ... The project started with a telephone call to Hitachi in 1999 by a man who was taking... (Aljazeera.Net)
ALS walk attracts 200 Sep 27, 2005
COLUMBUS When Dolores Wetgen's father was diagnosed with ALS in 1969 he was given one year to live ... Sitting in a wheelchair prior to the annual Columbus Walk to D'Feet ALS at Pawnee Park, Wetgen said she and two other family members now have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig's disease ... She was diagnosed with ALS in 2000 and was given three to five years to live. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
'Yes-no' sensor eyed for ALS patients Sep 27, 2005
Yes-no' sensor eyed for ALS patients ... The electronics and home appliance maker joined hands with Tokyo-based Excel of Mechatronix Corp. and the Japan ALS Association to develop the device, called Kokoro-gatari (Mind-speaker) ... ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, affects the motor neurons and causes degeneration throughout the brain and spinal cord. (Japan Times Online, Japan -- Business)
Real work on the way Sep 27, 2005
Also, do his teammates have confidence in him in this position and show their support ... but jj also only had three years before that of being very average ... even miami couldn t make it to the finals with signing probably the most dominating player in the game (shaq), and they got as close as they did due to who they drafted within the last couple years (wade), so it s going to take time no matter what you do. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
ALS, Phi Delta Theta take steps to raise money for disease Sep 26, 2005
KOSUKE KOIWAI/DN Participants in the Walk to D'Feet ALS stroll along the street near recreation fields on 17th and Vine streets Saturday morning ... It was not the usual Cornhusker fan base, but rather a group of people determined to raise money and lend support to the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. ... Organized by the Omaha-based Keith Worthington chapter of the ALS Association and University Nebraska-Lincoln Phi Delta Theta fraternity, the Walk to DFeet ALS... (Daily Nebraskan, NE)
Giving it his all Sep 26, 2005
Challenging the physician, Blais said, "Look dude, tell me I don't have ALS." ... For information about ALS, and for ways to help find a cure, go to Johnny Blais' Web site, www ... Or, go directly to the ALS Association at www. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Health & fitness calendar Sep 26, 2005
Fifth annual Walk to D'Feet ALS, a one-mile walk, with opening ceremony by Tom Nakashima of radio station 96. 9 FM, featuring Dinger the Sacramento River Cats mascot, 9 a.m., Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove. (Sacramento Bee -- Lifestyle)
Revamped Montreal defence thinks big Sep 26, 2005
FOOTBALL: ALS 42, BOMBERS 23 ... It was back on July 22, when the Als lost to the Bombers 51-46 in a game that sent the Montreal coaching staff back to the drawing board to reconsider its schemes and philosophies on defence ... Two months later, the revamped Als shut Winnipeg down in the second half, turning a 17-14 disadvantage after 30 minutes into a comfortable win. (Globe and Mail -- SportsTP)
Two paramedics or one? - 09/24/2005 Sep 25, 2005
- 09/24/2005 Some officials want to reduce the number of paramedics required on Monroe County ambulances from two to one ... The best medicine for Monroe County's ailing emergency ambulance system might be a reduction in the number of paramedics on local ambulances, a contingent of emergency medical executives and officials say ... " But Monroe County isn't in a perfect world, ProMedica Emergency Medical Services Director Jack Morasch says. The two-paramedic system increases costs at least... (Monroe Evening News, MI)
Read Entire Story... Sep 25, 2005
The device also has a keyboard with word prediction software for those people who can type out their own messages, but Drew is still mastering his ABCs and not yet literate, so he is just beginning to use it ... Perhaps the world's most famous AAC user is physicist Stephen Hawking, who suffers from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease ... "It's a quality of life issue for those people who cannot develop or have lost their natural speech. The inability to communicate can dramatically increase... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
A defensive end to ALS Sep 23, 2005
Rucker's involved with "Sack ALS," a fundraising drive to benefit research into Lou Gehrig's disease. Fans can pledge money for every sack he records, and so far, at least $5,000 goes toward ALS research for each one ... Rucker became involved with the charity in memory of his grandfather, Mike Green, who died from complications of ALS when Rucker was in eighth grade. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
[external] CytRx cleared to begin Phase II trial for ALS drug Sep 23, 2005
CytRx cleared to begin Phase II trial for ALS drug - Biotechnology - Pharmaceuticals - Company Announcements ... CytRx sets Phase II trial for ALS drug ... BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- CytRx Corp. has been given the regulatory green light to begin Phase II clinical testing of a drug to treat the devastating illness ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, the company said Thursday. (Yahoo Finance -- Biotechnology & Drugs)
A champion of flowers insists they're not just for special days Sep 23, 2005
We have, in this culture, the feeling that they're expensive and a luxury item," said Dale Rohman, a flower advocate from St. Louis who was in Boston last week to demystify the art of flower arranging at a Say It With Flowers Luncheon at a downtown hotel. The event was a benefit coordinated by Red Sox wives Shonda Schilling and Dawn Timlin to raise money for services for those affected by ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.''We think of flowers as something you save for special days like... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Helping others: It's women vs. men in delicious competition Sep 23, 2005
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Greater Sacramento Chapter. The fifth annual Walk to D'Feet ALS will be Oct. 1 at Elk Grove Regional Park, in conjunction with the Harvest Festival ... 9 FM) will open the event, following registration at 8 a.m. The one-mile walk is open to the public and all funds raised will be donated to ALS, which is known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. (Sacramento Bee -- Lifestyle)
Town officials stand ground on ALS Sep 23, 2005
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Promising Diagnostic Tools For Multiple Sclerosis Developed At Yale Sep 22, 2005
(October 30, 1997) -- Good results in preliminary studies of a potential diagnostic test for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have led Johns Hopkins scientists to call for an expanded trial ... Although anti-myelin antibodies are often found in MS patients, the diagnostic value of these molecules that respond to infection are limited because they are also found in patients without MS, making it difficult to determine their role in the development of the disease ... "Our results bring us one... (Science Daily)
Stem cell ethical guidelines must be strengthened, UCSF team says Sep 21, 2005
The possibility of using embryonic stem cells to treat disease, a strategy known as regenerative medicine, is not yet being explored in clinical trials, and may not be for many years ... In the current on-line issue of Stem Cells, members of UCSF's Campus Advisory Committee on Human Gamete, Embryo, and Stem Cell Research report that current practices must be amended to promote both the safety and well-being of the patients who would participate in clinical trials and the confidentiality of... (EurekAlert!)
Life with Mammy Sep 21, 2005
by HILTON ALS Issue of 2005-09-26Posted 2005-09-19 ... Also present are Alice s parents, who appear to be as dingy as the worn paper that covers the walls of the Adamses furniture-stuffed rooms ... Hattie appeared with her brothers troupe from time to time but also started to build a reputation on her own, as a singing-comedienne who organized minstrels, played Mammy in a head rag, and sang in blackface in front of Denver s black population at church gatherings, socials, and tent shows. (New Yorker)
Husband aids wife with ALS struggle Sep 20, 2005
She lost her ability to talk to Bulbar ALS, a form of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gherig's Disease ... ALS usually affects people between the ages of 40 to 70 and can attack both the upper and lower body ... It causes a degeneration throughout the brain and spinal cord, according to the ALS Association Web page. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
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The statement is also now linked to in the caption for the notorious looting photo, though that photo remains intact with its same caption ... news photo captions: Also, Katie Couric interviewed former NOLA mayor Marc Morial this morning and actually talked about the demographics of the people who were left stranded in the city and it warmed the cockles of my shriveled little progressive heart ... Many, mostly liberals, say it was also blacks vs. black-nots (see below post). (Salon)
Lions keep roaring Sep 18, 2005
Lions kicker Duncan O'Mahony added two field goals, two converts and a single ... The Als needed a victory to keep pace with Toronto but instead trail the East Division-leading Argonauts by four points ... The Lions opened the scoring in the second minute with a 30-yard O'Mahony field goal also set up by a special teams play. (Globe and Mail)
Protecting New Orleans to Cost Billions Sep 18, 2005
Over the years, Congress also approved levees to protect suburbs south and east of the city ... "City and parish officials in New Orleans and state officials in Louisiana will have a large part in the engineering decisions to come, and the Army Corps of Engineers will work at their side to make the flood protection system stronger than it 000005DC has ever been," President Bush said Thursday evening ... Katrina may also generate the support needed to go ahead with Coast 2050, a plan to restore... (AP-US National)
Lions keep unbeaten streak going with 27-26 win over Alouettes Sep 18, 2005
" What proved to be the winning drive before 36,066 fans, the largest crowd of the season, was set up by a 45-yard kickoff return by Aaron Lockett. However, Montreal closed to within a point with 50 seconds remaining when Calvillo fired a three-yard touchdown pass to Dave Stala. Earlier, Dickenson fired six yards to Geroy Simon after a special teams fumble recovery in the first half and hit Jason Clermont on a three-yard pass for a second TD in the third quarter for a 17-5 lead. Clermont's... (Canada.com -- Sports)
Buono wants improvement Sep 17, 2005
Last year, the Als were 6-0 when beaten 32-9 by the Lions ... Four years ago, the Als were 4-0 when they lost 44-31 to their western nemesis ... The former Als defensive back will be replaced with non-import Jason Crumb, with import Tyrone Sanders making his CFL debut as a backup. (Globe and Mail -- SportsTP)
Schroeder gains ground ahead of German vote Sep 16, 2005
Schroeder insists his economic blueprint, also aimed at creating jobs and sparking growth, is working ... In Germany there is a saying : Lieber ein Ende mit Schrecken als ein Schrecken ohne Ende, which means, Better a painful ending than a pain without end. (USA Today)
Fowler, Phi Delta Theta raise nearly $21,000 for ALS Association Sep 15, 2005
Members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and Wolfpack athletics director Lee Fowler give check to Jerry Dawson of the local chapter of the ALS Association ... Fowler and members of the fraternity presented a check for the proceeds of the tournament Tuesday afternoon to Jerry Dawson, the executive director for the Raleigh-based Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter of the ALS Association ... Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly called Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a debilitating neurological disease... (Gopack.com)
Oscar winning director Robert Wise dies Sep 15, 2005
LOS ANGELES (AP 000005DC ) -- Robert Wise, who won four Oscars as producer and director of the classic 1960s musicals "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music," has died ... With the big-budget productions "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music," he helped create two of the most critically acclaimed and popular musicals of all time ... He also credited Orson Welles, for whom he edited "The Magnificent Ambersons" and "Citizen K 000005DC ane," as a major influence, adding that the... (Pensacola News Journal)
Fremonter taking steps to D'Feet' ravages of ALS Sep 14, 2005
Fremonter taking steps to D'Feet' ravages of ALS ... On Feb. 20, John T. Ronan of Fremont died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease or ALS. ... On Sept. 30, Ronan's family will join in the "Walk to D'Feet ALS," a 6 p.m. walk through Omaha's Elmwood Park. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Man adapts as ALS takes speech Sep 14, 2005
The Rock Hill resident, diagnosed with a form of ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, found it difficult to make his words flow freely ... For 12 years, Ferrell has been living with primary lateral sclerosis, a form of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease ... Ferrell said they would work best for those in the early stages of ALS or for those who may need help slowing down their speech. (Herald Online, SC)
Ex-UNLV coach Easley dies Sep 14, 2005
He guided two Rebels to national titles in 1997, also spent time teaching Sampras ... He had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, and his condition had been deteriorating rapidly in the last few months, according to his wife, Diana ... The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Easley's name to the ALS Chapter of Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
San Francisco launches institute for stem cell and tissue biology UCSF, Sep. 12 Sep 13, 2005
The scientists are studying the cells to identify the genetic missteps that cause diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and some cancers, and that account for some cases of birth defects and infertility. They also are conducting studies aimed at using the cells to replace or restore tissues damaged in conditions including diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson ... Scientists also are investigating the possibility of turning mesenchymal cells that have begun to specialize as fat cells... (University of California Newswire, CA)
Panel agrees to help remedy EMS crisis Sep 13, 2005
GREENE COUNTY A receptive Public Safety Committee agreed to help Greene County Emergency Medical Systems Inc. with the formation of a county task force and a letter to Albany REMO officials to hold off on an application by the Town of Catskill to upgrade to an ALS paramedic service. To get the rest of the story every day, subscribe to The Daily Mail. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
At your service: Support groups Sep 12, 2005
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group: (888) 257-1717 or after 5 p.m. and weekends (386) 673-1252 ... Aphasia Support Group: For individuals and families who have difficulty with speech and communicating ... Food Addicts in Recovery: For individuals who suffer from overeating, bulimia or anorexia. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Offensive Fireworks Expected As Spartan Football Entertains Hawaii Sep 10, 2005
His NFL coaching credits also include stops as an assistant at Atlanta (1991-93), Detroit (1989-90) and Houston (1987-88) ... Peko also played against Hawaii senior defensive end Melila Purcell, who attended Leone High School in Pago Pago ... A three-year letterman from 1964-66, Kenney scored 107 career points, including 19 field goals. (Msuspartans.com)
Stanford QB looks to coach as inspiration (Corey Masisak) Sep 10, 2005
The nonprofit organization raises money for the Bay Area Chapter of the ALS Association and for ALS research. "My sister works for the outreach foundation," Edwards said. (Washington Times, DC)
International researchers meet to review the latest findings on ALS Sep 10, 2005
MONTREAL (CP) - Some American veterans of the 1991 Persian Gulf war and soccer players in Italy appear to have been struck by Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), researchers said Friday. The disease was the focus of a symposium in Montreal to look at the latest findings and share knowledge about ALS. There is still no cure for the devastating neuromuscular disease medically known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ... Dr. Angela Genge, a clinician with the Montreal Neurological Institute, said ALS often... (Canada.com -- Health)
ACC, Clemson riding high entering week two Sep 9, 2005
Chris Wallace - Rivals ... Notes: Clemson leads the series 28-23-1, including a 10-7 victory last season, but Maryland has won the last two meetings in College Park The Terps and Tigers combined for 16 punts in last season's matchup 's six field goals against Texas Als half of his total for the entire 2004 season ... UNC also would like to run the ball well with highly touted LSU transfer , but that will be tough against the Jackets. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
ACC riding high into Week 2 Sep 9, 2005
Notes: Clemson leads the series 28-23-1, including a 10-7 victory last season, but Maryland has won the last two meetings in College Park The Terps and Tigers combined for 16 punts in last season's matchup 's six field goals against Texas Als half of his total for the entire 2004 season ... UNC also would like to run the ball well with highly touted LSU transfer , but that will be tough against the Jackets ... Find more college football news and analysis on the Rivals. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
Firefighter, 39, dies of ALS Sep 9, 2005
Becker also held a boat captain's license and a pilot's license, Corzine said. Becker also is survived by his parents Jack and Pat Becker and brother Bill Becker ... ALSO ON NEWS-PRESS.COM. (The News-Press)
Crowned charity Sep 9, 2005
Wagner has been touching lives through her involvement with Florida's Blood Centers and ALS-Florida (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's Disease) ... She also attended the ALS kickoff party in Jupiter, where plans were discussed for this year's events, including a walk-a-thon on Oct. 8 at Rodger Dean Stadium ... Wagner has been involved with ALS for three years, and every year she goes to events and brings along her "Princess Partners," participants of a program she started to arrange... (The Palm Beach Post)
DeDe Moore: The fourth quarter Sep 8, 2005
And its also robbed the community of a tireless do-gooder ... Better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS is an insidious neurological malady with no cure --- insidious because the mind is often completely unaffected while the body deteriorates ... Moore's disarming smile and winning personality are gone now, hidden by the ravages of ALS. But his friends are by his side. (Cougfan.com)
Als re-sign Thyron Anderson Sep 8, 2005
The 26-year-old played his first game this season for the Als on Friday after his release from the New Orleans Saints. The six-foot-four, 202-pound receiver caught a caught an 18-yard pass in a 41-18 win over the Ottawa Renegades. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Randsburg announces polymetallic gold-silver-copper-lead-zinc discovery at Elephant Project, Battle Mountain, Nevada Sep 8, 2005
Following are the more significant intervals: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interval m Au g/t Ag g/t Cu ppm Pb ppm Zn ppm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 133 ... The following table shows the more significant intervals: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interval m Au g/t Ag g/t Cu ppm Pb ppm Zn ppm -------------------------------------------------------------------------... (Yahoo Finance -- Gold & Silver)
Absolut to Acquire Charparra High Grade Gold Project Sep 8, 2005
Absolut has completed panel sampling at 2 meter intervals along Level 5 and Level 7 of the CMC workings in the El Cambio vein ... Analytical services are provided for by ALS Chemex Laboratories in Lima and North Vancouver ... Absolut Resources Corp. is a precious metals exploration and development company based in Toronto, Canada. (Lima Post, Peru)
Support offered for those with ALS Sep 8, 2005
The Houston Chapter of the ALS Association will hold its monthly support meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday ... This meeting is open to care- givers, family, friends and people affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. (Houston Chronicle -- Health)
Luck, Don G. 'Lucky' Sep 7, 2005
Memorials are suggested to the Southeast Wisconsin ALS Society, MDA, Oconomowoc Volunteer Fire Department or Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital Adult Daycare Center. Schmidt lt Notbohm-Kreutzmann 121 S. Cross St. Oconomowoc, WI 53066 (262) 567-4459. (Oconomowoc Focus, WI)
Schilling family is hosting nine from New Orleans Sep 6, 2005
Though the Schillings are outspoken advocates for many causes, notably ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, the Schillings made arrangements for the Fields family quietly, and discussed it only after they were contacted by The Boston Globe ... The pitcher said the wives of other Major League ballplayers are also trying to arrange to help families in need ... All his and his wife's relatives also evacuated safely, he said, and they are now scattered across the South. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Dateline Pittsburgh: 9/5/05 Sep 5, 2005
Dateline Pittsburgh: 9/5/05. Dateline Pittsburgh: 9/5/05. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Montreal serves notice it's back Sep 4, 2005
MONTREAL -- Montreal Alouettes head coach Don Matthews had been challenging his team this past week to win the season's second half, a reference to the fact his Als largely underachieved by putting up a 4-5 record during their first nine games. Last night, against division rival Ottawa, the Als served notice that they are a long way from writing this season off ... Once a team that revelled in a blitz-happy style of pressure defence, the Als last night shut Ottawa down with a more conventional... (Globe and Mail -- Front Page)
ALS patients rest on faith, work for a cure Sep 4, 2005
Harold's Heroes' track team ready for walk to d'feet ALS ... The 2005 Down East Walk to D'Feet ALS on Sept. 17 is just the latest competitive foray for the 45-year-old, whose own Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis has confined him to a wheelchair since 1990 ... But compared to his experience at Emerald Isle two summers ago, the ALS Walk barely constitutes a challenge. (The Daily Reflector)
Als stand as CFLs biggest flop Sep 4, 2005
Als stand as CFLs biggest flop ... But its been the Als who have been the opening halfs biggest disappointment, twice falling below ... Earlier this week, general manager Jim Popp told a Toronto reporter the Als plight has been shocking. (Calgary Herald, Canada)
Local man's memory to be honored during MDA telethon Sep 3, 2005
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Early this year, Glenn R. Fox was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gherig's disease. Doctors at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics gave him 6-12 months to live ... By the time he was diagnosed with ALS, Glenn was unable to enjoy most of the things that he once did. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Brothers help Als get drop on Renegades Sep 3, 2005
It also evened the season series between the teams at 1-1, with the rubber match set for Oct. 28 in Ottawa ... Safety Richard Karikari scored on an interception return and Duval kicked four field goals for the Alouettes, who ended a two-game losing streak ... Duval put Montreal ahead 12-0 on four straight field goals, the last coming 40 seconds before halftime. (London Free Press, Canada)
UCSF Team Advances Probe Of Neural Stem Cell-brain Tumor Link Sep 3, 2005
(November 4, 2004) -- In studies with mice that develop the equivalent of Alzheimer's disease that runs in families, Johns Hopkins researchers have shown that brain cells' signals confuse the movement of implanted ... (March 10, 2005) -- Michigan State University researchers have found that a certain gene, expressed within a human adult stem cell, could hold the key to not only offering new hope to cancer patients, but also to ... Scientists are studying the earliest stages of embryonic and... (Science Daily)
Dropping The Ball Sep 3, 2005
Als tightened race in East; drop Renegades ... Their father, also named Robert, said he was overjoyed ... It also evened the season series between the teams at 1-1, with the rubber match set for Oct. 28 in Ottawa. (TSN.ca)
UCSF study points to link to neurodegenerative disease target Sep 2, 2005
The findings are relevant for ongoing research in identifying causes and developing treatments for neuromuscular neurodegenerative diseases in humans, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, says study co-author Graeme Davis, PhD, associate professor and vice chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California, San Francisco ... ALS, for example, is a degenerative neuromuscular disease ... "With ALS and other... (EurekAlert!)
Als Edwards gets chance to shine as Landry heads home to ravaged Louisiana Sep 2, 2005
Als Edwards gets chance to shine as Landry heads home to ravaged Louisiana Two days ago, Terrence Edwards was put on the Montreal Alouettes practice roster, 96 hours after making an ordinary Canadian Football League debut as a slotback, at Edmonton. But things can change drastically and quickly in the world of professional sports. (Calgary Herald, Canada)
Letters to the editor Sep 2, 2005
Litigation of this type is responsible for a precipitous drop in the number of drugs being investigated and brought to market, drugs not only for the treatment of debilitating pain but necessary to prolong the lives of people with diseases such as cancer and ALS.. Perhaps only those of us with friends or relatives unable to obtain experimental medications that might otherwise spare them are able to fully understand the potentially disastrous impact of this myopic decision. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
On electromagnetic fields Sep 2, 2005
pdf, "There has long been widespread agreement that EMFs are linked to childhood leukemia. They are also likely to play a role in both brain and breast cancer as well as in miscarriages and in neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.". A much more conservative reaction to the research comes from WHO, which states, "Despite many studies, the evidence for any effect remains highly controversial. However, it is clear that if electromagnetic fields do... (Milford Mirror, CT)
Health Threats Grow in New Orleans Sep 1, 2005
As a public health catastrophe unfolded Wednesday in New Orleans, hospitals in the Crescent City sank further into disaster, airlifting babies without their parents to other states and struggling with more sick people appearing at their doors ... In a stun 000005DC ning example of how desperate the situation has become, 25 babies who had been in a makeshift neonatal intensive care unit at New Orleans' Ochsner Clinic were airlifted Wednesday to hospitals in Houston, Baton Rouge, La ... Officials... (The Daily Item, PA)
Randsburg's Titan Iron-Titanium-Vanadium Project Produces 95 Percent Titanium Dioxide With Altairnano Hydrochloride Process Sep 1, 2005
Two drill hole intervals comprising 20 metres (66 feet) each were selected for in-depth chemical and mineralogical testing in Altairnano's mini-AHP reactor circuit. The two intervals were from vertical drill hole RA-6-04 drilled in 2004 to a total depth of 387 metres (1270 feet ... The material Altairnano received was ALS Chemex's assay rejects from which ALS Chemex cut a small split to determine the assays listed above. (Yahoo Finance -- Chemical Manufacturing)
ALINCO to Introduce New Fitness Bicycle Equipped with Body Fat Measuring Device Sep 1, 2005
In addition, using the product in combination with ALINCO Life Support (ALS), the company's web-based exercise support service launched in April, users can receive a personalized exercise menu and manage their physical conditions. The ALS service subscription costs an entrance fee of 945 yen ($8. (JCN Network, Japan)
Laugh a little - feel a lot better Sep 1, 2005
I'm convinced that laughter heals much of what goes wrong with us ... I know a guy with ALS Lou Gehrig's disease who carries a page of jokes with him wherever he goes. (Springfield News, OR)
Longtime WINK-TV anchor to sign off Aug 29, 2005
(One rating point equals about 4,211 viewers. The share number equals the percentage of the audience tuning in at that hour ... Harry died of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. (The News-Press)
Safe enough? (Diana Zuckerman) Aug 28, 2005
Scientists now agree Gulf war veterans are at increased risk of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), and possibly other fatal diseases ... They reviewed all the studies published, but many were of animals or cells ... There were very few clinical trials or epidemiological studies of women with implants, and almost all were funded by Dow Corning, the company that makes silicone and commissioned the studies to avoid losing billions of dollars in legal settlements with implant patients who became ill. (Washington Times)
