What do you think about the federally funded genetic resource consortium?
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/02/04/baby.dna.government/index.html
Started in the 1960s
“Newborn babies in the United States are routinely screened for a panel of genetic diseases. Since the testing is mandated by the government”
“samples are kept so that tests can be repeated, if necessary, and in case the DNA is ever need to help parents identify a missing or deceased child. The samples are also used for medical research”.
“Genetic testing for newborns started in the 1960s with testing for diseases and conditions that, if undetected, could kill a child or cause severe problems, such as mental retardation. Since then, the screening has helped save countless newborns.”
“the DNA samples are stored in state labs for anywhere from three months to indefinitely, depending on the state”
“the screening has helped save countless newborns.”
Sounds like a great program.
FL Gov Rick Scott Only Cares About Babies Until They’re Born
What is the genetic disease of some Jews that makes them smarter?
Last year I read an article about a genetic abnormality among Jews. Some of them had one gene that caused them to be on average 15 points smarter in I.Q. than those without this genetic abnormality, which causes their brain cells to form more connections with each other. But if the person has two copies of this gene, they get one of several brain diseases and die by the time they are 30. I forgot where I read the article and cannot find it. I met someone who is dieing of this, and his children have it too, so I need to find the information if possible.
Contact the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles. If there is any info on someone claiming a racial/genetic difference setting Jews apart from other races, they may have heard of it.
Nigel Dempster – Life with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
I think I’m suffering from a rare disease! please help me…anyone!?
Whenever I go out in the cold without a jacket, I get a cough and runny nose and my body gets chilly. I asked my doctor about what could be wrong with me, but he had no idea and neither does anybody else. Please help me… My immune system must be deficient and I’m not about to start wearing jackets so don’t even request such a bogus idea/
When you’re outside on a cold day, your nose tries its best to warm up the cold air you breathe before sending it to the lungs. Tiny blood vessels inside your nostrils open wider (dilate), helping to warm up that air. But that extra blood flow leads to more mucus production.
Chilly/goosebumps:
The body responds to cold weather by contracting ‘arrector pilli’ muscles attached to the bottom of the hair follicles. This causes the hair to stand on end, trapping air and forming a layer of insulation, which creates heat.
If you keep getting colds frequently, you may need to take some extra vitamins to boost your immune system.
TMS – Mastocytosis on Rare Disease Day 2011.m4v
I WANT A LIST OF NON INFECTIOUS DISEASES?
Diseases not known to be caused by infectious agents include the three leading killers in the United States and other developed countries: HEART DISEASE, most CANCERS, and CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE (decreased blood circulation in the brain). Noninfectious illnesses include disorders as terrifying as ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, which robs victims of their memory and their ability to reason, and as pesky as poison ivy.
Degenerative disorders, including ARTHRITIS, PARKINSON’S DISEASE, and ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, involve the progressive breakdown of tissues and loss of function of parts of the body. Joints gradually become stiff; bones become brittle; blood vessels become blocked by deposits of fat. The incidence of these problems increases with age, and, in at least sme cases, progression can be slowed by good health habits.
Hope that helps! : )
Toll 2011: Decoding Innate Immunity
I’ve been sick for nearly 7 years with Meniers disease and a brain tumor, I’m so tired.How do I keep going on?
I don’t know what your brain tumor does to you, but i’ve had the other for a while now, and my sister has for 3 decades. It is bad, but not the end of the world. You can mitigate the worst symptoms enough to be able to do many fun activities. The main thing, i think, is to focus on the things you can do, and enjoy doing . It is easy to feel sorry for yourself when you find that you can’t do all the things that you want and you are sick all of the time. Yet, realize that there are others that have it worse than you do. Some people get deep satisfaction from their religion, some by helping others. I think that if you find someone to love, (and I’ll bet someone already loves you) your difficulties/agony will cease to constantly occupy your thoughts, no matter how awful those difficulties are. Nothing (not even relief) is gained by giving up. To summarize: when hope is absent (it never should be), try diversion, and goal setting. Good luck and God bless. DTGP
The National Cell Phones and Disease Sept 26 2010
