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Josie Cunningham INSULTS various celebs before asking them to donate money for little boy with cerebral palsy

Posted: Published on December 19th, 2014

Benefit scrounger Josie Cunnigham has been using a rather interesting technique to raise money for a child with cerebral palsy. On Wednesday the star revealed her plans to help raise 50k for the little boys treatment. But rather than asking celebrities to their bit in a nice way, she has been sending hilariously frank and at times, even insulting tweets. For example to Nicola McLean she wrote: @NicolaMcLean babe, you may be mutton but let's put that aside and please help this boy http://www.justgiving.com/JamesWTW . To actor Jack Sheperd she said: @JackPShepherd88 you may not do much for your kid, but please help this one http://www.justgiving.com/JamesWTW . Other examples include telling Katie price she is no longer a fan and saying sorry to Catherine Tyldesly for calling the cops on her. The only person shes actually nice to is Jodie Marsh who she says inspired her. Were not sure if her interesting method of fundraising paid off but were actually rather impressed. In a statement on Twitter she revealed her reasoning behind her good deed. She wrote: Since having my job on NHS, Ive received countless nasty messages from people who have been refused treatment, instead of fighting for what … Continue reading →

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BioBlast receives notice of patent issuance for new fusion protein-based platform to treat Friedrich's Ataxia

Posted: Published on December 19th, 2014

Published 18 December 2014 Bio Blast Pharma a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to developing clinically meaningful therapies for patients with rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases, announced today it has received a Notice of Patent Issuance for patent no. 8,912,147 from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a composition-of-matter patent for its novel fusion protein for Friedrich's Ataxia (referred to as BB-FA) that is built on its mitochondrial protein replacement (mPRT) platform. "This patent covers the significant innovations we have made in the delivery of therapeutic proteins into mitochondria," said Dalia Megiddo, MD, Chief Executive Officer of BioBlast. "We are pleased to have added to our patent and patent applications estate and look forward to making further progress toward providing a therapy to help Friedrich's Ataxia patients in need of treatment." Friedrich's Ataxia is an inherited disorder characterized by progressive deterioration of the muscular and nervous system that begins in the first or second decade of life and results in gait disturbance (ataxia), cognitive impairment, progressive heart disease and diabetes. According to Friedrich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), about 1:50,000 people in the U.S. suffer from Friedrich's Ataxia. Most patients are wheelchair-bound within 15 years of diagnosis. Most patients do … Continue reading →

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Lawsuit Filed Against Waynesboro Police Officers and Valley Community Services Board

Posted: Published on December 19th, 2014

Waynbesoro, V.a. A Waynesboro man has filed a lawsuit against several Waynesboro Police Officers and the Valley Community Services Board, for false imprisonment and unlawful seizure. According to Gordon Goines, back in May of 2014, he had some issues with the cable in his home. The lawsuit outlines, the cable company told him a neighbor had hacked into his service, and they could not enter their home without permission. The court papers state Goines asked the Waynesboro Police Department to investigate the issue. According to an incident report prepared by officers, Goines was "having irrational issues and hearing things." It is noted in the legal papers, "Goines suffers from cerebellar ataxia, a neurological condition similar to multiple sclerosis or Lou Gehrigs Disease". This can cause some problems with balance, speech and fine motor functions. The suit further outlines Goines was taken into custody, and eventually taken to Crossroad Mental Health Center for mental health treatment. Listed in the document, it says Goines has no history of mental illness, and has never been treated or sought treatment for mental illness. ** When this was published, we were unable to reach anyone at the Valley Community Services Board about this lawsuit. We … Continue reading →

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The Doctor is In: Hormone Replacement Therapy – Video

Posted: Published on December 19th, 2014

The Doctor is In: Hormone Replacement Therapy Most women look to Hormone Replacement Therapy to treat common symptoms of menopause after alternative remedies have failed to work. Dr. Ackerman and his gue... By: Ackerman Cancer Center … Continue reading →

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Latest evidence on using hormone replacement therapy for treating menopausal symptoms

Posted: Published on December 19th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 18-Dec-2014 Contact: Rebecca Jones rjones@rcog.org.uk 44-207-772-6444 Wiley Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms, in particular for younger women at the onset of the menopause, suggests a new review published today (19 December) in The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG). The review highlights that menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes and night sweats are common, affecting around 70% of women for an average of 5 years but may continue for many years in about 10% of women. Every woman experiences the menopause differently; some experience one or two symptoms mildly while others have more severe symptoms. Menopausal symptoms can be debilitating and can adversely affect a woman's quality of life. HRT is a medical treatment for the menopause. It provides low doses of the hormone estrogen, with or without progestogen, which a woman no longer produces. The review notes that the risk-benefit ratio of HRT has always been debated and discusses previous studies examining the effects of HRT. The Women's Health Initiative Study in 2003 examined the effect of HRT on healthy postmenopausal women with a particular interest in cardiovascular outcomes. The study reported an increase in breast cancer, stroke and venous thromboembolism. Consequently, … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Research – The Time is Now – Video

Posted: Published on December 19th, 2014

Stem Cell Research - The Time is Now Now is the time to further stem cell research. With your help, scientists can discover the usefulness of stem cells, and maybe even prevent the sicknesses an... By: Rez4Prez15 … Continue reading →

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Gwendolyn Stem Cell Research College Writing – Video

Posted: Published on December 19th, 2014

Gwendolyn Stem Cell Research College Writing via YouTube Capture. By: Gwendolyn Anderson … Continue reading →

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Michael Bonaguidi contributes brain power to stem cell research at USC – Video

Posted: Published on December 19th, 2014

Michael Bonaguidi contributes brain power to stem cell research at USC Visit USC on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/usc Learn more about the University of Southern California: http://www.usc.edu As the newest principal investigator to join USC's Department... By: USC … Continue reading →

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International Stem Cell Wins EU Top Court Case Over Cell Patent

Posted: Published on December 19th, 2014

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) won a ruling at the European Unions top court that lawyers described as a victory for stem-cell research in the 28-nation bloc. The use of organisms in stem-cell research that are incapable of developing into a human being can be patented, the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg ruled today. The decision walks a clear line to exclude the sci-fi horrors of the abuse of human embryos whilst allowing the use of techniques to generate stem cells which may alleviate much human misery, said Jason Rutt, head of patents at the industry consulting firm Rouse in London. It seems a very sensible position. A non-fertilized egg in research must be considered a human embryo and cannot be patented if it has the inherent capacity of developing into a human being, the EU court said. Still, in cases where an ovum commences a process of development that is not sufficient for it to be regarded as a human embryo a patent may be granted for industrial or commercial purposes. This ruling is a real triumph for stem-cell research, said Adam Cooke, a partner at DLA Piper U.K. LLP in London, which represents International Stem Cell. The … Continue reading →

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Stem cells born out of indecision

Posted: Published on December 19th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 18-Dec-2014 Contact: Joshua Brickman joshua.brickman@sund.ku.dk 45-51-68-04-38 University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences This latest research by Joshua Brickman and his research team from Danish Stem Cell Center (Danstem) at the University of Copenhagen specifically found that inhibiting or blocking stem cells ability to make a specific decision, leads to better cell growth and could lead to defined ways to differentiate stem cells. This research is the first comprehensive analysis of a pathway important for stem and cancer cell decisions known as Erk. As a result this work could contain clues to cancer treatment as well as helping to establish a platform to make stem cell treatments for gut related disorders like the pancreas or the liver. The research results have just been published in Cell Reports. Blocking choices "If you block all the choices they can make, they stay in the stem cell state. If you only allow them one door to exit from the stem cell state, you should be able to make particular cell types more efficiently. So if you only leave one door open then it's the path of least resistance and when you give them a push they … Continue reading →

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