Muscular dystrophy

The concept of genetically engineering humans was once confined to the franchises of fiction – stories of half-humans and shapeshifters, transgenesis and cyborging, genetic superpowers and mutations. The list goes on, but one crucial thing has changed – now these once impossible ideas have seemingly become attainable. Ever since female scientists in the United States and Sweden discovered CRISPR-Cas9, the scientific community has been debating over how to use this new power in their hands.…

Stroke 2. Brain tumor 3. Cerebral Palsy 4. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) 5. Multiple Sclerosis 6. Parkinson’s disease 7. Muscular Dystrophy 8. Huntington’s…

cases of Cerebral Palsy, even though they may be cured of the neurological issues, are left with severe muscular issues like distortion and atrophy. Using satellite, or muscle, stem cells to repair mice with muscular deformities, researchers at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (2008) were able to conclude that “muscle stem cells can both improve muscle function in mice with a form of muscular dystrophy and replenish the stem cell population for use in the repair of future muscle injuries.”…

On March 31st, 2000, Alecia Ingersoll gave birth to a baby boy that would be named, William Tell; but throughout his life he would be known as Tell. But such a unique name didn’t just come from anywhere, his father Casey Ingersoll found such a name in the Louis L’amour Sackett series. “Tell was one of the main characters of the series, and he came across as a strong person.” Casey said. “I wanted my son to be the same way.” From a newborn until he was ten-years-old Tell lived in Pampa, Texas. A…

is making an effort to appreciate the provisional aspects of our existence. Throughout our struggle to discover our sense of purpose in life, many of us seek for the things that makes us happy. Mattie Stepanek was a child who suffered from muscular dystrophy. Although he had to live with his rare disease, he didn’t let his incapacities affect him. Mattie reached genuine happiness despite the fact that he only lived to the age of thirteen. He published a series of books and was an active peace…

I do feel that consumers who may not have a chance at living a quality filled life, that they should be allowed to decide how and when they will go. On a personal note, I had a cousin who was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at the age of three. This meant that his life expectancy ranged from age twelve to fourteen. He lived to see fifteen but by then his health had declined rapidly. My cousin, Prince, had flat-lined and his brain went without oxygen for seven minutes…

Philosophy of Nursing My respective philosophy of nursing revolves around the idea that in order to provide safe and effective nursing care you must have empathy and the drive to continue to learn and improve as a nurse. Having empathy means being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, being able to understand or feel what they are going through. I believe as a nurse I should always put myself in the patient’s shoes, this will ensure that they are getting the care they need, they are…

when I have my body checkup at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. Furthermore, Neuromuscular is another conditions that affect the nerves and muscles. About 20% of scoliosis cases are caused by neuromuscular conditions, such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy it means inherited connective tissue disease. These can cause the child may not able to walk to stay upright, further preventing the spine from growing properly. Next, functional means the spine is normal but an abnormal curve develops…

Degenerative diseases are increasingly on the rise, traditionally affecting the elderly, but in recent times, children and adults too. Often, they are either incurable or very difficult to cure resulting in many sick people with limited potential to restore them. Over the last few years, a new development has been found for those with degenerative diseases: Stem Cells. To understand how stem cells work, first we have to understand how a degenerative disease works. Most degenerative diseases are…

Service has been instilled in my family and my life from what seems like day one. Service to each other is one of the most important parts of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. This is an organization that encourages young ladies and gives them the opportunity for empowerment and leadership. Within this organization, I have held many offices, but the one I am most proud of and shaped me the most is the one titled Grand Worthy Advisor, which is the highest office a young lady in…