Research led by the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project has identified a fusion gene responsible for almost 30 percent of a rare subtype of childhood leukemia with an extremely poor prognosis.
The finding offers the first evidence of a mistake that gives rise to a significant percentage of acute megakaryoblastic leukemia (AMKL) cases in children. AMKL accounts for about 10 percent of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The discovery paves the way for desperately needed treatment advances.
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The National Peanut Board (NPB) today announced the launch of PeanutAllergyFacts.org, a new website for parents, schools, foodservice executives and manufacturers. The site is designed to provide science-based information about peanut and food allergies, as well as links to resources about effective allergy management.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7289151-national-peanut-board-launches-peanut-allergy-awareness-campaign/
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) introduces its CardioTeach™ iPad® app, an industry-first, free educational resource to help healthcare professionals better educate patients and caregivers about therapy options related to cardiovascular and peripheral diseases, specifically atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders and peripheral vascular disease.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/43509-boston-scientific-cardioteach-ipad-app
Watch the special extended version of the book trailer for Pathfinder, a brand new series from the bestselling author of Ender’s Game, Orson Scott Card. Rigg possesses a secret talent that allows him to see the paths of people’s pasts. Set on a journey caught between two factions, one that wants him crowned and one that wants him dead, Rigg will question everything he knows…or forfeit control of his destiny. Learn more about this book: http://bit.ly/bYdy6e and the author: http://bit.ly/9mU8Zs Fantasy
From the bestselling author of Ender’s Game comes a brand new series: Pathfinder. Rigg possesses a secret talent that allows him to see the paths of people’s pasts. Set on a journey caught between two factions, one that wants him crowned and one that wants him dead. Rigg will question everything he knows... or forfeit control of his destiny. Learn more about this book: http://bit.ly/bYdy6e and it’s author: http://bit.ly/9mU8Zs YA
Patched Together is the rich parable of a man broken, searching, restored. A story in which you will see yourself, see hope in darkness and see the joyful Man of Sorrows who calls you home. Patched Together Brennan Manning Book Trailer
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Passport to Darkness takes readers on Smith's journey to the deserts of Africa and the deserts of her own soul as she tries to live well as an imperfect American mom, crusade for justice for orphans around the world, and embrace God's extraordinary dreams for her. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/hCeEst and its author here: http://www.kimberlylsmith.com/ Religious/Christian non-fiction
This free video is the first in a new series of short films released under the name MoonDaze TV, created by MoonDaze Productions and hosted by singer Breck Stewart. In this clip part 1 of 2, he talks about the media frenzy surrounding Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan who are depicted as the 3 ultimate bad girls. Part 2 is next in line along with a succession of videos on various subjects related to celebrities, gossip and the entertainment industry in general including music, TV and movies.
Most Americans appear hopeful and optimistic about aging according to a new, national study from Parker, one of America’s leading aging services organizations that this year celebrates its 110th anniversary. Key findings from Parker’s “Aging in America Survey”—which examines the nation’s changing attitudes and opinions around growing older in the U.S.—include:
• A vast majority of Americans (71%) do not fear or worry about aging very much or at all.
• More than half of those surveyed (62%) believe that 80 is not too old to serve in government, run a marathon, be CEO of a Fortune 500 company, teach a class, or practice yoga.
• Those surveyed were evenly split (49% each) in describing the experience of growing older in America today with positive words (e.g., “hopeful,” “relevant,” “vibrant”) vs. negative words (e.g., “scary,” “depressing,” “lonely”).
• Nearly two-thirds (59%) of Americans feel that not enough technology innovation focuses on the lifestyles of older people.
• While 38% of Americans feel the most positive thing about getting older is gaining more experience and wisdom, only 1% believes it is acquiring greater wealth and material goods.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8100251-parker-aging-in-america-survey-anniversary/
