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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
TopNews United States UCSD, Salk, Burnham, Ludwig researchers get nearly $55 million in CIRM grantsLa Jolla Light$15.6 million to a Salk Institute team focusing on developing a novel stem-cell based therapy for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) – or Lou Gehrig's …Area stem-cell projects awarded $55.6 millionSan Diego Union TribuneSalk Institute scientist receives $10.8 million CIRM [...]
Former Minnesota Vikings Player Orlando Thomas Still Alive – Thaindian.com
Thursday, October 29th, 2009News & Observer Former Minnesota Vikings Player Orlando Thomas Still AliveThaindian.comIn the month of June 2007, Thomas revealed that he was suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is a neuro-degenerative ailment that leads to the …Sports BriefsAbilene Recorder Chronicleall 223 news articles »
Stem cell agency awards $230 million in grants – San Francisco Chronicle
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Health Newstrack Stem cell agency awards $230 million in grantsSan Francisco Chronicle$16 million to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by implanting cells made from embryonic stem cells. The Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San …SD researchers awarded stem cell fundsSan Diego Union TribuneSalk Institute scientist receives $10.8 million CIRM disease team awardEurekAlert (press release)CIRM, the [...]
Researchers identify potential drug candidate for slowing ALS progression – HealthJockey.com
Thursday, October 29th, 2009HealthJockey.com Researchers identify potential drug candidate for slowing ALS progressionHealthJockey.comA chemical cousin of a drug presently used in treating sepsis seems to have been found to considerably reducing the spread of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …
SD researchers awarded stem cell funds – San Diego Union Tribune
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Health Newstrack SD researchers awarded stem cell fundsSan Diego Union TribuneAmong the grants announced, Pfaff's team at Salk is getting $15.6 million for work on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease. …Salk Institute scientist receives $10.8 million CIRM disease team awardEurekAlert (press release)CIRM, the UK and Canada Award More Than $250 Million to Researchers [...]
NFL: Goodell challenged about concussions – Philadelphia Inquirer
Thursday, October 29th, 2009NFL: Goodell challenged about concussionsPhiladelphia InquirerAgent Mark Bartelstein said Thomas is "fighting like heck" despite not being able to speak any longer because of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. …and more »
NFL Notebook: Favre’s return to Green Bay sparks first jab – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009NFL Notebook: Favre's return to Green Bay sparks first jabPittsburgh Post GazetteThomas began feeling symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2004, and the disease was diagnosed in 2007. Darvin Wallis, longtime NFL assistant coach …
Seattle’s Jones out for season – Bradenton Herald
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Seattle's Jones out for seasonBradenton HeraldHe began feeling symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2004, and the disease was diagnosed in 2007. n Darvin Wallis, a longtime NFL assistant coach …and more »
Former Viking Thomas still fighting for his life – NFL News and Rumors (blog)
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Former Viking Thomas still fighting for his lifeNFL News and Rumors (blog)The illness, which is formally known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS for short, is more commonly known for the famous Yankee's baseball player it …and more »
Ex-Viking Orlando Thomas still fighting ALS – The Associated Press
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009News & Observer Ex-Viking Orlando Thomas still fighting ALSThe Associated PressHe says Thomas is "fighting like heck" despite not being able to speak any longer due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Thomas had 22 interceptions and 10 …Former Minnesota Vikings Player Orlando Thomas Still AliveThaindian.comSports BriefsAbilene Recorder ChronicleEx-Viking Orlando Thomas still fighting ALSThe Associated Pressall 223 [...]
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