Archive for May, 2011
« Previous EntriesGeorge F. Smith Jr., Army officer – Washington Post
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
George F. Smith Jr., Army officerWashington PostHe had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Lt. Col. Smith served 20 years in the Army, including three years in post-World War II Germany. Trained as an electrical engineer, he went on to specialize in guided missile …
Alouettes’ Sean Whyte ready to compete with fellow kicker Sandro DeAngelis – Montreal Gazette
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011TSN Alouettes' Sean Whyte ready to compete with fellow kicker Sandro DeAngelisMontreal GazetteI know what I can do, and the Als know what I can do.” Not only did the Als relinquish a first-round draft choice – something teams in the Canadian Football League rarely do, especially for a non-quarterback – they signed Whyte, who [...]
National MDA campaign features St. Louis woman – St. Louis American
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011National MDA campaign features St. Louis womanSt. Louis AmericanMay is the 20th annual National ALS Awareness Month. Awareness campaigns help spotlight the tremendous challenges being faced by individuals living with ALS as well as the importance of speeding worldwide research seeking treatments and cures for the …
Unapproved stem cell treatments causing concern – USA Today
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011USA Today Unapproved stem cell treatments causing concernUSA TodayBut the phenomenon has provoked concern among such groups as the International Society for Stem Cell Research and the non-profit ALS Therapy Development Institute. "It's a concern of the entire research and medical community," says Steven Perrin, …and more »
Unapproved stem-cell treatments causing concern – USA Today
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011Unapproved stem-cell treatments causing concernUSA TodayBut the phenomenon has provoked concern among such groups as the International Society for Stem Cell Research and the non-profit ALS Therapy Development Institute. "It's a concern of the entire research and medical community," says Steven Perrin, …and more »
Proteostasis and Elan Collaborate on Small-Molecule Research – Drug Discovery & Development
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011Proteostasis and Elan Collaborate on Small-Molecule ResearchDrug Discovery & Development… small molecule drugs and diagnostics for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's, Huntington's, multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and dementia-related diseases including Alzheimer's. …
Lacking no confidence – Stockopedia
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011Stockopedia Lacking no confidenceStockopediaIn summary, the report says: Phytopharm has reported successful preclinical studies of Cogane in Parkinson's disease levodopa-induced dyskinesia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Further preclinical studies for Cogane in ALS as well as studies …
Duval enjoying new life – Montreal Gazette
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011Duval enjoying new lifeMontreal GazetteFormer Als kicker Damon Duval had a rough year in 2010 and was not offered a contract in the off-season. Damon Duval lives next to a golf course in Auburn, Ala., where he played collegiately for the …and more »
Ex Alouette Damon Duval enjoying life without football – Montreal Gazette
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011Ex Alouette Damon Duval enjoying life without footballMontreal GazetteScott Squires, the Als' special teams coach, resigned over the winter and his replacement, Richard Kent, was fired early in training camp. Duval also missed three games with a lingering groin injury. Duval missed 13 of 47 field goals attempts (72.3 per …
Zuma in Libya as Nato eyes endgame amid defections – Hindustan Times
Monday, May 30th, 2011Zuma in Libya as Nato eyes endgame amid defectionsHindustan TimesA rebel leader told AFP that eight senior officers of Gaddafi's military – including four gener als – have defected and would address the media in Rome. Zuma was earlier greeted at the airport by Gaddafi's Prime Minister, Baghdadi al-Mahmudi, …and more »
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