We've come a long way. Years ago, a cancer diagnosis would usually result in death. The prognosis these days is not so grim. There are still very aggressive forms of cancer out there, but the good news is that there are more options. The other good news is that detection has improved, thus improving the odds of surviving and overcoming it.
I am optimistic that one day we will see a cure. In the meantime, it gives me so much hope knowing that a woman CAN BEAT breast cancer.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Groundbreaking Research About Autism
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2010/imaging-reveals-abnormal-brain-growth-in-toddlers-with-fragile-x.shtml
Found this article about abnormal brain growth in toddlers. It discusses Fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability.
Amazing stuff!
Found this article about abnormal brain growth in toddlers. It discusses Fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability.
Amazing stuff!
Friday, June 25, 2010
USA!
U.S.A.
So proud to be an American right now. We are a land of the free and home of the brave. What more can I say?
This is a "must-see" video of the world's reaction to Donovan's winning goal!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbn3rOPmR9w
Enjoy!
So proud to be an American right now. We are a land of the free and home of the brave. What more can I say?
This is a "must-see" video of the world's reaction to Donovan's winning goal!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbn3rOPmR9w
Enjoy!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Latest Advancements in Science
In the 2010 May issue of Reader's Digest (pages 84-97) there is an article entitled: "Next Big Things. 25 Ideas, inventions, and gadgets that will improve your life."
I was so excited to share some of those things with you. Here are some of the things listed:
1) Bionic eyeball. It works by transmitting images wirelessly from a tiny camera attached to a pair of glasses to a microchip on the eyeball. The chip stimulates retinal nerve cells, which then sends the pictures to the brain. It can't restore FULL vision, but provides enough so that a patient can walk a familiar path without the aid of a guide dog or cane. (May get FDA approval as soon as 3 years!)
2)No-drill dental work. Icon, a new treatment for early cavities, works by injecting liquid resin into the affected tooth. It reaches the decay faster than traditional methods. Once inside the problem spot, it solidifies and stops the cavity from progressing. There is no anesthetic or drilling! It's already on the market in Europe and will be widely available in the U.S. this year.
3)Do-It-Yourself Glasses. Josh Silver, an Oxford professor, spent 10 years to develop glasses he could adjust himself. He figured out silicone oil was the key. He filled two flexible membranes with the oil and encased them in hard plastic. All you have to do is twist a platic dial on each lens to add more liquid, which changes the shape of the lens. Now we have a pair of glasses that last forever! We should see them in the next few years.
4)Needle-Free Vaccines. Boston University researchers are working on a new way of inoculation. The vaccine is deposited inside nanoparticles, each no bigger than a human pore. These particles are then applied to a foil-backed film that is placed on the skin (like a patch). A mild electrical charge from a small device is used to drive the particles into the skin. A pilot study is under way.
I was so excited to share some of those things with you. Here are some of the things listed:
1) Bionic eyeball. It works by transmitting images wirelessly from a tiny camera attached to a pair of glasses to a microchip on the eyeball. The chip stimulates retinal nerve cells, which then sends the pictures to the brain. It can't restore FULL vision, but provides enough so that a patient can walk a familiar path without the aid of a guide dog or cane. (May get FDA approval as soon as 3 years!)
2)No-drill dental work. Icon, a new treatment for early cavities, works by injecting liquid resin into the affected tooth. It reaches the decay faster than traditional methods. Once inside the problem spot, it solidifies and stops the cavity from progressing. There is no anesthetic or drilling! It's already on the market in Europe and will be widely available in the U.S. this year.
3)Do-It-Yourself Glasses. Josh Silver, an Oxford professor, spent 10 years to develop glasses he could adjust himself. He figured out silicone oil was the key. He filled two flexible membranes with the oil and encased them in hard plastic. All you have to do is twist a platic dial on each lens to add more liquid, which changes the shape of the lens. Now we have a pair of glasses that last forever! We should see them in the next few years.
4)Needle-Free Vaccines. Boston University researchers are working on a new way of inoculation. The vaccine is deposited inside nanoparticles, each no bigger than a human pore. These particles are then applied to a foil-backed film that is placed on the skin (like a patch). A mild electrical charge from a small device is used to drive the particles into the skin. A pilot study is under way.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Missing Girl Found After 5 Days
This is the best news I have heard in a long time. This 11 year-old girl was missing in an area of Florida known to be infested with alligators. That wasn't the only obstacle this girl had. She also has Asperger's Syndrome! It was truly a miracle. The following is the article I found online that explains all the details of this remarkable story!
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jMz7meyO8picng5qTJwLzfQfl--QD9F2BA503
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jMz7meyO8picng5qTJwLzfQfl--QD9F2BA503
Saturday, April 3, 2010
106 Year-Old Amazing Woman
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/106-year-old-jupiter-resident-throws-out-first-500432.html
I found this awesome article about a 106 year-old woman who threw the first pitch at Roger Dean Stadium. Amazing!!!
Also, I would like to share an awesome website that is dedicated to reporting only GOOD news!! It's called the Good News Gazette. This is the link: http://www.goodnewsgazette.net/?gclid=CNS86enc66ACFUWE7QoduTZAHw
Enjoy!!!
I found this awesome article about a 106 year-old woman who threw the first pitch at Roger Dean Stadium. Amazing!!!
Also, I would like to share an awesome website that is dedicated to reporting only GOOD news!! It's called the Good News Gazette. This is the link: http://www.goodnewsgazette.net/?gclid=CNS86enc66ACFUWE7QoduTZAHw
Enjoy!!!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Heroes Help Mom Deliver Baby
I was so excited to share this with all of you. It is truly an amazing story! The mom's 9 year-old boy and 11 year-old daughter call 911 and help her to even tie the umbilical cord.... truly amazing!
Read the complete story here:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/19/ap/national/main6314375.shtml
Read the complete story here:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/19/ap/national/main6314375.shtml
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