Pursuing a cure for Gaucher's Disease
Sue Kline and Louise Glickman lead monthly trips to NIH with their children Adam 12 Laura 8 and Kevin 11 to receive experimental injections. The program, directed by Dr. Roscoe Brady and Dr. John Barranger, costs over 3 000 dollars per dose and has treated about 300 cases as researchers seek better enzyme delivery. The Gaucher's Disease Research Foundation coordinates funds and information as scientists plan a new approach starting late summer.
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Angeles Times
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Sue Kline
New York
National Institutes of Health
Kevin
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Louise Glickman
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Adam
Laura
Roscoe O. Brady
John Barranger
National Institute of Neurological and
Glickman
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Brady
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Ellicott City
Money Wise Vitamin Debate Warns Against Unneeded Supplements
A 1980 FDA study shows 44 percent of adults take daily mineral pills, though most with balanced diets need none. Nutrition expert Dr. Victor Herbert says iron deficiency is the main worry for certain groups, while excess vitamins, especially A and D, can be harmful. The Metropolitan Life Foundation promotes nutrition education with the "Eat Well Be Well" program and free recipe booklets via mail.
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Food and Drug Administration
Victor Herbert
Bronx Veterans Administration Medical Center
Herbert
American Society of Clinical Nutrition
Dr. Herbert
National Institutes of Health
Metropolitan Life Foundation
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Agriculture
Madison Ave
New York
N.Y
Working women have heart protection advantage study says
A University of Texas study of 700 women finds that those who work outside the home have higher HDL levels than housewives, suggesting reduced heart disease risk. The research notes HDL helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream, linking activity to better heart health.
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San Antonio, Texas
University of Texas
Racewalking basics and starter tips for all ages
An upbeat guide explains racewalking as a fast walk sport for all ages and sexes. It covers benefits, basic form, warmups, gradual progression, equipment, and cautions, plus a contact for reader questions to Richard Simmons via The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Richard Simmons
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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