German Toddler Found With Super Muscle Mutation
Doctors report a Berlin born toddler with a myostatin blocking mutation producing muscles twice as large as peers. The case, documented in the New England Journal of Medicine, may spur therapies for muscular dystrophy and prompt pursuit of muscle boosting drugs, with researchers noting potential benefits and risks for athletes and patients alike.
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Germany
Superman
Berlin
New England Journal of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Markus Schuelke
Charite University Medical Center
Wyeth
Lou Kunkel
Boston Children's Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Kunkel
Duchenne
SeJin Lee
Johns Hopkins
Eric Hoffman
Children's National Medical Center
Research Center For Genetic Medicine
West Nile Virus remains a Kansas health risk
Health officials expect this year to mirror 2008 with continued West Nile Virus activity in Kansas. No human cases yet, but past year saw 7 deaths and 91 counties with birds, mosquitoes, or horses testing positive. Protection tips include DEET repellents and eliminating standing water. birds are being collected to monitor spread with a toll free line for reporting dead birds.
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Vickie Moss
West Nile
Kansas
Conus
Staying Safe Bird Health and Mosquito Protection Tips
Report dead birds to the WNY toll free line 877 228 2287 for West Nile Virus information. Learn mosquito avoidance, stable horses at dawn and dusk, wear DEET or permethrin repellents, and remove standing water. Use fluorescent lights, turn off outdoor lights at night, and clean water troughs weekly.
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WNY
Kansas
Oznet.ksu.edu
Diabetic Diet Tips From Kansas State Extension Agent
Kansas State University Extension agent Sharolyn Flaming Jackson offers guidance for newly diagnosed diabetics. She promotes meals balancing carbs with activity, portion control, and inclusive dessert options using sugar substitutes, with tips on reading labels, measuring servings, and planning regular meals and snacks.
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Sharolyn Flaming Jackson
Kansas State University Research and Extension Family and Consumer Sciences
Riley County
Jackson
Riley County Extension
Poison ivy identification tips from Kansas State University expert
Kansas State University horticulturist Ward Upham explains how poison ivy leaves vary in color shape and size and notes the three leaflets and the central leaflet on a longer stalk help recognition. Leaves can be dull or glossy with margins smooth lobed or sawlike and leaflets attach differently along the stem.
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Manhattan
Ward Uphan
Kansas State University Research and Extension
Upham
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