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I first met my father late in the summer of 1960. Our final moment together in this life was at his bedside late Friday evening, March 24th, when his heart finally quit beating after a long series of health problems. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Health
Last one of these for today. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a medical condition that produces seizures affecting a variety of mental and physical functions. Its also called a seizure disorder. When a person has two or more unprovoked seizures, … Continue reading
Still thinking What is it? Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a persons ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of … Continue reading
Thinking about my son this morning What is Tuberous Sclerosis Complex? First described in the 1880s, tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), also known as Bourneville’s Disease, is a genetic disease that affects multiple organs. It can cause tumors in the skin, … Continue reading
I mean, seriously. This sort of thing is what medical research is all about. In April we wrote about research led by Yacoub, who’s been called the world’s leading heart surgeon. His team had managed in the laboratory to grow … Continue reading