According to this article Sofia will be 3 cm. taller than the average kid… By Karla Gale NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Children born as a result of in vitro fertilization (IVF) appear to be slightly taller than naturally conceived children, investigators in New Zealand report. IVF has been used for nearly 3 decades, but…
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Paraskavedekatriaphobia
The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia (a word that is derived from the concatenation of the Greek words Παρασκευή, δεκατρείς, and φοβία, meaning Friday, thirteen, and phobia respectively; alternative spellings include paskevodekatriaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia, and is a specialized form of triskaidekaphobia, a phobia (fear) of the number thirteen. More here.
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If you can keep your head whell all about you are loosing theirs and blaming it on you. If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you but make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, or being…
This is how I feel about healthcare in Mexico
Children’s Circle of Care
I spoke to 1,300 philantropists last Thursday at the Children’s Circle of Care Leadership Conference and Gala Dinner. More info here: http://www.cccmembers.info Definition of Philantropy: The origin of the word philanthropy is Greek and means love for mankind. Voluntary giving by an individual or group to promote the common good. I promised Andy that I…
Harvard Medical School
Dr. Geha invited us to one of his lectures last April 19th. to talk about our story to first year medical students. Dear Andres, On behalf of our department at Harvard Medical School and the First Year Medical students, I would like to offer my deepest thanks to you and your family for participating in…
Cycle ride UK to France for Rhys
This from Kevin, Rhys father, More at www.cure4rhys.org Me and my brother Ralph wanted to do something for Rhys together, as skydiving is not everyones cup of tea. We thought we would do a cycle ride, I thought mmmmm cycling the Uk has been done and does not tell a story. So in my infinite…
Stem cell & cord blood stock
Aastrom Biosciences (ASTM): This Michigan based company is involved in the development of cell products for the regeneration or repair of human tissues, based on its proprietary Tissue Repair Cell [TRC] technology. Negative earnings, price/sales ratio is 211. Advanced Cell Technology (ACTC.OB): This company is involved in the development and marketing of human stem cell…
Marathon training
Everything is difficult before its easy. I ran 5 miles today at a treadmill from a Gym across the street from the hospital. And I ran 5 miles yesterday same place. My knees hurt and I don’t sleep much at the hospital.. Andy may be discharged tomorrow or a day after tomorrow (KNOCK, KNOCK).
Happy MMVII
It is the 2,007th year of the Anno Domini (AD) era, the 7th year in the 21st century, and the 7th year in the 3rd millennium. Some of my non work related resolutions: Find a cure for Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. My mother has been recently diagnosed with Indolent Mantel Cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Run the Boston…