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    May 18, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, expert on diabetes

    Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, an internationally known expert on the epidemiology and prevention of type 2 diabetes who was director of the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, died Tuesday of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, at his Lutherville home. He was 53.
    Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, an internationally known expert on the epidemiology and prevention of type 2 diabetes who was director of the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, died Tuesday of...

    Tags: Diabetes, Columbia University, Health and Medical Professionals, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    2. May 7, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  2. Penn State player recognized for ALS campaign on behalf of former Lafayette quarterback

    A Penn State football player has been recognized for his campaign that raised nearly $200,000 to fight ALS on behalf of a former Lafayette quarterback. Adam Breneman, a freshman tight end with the Nittany Lions, was honored for his work Sunday at the...

    Tags: Lafayette College, Penn State Nittany Lions, Allyson Felix, Football, The Pennsylvania State University

    3. May 6, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

  3. READER SUBMITTED: Polish Organizations Join Forces To Raise Funds For John Rice

    Hartford
    Three greater Hartford Polish organizations are joining together to sponsor a Happy Hour Fundraiser for John Rice. Fifty-one year old Mr. Rice was recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. With the help...

    Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, New Britain

    4. May 6, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  4. Former Northwestern football standout Brett Snyder struggles with nursing costs

    Former Northwestern Lehigh High School football standout Brett Snyder has been fighting Lou Gehrig's disease for the past decade, but that's not his only challenge. He recently underwent a tracheotomy and needs a ventilator, which means that speech as he...

    Tags: Macungie, Nursing, Medical Specialization

    5. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Mocha Moms of Howard County a support group for stay-at-home mothers

    These groups meet regularly. ALS Resource support group — First Saturday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Educational support for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) patients, family members and friends. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, Conference Room 116B, 7246...

    Tags: HIV, Ellicott City, Howard County, Behavioral Conditions, Sykesville

    6. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  6. FBN-PLAYER-NEWS-WIRE

    Reuters
    The Sports Xchange 04/24/2013 NFL Note - Detroit Lions Lewis, *Ronnell LB Ronnell Lewis was arrested on three misdemeanor charges after an early Saturday morning incident in Norman, Okla. According to the Norman Police department, Lewis was involved in...

    Tags: Rob Gronkowski, Scott Fujita, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys

    7. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  7. Former Saints LB Fujita retires

    Linebacker Scott Fujita signed a one-day contract with the New Orleans Saints on Monday and then announced his retirement.
    Reuters
    Linebacker Scott Fujita signed a one-day contract with the New Orleans Saints on Monday and then announced his retirement. Fujita, who was one of the players named in the Saints' 'Bounty-gate' scandal, called it a career after 11 seasons. Fujita...

    Tags: Scott Fujita, Kansas City Chiefs, Hurricane Katrina (2005), Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys

    8. Apr 22, 2013 |Column| Allentown Morning Call

  8. Southside boosters banquet came at right time to remind us of a brighter future

    Joe Sterrett, Lehigh University's director of athletics, was a surprise addition to the list of speakers on Thursday night at the South Side Boosters 34th annual spring awards dinner at the Se-Wy-Co Fire Company banquet hall in Bethlehem. It was a...

    Tags: Lehigh University, Culture, Ceremonies, Basketball, Diseases and Illnesses

    9. Apr 21, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  9. Art Callaham: It's easy to get me going on baseball ...

    I promised another column on baseball, our “national pastime,” and the Baseball Hall of Fame; so, while it’s still spring here goes: Two weeks ago on Ruth Anne’s and my radio show, Ed Lough talked baseball. Ed is known locally for...

    Tags: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Jackie Robinson, Baseball, Voting, Baltimore Orioles

    10. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Classic Hollywood: Vin Scully makes the call on baseball films

    Over the decades, films about legendary baseball players have sometimes knocked it out of the park (1942's "The Pride of the Yankees" about Lou Gehrig) or struck out (1948's "The Babe Ruth Story.")
    Over the decades, films about legendary baseball players have sometimes knocked it out of the park (1942's "The Pride of the Yankees" about Lou Gehrig) or struck out (1948's "The Babe Ruth Story.") The latest baseball biopic to step up to the plate is...

    Tags: Baseball, Bipolar Disorder, Psycho (movie), Movies, MLB Network (tv network)

    11. Feb 27, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  11. Medical marijuana – coming to Florida?

    Taking Names the Blog - Orlando Sentinel
    The movement for legalized and medical marijuana is building momentum across the country, thanks to an interesting coalition of progressive and libertarian/conservative folks who think government should spend less time trying to lock up private pot...
    12. Apr 6, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  12. Rodger A. Young, 64

    Rodger Allan Young left this earth for Heaven on Sunday, March 31, 2013, at the age of 64.5 years, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). His passing was peaceful at home, surrounded by family and friends. 
    Rodger Allan Young left this earth for Heaven on Sunday, March 31, 2013, at the age of 64.5 years, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). His passing was peaceful at home, surrounded by family and friends.  Rodger was born June 24,...

    Tags: University of Florida, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Tallahassee (Leon, Florida), Ocala, Tampa

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