Neurofibromatosis Articles

Neurofibromatosis News : Living with Neurofibromatosis
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:42:33 GMT
Nearly one in approximately 3,000 children are born with a genetic disorder called Neurofibromatosis. This disorder is known for causing tumors, possibly even deformities, cancer, vision loss and many other challenges.

Neurofibromatosis News : Callow's Call To Arms
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:21:43 GMT
Simon Callow's godson made the actor painfully aware of Neurofibromatosis. The boy is dead but Callow fights on.

Neurofibromatosis News : Neurofibromatosis
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:46:51 GMT
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic nervous system disorder that causes tumors to grow around nerves. There are three types of neurofibromatosis: type 1 (NF1), type 2 (NF2), and schwannomatosis. An estimated...

Cooke Co. hit and run leaves teen in critical condition
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:42:53 GMT
COOKE COUNTY, TX -- Authorities in Cooke County are looking for a man they say hit an 18-year-old girl and then sped off around 9 p.m. Wednesday on a bridge crossing Lake Ray Roberts along FM 3002.

3M acquires Ardmore’s Imtec Corp.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:42:43 GMT
CARTER COUNTY, OK -- After reports in May that the 3M Corporation was interested in buying Imtec of Ardmore, the deal was officially completed this week. Robin Beal reports.

Woman raped by police impersonator in Carter Co.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:42:42 GMT
CARTER COUNTY, OK -- A Carter County woman says she was pulled over by a car with flashing emergency lights and then raped. Robin Beal spoke to investigators has this report.

Voter registration deadline approaching in Oklahoma
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:27:33 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY - The registration deadline is near for voters wishing to cast a ballot in the July 29 primary election.

3 accidents Thursday on U.S. 75 in Sherman
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:42:32 GMT
SHERMAN, TX -- Three accidents slowed down traffic on U.S. Highway 75 in Sherman on Thursday, with one traffic accident actually causing another.

Gainesville PD now equipped with camera tasers
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:42:32 GMT
GAINESVILLE, TX -- Law enforcement across the country has used tasers for years to subdue people that believe are threats. Police in Gainesville started to use some of their own this week, but with a twist. Their tasers have cameras, and authorities say it is a good way to know exactly what happened at the time the weapon was used. Daniel Gotera has more.

Agencies create safety coalition
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:12:33 GMT
DURANT, OK -- Several law enforcement agencies are joining together to make driving Oklahoma roads safer. It's a safety coalition that officers say is already paying off. You've heard the phrase, âtwo heads are better than one.â Well how about ten? Or twelve? That's the idea behind the Southeast Oklahoma safety coalition: multiple agencies united for one purpose.

The Buzz: What's Happening In Texoma
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:27:33 GMT
Click to see an updated listing of upcoming Texoma fireworks displays and events.

Lester Bower's execution halted
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:41:58 GMT
LIVINGSTON, TX -- The execution of one of Texas' longest serving death row inmates has been delayed by a state judge. Lester Leroy Bower, Jr., was set to die July 22 for the 1983 murder of four Grayson County men.

Shoulders to lean on
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:29:30 GMT
Chronic illness/pain: Learn how to accept pain and illness and map out a personalized plan of action for dealing with it at Island Pond Baptist Church, 26 N. Salem Road, Hampstead, N.H., on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. For more information, call 603-329-5959.

Medical lobbying effort led to billions in cancer research
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:38:25 GMT
Survivor persuaded Congress to set up Defense program When Fran Visco welcomed 1,600 breast cancer researchers and their advocates to Baltimore this week, she was doing more than opening a symposium for scientists. She was celebrating one of the most successful medical lobbying efforts in the nation's history.

Letters to the Editor
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:09:55 GMT
A sampling of readers' letters, faxes and e-mail.

Going the Distance for Kids With Cancer
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:53:00 GMT
Richie La Placa doesnt know what its like to be a kid with a brain tumor or even the parent of that kid. But on June 26, he headed up the Hudson, waterskiing over 60 miles without a single fall to raise awareness and money for the Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation to help kids with brain and spinal cord tumors.

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