Baby Fold

Researchers identify drug candidate for treating spinal muscular atrophy.
NewsRx Health & Science; 11/22/2009; 1410 words; ...treatment of SMA, which affects approximately 1 in 6,000 babies born in the United States. The new molecule boosts the levels...carrying a human SMN2 gene. The mice showed more than a 5-fold increase in human SMN protein levels within a week of treatment...

Genzyme Receives Complete Response Letter on Lumizyme Application.
Business Wire; 11/16/2009; 1733 words; ...will increase Genzyme's internal filling capacity by four fold. Cerezyme[R] (imiglucerase for injection) 400-unit vials...involvement. When symptoms appear within a few months of birth, babies frequently display a markedly enlarged heart and die within...

YouthBuild comes to aid of organizers
The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL; 11/16/2009; 384 words; ...displays. Pete Moore, spokesman for The Baby Fold, said the flats and tables used in...off- site storage facility. "The Baby Fold came to us and told us what they...had (on the festival). This is the Baby Fold's major fundraiser. We're...

Branching outSports mixed in to widen range of holiday activities
The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL; 11/16/2009; 838 words; ...2301 W. Market St. Proceeds benefit programs at The Baby Fold, 612 Ogelsby Ave., Normal, which serves children and...family support."This is a budget item for us," said Baby Fold spokesman Pete Moore. "It helps offset cuts - especially...

Market Potential for Hospital Services, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices in US.
M2 Presswire; 11/13/2009; 859 words; ...opportunities in this market are expected to increase several fold in the next five years. ( http://www.bharatbook.com...fastest growing sectors in the healthcare industry. * The aging baby boomers, coupled with an increasing incidence of hip and knee...