Deafblindness Week #3

Deafblind Awareness Week…It affects everyone differently, some might need to adjust the settings on their TV or turn up the volume on the phone, and others might need assistance dogs, canes and more formal care. But for anyone affected, everyday activities can be difficult and time consuming. Imagine trying to book a doctor’s appointment, meet a friend for coffee, or even make dinner if you can’t see or hear very well. Support the Snow Foundation today in honor of those who struggle with vision and hearing loss.  https://thesnowfoundation.org/donate/

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Deafblindness Week 2023 #2

Deafblindness isn’t obvious and you can’t always tell by looking at someone. Try to be open and inclusive always.Support the Snow Foundation today in honor of those who struggle with vision and hearing loss. https://thesnowfoundation.org/donate/

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Deaf blindness week starts June 25

This week is Deafblind Awareness week. Over 15 million people worldwide are estimated to be living with severe deafblindness. Support the Snow Foundation today in honor of those who struggle with vision and hearing loss. https://thesnowfoundation.org/donate/

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Activity ‘snacks’ could lower blood sugar, complication risk in type 1 diabetes

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/activity-snacks-could-lower-blood-sugar-complication-risk-in-type-1-diabetes

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Diabetes: 5 reasons why blood sugar levels may fluctuate

Image courtesy: Adobe Stock

https://www.healthshots.com/preventive-care/family-care/diabetes-5-reasons-why-blood-sugar-levels-may-fluctuate/

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CBER to Launch Operation Warp Speed for Rare Diseases by Year’s End

https://www.biospace.com/article/cber-to-launch-operation-warp-speed-for-rare-diseases-by-year-s-end/

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6 Ways Azure AI is Empowering People with Disabilities

https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/6-ways-azure-ai-is-empowering-people-with-disabilities-article-99727313

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Blindness breakthrough: UK firm REVERSES vision loss in ‘revolutionary’ gene therapy study

https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1659838/blindness-uk-gene-therapy-meiragtx-inherited-eye-disease-shoreditch-london

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Research Finds Brain Cell Death In Rare Disease Wolfram Syndrome Linked To Mitochondrial Defects

Publication Date: May 22, 2023

Authors: Dr Sovan Sarkar, Professor Timothy Barrett

Significance

In a study published in Stem Cell Reports the Sarkar and Barrett labs have defined the molecular basis of neurodegeneration in Wolfram Syndrome patients carrying the WFS1 gene mutation.

Read the entire research article here

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