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The Susan Lay Atwell Charitable Lead Annuity Trust has made a transformational gift of $2 million to establish the Susan Lay Atwell Chair for Pulmonary Research. The endowment supports the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine’s (IEEM) Pulmonary Research Program led by Tony G. Babb, Ph.D., a Professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at UT Southwestern and Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Director at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. IEEM researchers continue to make great strides by combining high-quality clinical care and advanced research to improve the quality of life for human beings of all ages.

The Gift of Life ❤️ In a few short weeks, our second Cardiac Surgical Mission of 2024 is touching down in Ukraine with Global Cardiac Alliance! By donating to CCI, you help ensure that as many children as possible can be treated for life-threatening congenital heart defects, such as 'Chernobyl Heart'. https://lnkd.in/eWV69Y3z

Hydration with Heart is in full effect today...

At the recently concluded 2024 World Sickle Cell Day community outreach and health fair, Mrs. Moji Michael, a mother of two children with Sickle Cell Disease, shared her experience raising warriors. Mrs. Michael stressed that knowing your genotype is important for breaking the cycle of pain. In her own words, she said, "'Let's break the cycle of pain; it should stop with this generation. Know your genotype!'" Our goal is to raise 30,000,000 NGN to provide essential nutrients for 2,000 children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). To contribute in dollars, kindly click this link: https://lnkd.in/di4F8mff For Naira donations: Account Name: Brain and Body Foundation Account Number: 0178810529 Bank: GTBank For more information about our work, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dpQpsgC Watch more interviews: https://lnkd.in/dqNwkpf9

Join us for part 2 as we talk with Casana Fink, who knows she wants to be a living organ donor at some point, but isn't sure on the right timing. In this episode of 🎙 hashtag#TransplantTalks we talk through this decision with Casana. We discuss the differences between living kidney versus liver donation and explore various concerns and considerations for each. Watch https://lnkd.in/e3wKZCAC @american_transplant_foundation 💚💚💚

Hills. I hate hills. I don’t know why I do, but I do. Don’t get me wrong, I love walking and being outdoors, but I’d rather double the distance and traverse the flat, friendly, gradient-free ground, instead of put my calf muscles to the test by climbing anything that resembles a slope, let alone a mountain. So clearly it makes sense that I’ve volunteered myself to climb not one, not two, but three mountains … Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon as part of the National Three Peaks Challenge. Oh, and we’re aiming to complete the challenge in 24 hours. A brief overview for those not in the know: 1. The challenge starts in Scotland at Ben Nevis which, at 1,344 metres (4,409ft), is the highest of the three. 2. From there the expedition will drive south into the Lake District where we climb Scafell Pike (978 m, 3,209 ft). 3. The final of the three is the Welsh mountain, Snowdon, standing at no less than 1,085 m, 3,560 ft. So why, I hear you ask, have I agreed to undertake such a ‘Peak’ orientated challenge given my aversion to hills?? Well, it’s all in the name of an excellent cause of course. Together with 36 other members of the Begbies team, I’m helping to raise money for Cancer Research UK. This is a fantastic organisation that is working to bring an end to a disease which will, at some time or other, affect 50% of us. We have all seen the devastation that cancer brings to those living through it. If you’re able to show your support by helping us to hit our fundraising target that would be incredible and such a motivation in my final weeks of training. If you can give anything at all that would be amazing: https://lnkd.in/eAe9_53A Even if you’re not able to give financially, I’m in the market for some words of encouragement, tough love, training tips, podcast ideas for the hike and packing list tips. Any help you can offer would be gratefully receiced! In the meantime, I’m gearing up for my final training hikes ahead of the challenge on 27 April!! #nationalthreepeakschallenge #cancerresearchuk #begbiestraynor #ihatehills

Given that the uvea comprises the choroid, ciliary body and iris as per some definitions, maybe attention needs to be placed on the fibrous layer of the retina. Bruch’s membrane which is fibromuscular is negatively charged. By injecting positively charged VEGF and FGF capsules through target microscopic brachytherapy we can correct: 1. Uveitis - release microscopic prednisone with the capsules 2. Macular degeneration - supplying adjacent GF 3. Diabetic proliferation retinopathy - targeted areas of these two compounds - anti in others 4. Preclude retinal detachment by obviating all of above 5. Unblock canal of Schlemm by releasing synthetic lysozyme from Bruch via diffusion and capillaries RCH is clinically the strongest hospital overall including adult hospitals. It’s where I studied paediatrics as a medical student and is no doubt the forerunner worldwide in clinical guidelines. Your biggest fan! Arjun

World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week is here! Did you know that every other day in the UK a baby is born that may develop a serious mitochondrial disease? The Lily Foundation provides support and connects our mito community so that families feel less alone. Find out more about mito, and make sure that you're mito aware!⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eJxxs2pW #mitochondrialdisease #mito #thelilyfoundation #awareness #charity #educate #WMDW #spreadtheword #mitoonthemap

Join me in taking steps towards a healthier future! 🫀With every step you can be saving lives. I'll be participating in the #DallasHeartWalk on September 21st to support the American Heart Association! We're all tied to heart disease and stroke in some way. We have to change that. Will you help me? Why this matters: - Heart disease remains the #1 killer worldwide - Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack - The AHA funds lifesaving research and education Your donation will fund groundbreaking research that literally keeps hearts beating and helps people have longer, healthier lives. My goal: $250 Your support can make a difference: - $25 could provide CPR training materials for a classroom - $50 might fund critical research equipment - $100 could support community outreach programs Together, we can beat heart disease and stroke. Let's walk together for healthier hearts! Who's with me? #AHA #HeartWalk #Dallas

We're all tied to heart disease and stroke in some way, and we must change that. Join your CREW friends, family, and co-workers to support Theo- Our Heartbreak Hero! Theo's journey began during his 20-week scan, where he was given a tough diagnosis—Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) a rare congenital heart defect where the left ventricle is severely underdeveloped. Although congenital heart defects affect 1 in 100 babies, only 1 in every 3,841 babies receives a diagnosis of HLHS. Come walk or donate to help the American Heart Association, whose support fuels research, innovation, and a collective hope for families like ours. Your contributions not only help extend the lives of these courageous children but also provide a beacon of hope for their futures. https://lnkd.in/e8hWaAaq