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Comment on The Myth of the Designer Baby by Kristin

Kristin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:39:01 +0000

Hi Allie,
Great post. I thought of you when I read that article in the Globe and meant to ask you what you thought about it… now I know! I think it’s important to talk about these things, but not just because of the remote chance that choosing cosmetic traits becomes a reality. I wonder about the ethical and social repercussions of selecting out diseases, disabilities and even conditions like psoriasis. Of course parents want the best for their children, but what are the broader implications of living in a world free from these kinds of things? I’m not sure. But that’s what makes me so interested.
k

Comment on Imagination Exchange by Richard Hazell

Richard Hazell — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:36:45 +0000

Sean,

This article reminds me of the movie Big. Watch it sometime and you will see what I mean.

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Comment on Michael Phelps and Marfan Syndrome? by Laura Stoia

Laura Stoia — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:22:39 +0000

I wanted to share this with you. Today we took Joey too see the cardiologist per his diagnosis of Marfans syndrome. We knew we were there so that the cardiologist could prescribe him medication that would hopefully slow down the growth of his aortic root. I prayed last night and asked the Lord to deliver good news and be with the cardiologist and my family through the visit. The cardiologist opened the visit by asking if Joey has any difficulties with wheezing. I explained that he did during cold months and when needed he would use a Nebulizer. With this information the doctor had to prescribe different medication. I was under the impression from the initial visit with the Genetics counselor that this medication was only available if Joey would participate in a research study. I wasn’t to fond off him participating in this study, I didn’t want him to be anyone’s test rat!! However the cardiologist wrote the prescription for this medication and we will be picking it up at Walgreens later tonight. The first medication that would of been prescribed to Joey would slow down his physical activity level if we were to allow him to continue with baseball. However the medication that ended up being prescribed to Joey does not have this side effect. I then questioned the cardiologist about Joey playing baseball. The words out of his mouth were like hearing Jesus for the very first time. He stated to let Joey continue to play baseball, make sure he takes his medication daily, and he is continued to be seen to keep a close watch on him.
Jesus is awsome !

Comment on Michael Phelps and Marfan Syndrome? by Allie Janson Hazell

Allie Janson Hazell — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:52:36 +0000

Hi Laura, Thanks for your note and sharing your story. Please note I am not an MD, and I don’t have any specific insight into Michael Phelp’s medical history– this was written as simply an interest piece. I have to say that you 100% listen to the doctors with respect to your son’s health. You should certainly not change any of your son’s management based on what you read here.

Comment on Michael Phelps and Marfan Syndrome? by Laura Stoia

Laura Stoia — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:51:57 +0000

My son who is 10 years old has recently been diagnosed with Marfans. I am a single mom of two children and our life has been kinda disturbed due to such news. My son, Joey, who has this diagnosis, loves baseball. He is tremendous at what he loves and now after four hard years has quit the potential to be an All Star. I just found this blog on the internet today. doctors say he should not play ball anymore how can this be if Phelps has this and is quit an athlete himself. Do you listen to the doctors or does the athlete enjoy and go along with the sport in which is his life?

Comment on Michael Phelps and Marfan Syndrome? by Leah

Leah — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:20:34 +0000

Could you possibly be implying that anyone would TRY to enhance something like Marfan Syndrome to create a better ATHLETE! We held our breath while my brother went through hours of open heart surgery in March and days of complicarions from the surgery. 80% of my family over 3 generations has Marfan and we are religious about annual echo-cardiograms. They keep us alive. More than one athlete has dropped from a dissected aorta. And it is, I think a very much UNdiagnosed disorder, so unless the sports world stops getting getting in a tizzy about 7′ plus basketball players etc. without insisting on the proper testing and diagnoses confirmations before sending these kids out to get hit in the chest on the court etc., more will drop. Why would anyone Want to take that risk? Or set anyone else up to do it?

Comment on Michael Phelps and Marfan Syndrome? by Leah Syverson

Leah Syverson — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:00:48 +0000

I am Marfan and I have a long torso, as well as arms and legs, and there was no ‘hunching’ to my back (until after menopause and most of that can be blamed on a neck injury and arthritis). Be careful of the use of the word “usually” as this is true of everyone in my family who has Marfan.

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