Latest news with #CysticFibrosis
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Howard finishes in style to claim East of Ireland title
David Howard (Fota Island) birdied his final hole to claim the East of Ireland Men's Open Championship at Co Louth Golf Club. The 25-year-old finished at five-under-par, one ahead of Robert Abernethy (Dun Laoghaire) to claim the strokeplay title. Howard birdied four of his opening six holes, but then four bogeys in a row from the seventh undid all his good work. However, he was able to recover his composure to birdie 12 and 14. A bogey on 17 dropped him back into a tie with Abernethy, but a closing birdie four on the par-5 18th clinched the title. The young Cork mechanic quit his day job last year to follow his dream of becoming a professional golfer despite having Cystic Fibrosis (CF). 'I am pursuing a career in golf at the moment which is scary and exciting at the same time,' he told the Irish Examiner. 'I started getting good three or four years ago and thought I might as well give it a go. I don't want to regret anything down the line,' he said. Read More 'I don't want to regret anything': CF sufferers on seizing the extra days thanks to advances in treatment
The Australian
3 days ago
- Health
- The Australian
Travis Doudle claims impressive victory with Golden Horizon on important day for family at Morphettville
An important day for trainer Travis Doudle and wife, Emmah, could scarcely have started better, as Golden Horizon stuck on gamely for a breakthrough win in Saturday's opener at Morphettville. While Emmah prepared to speak at a charity event for Cystic Fibrosis upstairs, Doudle watched on as his only runner on the card led the field under jockey Connor Murtagh, before fending off his rivals in a Benchmark 64 over 1100m. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Emmah was named Australian of the Year (SA Local Hero) in 2020 and is a Cystic Fibrosis advocate, having being diagnosed with the illness at birth. A thrilled Doudle was all smiles following Golden Horizon's impressive win, moments before he ventured upstairs to support Emmah at the Cystic Fibrosis Luncheon Fundraiser. 'Obviously the wife has a charity event on upstairs, it's going to be a really great day for Cystic Fibrosis, she's done an amazing job to organise it,' Doudle said. 'The racing gods turned this one on for me, put it on the first race, 11:30am and the event starts at 12pm, we got the money and will head upstairs. 'She's (Emmah) had a tough trot throughout her life, she's done an amazing job with everything she does with that. 'I'm very proud of her, today's going to be a real credit to her, hopefully we raise some money for a really good cause.' Travis Doudle and wife Emmah with daughter Willow, celebrate a win at Flemington in 2023. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images • Niance returns in style after mystery skull fracture Golden Horizon ($13 Sportsbet) was narrowly defeated at Balaklava on debut, but his race experience came to the fore late in Saturday's affair. Out of sire Sebring Sun, Doudle acquired the gelding from NSW. 'I got a phone call from Andrew that owns him, he said 'would I be interested in taking him?' they are trying to promote the stallion and get them all over the country. 'I really loved him when he arrived, he's a beautiful horse, he's great to do everything with, he was broken in really well, hopefully I can get my hands on a few more of them because they look like they go all right.' Extra Hot ($18) continues to establish herself as a bargain buy, the Ambidexter mare, ridden by leading apprentice jockey Rochelle Milnes, held off fast-finishing favourite The Sprinkler to win a Class 2 over 1200m. The mare was purchased for a miserly $1000 at an Inglis Online Sale in 2022, and has now won three races for trainers Peter and Belinda Blanch. • Pearl shines at Caulfield to spark spring discussions Comeback hoop Andrew Stead nailed a first metro win in more than 12 years when he guided Tropical House ($27) to an upset victory in a Benchmark 66 (1533m) for Victor Harbor trainer Jake Stephens. Stead had battled suspension in a career ranging from 2001-2013, before being struck with a rare form of cancer, undergoing surgery and chemotherapy. It was the hoop's fourth win on his comeback journey, taking him to a career tally of 110 wins. The judge couldn't separate Sir Now and Deepfloat Diva in a thrilling finish later in the day, the pair dead-heated and split winner's spoils in a Benchmark 76 over 1050m. Andrew Gluyas snared training honours with two winners on Saturday's nine-race card, while Murtagh and Jason Holder both rode a double.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Golden Horizon win at Morphettville kicks off special day for trainer Travis Doudle and his family
An important day for trainer Travis Doudle and wife, Emmah, could scarcely have started better, as Golden Horizon stuck on gamely for a breakthrough win in Saturday's opener at Morphettville. While Emmah prepared to speak at a charity event for Cystic Fibrosis upstairs, Doudle watched on as his only runner on the card led the field under jockey Connor Murtagh, before fending off his rivals in a Benchmark 64 over 1100m. Emmah was named Australian of the Year (SA Local Hero) in 2020 and is a Cystic Fibrosis advocate, having being diagnosed with the illness at birth. A thrilled Doudle was all smiles following Golden Horizon's impressive win, moments before he ventured upstairs to support Emmah at the Cystic Fibrosis Luncheon Fundraiser. 'Obviously the wife has a charity event on upstairs, it's going to be a really great day for Cystic Fibrosis, she's done an amazing job to organise it,' Doudle said. 'The racing gods turned this one on for me, put it on the first race, 11:30am and the event starts at 12pm, we got the money and will head upstairs. 'She's (Emmah) had a tough trot throughout her life, she's done an amazing job with everything she does with that. 'I'm very proud of her, today's going to be a real credit to her, hopefully we raise some money for a really good cause.' • Niance returns in style after mystery skull fracture Golden Horizon ($13 Sportsbet) was narrowly defeated at Balaklava on debut, but his race experience came to the fore late in Saturday's affair. Out of sire Sebring Sun, Doudle acquired the gelding from NSW. 'I got a phone call from Andrew that owns him, he said 'would I be interested in taking him?' they are trying to promote the stallion and get them all over the country. 'I really loved him when he arrived, he's a beautiful horse, he's great to do everything with, he was broken in really well, hopefully I can get my hands on a few more of them because they look like they go all right.' Extra Hot ($18) continues to establish herself as a bargain buy, the Ambidexter mare, ridden by leading apprentice jockey Rochelle Milnes, held off fast-finishing favourite The Sprinkler to win a Class 2 over 1200m. The mare was purchased for a miserly $1000 at an Inglis Online Sale in 2022, and has now won three races for trainers Peter and Belinda Blanch. Extra Hot picks up speed on the outside to cause an upset & win at the big price 🥵 @BelindaBlanch1 — (@Racing) May 31, 2025 • Comeback hoop Andrew Stead nailed a first metro win in more than 12 years when he guided Tropical House ($27) to an upset victory in a Benchmark 66 (1533m) for Victor Harbor trainer Jake Stephens. Stead had battled suspension in a career ranging from 2001-2013, before being struck with a rare form of cancer, undergoing surgery and chemotherapy. It was the hoop's fourth win on his comeback journey, taking him to a career tally of 110 wins. The judge couldn't separate Sir Now and Deepfloat Diva in a thrilling finish later in the day, the pair dead-heated and split winner's spoils in a Benchmark 76 over 1050m. Andrew Gluyas snared training honours with two winners on Saturday's nine-race card, while Murtagh and Jason Holder both rode a double. Golden Horizon finds the front early & clings on in a thrilling finish to claim his maiden win at his second attempt 🙌 @murtagh_connor @TJDoudleracing — (@Racing) May 31, 2025
Mint
23-05-2025
- Health
- Mint
Govt alert: common antibiotic treatment may be ‘life threatening'
New Delhi: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), a body under the health ministry, has found a commonly used antibiotic combination—sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim—to have shown serious adverse reactions. This fixed dose combination drug is a popular antimicrobial medication used for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, skin infection, granuloma, urinary tract infection etc. The commission noted that the drug is showing serious adverse reaction in the form of leukopenia, a life-threatening condition which lowers the white blood cell count. 'The analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) from the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) database revealed that suspected drug–Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim–used for indication(s) like Urinary Tract infection; Respiratory-tract infection including Bronchitis, Pneumonia, infections in Cystic Fibrosis, Melioidosis, Listeriosis, Brucellosis, Granuloma Inguinale, Otitis Media, Skin infection, Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia— is showing adverse drug reaction called Leukopenia,' IPC in a drug alert for the month of May, seen by Mint. IPC asked healthcare professionals, patients and consumers to closely monitor for any adverse reaction with the drug and report to the authorities if such a reaction occurs. Medical experts said that doctors should be cautious when prescribing this combination, especially for vulnerable patients, and regular blood tests can help catch any issues early. 'Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole has been used for years to treat a range of common bacterial infections because it's effective and widely available. But the recent alert from the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission about its link to leukopenia—a drop in white blood cells—is an important reminder that even well-known medicines can have serious side effects. A low white cell count can make it harder for the body to fight infections, especially in older adults or people with weaker immune systems,' said Dr R.R. Dutta, HOD, Internal Medicine, Paras Health Gurugram. The IPC monitors adverse drug reactions among the Indian population and recommends the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) to take suitable regulatory decisions for safe use of medicines. Earlier, Mint reported that the Drugs Controller General of India has directed states/UTs to keep a close surveillance on the sale of unapproved antibiotic combinations and ensure that these cocktail drugs do not find their way to the market. The plan is to stop the misue of antibiotics. Last year, the IPC issued 10 drug safety alerts. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), often due to overuse or wrong use of drugs, has emerged as a serious and growing threat to public health across the world, with around 600,000 lives being lost in India each year due to such AMR infections, as per the data available with the ministry of chemical and fertilizer. Queries sent to the health ministry spokesperson remained unanswered. According to Crisil market intelligence and analytics, the market size of the anti-infective segment in India stood at about ₹ 251.3 billion for FY24. These include antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals.
Perth Now
20-05-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
WA mum lays bare son's struggle with life-threatening disease
Mandurah mum Kailah Macintyre is selling roses at Mandurah Forum on 65 Roses Day this Thursday in honour of her son Dusty, who is battling cystic fibrosis. The five-year-old boy started on the modular drug Trikafta four months ago which Ms Macintyre said was making a big difference to his quality of life. Dusty Macintyre has been living with Cystic Fibrosis for five years. Credit: Supplied 'He's been a lot better but still wishes he was normal like other kids,' she said. Your local paper, whenever you want it. 'Dusty asks why his mates don't have to do physio or why don't they have to have enzymes and I tell him it's because he is special, and he is a superhero.' According to Cystic Fibrosis WA there are more than 400 West Australian adults and children battling with the life-threatening disease every day. Dusty's mum will be selling roses at Mandurah Forum on May 22. Credit: Supplied The money raised from 65 Roses Day will assist CFWA in providing vital support services such as helping families with treatment at home. It also enables life-changing research, with $2 million recently pledged to fund a WA-based CF research program. The program is made possible with matched funding through the Western Australian Future Health Research and Innovation fund Co-funding Partnerships Program. Cystic Fibrosis WA CEO Lisa Bayakly said the name, 65 Roses, originated from a small boy's attempt at saying cystic fibrosis, and was still what some children with CF called their disease. 'It is one of the most common and complex, life-limiting diseases affecting children and adults in Australia and there is still no cure,' she said. Ms Bayakly said that while the environment was changing, with new drug therapies giving many people with CF a huge boost to their physical and mental health, there's still much more work to be done. 'We're working hard in this space to meet changing needs and the money we raise each year on 65 Roses Day has a huge impact on our ability to continue supporting our CF community,' she said.
