Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy have discovered a previously unknown congenital disease that is caused by a genetic defect resulting in muscle cells not being able to store energy from sugar. In the worst case, the disease can lead to the heart stopping.
The researchers identified three sisters who had previously had an undetermined disease. Their parents must have both been carriers as that is what is needed for this congenital heart defect to transpire. The eldest of the siblings collapsed suddenly while on a playground and died. She had previously been treated for epilepsy with diminished energy and strength.
It wasn’t …read more

This week, in my back yard, the LPGA plays their championship tournament at Bulle Rock golf course. It is really cool to have this event every year to take our daughters to. It just reiterates what my husband and I try to teach them everyday, “You can do whatever you put your mind to. Never give up on your dreams”.
That is just what one very special 15 year old young lady got to do last week. MacKinzie Kline was born with heterotaxy syndrome, meaning her heart has one ventricle instead of two. She has never …read more