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    [an error occurred while processing this directive] My, How You've Grown Nov 20, 2005
    Now Genentech can also market Nutropin to children, like Angelo, with idiopathic short stature (ISS), meaning they're short for no obvious medical reason. ...
    - BusinessWeek

    King of the Hill: The Complete Fifth Season Nov 20, 2005
    When a security guard mistakes Bobby for a high school student, Bobby plays along by explaining that his short stature is due to his failing kidneys. ...
    - IGN,

    Gionta filling a tall order for Devils Nov 21, 2005
    BY RICH CHERE. For so long, it seemed, Brian Gionta had to endure the constant questions about whether he could succeed in the NHL despite his short stature. ...
    - Newark Star Ledger,

    Not very neighbourly Nov 19, 2005
    Security. Natwar, incidentally, is anxious to distance himself from the remark attributed to him on Pranab Mukherjee’s short stature. ...
    - Indian Express,

    How do you feel? Genetics are partly to blame Nov 16, 2005
    You can blame your parents for your hair that frizzes in high humidity and for your short stature. And now researchers at Saint ...
    - Innovations-Report,

    Whom Do We Believe? Nov 11, 2005
    I should remark here that Napoleon was not short, but medium in height, and the rumors about his short stature were spread by his enemies. ...
    - Dar Al-Hayat,

    Tercica Reports Third Quarter Financial Results; Conference Call ... Nov 2, 2005
    ...we believe affects an estimated 6,000 children in the United States, and is the first major innovation in the treatment of short stature since recombinant ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Marrying Off Those Bennet Sisters Again, but This Time Elizabeth ... Nov 10, 2005
    William Collins (Tom Hollander), the priggish, self-satisfied clergyman Elizabeth rejects, to her mother's horror, is mocked for his short stature as well as ...
    - New York Times,

    Heart attack cited as possible cause in death of Eddie Guerrero Nov 14, 2005
    Mask.". Despite his short stature -- he was 5 feet 9 inches -- he entertained wrestling fans with his quick movements and stunts. ...
    - OhmyNews International,

    A son's full memory Nov 14, 2005
    He called me "Mr. Burr" and joked about my lack of hair and short stature (Mr. Burr's not fat — he just has low center of gravity). ...
    - Barre Montpelier Times Argus,

    Peeved, but some reprieve Nov 12, 2005
    To some UPA allies he remarked caustically about ‘‘that four-and-a-half-feet man’’, presumably referring to Pranab Mukherjee who is of short stature. ...
    - Indian Express,

    Jail Time For Growth Hormone? Oct 25, 2005
    ...(It is also approved for kids with growth hormone deficiency and short stature.) But it ... The vast majority of its sales are now for children with short stature. ...
    - Forbes

    Farewell to a funny friend Nov 13, 2005
    During his funeral service Saturday, friends and family remembered John Rice as an inspirational man who made up for his short stature with his enormous spirit ...
    - Sun-Sentinel.com,

    Growth Hormone Illegal For Off-label Anti-aging Use, Study Warns Nov 8, 2005
    As a drug, it can be prescribed legally only for three rare conditions: HGH deficiency-related syndromes that cause short stature in children, adult HGH ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Stretching the possibilities Nov 13, 2005
    ..."As a general rule, they have a lower metabolism and a short stature.". But a challenge is made to be met -- that's Gaffney's message. ...
    - commercialappeal.com (subscription),

    Miles lives his NBA dream Nov 15, 2005
    ...he would get drafted. The knocks: Short stature, average outside shot, average quickness for an NBA point guard. “It was a lifelong ...
    - Portland Tribune,

    If the boot fits... Nov 2, 2005
    Also, try boots that are a little wider at the top instead of form-fitting. PROBLEM: Short stature -- boots look too high on legs. ...
    - Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),

    See how she runs Oct 30, 2005
    Her fictional story of a California senator -- a high-energy woman of short stature who fashions herself `the conscience of liberals'' -- is an obvious fit. ...
    - San Jose Mercury News,

    Can A Child's Final Adult Height Actually Be Predicted? Oct 24, 2005
    7, 2005) -- A randomized UCLA study found that a new dosing paradigm can improve height outcomes in the treatment of children who have short stature due to ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    State executes cocaine dealer who killed four in power struggle Oct 25, 2005
    Youngstown police detective William Blanchard said Williams' short stature - about 5 feet, 6 inches and 130 pounds - made him aspire to seem bigger. ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal,

    Let it fly Nov 6, 2005
    His short stature puts him at a disadvantage when jumping for the disc, but he has great endurance for running, something he gained from cross-country. ...
    - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),

    Wellstone anniversary marked in political, artistic ways Oct 24, 2005
    ..."Paul's short stature, the twinkle in his eye, and his sincerity ... just reached these kids. It changed them, as well as moved the audience. ...
    - Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),

    Sales of human-growth hormones widespread, study finds Oct 25, 2005
    As a drug, it can be legally prescribed only for three conditions: hormonal deficiency that causes short stature in children; adult deficiency due to rare ...
    - Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription),

    Lamar volleyball team goes 0-3 in District 5 pool play Nov 1, 2005
    ..."But we were not consistent enough. Our short stature hinders our hitting ability. So, I'm looking for more options for regional pool play.". ...
    - Lamar Daily News,

    Young guns helping Palm Desert golf soar Oct 27, 2005
    McIntosh, nicknamed "Wee Michelle" for her short stature but long drives, walked with Michelle Wie on the first round of Wie's professional debut. ...
    - The Desert Sun,

    The DL on the PL Oct 26, 2005
    ...a helicopter. Due to her short stature, and the close-knit audience, her jacket clipped the faces of several peeved people. If the ...
    - Knoxville Metro Pulse,

    Open hearts, open minds Nov 3, 2005
    ...everybody. A height-adjustable pulpit is not just for people in wheelchairs, it's also for kids or people of short stature," she said. ...
    - Pioneer Press Online,

    Local scare-smiths create what goes bump in the night Oct 29, 2005
    ...really look the part. His crewcut, soft eyes and short stature show patience and consistency, not virtuosity and flash. Wyss, as well ...
    - Mexico Ledger,

    Address highlights city's relationship with county Oct 27, 2005
    Mayor Mark Kruzan poked fun at County Commissioner Joyce Poling's short stature at the first-ever state of the community address at Fountain Square Ballroom ...
    - Indiana Daily Student

    Malabar Hill resident robbed of Rs 5.24 lakh Nov 7, 2005
    ...address.’’. Now, Shah’s last hope is her description (short stature, crew cut, fair, with a pointed nose), will help the police nab him. ...
    - Expressindia.com,

    CINEMA: Love's in the air Oct 26, 2005
    ...(The vertically challenged Lord Everglot, we presume, is still safe and sound thanks to his short stature that keeps him out of such harm’s way.). ...
    - New Straits Times,

    Dreams not too phat for Fat Boys Nov 6, 2005
    With his short stature and spiky blonde hair, he is no 50 Cent or Snoop Dogg, but considers himself and his group on a whole different platform of rappers. ...
    - Western Courier (subscription),

    Beowulf Sings: The Audience Dozes Oct 30, 2005
    ...rock tenor". He is also an actor of some skill. Still, his short stature works against him throughout the production. Beowulf might ...
    - Broadway World,

    Study Of New Treatment For Short Stature Underway At Rush ... Sep 20, 2005
    The drug, called Increlex, was approved by the FDA August 31 for the most severe form of short stature due to a deficiency of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Short Stature Can Be Treated With A New, Non-Growth Hormone In ... Sep 20, 2005
    ...into the bloodstream. Any defect in the above mentioned pathway can lead to growth failure and short stature. Supplementation with ...
    - MedIndia

    Study seeks treatment for short stature Sep 19, 2005
    The drug, called Increlex, was approved by the FDA last month for the most severe form of short stature due to a deficiency of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 ...
    - United Press International

    IGF Approved for Treating Short Stature Sep 21, 2005
    Scientists at Rush in Chicago have succeeded in trials of IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor) injections to treat short stature... ...
    - Borsa-Italia.Net

    FDA approves drug for children with short stature Sep 1, 2005
    The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat the condition. It provides an alternative to growth hormones ...
    - MSN Money

    FDA approves Tercica's drug for treatment of short stature in ... Sep 1, 2005
    YORK, September 1 (newratings.com) – The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for the treatment of abnormally short stature in children ...
    - New Ratings

    FDA approves drug to treat short stature, manufacturer says Aug 31, 2005
    Until now, growth hormones have been the only treatment option for children with short stature caused by hormone deficiencies, said Dr. Philippe Backeljauw of ...
    - San Jose Mercury News

    FDA Approves Tercica's Increlex for Short Stature Caused by Severe ... Aug 31, 2005
    ..."With today's FDA approval, we are happy to know that there is a new treatment option for children suffering from short stature caused by severe Primary IGFD ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    FDA approves drug to treat short stature, manufacturer says Aug 31, 2005
    BRISBANE, Calif. (AP) -- The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat children who suffer from conditions ...
    - San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription)

    FDA approves drug to treat short stature, manufacturer says Aug 31, 2005
    A California drug maker says the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat children with short stature caused by hormone deficiencies. ...
    - KESQ

    Increlex First To FDA Finish Line In Gaining Short Stature ... Aug 31, 2005
    Scarlett called it "the first really major innovation in treating short stature since recombinant growth hormone was approved 20 years ago.". ...
    - BioWorld Online (subscription)

    Insmed Provides Update on iPlex Pivotal Trial Data in Severe ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...a once-daily IGF-1 therapy, iPlex safely and significantly increased height velocity, the primary endpoint of the study, in children with short stature due to ...
    - Business Wire (press release)

    Altus Pharmaceuticals Presents Positive Data from Phase I Study of ... Sep 28, 2005
    When there is a partial deficiency of growth hormone in children, short stature results. Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) products ...
    - Business Wire (press release)

    New drug treats shortness Sep 20, 2005
    A new drug approved for treating severe short stature is in trials for less severe growth conditions. The drug, Increlex, was approved ...
    - Betterhumans

    Insmed stock up on FDA approvable letter Sep 28, 2005
    ...ruling. The drug, previously called SomatoKine but now renamed iPlex, is designed to treat severe short stature in children. Glen ...
    - BusinessWeek

    Business Briefs Sep 27, 2005
    SomatoKine, to iPlex. The drug treats growth-hormone insensitivity syndrome, a rare disease that gives short stature to children. The FDA ...
    - Richmond Times Dispatch

    Managing juvenile diabetes Sep 28, 2005
    ...endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid disease, precocious and/or delayed puberty and growth issues, Turner syndrome, short stature, bone diseases ...
    - Asheville Citizen-Times

    Affirming one man's legacy Sep 27, 2005
    ...ground, loaded the bombs and tools and everything we needed and they said we were flying three missions that day," said Hamilton, whose short stature made him ...
    - Peoria Journal Star

    Tercica May See Upside on Increlex Launch Sep 19, 2005
    The research firm said the approval of Increlex for the treatment of short stature in children represented a best possible outcome for Tercica. ...
    - Forbes

    Growth drug gives short people hope Sep 23, 2005
    ...nature. "I can't say that being short is a medical problem," Levy added. But short stature can cause other problems. Short kids ...
    - Chicago Sun-Times

    FDA approves drug for overcoming growth retardation in children Sep 3, 2005
    For more than 30 years, growth hormone has been the only treatment option endocrinologists have had for children with short stature due to hormonal deficiency. ...
    - Earthtimes.org

    FDA Approves Drug Meant to Help Short Children Grow Sep 1, 2005
    The Food and Drug Administration gave approval Wednesday to Increlex, the first new drug in 30 years for the treatment of abnormally short stature in children. ...
    - Wilmington Morning Star

    Wilmot murders: witness grilled Sep 23, 2005
    Rasmussen, being a woman of short stature, told the court that on the night in question she was wearing heels approximately 10cm high and that the attacker was ...
    - Daily News (subscription)

    Key facts on chromosome transplant in mice Sep 23, 2005
    People with the disorder typically are of short stature and have undersized heads, downward-sloping eyes and mild to severe mental disabilities. ...
    - Reuters

    Buses destined for better places Sep 22, 2005
    ...others neatly compacted. One boy tottered as he hoisted a jumble of blankets almost equal to his own short stature. Others, like ...
    - Brazosport Facts (subscription)

    Tercica Presents Three Scientific Posters at the ESPE/LWPES 7th ... Sep 23, 2005
    Primary IGFD. Seventy-one children with short stature due to severe Primary IGFD were treated with Increlex for up to 11.5 years. Today ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    About Prader-Willi Syndrome Sep 17, 2005
    Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder that typically causes low muscle tone, short stature, incomplete sexual development, cognitive ...
    - KPHO Phoenix

    Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia Sep 13, 2005
    DR JAN DE BEUR: Do you have anyone in your immediate or extended family with similar symptoms, unexplained broken bones, short stature, bowed legs, or low ...
    - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)

    FDA Safety Labeling Changes: Activella, Duramorph PF, Nutropin Sep 7, 2005
    AQ injections are indicated for the long-term treatment of growth failure due to a lack of adequate endogenous GH secretion, and short stature associated with ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    New Treatment Approved for Short Children Sep 1, 2005
    The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the Tercica drug Increlex to treat children of short stature whose bodies don't properly process ...
    - HealthCentral.com

    FDA Approves Tercica's Increlex Aug 31, 2005
    ...approved Increlex, a medicine developed by biotech Tercica (nasdaq: TRCA - news - people ) to treat a hormone deficiency that causes short stature and other ...
    - Forbes

    Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir Sep 3, 2005
    ...comes to your aid to decide the best course of action, whether it's in combat, or just helping you get over some tall obstacles (given your short stature as Ed ...
    - Anime News Network

    Biotech, Pharma Stocks Continue To Rise Sep 3, 2005
    ...a synthetic protein licensed from Genentech (nyse: DNA - news - people ), will be used to treat a hormone deficiency that causes short stature and other health ...
    - Forbes

    Venus Wins Sister Battle; WTA Tour Proposes 2006 Changes Sep 5, 2005
    ...and here I am now," said Federer on his junior days when he was regularly beaten by Rochus, adding with a smile regarding the Belgians short stature, "And he ...
    - Tennis-X.com

    Hum bhi dekh lenge! Sep 2, 2005
    These included: bhadwa (pimp), dedhfutya (referring to his short stature), vasoolmantri (extortion minister), phurse (poisonous snake) and a mad dog. ...
    - Mid-Day Mumbai

    What makes Saskatchewan different Sep 3, 2005
    His naval ambitions thwarted by his short stature, this young man from the Isle of Wight hit out for the Canadian Prairies in 1885. ...
    - Globe and Mail

    Diplomatic immunity Sep 14, 2005
    ...he exudes an "I-don't-care-what-you-think-of-me" attitude which, coupled with a powerful voice, provides a counter-balance to his short stature and slight build ...
    - Jerusalem Post

    CB Brown thrives given opportunity Sep 7, 2005
    What an irony that during Brown's first three seasons, it seemed as if the coaching staff tried to devalue his already short stature. ...
    - Orlando Sentinel

    Provost set to build on Gutmann's blueprint Sep 7, 2005
    With his short stature and ready smile, his colleagues at the University of Toronto say he is sometimes mistaken for a student. ...
    - Daily Pennsylvanian

    Playing Through the Pain Sep 15, 2005
    ...two to other schools, one who moved to another state and Chavez to an injury — Brown predicted a challenging year for his young, short-stature squad. ...
    - Brownsville Herald

    FDA approves Tercica's growth disorder drug Sep 2, 2005
    ..."Today, Increlex becomes Tercica's first commercial drug and represents the first major innovation in the treatment of short stature since recombinant growth ...
    - Pharmaceutical Business Review

    Chamblee changed by challenge of immigration Sep 4, 2005
    ...license. She spent the next 12 years working for others, which was not enough for the Cambodian of short stature and high dreams. ...
    - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription)

    Eye On Stocks For Monday, Sept. 12 Sep 9, 2005
    The synthetic protein, licensed from Genentech (nyse: DNA - news - people ), will be used to treat a hormone deficiency that causes short stature and other ...
    - Forbes

    Bowen arrow Australia's secret weapon Sep 16, 2005
    Her determination is no surprise. Bowen was born with achondroplasia, a form of short stature, but would not be deterred from chasing her sporting dreams. ...
    - Melbourne Herald Sun

    Studying suicide from the life course perspective: implications ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...are associations of suicide with low birth weight (Mittendorfer-Rutz et al, 2004), poor infant growth (Barker et al, 1995) and short stature (Magnusson et al ...
    - British Journal of Psychiatry (subscription)

    New Treatment Approved for Short Children Aug 31, 2005
    31 (HealthDay News) -- The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the Tercica drug Increlex to treat children of short stature whose bodies don ...
    - Forbes

    US FDA approves growth treatment drug for youth Aug 31, 2005
    ...necessarily unhealthy. "Short stature is not necessarily a symptom or sign," according to the National Institutes of Health. Tercica ...
    - Reuters AlertNet

    Two Important FDA Decisions Looming Aug 30, 2005
    ...there is a regulatory decision for Increlex, a drug developed by Brisbane, Calif.-based biotech Tercica (nasdaq: TRCA - news - people ) to treat short stature. ...
    - Forbes

    DAILY DIGEST Sep 1, 2005
    The Food and Drug Administration gave approval Wednesday to Increlex, the first new drug in 30 years for the treatment of abnormally short stature in children. ...
    - San Francisco Chronicle

    Disney takes a swing at Country Club legend Aug 30, 2005
    He's Eddie!''. The barely 4-foot kid actor told the Track that it wasn't just his short stature that he shared with Lowery. ``He ...
    - Boston Herald

    South Garland: Drew Lyons makes an impact Aug 29, 2005
    ...position?'. Though Lyons is packed with muscle at 195 pounds, his short stature probably will keep away most big-time Division IA schools. ...
    - Dallas Morning News (subscription)

    Empiricus: Our clinical journal commentator Aug 30, 2005
    ...the disease found many had distinctively large foreheads, with a frequency equivalent to better-known signs such as anaemia and short stature (Digestive and ...
    - AustralianDoctor.com (subscription)

    Toulouse-Lautrec draws a crowd in major Chicago exhibition31 Jul 2005
    ...“He suffered from a bone disease, and he broke his legs when he was a child. The bones never healed correctly, so he was of very short stature.�. ...
    - Green Bay Press Gazette

    2005 NHL Mock DraftJul 28, 2005
    ...draft. That is where Bourret steps in. Despite his short stature, Bourret packs about 210 pounds of TNT into his body. ISS says ...
    - AllSports.com

    Growth in ChildhoodJul 28, 2005
    ...at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recently reviewed cases where children were referred for evaluation because of growth concerns or short stature. ...
    - WOWT

    LONG COLLECTS RECORDS IN 3 RACES, 7 GOLD MEDALSJul 28, 2005
    ...meter breaststroke. Popovich, 20, is a woman of short stature and normally competes in a different classification than Long. But ...
    - Dundalk Eagle

    `Mr. Right's' mom is wrongJul 24, 2005
    However, according to the Billy Barty Foundation, terms such as ``dwarf,'' ``little person,'' ``LP'' and ``person of short stature'' are all acceptable. ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal

    Small-time skullduggeryJul 18, 2005
    The most significant find was the skull and skeleton of a female who lived about 18,000 years ago. It revealed the species’ short stature and tiny brain. ...
    - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

    Celiac disease can cause malnutritionJul 24, 2005
    Without avoidance of gluten, complications such as anemia, malnutrition, short stature, lymphoma or adenocarcinoma of the intestine, osteoporosis and seizures ...
    - EastOregonian.info (subscription)

    Early Detection Of Rare Disease May Save Lives Of NewbornsJul 26, 2005
    Turner Syndrome effects mainly girls and women. The most common characteristics of the syndrome include short stature and lack of ovarian development. ...
    - WDIV

    Dr. Gaff's ColumnJul 10, 2005
    By far, the most frequently diagnosed cause of short stature is achondroplasia (one per 26,000 to 40,000 births); a genetic condition that results in ...
    - KPCnews.com

    Genentech Stretches Nutropin Markets With New ApprovalsJul 7, 2005
    ...somatropin [rDNA origin] for injection) and Nutropin AQ (somatropin [rDNA origin] injection) for the long-term treatment of idiopathic short stature (ISS). ...
    - BioWorld Online (subscription)

    Dwarfs, the normal distribution and the exceptionalJul 18, 2005
    ...(Well, OK, maybe a little.) This might well be a very good way to make up for the lack of opportunities in other areas that his short stature might cause. ...
    - Blogcritics.org

    Reputed Mob Boss Acquitted in MoscowJul 19, 2005
    Ivankov — whose nickname may derive from his vaguely Asian appearance and short stature, or his expertise in the Japanese martial art of jujitsu — has ...
    - Los Angeles Times

    Strong Inverse Association Between Height and Suicide in a Large ...Jun 30, 2005
    ...family life in childhood impair growth (6) and may increase susceptibility to mental illness and suicidal behavior in later life (7). Short stature may be ...
    - Am J Psychiatry (subscription)

    Pfizer Inc Second-Quarter 2005 Performance ReportJul 20, 2005
    US filing was submitted in June for the use of Genotropin, the world's leading human recombinant growth hormone, in the treatment of short stature and growth ...
    - Yahoo News

    Area losing a star as Reich heads west to UC BerkeleyJul 22, 2005
    ...of a star, most recently appearing in a ''Buddy Cops" skit on ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien," making fun, as he frequently does, of his short stature. ...
    - Boston Globe

    A Time for Blockbusters and for the Guys to ShineJul 17, 2005
    Mr. Cornejo has not, this season at least, been given much chance to express himself as a poetic actor; his short stature may preclude him from some heroic or ...
    - New York Times

    Your appearance can affect size of your paycheckJul 19, 2005
    Dan Okenfuss, public relations vice president at Little People of America, a group that represents people of short stature, says employees who don't fit ...
    - USA Today

    Pumped up and ready for bodybuilding champsJul 18, 2005
    You cannot just have a good body. I choreograph all my own moves," says the 38-year-old from Goodwood. But doesn't his short stature count against him? ...
    - Independent Online

    Disabled swimmers get resultsJul 16, 2005
    ...other swimmers see me as a target, and I'm OK with that," said Popovich, who is affected by achondroplasia, an abnormal bone growth resulting in short stature. ...
    - OregonLive.com

    Firm hopes drug brings big payoffJul 13, 2005
    ...unprofitable run. The drug treats growth-hormone insensitivity syndrome, a rare disease that gives short stature to children. A ...
    - Richmond Times Dispatch

    Ease health bills for geneitc disordersJul 17, 2005
    Our oldest son, now 13, had a successful bone marrow transplant. Other than living with short stature and leaking heart valves, he should live normally. ...
    - USA Today

    Tercica, Inc. to Release Second Quarter Financial Results on ...Jul 20, 2005
    ...rDNA origin) injection), or recombinant human insulin-like growth factor-1 (rhIGF-1), is being developed for the treatment of short stature and associated ...
    - PharmaLive.com

    Wiggin followed tough actJul 6, 2005
    ...elevate the mirror about a foot.". Wiggin was joking about the stocky Stram's short stature. Kidding aside, there is no minimizing ...
    - Pioneer Press

    Rare syndrome may help map brain's emotional circuitryJul 10, 2005
    Williams syndrome also are notably outgoing, talkative and friendly which, combined with their typically round faces, wide mouths and short stature, can make ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

    BR boy first to get new drug treatment for rare genetic disorderJun 30, 2005
    Some of the symptoms include short stature, corneal clouding, small, irregular, widely spaced teeth, difficulty breathing, skeletal abnormalities and low ...
    - 2theadvocate.com

    Brean Hancock: From cheerleader to GI JaneJul 9, 2005
    Beside her was her new friend, Faith Anderson, a 22-year-old student from Dublin who shares Brean's irreverent sense of humor and short stature. ...
    - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription)

    Scrapbooking for MPSJul 3, 2005
    ...disorders caused by the body's inability to produce specific enzymes. It may cause mental retardation, cloudy corneas and short stature.
    - Arizona Republic

    Boxing News -- 24 hours/day - Reload often!Jul 2, 2005
    ...the warrior ethos.� Readers learn how the Hart brothers learned boxing at the age of 11 when their father, concerned over their short stature, dropped them ...
    - Boxing News

    It's Now Karkala's Turn - Vain Theft Attempt at Syndicate BankJul 12, 2005
    ...western side of the bank. The rod has been bent to an extent wherin a person of short stature can gain entry easily. But then for some ...
    - Daijiworld.com

    Jatra to theatre: Lessons to learn, baton to passJul 7, 2005
    ...two, boro Phanibabu (Phanibhushan Vidyabinod), was called the Ahindra Chowdhury while chhoto Phanibabu (Phanibhushan Matilal, of short stature) the Durgadas ...
    - Calcutta Telegraph




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