Dr. D. Holmes Morton - Revolutionizing Genetics and Medicine
The Baltimore Sun has a new profile of Dr. D. Holmes Morton famous for treating genetic diseases in the Amish and Mennonite communities of Lancaster County, PA. Dr. Morton received a MacArthur Foundation fellowship this week.
He says,
Our goal is to understand the genetic and biochemical basis of these diseases, and use that understanding to better take care of these children. That should happen all the time in pediatrics and genetics. But it often doesn’t happen.
Instead of dreaming about gene therapy or other cutting edge medical developments, Dr. Morton has developed practical treatments for genetic disorders, such as diets, drug or enzyme treatments, and surgery. Read more about Dr. Morton and his wife’s amazing experience running the nonprofit Clinic for Special Children in Strasburg.
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2 opinions for Dr. D. Holmes Morton - Revolutionizing Genetics and Medicine
Bill Watson
Feb 1, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Dr. Morton is a treasure. Without his work and dedication my wife and I would not be celebrating my son’s 11th birthday today.
When Chris was 9 months old, he fell ill and was about to be taken from us under suspicion of abuse. The work of a gifted medical student led to a diagnosis of GA-1 and internet research led us to Dr. Morton.
His treatment protocols allowed us to protect Chris during his most vulnerable years. Chris is a happy 11 year-old.
Looking into my son’s eyes, I am reminded constantly that miracles are real and that the Lord make them happen through people like Dr. Morton and so many others like him.
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Mar 12, 2008 at 1:54 am
D. Holmes Morton is a unique amalgam of country doctor and research physician whose model for diagnosis and treatment of hereditary metabolic disease is redefining research, prescriptions, and outcomes in the field of pediatric genetics. He has successfully reduced child mortality in this isolated community by combining state-of-the-art medical care with dedicated, personal attention and extensive follow-though. Morton and his staff have begun systematically to investigate and treat genetically based maladies not specifically concentrated in Amish and Mennonite communities, including autism, seizure disorders, and mental retardation, with the aim of understanding better how these more common ailments present in highly isolated groups.
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