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A 3-year-old boy is referred for evaluation of developmental delay. He was born after an unremarkable pregnancy at term, with no complications. His development was normal during the first year. Although he is generally healthy and has good muscle bulk, he did not walk until after his second birthday. He is shy and he currently speaks in single words only. His examination is normal apart from calf hypertrophy and proximal weakness. He struggles to get up from the floor, and he is unable to run, jump, or climb stairs on his own. Initial investigation shows an elevated serum creatine kinase (CK) of 35,000 U/L (normal \<200 U/L). Molecular genetic testing reveals an out of frame mutation in the *DMD* gene. His parents want to knowUSHCC Commends HP for Appointing Aida Alvarez to Board of Directors

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WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) congratulates
Aida Alvarez, former Administrator of the Small Business Administration
(SBA), on her appointment to the Board of Directors for HP Inc.

As SBA Administrator for the Clinton Administration, Aida Alvarez was
the first Hispanic woman and Puerto Rican to hold the now Cabinet-level
position. During her tenure, Alvarez presided over $61.5 billion in
loans, doubling the amount of loans to minorities and tripling the
amount for women. Prior to serving in the SBA, Alvarez was the first
Director of the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, the
financial regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

“We applaud Meg Whitman and HP’s leadership for their strategic, and
historic appointment of Aida Alvarez — an acclaimed journalist,
successful investment banker, and accomplished