Monthly Archives: February 2012

Dr Ozs Food Pharmacy – Video

Posted: Published on February 2nd, 2012

26-01-2012 09:28 Learn about foods that help lower your cholesterol. Find out why food can sometimes be the best medicine. Read more: Dr Ozs Food Pharmacy - Video … Continue reading →

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THE PHARMACY – DIG YOUR GRAVE – Video

Posted: Published on February 2nd, 2012

28-01-2012 08:02 directed/edited by Brendhan Bowers. track taken from the upcoming album "Stoned and Alone". http://www.seayourecords.com Read more: THE PHARMACY - DIG YOUR GRAVE - Video … Continue reading →

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Cannabis extracts may slow MS development, says study

Posted: Published on February 2nd, 2012

Cannabis extracts may slow MS development, says study By Catherine Shanahan Thursday, February 02, 2012 A doctor who has treated a child as young as two for multiple sclerosis is hopeful the results of a clinical trial will show cannabis plant extracts may help slow the development of disability. Professor John Zajicek said this would mark a breakthrough in treatment of the disease in its secondary progressive stage, for which treatments are largely unavailable. Cannabinoids are proving effective in improving symptoms in the early stage, known as the "relapsing-remitting" stage. This includes reduced muscle stiffness and spasms and better bladder control in patients. "Those treatments [use of cannabinoids] have been going on for a while now and there is fairly good evidence that they work on the symptoms, but there is nothing to treat progression. We have to wait and see what the trial results will show to see if cannabinoids are effective in the second stage," he said. Prof Zajicek, chief investigator of the largest clinical trial of this nature, said the CUPID (cannabinoid use in progressive inflammatory brain disease) trial was complete and the results were being analysed. He said there were challenges in carrying out a trial … Continue reading →

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MDA Awards More Than $12 Million in Grants to Advance Neuromuscular Disease Research

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

To: HEALTH, MEDICAL AND NATIONAL EDITORS TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association's latest round of grants allocates more than $12 million to the support of 38 research projects investigating the causes of, and potential treatments for, a number of forms of neuromuscular disease. "MDA is strongly committed to funding important and exciting basic research that will serve as the basis of future therapies for neuromuscular disease," said MDA Chairman of the Board R. Rodney Howell, M.D. Howell is a professor of pediatrics in the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami (Fla.). The new grants, which became effective Feb. 1, support research into more than 15 diseases in MDA's program, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), and others. MDA Grants Set Sights on Therapies In addition to funding investigations into underlying disease mechanisms, the grants will help guide the development of strategies for diagnosis and treatment. For example, in Pompe disease (acid maltase deficiency), scientists will look for ways to improve the current FDA-approved treatment -- enzyme replacement therapy -- which sometimes leads to an unwanted immune response. … Continue reading →

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Speak Up: What You Should Know About Stroke

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL--(Marketwire -02/01/12)- Knowing the early signs and risk factors for stroke and understanding that a stroke is a "brain attack" requiring immediate action can significantly improve a patient's recovery and prevent future strokes, according to The Joint Commission's new Speak Up™: "What You Should Know About Stroke" educational campaign. The Joint Commission is launching this campaign, which coincides with the International Stroke Conference 2012 (February 1-3), to help Americans understand the importance of preventing strokes and seeking immediate treatment when they occur. The campaign was developed in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, National Stroke Association and NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The Joint Commission's new campaign covers topics such as the early signs of stroke, stroke risk factors, what to do if you are at increased risk for stroke, what happens after a stroke, and what to expect during recovery. The campaign provides helpful tips and encourages people to take action to improve their health. "A stroke can be a devastating event, but there are many things we can do to reduce our risks," says Ana Pujols-McKee, M.D., executive vice president and chief medical … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Stroke NEWS TIPS

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOTE ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL. ALL TIPS ARE EMBARGOED UNTIL THE TIME OF PRESENTATION OR 3 P.M. CT/4 P.M. ET EACH DAY, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. For more information Feb. 1-3, call Karen Astle, Bridgette McNeill, Julie Del Barto or Carrie Thacker at the New Orleans Convention Center at (504) 670-6010. Before or after these dates, call the Communications Office in Dallas at (214) 706-1396. For public inquiries call (800) AHA-USA1 (242-8721). 7:30 a.m. CT -- Abstract 8 Pediatric cancer patients' stroke risk increases after treatment with cranial radiation, an effect that is dose dependent and increases with age In a multi-institutional study of 14,358 child cancer patients and 4,023 sibling controls, 292 survivors reported a late occurring stroke. Almost 43 percent of those occurred in brain tumor survivors, who only constituted 13 percent of participants. Cranial radiation therapy increased stroke risk in a dose dependent manner and cumulative stroke incidence continued to rise decades after the cancer diagnosis. Modifiable risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes further increased this risk. 7:30 a.m. CT -- Abstract 9 Cranial radiation therapy for cancer increases children's risk of stroke Children undergoing cranial radiation for cancer … Continue reading →

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The Methodist Hospital in Houston Is First to Offer New Device to Improve Walking

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

Newswise — The Methodist Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center now offers an advanced rehabilitation system for the treatment of foot drop in people with mobility issues caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and spinal cord injury. This advanced system, the NESS L300® Plus System by Bioness uses mild Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for the treatment of foot drop. Central nervous system injuries often result in foot drop – a condition stemming from a weakness or paralysis in the muscles that under normal circumstances work to lift the front portion of the foot. Foot drop tends to cause patients to drag a foot on the ground or lift a leg outward to move forward. The rehabilitation system builds on the proven success of Bioness’ L300® Foot Drop System and is designed to additionally stimulate the muscles of the thigh. Both products are worn on the leg as a lightweight device that delivers stimulation to various muscles in the leg to alleviate foot drop. Utilizing a wireless communication system, the system’s heel sensor detects when the foot is on or off the ground, controlling the knee, making it easier to walk. The system can be programmed to meet each … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Stage Bypassed in Skin Cell to Brain Cell Transformation

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

The stem cell stage was always thought to be a necessary step in the transformation of one type of cell into another, but new research from the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests that may not be the case. According to Medical News Today, scientists at the California school were able to successfully convert mouse skin cells directly into neural precursor cells, which then form the three main types of brain and nervous system cells. “We’ve shown the cells can integrate into a mouse brain and produce a missing protein important for the conduction of electrical signal by the neurons,” said senior author Marius Wernig. “This is important because the mouse model we used mimics that of a human genetic brain disease.” The same team had previously transformed mouse and human skin cells directly into functional neurons, but the new study is particularly exciting because of the possibilities neural precursor cells offer. While the cells can go on to become neurons, they can also differentiate into atrocytes and andoligodendrocytes, which maintain neurons and connect them to one another in order to transmit signals. Neural precursor cells are also easily stored in large numbers and better for lab work, the researchers … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Treatment Offered At Oceanside Clinic Despite Controversy In Colorado

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

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Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Stroke, Studies Say

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Treating stroke patients with stem cells taken from their own bone marrow appears to safely help them regain some of their lost abilities, two small new studies suggest. Indian researchers observed mixed results in the extent of stroke patients' improvements, with one study showing marked gains in daily activities, such as feeding, dressing and movement, and the other study noting these improvements to be statistically insignificant. But patients seemed to safely tolerate the treatments in both experiments with no ill effects, study authors said. "The results are encouraging to know but we need a larger, randomized study for more definitive conclusions," said Dr. Rohit Bhatia, a professor of neurology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, and author of one of the studies. "Many questions -- like timing of transplantation, type of cells, mode of transplantation, dosage [and] long-term safety -- need answers before it can be taken from bench to bedside." The studies are scheduled to be presented Wednesday and Thursday at the American Stroke Association's annual meeting in New Orleans. Stem cells -- unspecialized cells from bone marrow, umbilical cord blood or human embryos that can change into … Continue reading →

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