Monthly Archives: February 2012

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Experts at Charleston Area Medical Center are working hard to give stroke victims a fighting chance at recovery. The Advanced Stroke Life Support course has been offered at CAMC's General Hospital for two years. The program is offered to paramedics and first responders from all over the region and has been taken by more than 50 first responders from Kanawha, Putnam, Lincoln, Cabell and Monroe counties. Deb Rectenwald, the registered nurse who coordinates the course, said the program expands on the skills paramedics are taught about recognizing the signs of stroke and taking steps in the precious minutes that follow. A stroke is caused when the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain is cut off by either a blood clot or debris in the artery, according to the Mayo Clinic's website. Strokes also can be caused by bleeding in the brain, the website said. Some of the signs paramedics are trained to look for are taught on the Cincinnati Stroke Scale. Using the acronym F.A.S.T., first responders look at the person's face for signs of a droop on one side or both; check their arms to see if they drift when the person is asked … Continue reading →

EDMOND, OK--(Marketwire -02/19/12)- The team of veterinarians at White Oaks Veterinary Clinic in Edmond announced that the animal hospital is now offering pet stem cell therapy. This new regenerative medicine for pets helps animals suffering from degenerative joint disease or arthritis. Based on the research and technology provided by a company called Stemlogix, White Oaks Veterinary Clinic can now offer affordable, same-day stem cell therapy to dogs suffering from these debilitating conditions. The Stemlogix technology enables the Edmond veterinarians to extract adult stem cells from a pet's own body fat, virtually eliminating the risk of rejection or negative reaction. "I see far too many otherwise healthy pets at our veterinary clinic that have been hobbled by the effects of arthritis," Dr. Jennifer Bianchi said. "We're thrilled to be able to offer this holistic solution which harnesses the pet's own healing power to aid in the pain relief process. Our main goal with stem cell therapy is to reduce long-term inflammation and slow the progression of cartilage damage. The motto at our veterinary hospital is, 'Quality service at a great value.' Being able to provide stem cell transplants in about two hours at an affordable rate helps us live up to … Continue reading →

RAS AL KHAIMAH - A host of prominent scientists and researchers on Sunday were brought together Sunday by the 4th Annual International Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM 2011) to addressing topics dealing with research in areas such as the use of advanced materials in developing clean and renewable forms of energy, nanomedicine for improved diagnostics and therapy, environmental remediation and water purification and conservation. His Highness Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah on Sunday opened the conference at the Al Hamra Convention Centre. The workshop is organised by the Ras Al Khaimah Centre for Advanced Materials (RAK- CAM) under the patronage of Shaikh Saud, brings together world’s leading materials scientists who will undertake in-depth discussions on the fundamental science and applications of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology. In his opening speech, Shaikh Saud said scientists and specialists are expected to provide solutions to environmental, health and clean energy challenges. He further underscored international events which seek to intensify research cooperation among universities and institutions as well as to present the latest developments and provide a platform for exchanging views and expertise. The 3-day gathering will focus on new developments in the field of … Continue reading →

It's great that diversity is extending to the neurological, but there's a danger in portraying those on the spectrum as inherently miraculous Brian Bowen Smith / FOX Kiefer Sutherland and David Mazouz in the new show Touch Alexander is the author of A TV Guide to Life: How I Learned Everything I Needed To Know from Watching Television. I know plenty about people on the autism spectrum. Communication and social skills present them with considerable challenges. They attach great importance to predictability and routine. They have highly specific tastes and preferences and become intractable when these are not met. They have difficulty understanding and processing human emotion, including their own. All of them are male, and all but one of them are young. And they have the ability to perform superhuman feats of memory and mathematics. I know all this, of course, only from popular culture. So maybe I don’t know as much as I think I do. Given the current prevalence of autism in the real world it’s not surprising to see it reflected in current entertainment. In fact, one might go so far as to say that autism is “hot” right now. Last month, Fox previewed a new … Continue reading →

It's likely you know a child with autism as the prevalence of the disorder continues to grow at alarming rates. According to the Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, one in every 77 Utah children has some sort of autism spectrum disorder. Research has shown that early intervention and intensive behavioral therapy can help children with autism lead almost normal lives, including going to public school, but the necessary treatments can cost families thousands of dollars a year. "Treatments can cost around $40,000 a year for the behavioral programs because these children require very individualized one-on-one care," said Laurie Bowens, director of the Bridges program at Kids on the Move. "Most insurance plans don't cover that treatment either." Now one Utah representative is proposing a solution to help families get the treatment they need. Rep. Ronda Menlove, R-Garland, is sponsoring House Bill 272, which would create a pilot program for autism funding. Menlove says there is no denying the need for such a program. "We have a growing number of parents who are mortgaging their homes, selling everything they own trying to pay for these services," Menlove said. "If treatment is provided in the early years, 40 to 50 … Continue reading →