Monthly Archives: March 2012

MarblePlayTV: Climbing New Heights to Fight Multiple Sclerosis – Video

Posted: Published on March 18th, 2012

16-03-2012 13:34 The New York City -- Southern New York Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosted Climb to the Top on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The event drew nearly 1000 participants who climbed 66 flights of stairs to the Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck on the 69th floor of the famed NYC skyscraper. MarblePlayTV followed Alexandra Levin, a four year Top of The Rock participant, as she trained for this event. Alexandra found out she had multiple sclerosis in 2005 and since been proactive in raising funds to help create a world free of MS. Alexandra and other climbers helped raise more than $700000 to fund programs and services for people living with MS, and for critical research for the cause, treatment and cure. Visit http://www.MSnyc.org See the rest here: MarblePlayTV: Climbing New Heights to Fight Multiple Sclerosis - Video … Continue reading →

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MS pill approval will change lives

Posted: Published on March 18th, 2012

MS pill approval will change lives 10:30am Saturday 17th March 2012 in News By Amanda Williams A revoluntionary pill for MS sufferers that was trialled in Oxford was yesterday given the go-ahead by a government watchdog. Now Matt Bateman, who says the drug has transformed his life, has urged county health bosses to avoid a postcode lottery and guarantee it will be funded. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) issued new draft guidance recommending fingolimod on the NHS for some patients with a form of MS. MS affects about 900 Oxfordshire people and is caused by the bodys immune system attacking the brain and spinal cord. Every time a patient suffers a relapse, it means their immune system is being attacked a sign the disease is progressing towards disability. Most MS sufferers have to undergo twice-weekly injections to stop this progression of the disease. But the fingolimod pill, which has been trialled at the John Radcliffe, would be a solution for patients who were not seeing any benefit from the injections. Mr Bateman, 36, from Blackbird Leys in Oxford, started taking the drug in May 2009 as part of a clinical trial in the city. He discovered … Continue reading →

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‘MS Town Hall’ meeting is Sunday

Posted: Published on March 18th, 2012

An MS Town Hall meeting slated Sunday in Marion is designed to acquaint Southern Illinoisans with Multiple Sclerosis with services provided by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, but it also has a second purpose. Dan Friedman, director of marketing and communications for Gateway Area Chapter of the National MS Society, said the meeting also is designed to hear from people on what they want from the organization. The meeting will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mackies Pizza, 2704 Walton Way in Marion. Refreshments will be provided. Those planning to attend are asked to R.S.V.P. at 1-800-344-4867 or http://www.gatewaymssociety.org. The Gateway chapter covers 90 counties in the eastern half of Missouri and the southern third of Illinois; it has four offices including one in Cape Girardeau, Friedman said. He said in the 14 Southern Illinois counties surrounding Carbondale, about 350 people have been diagnosed and are living with MS. One of our challenges is to see people are served in the less-populated rural areas, Friedman said. He encourages all MS patients to attend the Town Hall with family and friends. MS is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling … Continue reading →

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‘Father of stem-cell research’ Dr. James Till feted for discovery's 50th anniversary

Posted: Published on March 18th, 2012

Shinan Govani Mar 17, 2012 7:30 AM ET | Last Updated: Mar 16, 2012 5:35 PM ET How many scientific breakthroughs does one man need to make to get a plus-one around here? That small little matter one thats foiled lesser men constituted one of the lighter moments in the way-serious commemoration that took place last week at the inaugural Renew the World Gala. Guest of honour Dr. James Till known to some as one of the fathers of stem-cell research had, we were told, demurely inquired beforehand if it was, oh, OK if his wife tagged along for the big black-tie. I think we know what the answer was. (This wasnt one of those admit one kind of thingies.) In the words of my sometime party proxy Pasquale Casullo: There were scientists. There were celebrities. There were philanthropists. And, oh, luxury automobiles, too! Attending the dinner that went down at the Mercedes-Benz dealership in the east end, he took in a night effectively marking the made-in-Toronto 50th anniversary of the landmark discovery of Dr. Till and his colleague, the late Ernest McCulloch. Swirling amongst the cell-supporters and humble-as-pie lab-coat set, Im told, were the likes of Chantal Kreviazuk, Robert … Continue reading →

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Eastday-Big stem cell breakthrough

Posted: Published on March 17th, 2012

A NEW stem cell therapy treatment to develop new bones for patients with bone loss and new skin for recipients of plastic surgery has been developed, doctors from Shanghai No.9 People's Hospital announced yesterday. In the procedure, medical staff use a special machine to collect stem cells from a patient's blood. The stem cells adhere to a base made of a special biological material. The stem cells are then transplanted into the patient's body, where they grow into either new bones or skin tissue, while the base is absorbed by the human body. "So far the practice has been successful in treating patients with bone and skin loss," said Dr Dai Kerong from Shanghai Jiao Tong University's translational medicine institute at Shanghai No.9 hospital. "The stem cell technology will be used to develop corneas for blind people as well as treating heart attack and stroke patients by developing new heart and cerebral tissue." The technology is patented in China and abroad and will be licensed within one or two years, according to Dai. China has established 51 translational medicine centers to boost the introduction of laboratory research into clinical use. The complicated procedures and documentation required often prevent doctors from … Continue reading →

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Autism coverage bill: Sen. Mike Nofs explains 'no' vote

Posted: Published on March 17th, 2012

JACKSON State Sen. Mike Nofs said he voted against legislation to require insurers to cover autism treatment because of concerns about the cost and fairness questions. Nofs, R-Battle Creek, was one of nine senators who voted against all three bills in the bipartisan package approved this week. His district includes Jackson County. Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, R-Monroe, Jackson County's other state senator, was a co-sponsor of the legislation. The second reason was uncertainty about how much the measures would cost the state, Nofs said. The bills call for the state Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Department to create an autism coverage incentive program through which insurance carriers and third-party administrators could seek reimbursement for paid claims. Nofs and other supported capping the amount, but were unsuccessful. "Some say it costs $15 million," he said. "Some say they don't know." Nofs said he couldn't justify voting for the costly legislation, especially given the state's recent financial problems. "It's very well-intentioned," he said of the legislation. "I really feel for the people that are facing autism in their family." Read more: Autism coverage bill: Sen. Mike Nofs explains 'no' vote … Continue reading →

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Autism coverage bill: Mom hopes legislation will expand care

Posted: Published on March 17th, 2012

SPRING ARBOR -- With autism treatment not covered by most insurance plans, Kathleen Mahoney-Jaster believes some providers don't locate in Michigan because families can't afford to pay for their services. The Spring Arbor resident, who has a daughter with autism, hopes that will change as a result of legislation that has cleared the Michigan Senate. The legislation would require insurers to provide coverage for autism treatment. "I'm really hoping that this is going to help us move some of these kids forward and make them more independent and more productive," Mahoney-Jaster said. "Because that's what this treatment is really about." Her daughter, Miranda Jaster, 11, was diagnosed with autism at age 5. "We finally found an occupational therapist just within the last two years," Mahoney-Jaster said. "We do notice a great difference." The family paid for speech therapy for Miranda out-of-pocket until the insurance provided by her husband's employer began covering the cost about a year ago, she said. Mahoney-Jaster, a mental health therapist at Allegiance Health, is a board member of the Jackson Autism Support Network. Original post: Autism coverage bill: Mom hopes legislation will expand care … Continue reading →

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Cerebral palsy hindering 4-year-oldâs movement

Posted: Published on March 17th, 2012

Saturday, March 17, 2012 12:00 AM | Printer friendly version | E-mail to a friend | Comments By Shavonne Potts spotts@salisburypost.com At just 7 months old, Carsun McClenney was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, one of a number of neurological disorders that affect movement. There was uncertainty about whether Carsun, who is now 4 years old, would be able to walk, said his mother, Brenna McClenney. Carsun does walk but has a scissors gait, which essentially is when the knees come in and cross over. Eventually he wont be able to walk on his own at all. When McClenneys high school classmate and friend, Kristi Andrews, heard this, she wanted to help. The McClenneys are a military family who are moving back to the China Grove area. Andrews has already returned to Kannapolis from the Marine base in Cherry Point. Her husband, Stephen, will join the family later. Andrews, a representative for the candle company Scentsy, has offered her commission for two months to pay for a motorized wheelchair Carsun will need. Original post: Cerebral palsy hindering 4-year-oldâs movement … Continue reading →

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TBI sufferers invited to share their stories online to help others

Posted: Published on March 17th, 2012

By Matthew M. Burke Stars and Stripes Published: March 17, 2012 SASEBO NAVAL BASE, Japan The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is collecting video testimony from people suffering from traumatic brain injury, or TBI. About 1.7 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury each year, according to the CDC, with the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center estimating that since 2000, more than 233,000 of those TBI sufferers have been servicemembers or Department of Defense employees. Since March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, the CDC partnered with the CDC Foundation to launch the Heads Up TBI Film Festival, an online collection of video and written testimonials about traumatic brain injury. The initiative is designed to empower affected servicemembers and civilians to seek help and to place important information for diagnosis and treatment at the fingertips of survivors, caregivers, health care professionals, parents, coaches, children, and school professionals, according to Gail Hayes, senior press officer at the CDC Injury Center. The Heads Up initiative is a series of educational programs, that all have a common goal: to help protect people of all ages from TBI and its potentially devastating effects, Hayes said. The goal for the film festival is to … Continue reading →

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Healthy Moments: Coke Cancer,Chemo, Heavy Eyelids – Video

Posted: Published on March 17th, 2012

15-03-2012 18:11 Healthy Moments Episode# 2012-11 Main Channel: http://www.youtube.com Website: http://www.jimiatherton.com Twitter http://www.twitter.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com Google+: plus.google.com Otherchannel: http://www.youtube.com Merch Store: http://www.zazzle.com ABC NEWS: Coke, Pepsi Skirt Cancer Warning Label abcnews.go.com MSNBC: Why Do Our Eyelids Get Heavy When We're Sleepy? bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com ABC News: Discovery Could Mean Fewer Chemo Side Effects| abcnews.go.com ABC News: Is An MS Drug The Next Treatment For Spinal Cord Injuries? abcnews.go.com Definitions: 4-MI (4MEI) [Caramel Coloring]:en.wikipedia.org Levator Muscle :en.wikipedia.org Mullers (Superior Tarsal): en.wikipedia.org Frontalis Muscle: en.wikipedia.org Gilenya: en.wikipedia.org Anti Inflammatory:en.wikipedia.org Go here to read the rest: Healthy Moments: Coke Cancer,Chemo, Heavy Eyelids - Video … Continue reading →

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