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Cerebral Palsy-Treatment Overview

Posted: Published on March 19th, 2018

Articles OnCerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Even though CP can't be cured, a variety of treatments can help people who have CP to make the most of their abilities and physical strength, prevent complications, and improve their quality of life. Specific treatment varies by individual and changes as needed if new issues develop. In general, treatment focuses on ways to maintain or improve a person's quality of life and overall health. Regular visits with your child's doctor and specialists are important for monitoring your child's condition. Treatment for CP includes: Physical therapy and special equipment may be used together, such as for constraint-induced movement therapy, also called shaping. This encourages a child to increase movements by presenting interesting activities or objects and giving praise and rewards when a child attempts to use the less-functioning muscles. Ongoing treatment for cerebral palsy (CP) focuses on continuing and adjusting existing treatments and adding new treatments as needed. Working with others involved with your child's care, understanding your child's needs and rights, and taking care of yourself and other family members are all important parts of treatment. For more information, see Home Treatment. Physical therapy is an important treatment that begins soon after … Continue reading →

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What is Stem Cell Research? (with pictures)

Posted: Published on March 18th, 2018

anon950526Post 156 Is there any impact due to this? Obviously, some of you dont have kids. The life of a child is worth so much more than any adult. You got to live. What if that embryo happened to be you? Would you then feel that it is OK to conduct this research? I am a mother of two, soon to be three. I don't care about any of that just long as my kids at least get a chance at living and there is a God. I had a 50 percent chance of having babies because of a huge benign tumor that grew on my left ovary and killed my left fallopian tube. I prayed for my babies and got them every time. Besides that, everybody has their I watched this gruesome abortion video and the lady was 12 weeks along. You could see the child trying to fight for its life. Murder is murder. Helping to save other people or not -- that's like you seeing a man trying to rape a woman and you shoot him dead. It's the same if you were trying to save her life but you get persecuted and convicted for taking matters … Continue reading →

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Pros And Cons Of Stem Cell Research

Posted: Published on March 18th, 2018

Pros and Cons of Stem Cell Research - What are Stem Cells?There has been much controversy in the press recently about the pros and cons of stem cell research. What is the controversy all about? "Stem" cells can be contrasted with "differentiated" cells. They offer much hope for medical advancement because of their ability to grow into almost any kind of cell. For instance, neural cells in the brain and spinal cord that have been damaged can be replaced by stem cells. In the treatment of cancer, cells destroyed by radiation or chemotherapy can be replaced with new healthy stem cells that adapt to the affected area, whether it be part of the brain, heart, liver, lungs, or wherever. Dead cells of almost any kind, no matter the type of injury or disease, can be replaced with new healthy cells thanks to the amazing flexibility of stem cells. As a result, billions of dollars are being poured into this new field. Pros and Cons of Stem Cell Research - Where Do They Come From?To understand the pros and cons of stem cell research, one must first understand where stem cells come from. There are three main sources for obtaining stem … Continue reading →

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Muscular Dystrophy News

Posted: Published on March 17th, 2018

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 News TheU.S. Food and Drug Administration has placed a clinical hold on a Phase 1/2 trial testingSGT-001, a dystrophin gene therapy intended to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), after the ... Read more March 14, 2018 News Sarepta Therapeuticswill seek accelerated U.S. approval of a treatment for a subset ofDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients. Golodirsen (SRP-4053)is for patients whose disease stems from a deleted part of ... Read more March 14, 2018 News When it comes to rare diseases, one that definitely makes the list is spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress SMARD, for short. Hunter Pageau, a 12-year-old boy from ... Read more March 13, 2018March 12, 2018 columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani Being wheelchair-bound and still stylish can be the ultimate challenge. Its hard to find that balance between style and comfort, especially as a woman. The average, able-bodied female millennial ... Read more March 12, 2018 News In his 10 months on the job, Commissioner Scott Gottlieb of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is earning praise for his efforts to make clinical trials for new ... Read more March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 News Research … Continue reading →

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Ulcerative Colitis – Symptoms, Treatment, and More

Posted: Published on March 15th, 2018

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the rectum, colon (large intestine), and, infrequently, the last part of the small intestine (ileum). The inflammation affects the inner lining of the colon, causing small sores, or ulcers. This is a lifelong condition that will go through periods of active disease (flare-ups) and remission. Ulcerative colitis, along with a another condition known as Crohn's disease, are collectively called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis affects the rectum and large intestine. Receiving a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis is going to mean making some lifestyle changes and learning how to work with physicians, such as a gastroenterologist, to manage the disease. There have been many advances in treating ulcerative colitis in recent years, which has improved outcomes for patients. Taking time to learn more about IBD is also going to be an important part of managing symptoms and preventing flare-ups. Ulcerative colitis actually has several subtypes within it. Doctors may refer to the type of ulcerative colitis in order to best choose an appropriate treatment, as not every treatment will work for every type of disease. Ulcerative colitis causes certain signs and symptoms, some of which are in the digestive tract … Continue reading →

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Ulcerative Colitis | Seattle Childrens Hospital

Posted: Published on March 15th, 2018

Your child might need surgery if: Most people with ulcerative colitis need surgery at some point to remove the colon and reduce the risk for colon cancer. There are 2 main types of surgery for ulcerative colitis. Both are surgeries to remove the colon. The most common surgery goes by many names: In this operation, surgeons remove the entire colon and the lining of the rectum. Then they create a pouch inside the body from the end of the small intestine (ileum) to the anus. To give the pouch a chance to heal and function as the new bowel for the child, surgeons usually do this operation in two steps: Ileostomy is temporary. It allows the rectum to heal without stool passing through. In about 2 months, after the inside pouch heals, surgeons remove the outside bag and close the ileostomy. This allows waste to pass out through the anus. The second type of surgery for ulcerative colitis is called proctocolectomy (or sometimes just colectomy). This operation is rarely, if ever, needed. Surgeons remove the entire colon. If the rectum is too unhealthy to work well, surgeons take it out along with the colon. Then they create a permanent ileostomy. … Continue reading →

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Spinal Cord Injury Fact Sheet | California’s Stem Cell Agency

Posted: Published on March 15th, 2018

CIRM funds many projects seeking to better understand spinal cord injury and to translate those discoveries into new therapies. About 250,000 people in the U.S. live with spinal cord injuries. Half of those are quadriplegic, with the paralysis impacting all four limbs to some extent. For those individuals the lifetime cost of managing their condition is estimated to be between $2 million and $3 million. Spinal cord injury became the first condition targeted in a human clinical trial using cells made from embryonic stem cells. That trial, begun by Geron in 2010 and based on the findings of a team CIRM currently funds, was later cancelled by Geron for financial reasons. By the time of the cancellation five patients around the country had been enrolled in the study, including two at Stanford, who entered the trial during a period when CIRM funded Geron. Those patients continue to be followed to learn as much as possible about this approach. Californias stem cell agency retains many grants for research to move potential spinal cord injury therapies forward (the full list is below). Much of this work focuses on trying to determine which type of nerve cell is the best one to transplant, … Continue reading →

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AANS | Spinal Cord Injury

Posted: Published on March 15th, 2018

According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, as many as 450,000 people in the U.S. are living with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Other organizations conservatively estimate this figure to be about 250,000. The spinal cord is about 18 inches long, extending from the base of the brain to near the waist. Many of the bundles of nerve fibers that make up the spinal cord itself contain upper motor neurons (UMNs). Spinal nerves that branch off the spinal cord at regular intervals in the neck and back contain lower motor neurons (LMNs). Types and Levels of SCI The severity of an injury depends on the part of the spinal cord that is affected. The higher the SCI on the vertebral column, or the closer it is to the brain, the more effect it has on how the body moves and what one can feel. More movement, feeling and voluntary control are generally present with injuries at lower levels. Tetraplegia (a.k.a. quadriplegia) results from injuries to the spinal cord in the cervical (neck) region, with associated loss of muscle strength in all four extremities. Paraplegia results from injuries to the spinal cord in the thoracic or lumbar areas, resulting in … Continue reading →

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Cerebral Palsy – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment …

Posted: Published on March 15th, 2018

Articles OnCerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is a group of problems that affect body movement and posture. It is related to a brain injury or to problems with brain development. It is one of the most common causes of lasting disability in children. Cerebral palsy causes reflex movements that a person can't control and muscle tightness that may affect parts or all of the body. These problems can range from mild to severe. Intellectual disability, seizures, and vision and hearing problems can occur. Cerebral palsy is caused by a brain injury or problem that occurs during pregnancy or birth or within the first 2 to 3 years of a child's life. It can be caused by: In many cases, the exact cause of cerebral palsy is not known. Everyone with cerebral palsy has problems with body movement and posture. But the physical problems are worse for some people than for others. Some people who have cerebral palsy have a slight limp or a hard time walking. Other people have little or no control over their arms and legs or other parts of the body, such as the mouth and tongue, which can cause … Continue reading →

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Parkinson’s Disease-Treatment Overview – WebMD

Posted: Published on March 15th, 2018

Articles OnParkinson's Disease Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's Disease No known treatment can stop or reverse the breakdown of nerve cells that causes Parkinson's disease. But there are many treatments that can help your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Your age, work status, family, and living situation can all affect decisions about when to begin treatment, what types of treatment to use, and when to make changes in treatment. As your medical condition changes, you may need regular changes in your treatment to balance quality-of-life issues, side effects of treatment, and treatment costs. You'll need to see members of your health care team regularly (every 3 to 6 months, or as directed) for adjustments in your treatment as your condition changes. Treatments for Parkinson's include: Depression is common in people with Parkinson's disease. Recognizing and dealing with depression is important. There are medicines that can help the symptoms of depression in people with Parkinson's. Your doctor, other health professionals, or Parkinson's support groups can help you get emotional support and education about the illness. This is important both early and throughout the course of the disease. Palliative care is a kind of care for people who have a serious illness. … Continue reading →

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