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Neurotoxin in cigarette smoke worsens pain in spinal cord injuries – Medical Xpress

Posted: Published on June 15th, 2017

June 15, 2017 by Emil Venere People with spinal cord injuries may suffer neuropathic pain in various parts of the body. Credit: Purdue University photo/Michel Schweinsberg Researchers have identified a key component in cigarette smoke that worsens pain in people with spinal cord injury, suggesting that a critical element within tobacco is responsible for such pain-inducing effects. "Findings support anecdotal information suggesting that smoking increases pain in patients with spinal cord injuries," said Riyi Shi (pronounced Ree Shee), a professor of neuroscience and biomedical engineering in Purdue University's Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. "This neuropathic pain could be felt in the leg and upper extremities, or in any part of the body." A toxin from cigarette smoke has been shown to cause pain in animals with spinal cord injuries. The same toxin is known to activate pain sensors in nerve fibers. The research showed that a neurotoxin called acrolein contained in cigarette smoke intensified neuropathic pain after spinal cord injuries in rats. Acrolein is known to worsen pain by activating and causing a proliferation of pain receptors called TRPA1, or transient receptor potential ankyrin-1, found in nerve fibers. The findings … Continue reading →

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Another multimillion-rand botched-birth headache for health MEC – Citizen

Posted: Published on June 15th, 2017

Yet another botched birth at a state hospital has cost the Gauteng health MEC more than R17.8 million. In terms of a settlement reached in the High Court in Pretoria this week, the MEC agreed to compensate Bushbuckridge mother Rosalina Mucavele for the damages sustained by her son, Bennett, who suffers from severe cerebral palsy after botched treatment and a Caesarean section gone wrong at the Tambo Memorial Hospital in Boksburg six years ago. The hospital claimed Mucavele was to blame for her sons brain damage because of her alleged use of a toxic herbal medicine, Isihlambezo, but she denied using the medicine. The court ruled in 2015 that the MEC was 100% liable for Bennetts damages and that the hospital could not prove that the herbal medicine had caused the childs brain damage. Mucavele testified that she was made to wait for three hours without anyone attending to her at the hospital and she and the doctor could not communicate because they did not speak the same language. A nurse later told her she could not give natural birth because she had taken traditional medicine and she had to go to theatre. She could immediately see something was wrong … Continue reading →

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Traumatic Brain Injury Can Be Healed, according to the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons – GlobeNewswire (press release)

Posted: Published on June 15th, 2017

June 15, 2017 09:44 ET | Source: Association of American Physicians and Surgeons TUCSON, Ariz., June 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Contrary to decades of medical teaching that the brain and nervous system, once injured, cannot heal, the nervous system has significant capacity for repair and regeneration, write Timothy Marshall, Ph.D., and Carol Henricks, M.D., in the summer issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. About 2 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year, as from concussion. Thousands of veterans have disabling damage due to blast exposure from improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Medications currently used to treat consequences such as depression, sleep disturbance, and cognitive problems may help some symptoms, but they do not promote healing or inhibit cell death or neurodegeneration, the authors note. A new treatment model called biochemical restoration is emerging. Minerals that are especially important in reducing neuro-inflammation and promoting repair are lithium, magnesium, and zinc. Authors review some of the biochemical mechanisms in which these minerals are involved, such as regulating the function of more than 100 proteins. Neurological repair, even in long-standing injury, is also stimulated by hyperbaric oxygenation therapy (HBOT), that is, breathing oxygen in a chamber under … Continue reading →

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Intelligence Reports Suggest North Korea Brutally Beat US College Student Now In A Coma – The Daily Caller

Posted: Published on June 15th, 2017

An American college student arrested in North Korea has arrived home after being released by the reclusive regime, but the young man is in a coma. Otto Frederick Warmbier, a University of Virginia undergraduate, was arrested last January while visiting North Korea as a tourist. He disappeared after a tearful public trial in March of last year. Warmbier arrived home in Cincinnati Tuesday following a medical evacuation. He is in very bad shape after the Department of State secured his relief. Warmbier, who was detained for allegedly stealing a political propaganda poster and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor, is in a coma and has been for over a year. Otto Frederick Warmbier (C) is taken to North Koreas top court in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this photo released by Kyodo March 16, 2016. REUTERS/Kyodo The explanation for his coma is that he developed a case of food poisoning shortly after his trial. North Korean medical personnel gave him a sleeping pill. Warmbier never woke up. This explanation is somewhat suspicious. Debra Babcock, director of the cognition program at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, toldThe Washington Post that botulism is highly unlikely because the toxin released … Continue reading →

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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Back Pain? – HealthCentral.com

Posted: Published on June 15th, 2017

Hormone Replacement Therapy for Back Pain? Credit: iStock Aging is associated with an increased risk for low back pain caused by lumbar disc degeneration in both men and women. A recent study from China suggests that lower estrogen levels after menopause are associated with more severe disc degeneration in women and that hormone replacement therapy, also called HRT or HT, may help. Several studies have shown a strong link between estrogen levels and disc generation. This study is the first to include men in the comparison group, according to an article published in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). The researchers documented disc degeneration measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan) in men and women as they age. They discovered that younger, age-matched men are more susceptible to disc degeneration than premenopausal women, but postmenopausal women have a significant tendency to develop more severe disc degeneration than men of the same age. Sourced from: The North American Menopause Society Credit: iStock After heart attack or stroke, aspirin therapy can be lifesaving because it helps reduce the risk of additional cardiovascular events. But aspirin also raises the risk of abnormal bleeding. Although the benefits outweigh the risks … Continue reading →

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Tips for easing hot flashes – FOX 5 Atlanta

Posted: Published on June 15th, 2017

ATLANTA - As an OBGYN with Piedmont Physicians in Newnan, Dr. Tia Guster gets asked a lot about what works for hot flashes. "It's a little bit of trial and error," Dr. Guster says. "S you have to pack your patience hat on that one." That's because the triggers are different for each woman, Guster says. For some, drinking alcohol or caffeine can turn up the heat. For others, stress, eating spicy food, just being in the heat can trigger that sweaty, flushed feeling. So, Guster says, start by paying attention to what you're wearing. "So keep it kind of loose, with flowing maxi-dresses, if you can, at all, wear that as a fashion trend," she says. And try turning down the temperature at home. For severe hot flashes, Dr. Guster says, ask your physician whether you're a candidate for hormone replacement therapy, also known asHRT, and what the risks and benefits are. Your doctor may also prescribed non-hormonal medication to ease your symptoms. And, Guster says, soy also works for some women. "Legitimately, soy-based products are helpful, because they act essentially as estrogens in your body," she says. "And we've got those over-the-counter." Steer clear of soy and soy … Continue reading →

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Essential oils and menopause: Can they help? – WXYZ

Posted: Published on June 15th, 2017

(WXYZ) - Menopause is often an annoying part of aging for many women. But essential oils may provide some relief. Essential oils have been utilized in folk remedies for many generations. They may lessen the uncomfortable effects of menopause and are beginning to be recognized in mainstream medicine for their benefits. Menopause marks the end of a womans reproductive years and symptoms leading up to it can range from mildly annoying to debilitating. You may experience changes in sleep habits, low libido, anxiety, depression, weight gain, irregular menstruation and bone loss. Research shows the oil called Vitex agnus-castus, more commonly known as chasteberry, may help with irregular periods and mood swings. Lavender oil can promote healthy sleep and may reduce hot flashes, headaches and heart palpitations. And rose oil may regulate your cycle, improve mood and reduce hot flashes. Phytoestrogens which are plant based estrogens may also support hormone balance. Try clary sage, fennel, cypress and coriander oils. Parthas RX 1. Speak to your doctor before starting any treatment as some oils are toxic for ingestion and dangerous when used in high doses or over long periods. 2. Follow manufacturers recommendations as oils can vary significantly in concentration. Contact poison … Continue reading →

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Is Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research in Jeopardy? – Healthline – Healthline

Posted: Published on June 15th, 2017

Studies on diseases like ALS, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's jeopardized if GOP-controlled Congress cuts funding for embryonic stem cell research. In 2010, when renowned stem cell scientist Lawrence Goldstein, PhD, published his groundbreaking book Stem Cells for Dummies, with co-author Meg Schneider, the forecast for human embryonic stem cell research had just begun to brighten. In 2001, former President George W. Bush cast a cloud over this field of science by barring the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding research that used embryonic stem cells beyond the 60 cell lines that already existed. But in 2009, then-President Barack Obama signed an executive order repealing Bushs policy. Obamas decision enabled researchers like Goldstein, director of the UC San Diego Stem Cell Program, and Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center, to make real progress, inching closer to human clinical trials. Goldsteins work focuses on discovering clinical applications for human embryonic stem cells, also known as ESC. His work looks specifically at clinical applications for neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Alzheimers, Parkinsons, and Huntingtons diseases. After 10 years, weve seen a variety of projects that use embryonic stem cells moving closer to clinical applications and in clinical trials, Goldstein … Continue reading →

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Stem cell scientist to become the latest Democrat trying to topple Dana Rohrabacher in OC House race – Los Angeles Times

Posted: Published on June 15th, 2017

An internationally known stem cell scientist and entrepreneur will join the ranks of candidates trying to unseat Republican incumbents in contested House races next year when he announces Thursday his challenge of 18-term Rep. Dana Rohrabacher. Hans Keirstead, a 50-year-old Democrat from Laguna Beach, said Wednesday that he will run in the 48th Congressional District, one of more than half a dozen in California that have been targeted by Democrats seeking to harness sentiment against President Trump in their fight for a House majority. Keirsteads candidacy has been sought by some national Democratic figures, who see his science and business background as a good fit for the district. It runs along the Orange County coastline from Laguna Beach to Seal Beach, and includes some nearby inland cities. Republicans represent a plurality of the district with more than 40% of its registration, to about 30% for Democrats. A quarter of voters are registered as nonpartisan. The Huntington Beach-based Rohrabacher, who is 69, has served in the House since 1988. Part of the reason for the Democratic drought in the 48th and other districts now seen as competitive has been the partys candidates; Rohrabacher last faced a serious challenge in 2008, when … Continue reading →

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Texas has sanctioned unapproved stem cell therapies. Will it change anything? – Science Magazine

Posted: Published on June 15th, 2017

Texas Governor Greg Abbott just signed a law making it easier for unproven stem cell therapies to be given to patients in his state. Marjorie Kamys Cotera/Bob Daemmrich Photography/Alamy Stock Photo By Kelly ServickJun. 15, 2017 , 11:15 AM Texas Governor Greg Abbott yesterday signed a bill allowing clinics and companies in the state to offer people unproven stem cell interventions without the testing and approval required under federal law. Like the right to try laws that have sprung up in more than 30 states, the measure is meant to give desperately ill patients access to experimental treatments without oversight from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a state where unproven stem cell therapies are already offered widely with little legal backlash, bioethicists and patient advocates wonder whether the states official blessing will maintain the status quo, tighten certain protections for patients, or simply embolden clinics already profiting from potentially risky therapies. You could make the argument thatif [the new law] was vigorously enforcedits going to put some constraints in place, says Leigh Turner, a bioethicist at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, who last year co-authored a study documenting U.S. stem cell clinics marketing directly to consumers … Continue reading →

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