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Names I will never forget – The Hippocratic Post (blog)

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

As a nurse, there are some patients whose names I will never forget, as they have taught me something about the human body: Jane, whose now-healed, once-fungating wounds showed me the marvel of human skin; Rita, whose rare brain tumour showed me the complexity of disease, and James, the head-injury patient left for dead on the road, who is now running marathons for charity. But what about those who suffered some terrible disease or accident, and, as a consequence, changed the face of medicine, helping us better understand the nature of human health and disease and develop treatments that have saved millions of lives? Lets consider the gritty details behind some of the greatest medical advances in history, and remember the names of the patients whose beneficiaries we are. Lest we forget, here are the names of a few people, who in death or disaster left a legacy of learning. Henrietta Lacks immortal cells that have driven all areas of medical research 1920-1951 A poor black woman from a tobacco farming family in Virginia, USA. She died of cervical cancer, but the tumour cells didnt die. To date they have been used in more than 60,000 medical research experiments, helping … Continue reading →

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Family struggling to cope after toddler’s near-drowning leaves him with cerebral palsy – Daily Journal

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

Suffering from cerebral palsy as the result of a near-drowning last spring, 3-year-old Rylan Titus requires caregiversaround-the-clock for his every need. His mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a Medicaid-provided nurse all take turns caring for him. Rylan is limited to communicating with a sparse handful of words and phrases. He isnt able to walk without assistance, feed himself or partake in the many activities a young child his age would typically do. He cant run around on a playground, jump in puddles in the rain, or go to typical preschool. Just more than one year ago, he was submerged in water for up to an hour after falling into a retention pond near his fathers apartment, which cut off oxygen to his brain, causing him to suffer from cerebral palsy. Three-year-old Rylan Titus points to a toy on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at The Jackson Center in Morresville. Titus is recovering from a traumatic brain injury he suffered about a year ago after wondering into a retention pond. His family is raising funds for his care. Scott Roberson / Daily Journal Edit Vagedes and Heather Johnson work with 3-year-old Rylan Titus on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at The Jackson Center in … Continue reading →

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Could a simple injection reduce stroke brain damage? – The West Australian

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

Every ambulances could carry the injection to reduce brain damage in stroke patients. Picture: The West Australian Perth researchers believe a simple injection given on the spot to people having a stroke could reduce the chance of brain damage. Their study has found that an injection of a peptide compound containing the amino acid arginine could cut the risk of brain damage by up to 40 per cent. More than 60,000 Australians have a stroke each year but at present life-saving stroke treatment can only be done in hospital. Researchers from Notre Dame University and the Perron Institute believe the new drug treatment could be carried in every ambulance and given by paramedics. Lead researcher Diego Milani said the earlier that a stroke was treated, the better the chance of the patient surviving and not being left with permanent disability. The only available treatment for stroke currently is a drug called tPA, administered alone or in combination with a thrombectomy, when a small stent is inserted into a blood vessel to open up the flow of blood again. It can only be carried out in hospital . The research findings highlight the possibility that asimple injection of a new peptide, … Continue reading →

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Other views: Our View: We’re still leaving the wounded on the battlefield – Shelby Star

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

Thousands of troops suffering from post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and related conditions have been separated from the military for misconduct, the Government Accountability Office reported last week. In a recent four-year period, the GAO said, about 60,000 troops were separated despite being diagnosed with conditions that could cause the misconduct. More than 13,000 of them received less than honorable discharges, which meant they were no longer eligible for treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs. While the Pentagon has objected to the study, saying it is flawed, those numbers are big enough to suggest that theres a serious deficiency in the ways our military services are screening and treating service members for these disorders. If we want a strong piece of anecdotal evidence, we need only look at the case of Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Eisenhauer, who is serving time on North Carolinas Central Prison for an incident that occurred in Fayetteville in 2012. Eisenhauer was sentenced to in 2015 to between 10 and 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting at police and firefighters who were called to his Fayetteville apartment. None of the police or fire responders were shot, but Eisenhauer was badly wounded. Testimony … Continue reading →

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Multiple Sclerosis – familydoctor.org

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

How is multiple sclerosis (MS) treated? There is currently no cure for multiple sclerosis. A combination of medicines, physical, speech and occupational therapies may help you cope with and relieve your symptoms, slow the progress of the disease and maintain a good quality of life. Some medicines for MS can help relieve symptoms and treat specific problems. Other medicines can affect the long-term outcomes of the disease. Some people who have mild symptoms choose not to take certain medicines because of the risks associated with them and the possibility of serious side effects. Your doctor will talk to you about the risks and benefits of taking medicines to treat MS. Specific medicines can treat some of the common symptoms of MS. These include: During flare-ups, affected nerve areas can become inflamed. You may have pain and loss of function in parts of your body. Steroids reduce inflammation, so that you can return to normal function sooner. Some examples of steroids given for MS include prednisone (taken by mouth) and methylprednisolone (given as a shot). Steroids are usually taken for a short period of time to help with symptoms. They do not treat the long-term outcomes of MS. Interferons are a … Continue reading →

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New MS treatment helps Billings teacher: ‘It hit me pretty hard’ – Billings Gazette

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

Kelly Klein can lead an almost-normal life. Last month, she was one of the first people in Montana to start on Ocrevus, the first drug approved by the FDA that's designed to treat patients who suffer from aggressivemultiple sclerosis. Ocrevus was approved by the FDA in March, and Klein's doctor at St. Vincent Healthcare, Kris French, cleared her to receive it in April. "Right now you can get really close to stopping (MS)," French said. "You just can't reverse the damage." And MS can be damaging. The disease attacks the body's central nervous system, disrupting the flow of information from the brain through the spine and breaking down neurological functions. Doctors are so excited about Ocrevus because it works by slowing the disease's progression and reducing the effects of some symptoms. Past treatments have worked to modify the disease itself. "It's a great medication," French said. Klein was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis on Mother's Day in 2004. "It hit me pretty hard," she said. She was in the hospital for five days, and for a while lost the ability to walk. After a round of tests, doctors told Klein she had primary progressivemultiple sclerosis, a form of the disease that … Continue reading →

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Oral HRT Increases Postmenopausal Hearing Loss Risk – Endocrinology Advisor

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

Endocrinology Advisor Oral HRT Increases Postmenopausal Hearing Loss Risk Endocrinology Advisor "The finding from this observational study that women who underwent menopause at a later age and used oral hormone therapy had greater hearing loss was unexpected but should lead to more testing in a randomized, clinical trial," JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, ... See the article here: Oral HRT Increases Postmenopausal Hearing Loss Risk - Endocrinology Advisor … Continue reading →

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Patient uses fat stem cells to repair his wrist – CNN

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2017

He was tired of the daily pain that made even shaking someone's hand almost unbearable. Marlette lost his arm in an accident when he was a teenager, but as an active kid, he didn't this slow him down. He continued to play football and golf, running track and even wrestling. But over time, the strain on his remaining arm and wrist took a toll. So to relieve his pain, he traveled from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Munich, Germany, with the hopes that a special procedure using stem cells could make a difference. "There's no cartilage," Marlette said of his wrist. "I'm bone-on-bone. It is constantly inflamed and very sore." As Marlette grew older, even the simplest things, like tucking in his shirt or putting on a jacket, became incredibly painful. Marlette developed cysts and holes in the bones of his wrist. Doctors prescribed anti-inflammatory medications, but they only managed the pain, doing nothing to actually heal the problem. One day, his doctor, Dr. Bob Van Demark at Sanford Health in South Dakota, where Marlette works in finance, saw a presentation by Dr. Eckhard Alt. It was about a new treatment using stem cells. "Following an infection or wound or … Continue reading →

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Cardiology department establishes scholarship for MU med students – Huntington Herald Dispatch

Posted: Published on May 21st, 2017

HUNTINGTON - The department of cardiology at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has established a new endowed scholarship at the school, according to a news release from the university. The scholarship is known as the Marshall Cardiology Scholarship. Faculty and staff from the department of cardiology, under the leadership of Chairman Mark A. Studeny, M.D., Class of 1986, created the scholarship to assist future physicians and reduce student debt. It is designated for a rising fourth-year medical student with financial need who is interested in pursuing a career in cardiology. "As part of an endowment made possible by the generous support of the Bernard C. and Pansy P. Wellington Foundation, the department of cardiology is pleased to provide a measure of financial assistance to an outstanding fourth-year medical student who will pursue a career in cardiology," Studeny said in the news release. The department of cardiology follows in the footsteps of other medical school departments that have also established one or more endowed scholarships in honor of the school's departments and faculty members. See the original post: Cardiology department establishes scholarship for MU med students - Huntington Herald Dispatch … Continue reading →

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Radio for Cardiology live from Barrie’s RVH May 24 and 25 – Simcoe.com

Posted: Published on May 21st, 2017

Simcoe.com Radio for Cardiology live from Barrie's RVH May 24 and 25 Simcoe.com The third annual Radio for Cardiology radiothon will broadcast live on KICX 106 and 104.1 The DOCK from Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) May 24 and 25. This is Larche Communications Inc.'s ninth annual radiothon. We found last year, that ... See the original post here: Radio for Cardiology live from Barrie's RVH May 24 and 25 - Simcoe.com … Continue reading →

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