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Does Parkinson’s disease begin in the gut? New research suggests it does – Los Angeles Times

Posted: Published on April 27th, 2017

They say that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But this is definitely not true of the vagus nerve, which wanders from the stomach to the brain, passing through the heart, esophagus and lungs along the way. A new study offers fresh support for an intriguing theory about the vagus nerves role in Parkinsons disease, a neurological disorder that causes tremors, gait difficulties and sometimes dementia in roughly 1 million Americans and as many as 10 million people worldwide. This theory suggests the vagus nerve may be more than a highway for signals to travel to the brain from the many organs it touches. It may also be the conduit for transporting the protein alpha-synuclein from the stomach to the brain, where it forms telltale clumps in Parkinsons sufferers. If true, this theory would pinpoint a possible origin of the degenerative brain disorder in the gut. It would also confirm the centrality of this mysterious protein, whose precise role in Parkinsons is not well understood. And finally, it would suggest a possible way to block the progression of Parkinsons: a surgical procedure currently used to treat people with gastric ulcers that cuts the vagus nerve to sever the pathway … Continue reading →

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Cerebral Palsy Market Deep Research Study with Forecast by 2025 – Digital Journal

Posted: Published on April 27th, 2017

The supportive government policies and important insurance reimbursements have been instrumental in coaxing patients to opt for drugs that are able stop muscle deterioration. Researchers are also working on determining the role of cord blood therapy for treating cerebral palsy. This press release was orginally distributed by SBWire Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/27/2017 -- Global Cerebral Palsy Market: Snapshot The global cerebral palsy market is picking up steam due to increasing awareness about the condition amongst parents. The market is projected to experience a growth spurt in the coming years as access to medical healthcare improves along with disposable income. The increasing research and development for developing better treatment options for cerebral palsy has also resulted in growing number patients opting for this treatment. Today, patients can rely on medicines to control the symptoms of this condition and live a relatively functional life. These assuring factors have gone a long way in defining the positive trajectory of the global cerebral palsy market. The supportive government policies and important insurance reimbursements have been instrumental in coaxing patients to opt for drugs that are able stop muscle deterioration. Researchers are also working on determining the role of cord blood therapy for … Continue reading →

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Judge’s warning after ‘one-punch’ brain injury – Belfast Newsletter

Posted: Published on April 27th, 2017

15:16 Thursday 27 April 2017 A Crown Court judge has spoken of the potentially devastating consequences of wreckless drunken behaviour following a one punch incident that left a young man with a brain injury. The injured party had been out celebrating his A-level results in the centre of Belfast last June when he was punched by Holywood man Benedict John Lowry. After falling and striking his head on the cobbles, the 18-year-old was rushed to the Mater Hospital. He sustained brain injuries in the incident, and continues to receive medical treatment. During Thursdays sentencing, Judge Smyth said similar incidents have resulted in one person dying and another charged with manslaughter. Lowry, from Bangor Road in Holywood, admitted causing grievous bodily harm to the other man as a result of the early morning incident on June 23, 2016. The 20-year-old was handed a combination order of 12 months probation and 80 hours community service after being told it was accepted his behaviour was totally out of character and that his remorse was geniune. Prior to passing sentence, Judge Smyth was informed the incident occurred after two groups of friends clashed in a nightclub on Dunbar Link. This initial altercation didnt involve … Continue reading →

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Rugby player Lily Partridge died after opponent’s knee hit head – BBC – BBC News

Posted: Published on April 27th, 2017

BBC News Rugby player Lily Partridge died after opponent's knee hit head - BBC BBC News A rugby player collapsed with a head injury minutes after an opponent's knee hit her head, an inquest heard. Lily Partridge, 22, complained of a headache after ... Parents of tragic Lily Partridge urge all players to have brain scans if they suffer head injuriesDevon Live Devon female rugby player, 23, died after training matchDaily Mail Rugby player's parents call for routine brain scans after her deathThe Guardian ITV News all 4 news articles » Read this article: Rugby player Lily Partridge died after opponent's knee hit head - BBC - BBC News … Continue reading →

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New data shows effect of Biogen’s blockbuster MS drugs – The Pharma Letter (registration)

Posted: Published on April 27th, 2017

US biotech Biogen has presented new real-world data showing that use of its leading multiple sclerosis To continue reading this article and to access exclusive features, interviews, round-ups and commentary from the sharpest minds in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology space you need to be logged into the site and have an active subscription or trial subscription. Please loginorsubscribe in order to continue reading. Claim a week's trial subscriptionby signing up for free today and receive our daily pharma and biotech news bulletin free of charge, forever. BiogenBiotechnologyCNS DiseasesDrug TrialNeurologicalTecfideraTysabriUSA Access The Pharma Letter's latest news free for 7 days PLUS... you can receive the Pharma Letter headlines and news roundup email free forever Click here to take a free trial Unlimited access to The Pharma Letter site for a whole year Only 77 per month or 820 per year Click here to subscribe More here: New data shows effect of Biogen's blockbuster MS drugs - The Pharma Letter (registration) … Continue reading →

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Partners, Brigham pay $10M to settle research fraud probe – Boston Business Journal

Posted: Published on April 27th, 2017

Boston Business Journal Partners, Brigham pay $10M to settle research fraud probe Boston Business Journal According to the government, Anversa and two other researchers, Annarosa Leri and Jan Kajstura, used manipulated and falsified information to obtain funding to study whether stem cells can repair cardiovascular damage. The data was published in a ... Partner's HealthCare and Brigham and Women's Hospital to pay $10M to settle fraud allegationMassLive.com Harvard teaching hospital to pay $10 million to settle research misconduct allegationsRetraction Watch (blog) Partners, Brigham and Women's to pay $10m in research fraud caseThe Boston Globe Patch.com all 11 news articles » Original post: Partners, Brigham pay $10M to settle research fraud probe - Boston Business Journal … Continue reading →

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Watch Marijuana Help This Girl With Cerebral Palsy And Autism – The Fresh Toast

Posted: Published on April 26th, 2017

On bad days, Kara Zartler slams her fist into her face 3,000 times. Over and over, uncontrollably inflicting pain on herself. Three. Thousand. Times. Kara, 17, suffers from cerebral palsy, and autism. By the age of 4, she exhibitedself-injurious behavior and by the time she reached 6, the self-abuse became a daily occurrence. Her parents, Mark and Christy Zartler,tried everything to provide relief for their daughter, a twin whose sister is healthy. They tried antipsychotics. enzymes and sleep aids nothing the doctors prescribed failed to put an end to the misery. Until one day, Marks beer-drinking neighbor buddy threw out the idea: Why not try medical marijuana? We were truly at a crossroads, Mark told The Fresh Toast. We live in Richardson, Texas (a suburb north of Dallas) and we knew it was illegal. But we felt there was no other choice. For Mark and Christy, desperate times called for desperate measures. My neighbor gave me a pot brownie to give to Kara. I am not really a regular user of marijuana, but I had tried it a little in college. Still, giving it to my child was something Christy and I debated. But it worked instantly. Karastopped hitting herself.She … Continue reading →

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Meet Dr Amitabh Mehrotra, who defeated cerebral palsy to start a school for children with disabilities in Lucknow – YourStory.com

Posted: Published on April 26th, 2017

SPARC India is on a mission to provide education, healthcare and other basic opportunities to physically-disabled people. Born in 1965 with cerebral palsy, Amitabh Mehrotra encountered the deprived opportunities and discrimination that the physically disabled face in our society. His sister, Nidhi, recalls the obstacles he had to brave to get admission in a school, even though he was an intelligent child. Since he faced difficulty in writing, his sisters spent hours copying notes for him. Games periods meant sitting out and feeling isolated from his classmates. Dr Mehrotra, however, had more resolve and optimism than could be beaten out of him. With the support of his family, especially younger sisters, Nidhi and Kanika, he dreamt of making life better for other differently-abled people. Bhaiya and our mother would often talk about this. She would tell him that his situation should not bring him down, but should strengthen him to help others like him. Our mother was the inspiration, says Nidhi. In November 1996, he founded School for Potential Advancement and Restoration of Confidence, otherwise known as SPARC India. The organisation received its first grant from ActionAid, and began work in Khajra, a minority-populated region near the old, walled city … Continue reading →

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Pioneering research into benefit of computer games to treat Parkinson’s Disease – Medical Xpress

Posted: Published on April 26th, 2017

April 26, 2017 Left- right are: Dr Aaron Pritchard, (BCUHB - Research & Development), Dr Rudi Coetzer Bangor/BCUHB Joint Appointment and Prof Charles Leek. Credit: Bangor University North Wales neuroscientists are researching the potential benefits of brain stimulating computer games in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. The study is being led by researchers at Bangor University's School of Psychology with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) and neurological experts at the Walton Centre in Liverpool. They are studying the effects of touch screen "spatial reasoning games" on the part of the brain used to control movement in Parkinson's patients. Early research involving 16 people with Parkinson's suggests the computer games, which require users to perform tasks like using mental imagery to rearrange shapes to fit a physical space, could help stimulate one of the impaired areas of the brain affected by Parkinson's and improve motor function. The research comes as national charity Parkinson's UK calls for new treatments, including non-drug therapies, to give patients better control of their movements. Led by Dr Charles Leek, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Bangor University's School of Psychology, the initial study showed some evidence that Parkinson's patients were able to move faster and initiate … Continue reading →

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New Method for the Detection of Sports-Related Brain Injury … – Business Wire (press release)

Posted: Published on April 26th, 2017

TURKU, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Every time a professional football player makes headlines because of a severe concussion sustained on the playing field, a researcher and neurobiologist Dr. Adrian Harel is reminded of the urgent need for more effective protocols to diagnose and treat traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dr. Harel and his team are intensely pursuing breakthrough rapid diagnostic test and treatments for TBI with a new class of drugs. What so many people fail to realize is that even if a player isnt thrown into a coma or vegetative state by the injury, TBI can have long-lasting effects that may ultimately end in tragedy. Dr. Harel says. Sports-related TBI among professional athletes is a serious problem. In the US alone, there are annually more than 300,000 cases where athletes are suffering from concussion and TBIs that result in loss of consciousness. The medical community is well aware of the importance of early intervention in all forms and degrees of TBI. We are simply seeing too many of our best athletes [ice-hockey, rugby, football, boxing ] permanently brain-damaged, says Dr. Harel, not to mention the millions of other cases of TBI sustained by people of all ages as a result of vehicle crashes, … Continue reading →

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