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Princeton Ethics Professor Defends Woman Convicted of Raping … – Christian News Network

Posted: Published on April 8th, 2017

PRINCETON, N.J. An ethics professor at Princeton University has penned a controversial op-ed in defense of a Rutgers professor who was convicted of sexually assaulting a man with severe cerebral palsy, asserting that the two were in love and the man might have actually consented. The New York Times published Peter Singers article on April 3, which centered on the case of Anna Stubblefield, who is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence. Stubblefield was found guilty in October 2015 of engaging in sexual activity with a 29-year-old man named D.J., who is unable to speak. In addition to the criminal case, D.Js family sued Stubblefield in their belief that their son was molested and was awarded $4 million by a New Jersey court last year. But Singer, along with Jeff McMahan, a professor of moral philosophy at Oxford, argue thatit is rather Stubblefield who is a victim of grievous and unjust harms because there is no evidence that the sexual relationship hurt D.J. For someone to spend 12 years in prison for a sexual act that took place in the context of a long-term, caring relationship that was motivated by loveat least on Stubblefields partand about which there is no … Continue reading →

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The Heart of a Champion: Riverside student battling cerebral palsy gets surprise of a lifetime – San Benito News

Posted: Published on April 8th, 2017

By Pete Banda Managing Editor [emailprotected] When Tristan Shafer was born, doctors told his parents that he would most likely never be able to run or play any kind of sport. In fact, doctors informed the parents to prepare for the possibility that Shafer would never be able to walk due to his cerebral palsy. So you can only imagine the amount of joy and intrigue they felt when their son came to them with the revelation that he wanted to join the track team at Riverside Middle school. It would be Tristans first time trying out for mainstream sports team. Tristan has been taking part in the Special Olympics since last year and he really enjoys it, said Tristans mom, Lauren Shafer, who is a teacher at Riverside. He heard on the intercom at school that they were going to be holding tryouts for the track team and he came to my class to tell me that he wanted to join the team It was a little shocking because he had never gone out for any mainstream sports, but I talked to his Dad and we agreed to let him go ahead and do it. Tristan would go on … Continue reading →

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Irish dancing could be an effective treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease – The Irish Sun

Posted: Published on April 8th, 2017

Researchers found regular set dance sessions involving Irish jigs and reels can help those with the condition IRISH dancing could be an unlikely new treatment for thousands of people who suffer form Parkinsons disease. Researchers found regular set dance sessions involving Irish jigs and reels can help those with the condition. Irish set dancing pairs typically make up groups of four or six, which move around each other on the floor, often following instructions from a caller. A study by the University of Limerick showed 90 minutes a week of dancing for ten weeks boosted patients quality of life. As well as helping their psychological well-being, it made them fitter. Recruits performed better than non-dancers on a test designed to see how far and fast they could walk in six minutes. Parkinsons is an incurable condition affecting 12,000 in Ireland. It develops when certain brain cells stop producing enough of the chemical dopamine, so everyday activities are very difficult. Comedian Billy Connolly was diagnosed with the illness in 2013, while other famous sufferers include boxing great Muhammad Ali, who died last year. Studies have shown other types of dancing such as the tango can also help Parkinsons patients. Irish dancing … Continue reading →

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Young woman hopes to bring ground breaking research for cerebral palsy to WNY – wivb.com

Posted: Published on April 8th, 2017

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) AGeorgia woman with Western New Yorkties is taking on a big challenge: get more federal funding for the 17 million people across the country with cerebral palsy. Its a condition she was diagnosed with as a baby, and now wants to help others. Lauren Walier, 18, said, I own it. I love it. Im definitely not one of those people who is ashamed of what they are. When Lauren Wailerwas first diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a baby, her parents never let her be negative. She said, They basically raised me thinking that I could do anything that I wanted to do, just like any other kid, and to reach for the stars and to follow your dreams. And following her dreams meant being a leader.She attended a Cerebral Palsy conference at the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. I learned there was no federal funding for cerebral palsy research. Which is insane. On top of that it affects 17 million people world wide. Its called the forgotten disability. None of those things add up and that killed me, she said. So she came up with the Make LemonAide Foundation, raising money for research, and … Continue reading →

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Community rallies to get Alex (1) treatment – Wicklow People

Posted: Published on April 8th, 2017

Alex Byrne, daughter of Kiltegan native James Byrne and Anne Donnelly suffered extensive brain damage in the womb, and was delivered by emergency C-section in January 2016. 'It was a normal pregnancy with no issues but the day before Alex was due I noticed that she had stopped moving,' Alex's mother Anne said. At some stage in the 24 hours before her birth, Alex was deprived of oxygen in the womb and suffered HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy). After delivery, Alex was placed in a hypothermic state to reduce her body temperature gradually in an attempt to reduce the level of damage to her brain. 'Unfortunately it didn't help Alex and as a result she has cerebral palsy and epilepsy and is visually impaired. We have wonderful families both in Dublin and in Kiltegan and we get great support from Enable Ireland, Jack & Jill Foundation and LauraLynn charity,' Anne added. However, while researching how they could further help their daughter, Anne and James discovered a specialist clinic in Chicago, USA which could assist Alex in improving her quality of life through physical therapy to strengthen her body and improve her use of her hands/arms. 'At present Alex cannot hold her … Continue reading →

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Judge adjourns application for DNR orders for brain-injured man – Irish Times

Posted: Published on April 8th, 2017

Because the brain-injured man has been made a ward of court, the president of the High Court, Mr Justice Peter Kelly, must decide whether the orders sought by the HSE are in his best interests. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni/Collins A father whose severely brain-injured son is at the centre of a case over whether doctors can opt not to resuscitate him if his condition deteriorates has said he wants his son to live and be kept alive. I want him to be kept alive. Where theres life, theres hope. In Deo confidimus [in God we trust], he added. When the time comes for him to leave this world, it should come naturally and with the full support a civil and caring society can offer. He wants his son to remain in a hospital high-dependency unit where he is getting excellent care and to get all necessary treatments to keep him alive. He was giving evidence in the continuing hearing of the Health Service Executives application for orders permitting doctors not to administer increased ventilatory, CPR or other treatments to the man, aged in his 30s, if his condition deteriorates. The parents oppose the orders. They have separate medical negligence proceedings against … Continue reading →

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Scientists Reverse Paralysis in Mice After a Single Treatment – Mental Floss

Posted: Published on April 8th, 2017

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body responds to its central nervous system and mounts an immune attack, using T cells against its myelinthe protective coating around nerve cellsand the oligodendrocytes that produce myelin. This leads to scar tissue, degradation of nerve fiber, and eventual loss of motor function. Thus far, MS has typically been treated systemically with drugs that suppress the entire immune system, which causes a host of side effects, including susceptibility to infection, hair loss, bladder infections, and nausea, among others. Now, a team of researchers from the University of Maryland (UoM), has formulated a new therapeutic approach in mice that focuses on a specific immune targetthe lymph nodeswithout causing systemic immune suppression. Using this technique, they reversed MS-like paralysis in mice. Lead researcher Christopher Jewell, assistant professor of bioengineering at UoM, presented their findings yesterday at the 253rd National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society. These new results are a continuation of research the team published in the September 2016 issue of the journal Cell Reports. Jewell tells mental_floss that you can think of the lymph nodes as the place where immune cells are assigned their jobs. The lymph … Continue reading →

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Biogen multiple sclerosis drug sales could fall $900M by 2020, analyst predicts – Boston Business Journal

Posted: Published on April 8th, 2017

Investor's Business Daily Biogen multiple sclerosis drug sales could fall $900M by 2020, analyst predicts Boston Business Journal Annual revenue from Biogen's multiple sclerosis treatments could decline $900 million by 2020 more than 10 percent amid increased competition from Roche's potential blockbuster Ocrevus and other drugs, according to an analyst. Leerink Partners ... How Roche's 'Game Changer' Drug Will Chip Away At Biogen, NovartisInvestor's Business Daily all 3 news articles » Here is the original post: Biogen multiple sclerosis drug sales could fall $900M by 2020, analyst predicts - Boston Business Journal … Continue reading →

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The Handoff: Your Week in Cardiology News – 4/7/17 – The Cardiology Advisor (registration)

Posted: Published on April 8th, 2017

The Handoff: Your Week in Cardiology News - 4/7/17 The Cardiology Advisor (registration) The Handoff is a weekly roundup of cardiology news covering various developments in subspecialties, as well as pharmaceutical industry, association, and ... and more » Original post: The Handoff: Your Week in Cardiology News - 4/7/17 - The Cardiology Advisor (registration) … Continue reading →

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South African research team make a breakthrough in cardiology – Brand South Africa (press release) (registration) (blog)

Posted: Published on April 8th, 2017

A mutation in a gene has been identified by South African researchers as the cause of heart disease and cardiac arrest. It affects the young who are sporty and athletic. Brand South Africa reporter An all-female team of researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) have identified a gene that increases the risk of heart disease and cardiac arrest. Maryam Fish Gasnat Shaboodien and Sarah Kraus discovered the CDH2 gene. It is found in everyone but if it mutates, it causes a genetic disorder known as arrhythmogenic right ventricle cardiomyopathy (ARVC ) which increases the risk of heart disease and cardiac arrest, said the university. The young and the sporty and active are more at risk. The result is sudden death. This study, an international collaboration, began 20 years ago. It was led by a South African team headed by Professor Bongani Mayosi, dean of UCTs Faculty of Health Sciences, along with researchers from the Italian Auxologico Institute in Milan and the University of Pavia. This is probably the biggest breakthrough in South African cardiology since Dr Chris Barnards first heart transplant, said Prof Mayosi. This discovery is a first in the world on our soil and will permit … Continue reading →

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