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NeuroDerm Parkinson’s results ON point – BioPharma Dive

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2017

Dive Brief: NeuroDerm CEO OdedLieberman described the preliminary Phase 2 results as "extremely encouraging,"demonstrating ND0612s potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Parkinsons patients. More than 1 million Americans live with the disease. Some analysts agreed. Cowen raised its price target on NeuroDerm to $70, up from $38, asserting that the results could transform care for late-stage Parkinsons patients. Analyst Ken Cacciatore described initial feedback as very positive. "In general, our consultants believe the efficacy looks comparable to [AbbVies] Duodopa [approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2015], but with a significantly improved use and safety profile. These data substantially de-risk the program. The current valuation is dramatically understated,"he said. Investors are showing increasing interest in the company. In fourth-quarter 2016, Opaleye Management was among a number of hedge funds and other institutional investors boosting their stakes in NeuroDerm. NeuroDerms modified strategy in the EU, in addition to supporting a broader label, should "increase the clinical and commercial potential of ND0612 while not affecting our clinical timelines,"Lieberman said. The CEO emphasized that the pharma aims to achieve its clinical and regulatory objectives as quickly as possible so as to offer a safer and more effective alternative … Continue reading →

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Waikato teen with cerebal palsy wants US surgery, but ACC can’t pay for it – Waikato Times

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2017

TE AHUA MAITLAND Last updated16:25, March 3 2017 CHRISTINE CORNEGE FAIRFAX NZ Kate Harpur, 19, wants surgery in the U.S to help her walk without assistance. ACC won't cover the surgery, so she is fundraising at her local gym, with a biking event. Teenager Kate Harpur needs a walking stick to get around. Hercerebral palsy causesher to havespasms in her legs.The 19 year old wants to have surgery in the United States by a specialists inSelective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR), aprocedure that will reduce spasticity and improve her walking, sitting, standing and balance. It will cost around $100,000, including the surgery, flights and accommodation. And she wants ACC to pay for it. Her cerebral palsy was declared a "treatment injury", oncecommonly known as "medical misadventure", sufferedwhile her mother was pregnant with her. READ MORE: *Nelson woman raises $20,000 for overseas digestive treatment *Help needed for cerebral palsy sufferer's walking dream Harpur said hermum had a strep B infection while pregnant, and a correct protocol of antibiotics was not followed, resulting in her cerebral palsy diagnosis. "Because they didn'tfollow [protocol], I am the way I am." Harpur's CP has been covered by Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), but it won't cover overseas surgery. … Continue reading →

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55000 needed for life-changing treatment to make Peterborough girl pain free – Peterborough Telegraph

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2017

16:30 17:55 Thursday 02 March 2017 It was a mothers instinct which told Fran Heriot that something was wrong with her daughter Halle. And not even a GPs assertion that her toddler was a late developer could convince her otherwise. Fran, of Fenside Drive, Newborough, was concerned that Halle was not starting to walk and talk like other children her age, and after pleading for help her daughter was sent for an MRI scan which confirmed she had cerebral palsy, bilateral spastic diplegia. But any relief for Fran at receiving a diagnosis was overshadowed by the shock at hearing that her small girl, who is now just four, would need constant care and medication for her muscle stiffness and spasms. It was a real shock. Its very had to process when someone tells you your child has a condition thats not curable and thats life-long. It took us a few days and weeks to compute that, she said. Fran (36) and Halles dad Tim (40) spent months researching possible treatments for Halle when they came across surgery called selective dorsal rhizotomy. The operation would help rid Halle of the pain she suffers on a daily basis and maybe allow her … Continue reading →

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Fernando Torres suffers head injury and is rushed to hospital after team-mates save Atletico star from swallowing tongue – The Sun

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2017

Atletico Madrid striker in a stable condition in hospital after team-mates Gabi and Sime Vrsaljko praised by doctor for 'perfect' response FERNANDO TORRESwas rushed to hospital after suffering a horror head injury in Atletico Madrids Liga draw with Deportivo La Coruna. The former Liverpool and Chelseaace was knocked out cold following a sickening clash of heads with Deportivos Alejandro Bergantinos, before later regaining consciousness. EPA EPA Torres head bounced off the turf in horrifying fashion before anxiousteam-mates rushed to his aid. Team-matesGabi and Sime Vrsaljko had to reach inside theAtletico strikers mouth to stophim swallowing his tongue, with Depors club doctor Carlos Larino later praising the duos perfect reaction. After several minutes of treatment Torres, 32, wastaken off on a stretcher wearing a neck brace. Getty Images Reuters Reuters Reuters He was rushed to hospital by ambulance, with what the club initiallydescribed in a Tweet as a brain trauma injury. But after undergoing cranial and cervical CT scans, the playerwas given the all-clear but told to observe protocol by spending the night in hospital. Torres was later able to Tweet: Many thanks to all concerned by me and for your messages of encouragement.It was just a scare. I hope to … Continue reading →

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Artificial intelligence aids scientists in uncovering hallmarks of … – ScienceBlog.com (blog)

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2017

ScienceBlog.com (blog) Artificial intelligence aids scientists in uncovering hallmarks of ... ScienceBlog.com (blog) Scientists have used a unique computational technique that sifts through big data to identify a subset of concussion patients with normal brain scans, who may ... and more » Read the original here: Artificial intelligence aids scientists in uncovering hallmarks of ... - ScienceBlog.com (blog) … Continue reading →

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Tool helps evaluate likely outcomes for elderly patients with traumatic brain injury – Medical Xpress

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2017

March 3, 2017 Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death for people age 45 and younger in the United States, but, as people live longer, this type of injury is becoming more prevalent in those 75 and older. Treatment and recovery of the elderly population is even more challenging for physicians and other caregivers because these patients are more likely to have other health issues that can complicate their recovery and rehabilitation. A team of investigators at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C., has developed a tool that accounts for variables such as age and severity of brain injury to help physicians and hospital staff calculate a patient's likelihood of survival and returning to independence after hospital discharge. They reported their findings in a study published online as "an article in press" on the website of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons in advance of print publication. "This tool may allow us to have an informed conversation with family members of elderly patients with isolated traumatic brain injury. We can tell them the chances of survival and discharge to an independent status based on outcomes in similarly injured patients in this large study population," said … Continue reading →

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Lanyon Bowdler to host brain injury networking event in Shropshire – shropshirelive.com

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2017

Professionals from the world of brain injury treatment and rehabilitation are being invited to come together for a networking event being held in Shropshire. The event is being hosted by law firm, Lanyon Bowdler, and will give people the opportunity to continue the discussions kicked off at a major conference held by the firm about the challenges faced by those surviving brain injuries. Key issues raised at the conference highlighted the gap between acute care and rehabilitation, with experts saying that advances in medical treatment meant that more people were surviving brain injuries but then struggling to find appropriate support when they left hospital. The networking forum event will take place from 8.30am to 10am on March 22 at the Marches Growth Hub in Battlefield, Shrewsbury, and is free to attend. Neil Lorimer, head of Lanyon Bowdlers personal injury team, said the event was a great opportunity to continue the discussion. He said: This is the second time we have held a networking forum focusing on brain injury and the last one was a great success. We had representatives from a wide range of professional organisations and charities at the last event, such as The Movement Centre in Oswestry and … Continue reading →

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Kildare teacher bidding to raise money for her MS treatment – Leinster Leader

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2017

A 32 year old Kildare teacher is on a mission to raise funds to important medical treatment not available in Ireland. Gemma Kearns, from Ardclough, a special education teacher at St Raphaels in Celbridge, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of nineteen. She has been accepted to go to Puebla in Mexico for a treatment which is not available in this country. But it costs 75,000 for the month long session, starting on July 17 coming, and the health insurance she pays does not cover that, she told the Leader. Gemma said there are no medications available in this country that can stop the progression of the disease and the health care system in Ireland will not financially support this treatment. She believes that HSCT, a stem cell transplant and chemotherapy treatment, can halt the progression of MS and allow her to live a life free from MS. A Strictly Come Dancing event is being held in City West Hotel on March 11, to raise funds for her. There is also a draw for a Renault Kadjar car. A number of couples from Ardclough and St Raphaels are involved in the dancing Gemma was diagnosed with MS in … Continue reading →

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Fife man is Mexico bound for MS treatment – Fife Today

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2017

15:13 Thursday 02 March 2017 A Fife man is travelling to Mexico to undergo pioneering treatment which he hopes will help his multiple sclerosis (MS). Barry Bloomfield (44) was diagnosed with MS 13 years ago and as his condition has slowly deteriorated he has decided to undergo stem cell treatment but is having to go abroad as the NHS decided he didnt fit the criteria to have it in the UK. The cost of travelling to the private hospital in Puebla is around 50,000 and Barry has sold his house in Kirkcaldy and moved back to his parents in Markinch to pay for the treatment. The family is now fundraising to help with the costs. Barrys mum Margaret said: Since his diagnosis Barry has done really well to manage his condition. Hes kept working when he can and hes never claimed benefits because he said that there is someone who needs it more than he does. His work have been great with him and if hes too ill to travel to work theyll let him work from home. It was just before Christmas that Barry started to research haematopoietic stem cell transplantation treatment Hes looked into it a lot, Margaret … Continue reading →

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Artificial embryo shows early potential for medical therapies, not babies – CNN

Posted: Published on March 3rd, 2017

The artificial structure shows promise as a tool for medical research, though it cannot develop into an actual baby. After an egg is fertilized by a sperm, it begins to divide multiple times. This process generates a small, free-floating ball of stem cells: a blastocyst. Within a mammalian blastocyst, the cells that will become the body of the embryo (embryonic stem cells) begin to cluster at one end. Two other types of cells, the extra-embryonic trophoblast stem cells and the endoderm stem cells, begin to form patterns that will eventually become a placenta and a yolk sac, respectively. To develop further, the blastocyst has to implant in the womb, where it transforms into a more complex architecture. However, implantation hides the embryo from view -- and from experimentation. In the study, Zernicka-Goetz wanted to replicate developing embryonic events using stem cells. Other scientists who have attempted the same thing have used only embryonic stem cells, but these experiments, though they have yielded embryoid bodies, have not been entirely successful. The artificial bodies never follow the same chain of events found in nature, and they lack the structure of a natural embryo. Zernicka-Goetz, a professor in Cambridge's Department of Physiology, Development … Continue reading →

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