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Eisai's Epilepsy Treatment Zonegran (Zonisamide) Approved for Use in Children and Adolescents in France

Posted: Published on February 17th, 2015

Hatfield, England (ots/PRNewswire) - PRESS RELEASE FOR EU MEDIA ONLY: NOT FOR SWISS/U.S. JOURNALISTS On the 9 February, the Transparency Commission of the French National Authority for Health (HAS) published its advice on Zonegran(R) (zonisamide) in its new indication for the treatment of partial seizures in adolescents and children from 6 years of age.[1] Zonisamide, a novel anti-epileptic drug (AED) with a multimodal mechanism of action and a chemical structure unrelated to any other AED, was already indicated in Europe as monotherapy in the treatment of partial seizures, with or without secondary generalisation, in adults with newly diagnosed epilepsy; and as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures, with or without secondary generalisation, in adults. Now, adolescents and children from 6 years of age will be able to benefit from this treatment as an adjunctive therapy. Epilepsy is a serious neurological disorder in childhood and has long-term implications for health and well-being.[2] Around 450,000 people in France live with the condition, with over 100 new cases diagnosed each day.[3] Although epilepsy is common in paediatrics, seizure control is only achieved in two thirds of patients and many will require additional AEDs to decrease the seizure frequency.[4] "New therapeutic options … Continue reading →

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Gates Vascular participates in $50 million clinical stroke trial

Posted: Published on February 17th, 2015

A new clinical study led in part by doctors from Gates Vascular Institute will revolutionize stroke treatment across the world, creating a dramatic impact on survival rates and patient recovery, those researchers said today. The $50 million international clinical trial studied patients who suffered ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all stroke cases. This trial establishes a whole new standard of care for treating ischemic strokes, said Dr. Elad I. Levy, co-director of the Gates Stroke Center at Kaleida Health. It restores blood flow to the brain far faster and provides the patient the absolute best chance for a positive outcome. Researchers say that the trial clearly showed that the use of an intravenous clot-busting protein, when combined with the insertion of a wire-mesh stent device, improved a patients chance for surviving and returning to a normal life. This was a ground-breaking study that will have an immense impact on the lives of patients whove experienced an acute ischemic stroke, stated Dr. Adnan Siddiqui, professor and vice chairman of neurosurgery at the University at Buffalo. The findings were definitive. The trial followed 196 patients in 36 neuroscience programs across the United States and Europe. Levy served as the … Continue reading →

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Spinal Cord Injury Center – Treatments, Research …

Posted: Published on February 17th, 2015

A spinal cord injury (SCI) involves damage to the spinal cord and nerve roots. Car accidents, falls, violent acts, and non-traumatic disorders can injure the spinal cord. SCI temporarily or permanently stops or alters the ability of the brain to communicate with other parts of the body. Paralysis is a common outcome (temporary or permanent). However, spinal cord injury involves much more than damage to the spinal cord. After the primary injury, a cascade of secondary events can occur, such as inflammation, that can amplify the effects of the injury. Those secondary events can also cause pain or other symptoms. Currently, there is intense research interest in this secondary response to injury. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reported approximately 12,000 new cases of SCI occur each year in the United States. However, since incident studies have not been conducted since the 1990s, it is not known if this number has changed.1 Facts about Spinal Cord Injury The severity of a spinal cord injury depends on where the spinal cord is damaged and if the injury is complete or incomplete. Complete SCI Incomplete SCI There are different types of incomplete spinal cord injury. Included are: anterior cord syndrome, central … Continue reading →

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Ben Parkinson: Britain's most badly injured soldier feel legs for first time in EIGHT years after 'miracle' treatment

Posted: Published on February 17th, 2015

Britain's most badly injured surviving soldier has felt his legs again for the first time in EIGHT years after undergoing a pioneering new treatment. Former paratrooper Ben Parkinson was maimed eight years ago when the Land Rover he was travelling hit a mine in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The blast broke his back in three places and punctured his lungs. Every single rib was broken, his spleen was ruptured and his cheek, nose and jaw were smashed. Ben, then 22, was left in a coma for four months during which surgeons removed both his legs above the knees. He also lost his speech and was left with debilitating brain injuries. But after a month undergoing the new treatment he is now able to walk up to TWO miles a day and his speech is showing marked improvement. Mum Diane, 57, says his family have been astounded by his progress. Ben, now 30, woke up one night after feeling his legs for the first time in eight YEARS. Diane said: "It's absolutely marvellous. We could count about 20 changes in the past month - some big, some small. "He's now walking about a mile and a half to two miles a day … Continue reading →

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Why Is the Mystery of Blast Force Brain Injury So Tough to Solve?

Posted: Published on February 17th, 2015

"Healing Our Soldiers," the cover story of the February issue of National Geographic, is a searching inquiry into blast-induced traumatic brain injurythe signature injury suffered by American veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns. Known as shell shock in World War I, the devastating malady leaves victims with symptoms that range from sleep disorders to problems with memory and cognition. Many of the symptoms of blast-related brain trauma resemble those of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complicating diagnosis. Though a definitive means of diagnosing and treating these injuries remains elusive, medical researchers are pursuing various theories about how blast force, particularly that caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs), results in brain damagein hopes of a breakthrough in understanding and, consequently, treatment. Story author Caroline Alexander has just finished a 20-city radio tour that addressed issues raised by the article. From her home in New England, she explains her interest in the subject, responds to questions raised by the radio audience, and shares advice with veterans who worry that they may be suffering from the syndrome. Tell us what inspired you to write about this subject in the first place. From as far back as 2005, I was reading about and researching … Continue reading →

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Dr. John W. Starr Raises Awareness of Gum Disease in Columbus, MS to Encourage Improved Oral Health, in Honor of Gum …

Posted: Published on February 17th, 2015

Columbus, MS (PRWEB) February 17, 2015 February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, and Dr. John W. Starr is encouraging Columbus, MS residents to learn about the symptoms and risks of untreated periodontal disease. Dr. Starr utilizes the LANAP protocol, a laser based treatment option, to clear the infection and damaged tissue, to help restore oral health. Gum disease in Columbus, MS is a growing public health concern. Across America, millions of adults harbor the disease in their gums, out of sight and unaware of the risks of allowing the gum infection to thrive. Damage to teeth and connective tissue is more likely the longer gum disease is left untreated. Early symptoms can be hard to detect, or may not seem clearly connected to a gum disease, such as: Serious gum health issues, like the ones mentioned above, require a consultation with a dentist. Patients throughout the Golden Triangle area are encouraged to visit Dr. Starr if they suspect they have a gum infection. Dr. Starr will review the different treatment options available, including laser therapy called the LANAP protocol. With this, the doctor uses computer guided laser tools to target areas where bacteria live in the gum line, to clear … Continue reading →

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State Funding Boosts Stem Cell Research in California, Other States

Posted: Published on February 17th, 2015

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise When federal funding regulations created limitations on human embryonic stem cell research, several states created their own funding programs. A new study analyzed stem cell funding programs in four states that provided their own funding and found that in both California and Connecticut, state programs have contributed to an increase in the share of publications in the field produced in these states. The study provides early evidence that the distribution of stem-cell-related publications in the United States differs from the distribution of publications in fields not targeted by specific state funding policies. The study comes at a time when some of these state programs are nearing the final years of their initial funding commitments, so understanding the programs influence on scientific research is important for policy makers and voters. These state programs have led to more stem cell papers in some cases by a dramatic amount coming out of these states, said Aaron Levine, an associate professor in the School of Public Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Thats important for people to know as they are thinking about whether these programs were a good investment. The study was started as … Continue reading →

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Dana-Farber Experts Share Five Things You Should Know About Precision Medicine

Posted: Published on February 17th, 2015

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise BOSTON President Barack Obama is requesting an increase of $215 million in the 2016 federal budget to launch the Precision Medicine Initiative. This boost in funding for research will give genetic causes of cancer a national focus specifically around precision or personalized treatments for cancer in the future. Here are some facts about precision medicine: 1) What is precision or personalized medicine? Physicians have long recognized that the same disease can behave differently from one patient to another, and that there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. Precision medicine makes diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases more accurate, using the specific genetic makeup of patients (and, in cancer, of their tumors) to select the safest and most effective treatments for them. In cancer, precision medicine involves testing DNA from patients tumors to identify the mutations or other changes that drive their cancer. Then a treatment for a particular patients cancer that best matches, or targets, the culprit mutations in the tumor DNA is used. While such therapies are not widespread yet, many cancer specialists believe precision treatments will be central to the future of cancer care. 2) Do all patients receive precision … Continue reading →

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Personalized Medicine, Targeted Therapeutics and Companion Diagnostic Market 2015: Strategic Analysis of Industry …

Posted: Published on February 17th, 2015

DUBLIN, Feb .17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sqhzfm/personalized) has announced the addition of the "Personalized Medicine, Targeted Therapeutics and Companion Diagnostic Market 2015: Strategic Analysis of Industry Trends, Technologies, Participants, and Environment" report to their offering. Personalized Medicine, Targeted Therapeutics and Companion Diagnostic Market 2015 - Strategic Analysis of Industry Trends, Technologies, Participants, and Environment is a cutting-edge comprehensive report on the personalized medicine industry and its impact on the health system. This report tackles the growing market interest in pharmacogenomics, companion diagnostics and the associated market environment. Individualized, targeted or personalized medicine aims to increase the efficacy of therapeutics via genetic testing and companion diagnostics. Personalized therapeutics and associated companion diagnostics will be more specific and effective thereby giving pharma/biotech companies a significant advantage to recuperate R&D costs. Personalized medicine will reduce the frequency of adverse drug reactions and therefore have a dramatic impact on health economics. Developmental and diagnostic companies will benefit from lower discovery and commercialization costs and more specific market subtypes. This report describes the current technologies that are propelling the personalized medicine and companion diagnostic market. It examines the current genetic diagnostic tests and companion diagnostic assays that are in use by the medical … Continue reading →

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Dr Ellis hosts seminar on Stem Cell Therapy & Facial Rejuvenation – Video

Posted: Published on February 17th, 2015

Dr Ellis hosts seminar on Stem Cell Therapy Facial Rejuvenation Dr. Dan Eglinton of Asheville Biologics and Orthopaedics, Dr. Sean Whalen and Dr. Paul Mogannam of Flexogenics and Dr. Laura Ellis of medAge speak about Stem Cell Therapy and skin ... By: Dr. Laura Ellis … Continue reading →

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