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Brave girl with cerebral palsy needs help to achieve dream of becoming a dancer

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2015

VIEW GALLERY Brave Leah Davy reams of becoming a dancer, despite being unable to put her feet on the floor due to a chronic cerebral palsy condition The five-year-old's family are now on a mission to raise 35,000 so the little girl can receive treatment that will finally help her take her first steps. Inspirational Leah, from Rowley Regis, suffers from spastic diplegia, which leaves her leg muscles so tight she is unable to place her feet on the ground. Dream: Katherine and Leah are trying to raise 35,000 for a spinal operation Leah hopes to have a pioneering operation to cut nerves in her spinal cord to allow her to walk, and maybe even do her first dance steps, reports the Birmingham Mail. But the selective dorsal rhizotomy procedure is not available on the NHS in the Midlands, and her family are determined to raise the vital funds themselves, so Leah can have the operation in Liverpool or Bristol. The operation would mean that she could be normal, and play catch with her friends, said Mum Katherine Davy, her full-time carer. Operation: The selective dorsal rhizotomy procedure is not available on NHS in the Midlands She gets upset sometimes, … Continue reading →

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Utah boy with cerebral palsy learns to walk for Mickey Mouse

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2015

Utah boy with cerebral palsy learns to walk for Mickey Mouse By Megan Marsden Christensen January 15th, 2015 @ 10:43am SPRINGVILLE Coined as The Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland is a magical place for many families. And for one Utah family, it is a place of miracles. When 6-year-old Kyler Pope was a baby, doctors told his parents he would likely never walk. But prior to his first trip to Disneyland, Kyler, who has cerebral palsy, spontaneously told his mother, Stephanie, Im going to take my first step for Mickey Mouse. Life has never come easy for Kyler as far as his health is concerned. We received Kyler at 9 months old as a foster son and ended up adopting him within about a year, Stephanie Pope said. I could see there was something wrong developmentally, so we went to Primary Childrens Hospital to have him observed. Over the course of a couple of years, the Pope family learned Kyler had a form of autism in addition to cerebral palsy. Kyler's days filled with physical therapy, occupational therapy and vision therapy. See the original post here: Utah boy with cerebral palsy learns to walk for Mickey Mouse … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Ardleigh Green boy with cerebral palsy takes first unaided steps after operation

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2015

07:00 16 January 2015 Hayley Anderson Freddy Hazelwood is four-years-old and has cerebral palsy his family, have been raising money for more than a year for him to go to America and have his operation so that he can now walk. Archant A four-year-old boy with cerebral palsy took his first unaided steps after his family succeeded in raising almost 100,000 for a miracle operation. Email this article to a friend To send a link to this page you must be logged in. Shelley Hazelwood, of Primrose Glen, Ardleigh Green, and her family travelled to America for her son Freddys operation, but she could not believe her eyes when she saw him walk unaccompanied by his walking frame, just hours after surgery. She said: It was an absolute miracle. Me and my husband just looked at each other in complete shock that he had made so much progress in such a short amount of Read the original: VIDEO: Ardleigh Green boy with cerebral palsy takes first unaided steps after operation … Continue reading →

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Groundbreaking Treatment: Healing the Brain with Magnets

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2015

The most common cause of severe head injury in the civilian population is an auto accident, yet those in the military, are three times more at risk of traumatic brain injury, even in peacetime. Even for those that regain consciousness, they will usually go on to live with severe cognitive and physical impairments. Dr. Theresa Pape, a clinical neuroscientist at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and Research Associate Professor at Northwestern University, has been leading a study since 2008 to look at transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a neuro-therapeutic for veterans and civilians left in a coma, vegetative state, or a minimally conscious state due to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The objective of TMS is to help these patients regain their cognitive abilities over time. At the end of January, a 27-year-old Oregon soldier will receive this groundbreaking treatment at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, located 12 miles west of downtown Chicago. U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Adams has been in minimally conscious state and cannot communicate since an auto accident stateside, while on holiday leave in December 2013. Expecting the treatment could create new neuron pathways in Adams brain, which might help him regain consciousness, Dr. Pape reached … Continue reading →

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Dr. Andres R. Sanchez Brings a Less Invasive Laser Gum Disease Procedure to his Eden Prairie, MN Practice

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2015

Eden Prairie, MN (PRWEB) January 16, 2015 Leading periodontist, Dr. Andres R. Sanchez now offers Eden Prairie, MN residents who suffer from gum disease a minimally invasive treatment option. Traditional gum surgery involves cutting and stitching, but the LANAP protocol allows Dr. Sanchez to effectively destroy harmful bacteria and infection through a gentle laser process. There are many potential risk factors to gum disease, and although the primary cause is bacterial dental plaque, brushing, flossing and regular dental cleanings are not always enough. Hormone fluctuations, tobacco use, genetics and aggressive brushing can raise the likelihood of infections below the gum line. One of the first indicators is redness, tenderness or bleeding in the gums. At this point, it is critical for individuals in Eden Prairie to contact a periodontist for treatment to prevent gum disease from advancing and causing permanent damage. With traditional gum surgery the gums are typically cut and peeled away from the roots of the teeth so the infected area can be accessed. Bacteria is cleaned from the gums and surrounding tissue, and the calcified tartar buildup is scraped from the roots. Afterward, the gums are stitched in place. The gums do not always fully reattach, and … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Muscular Dystrophy and Stem Cell Research – Video

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2015

Spotlight on Muscular Dystrophy and Stem Cell Research Visit: http://www.uctv.tv/) Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most severe form of muscular dystrophy that affects 1 in 3500 boys and leads to progres... By: University of California Television (UCTV) … Continue reading →

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Bone stem cells shown to regenerate bones, cartilage in adult mice

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2015

A stem cell capable of regenerating both bone and cartilage has been identified in bone marrow of mice. The discovery by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) is reported today in the online issue of the journal Cell. The cells, called osteochondroreticular (OCR) stem cells, were discovered by tracking a protein expressed by the cells. Using this marker, the researchers found that OCR cells self-renew and generate key bone and cartilage cells, including osteoblasts and chondrocytes. Researchers also showed that OCR stem cells, when transplanted to a fracture site, contribute to bone repair. "We are now trying to figure out whether we can persuade these cells to specifically regenerate after injury. If you make a fracture in the mouse, these cells will come alive again, generate both bone and cartilage in the mouse--and repair the fracture. The question is, could this happen in humans," says Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine at CUMC and a senior author of the study. The researchers believe that OCR stem cells will be found in human bone tissue, as mice and humans have similar bone biology. Further study could provide greater understanding of how to prevent and treat osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, or … Continue reading →

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Pharma News Roundup: Amgen, Isis, Janssen, Pfizer, Novartis, And More

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2015

In recent news, stem cell research is taking the forefront as new collaborations speed up the development of CRISPR immunotherapies; Cempra is moving forward in its development of a next-generation antibiotic; and a new antisense drug could be a game-changer for autoimmune disorders of the GI tract. Street Insider says that Amgen and Kite Pharma will be teaming up to develop a new form of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell immunotherapies to combat cancer. Both companies are eligible to make up to $525 million each in milestone payments. Amgen will be responsible for selecting the cancer targets, while Kite will provide its CAR platform and cell manufacturing/processing leading towards an IND filing. Isis Pharmaceuticals has announced a new collaboration with Janssen Biotech to develop an antisense drug for autoimmune disorders of the GI tract, according to PR Newswire. The collaboration aims to develop an antisense drug that can be locally administered to the gut. Isis will make $35 million upfront, and Janssen will be able to license a drug from each of the development programs. This collaboration will allow Isis to expand its RNA-targeted therapeutics to GI tract diseases. According to Reuters, Janssen Biotech will be collaborating with Vectura Group … Continue reading →

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Bone stem cells shown to regenerate bone and cartilage in adult mice

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2015

VIDEO:A stem cell capable of regenerating both bone and cartilage has been identified in bone marrow of mice. The discovery by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) is reported... view more NEW YORK, NY (January 15, 2015) - A stem cell capable of regenerating both bone and cartilage has been identified in bone marrow of mice. The discovery by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) is reported today in the online issue of the journal Cell. The cells, called osteochondroreticular (OCR) stem cells, were discovered by tracking a protein expressed by the cells. Using this marker, the researchers found that OCR cells self-renew and generate key bone and cartilage cells, including osteoblasts and chondrocytes. Researchers also showed that OCR stem cells, when transplanted to a fracture site, contribute to bone repair. "We are now trying to figure out whether we can persuade these cells to specifically regenerate after injury. If you make a fracture in the mouse, these cells will come alive again, generate both bone and cartilage in the mouse--and repair the fracture. The question is, could this happen in humans," says Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine at CUMC and a senior author of … Continue reading →

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Mice stem cells capable of regenerating bone, cartilage

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2015

January 16, 2015 This is a schematic of the head of a femur (the thigh bone), showing OCR stem cells in red and the growth of bone (green), cartilage and stromal cells. (Credit: Mike Barnett/Columbia University Medical Center) Brett Smith for redOrbit.com Your Universe Online Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) have announced the discovery of a new stem cell in mice that is capable of regenerating both bone and cartilage, according to a new report in the journal Cell. The study team found the new cells by following the activity of a protein called Gremlin1. When they transplanted the cells, called osteochondroreticular (OCR) stem cells, to a fracture site they saw that the cells aided in bone repair. We are now trying to figure out whether we can persuade these cells to specifically regenerate after injury, said Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine at CUMC and co-author of the new study. If you make a fracture in the mouse, these cells will come alive again, generate both bone and cartilage in the mouseand repair the fracture. The question is, could this happen in humans? The researchers predicted that OCR stem cells will eventually be found in humans … Continue reading →

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