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Lawmaker says adjustments needed in law mandating autism coverage

Posted: Published on November 12th, 2014

By Andy Marso KHI News Service TOPEKA, KAN. The Kansas House member who last session championed a bill that expanded insurance coverage for autism treatment said it may be adjusted in the upcoming legislative session. Rep. John Rubin, a Shawnee Republican who was re-elected last week, said he will propose changes to House Bill 2744, which was a compromise struck between insurance companies and autism treatment advocates. Were going to continue on it, Rubin said of the autism bill. As with a lot of kind of significant legislation, theres some cleanup that I think needs to be done. The bill passed last session was expected to extend coverage to about 750 Kansas children from birth to age 5, which is about 20 percent of those estimated to need such treatment in the state. The new mandate requires insurance companies to cover up to 25 hours per week of a therapy known as applied behavior analysis treatment. Rubin said when the legislative session begins in January, he will push to loosen licensure requirements established in HB 2744 that restrict who can provide the treatment. I recognize it was part of the compromise to get the bill passed last year, but I … Continue reading →

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Meridian Health Receives American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Quality Achievement Award

Posted: Published on November 12th, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise Neptune, NJ Meridian Health has received the Get With The GuidelinesStroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards from the American Heart Association for the stroke programs at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, and Riverview Medical Center. Additionally, Meridians Bayshore Community Hospital has received the Get With The GuidelinesStroke Silver Quality Achievement Award. The Get With The Guidelines award recognize the facilities commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted guidelines. Meridian Health is dedicated to improving the quality of stroke care and The American Heart Association/American Stroke Associations Get With The GuidelinesStroke helps us achieve that goal, said Stephen Martino, M.D., medical director of Meridians Stroke Programs. Were extremely proud of our team. This award validates the exceptional work being done each day, and demonstrates our commitment to ensure that patients receive quality care based on internationally-respected clinical guidelines. Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, and Riverview Medical Center also received the associations Target: Stroke Honor Roll for meeting stroke quality measures that reduce the time between hospital arrival and treatment with the clot-buster tPA, … Continue reading →

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Spinal Cord Injury Treatments | North Shore-LIJ …

Posted: Published on November 12th, 2014

There are a variety of treatment and surgery options for Spinal Cord Injury depending on the affected area of the spine. Spinal cord injury is the result of a traumatic injury such as a bruise or contusion, a partial tear or a complete tear in the spinal cord. It can also result indirectly from damage to surrounding bones, tissues or blood vessels. Spinal Cord Injury Diagnosis Spinal cord injuries are very serious. If you are suffering from any symptoms of spinal cord injury, it is very important to seek immediate medical attention. In order to diagnose your condition, your doctor will perform both a physical and neurological exam. If the location of the injury is not known, one of more of these tests will help locate the exact point of injury: Nonsurgical Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury Since spinal cord injury is such a serious and time-sensitive condition, it is critical to seek treatment as soon as possible. Time between injury and treatment will have a huge impact on the outcome. Some nonsurgical treatment options for spinal cord injury include: Surgery for Spinal Cord Injury In many cases, spinal cord surgery is necessary to remove bone fragments, herniated discs, foreign … Continue reading →

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Breakthrough spinal cord treatment gives hope for paraplegics

Posted: Published on November 12th, 2014

The case of Darek Fidyka has made headlines around the world. A pioneering new surgery has given him his legs back, in what scientist believe the first-ever instance of renewed nerve growth in a person with a spinal cord injury. But the interesting thing is the surgery could easily have happened in New Zealand, and it could still. We have the technology, the expertise and we certainly have the candidates. One such person is Caleb Harcus. He's classified as an incomplete quadriplegic, meaning that he still has some function in his arms, even though all his limbs are affected in some way. What's more is he is in the financial position to fund this research. So why isn't it happening? Mr Harcus can't remember what he was thinking about as he walked to work on Guy Fawkes morning four years ago. It's unlikely he was thinking about the act of walking, the simple miracle of putting one foot in front of the other. He probably wasn't thinking about the passing traffic, and he certainly never thought an out-of-control truck would take away his ability to walk forever. "I woke up six weeks later and I looked at the ceiling and … Continue reading →

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InVivo Therapeutics

Posted: Published on November 12th, 2014

Nano cap InVivo Therapeutics (OTCQB:NVIV) continued its up move today with shares rising38%on a 10x surge in volume. Prices have almost tripled in a month as investor interest builds over its Neuro-Spinal Scaffold for the treatment of acute spinal cord injury. The first patient to receive the device is a 25-year old Scottsdale, AZ man who broke his back in a dirt bike accident last month. Although it's too early to gauge the success of the implant some researchers and clinicians believe it has great promise. In late October, the FDA approved an expansion of clinical trial sites from six to 20 and broadened patient eligibility criteria. After today's action, InVivo's market cap is $133M which is comparable to other regenerative medicine firms working on spinal cord injury therapies. For comparison purposes, the market valuations of Neuralstem (NYSEMKT:CUR), Asterias Biotherapeutics (NYSEMKT:AST) and StemCells (NASDAQ:STEM) are $256M, $125M and $80M, respectively. Share this with a colleague Go here to see the original: InVivo Therapeutics … Continue reading →

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Researchers Discover Breakthrough Stem Cell Treatment For Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Published on November 12th, 2014

By C. Rajan, contributing writer Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have made a major breakthrough in Parkinson's disease treatment by developing stem cell-derived brain cells that can replace the cells lost due to the disease, thus paving the way for the first stem cell transplant treatment for Parkinsons patients. Parkinson's disease, which affects about 10 million people worldwide, is a degenerative nervous system condition which causes tremors, muscle weakness, stiffness, and loss in mobility. Parkinson's is caused by loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. Dopamine is an essential neurotransmitter that is required for regulating movement and emotions. In this study, for the first time ever, the researchers were able to convert human embryonic stem cells into dopamine producing neurons, which behaved like native dopamine cells lost in the disease. The study was led by Malin Parmar, associate professor in Lund's Department of Medicine, and conducted at both Lund University and at MIRCen in Paris as part of the EU networks NeuroStemCell and NeuroStemcellRepair. According to Medical News Today, the researchers produced rat models of Parkinson's disease by destroying the dopamine cells in one part of the rat's brain, and then they transplanted the new dopamine producing stem cell … Continue reading →

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NCAA urged to formulate concussion penalties

Posted: Published on November 12th, 2014

A US congressman prominently involved with traumatic brain injury issues wants the NCAA to penalize schools that violate concussion management guidelines. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.) sent a letter Wednesday to NCAA president Mark Emmert urging the association to create mandatory guidelines about how to care for concussions, according to a copy released by Pascrell's office. Pascrell previously wrote to Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany asking the Big Ten to investigate Michigan's mishandling of concussed quarterback Shane Morris and to assess penalties for violating the conference's concussion protocol. "In his response to me, Commissioner Delany declined to address that request," Pascrell wrote in his letter to Emmert. "If individual conferences are not going to monitor and penalize concussion management protocol violations, the NCAA must step in and assume that responsibility." Pascrell is co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force. He helped get legislation passed in 2010 after the death of a New Jersey high school football player. The law called for the US Department of Health and Human Services to develop guidelines and protocols for the management and treatment of sports-related concussions. In September, NCAA chief medical officer Brian Hainline said the association continues to discuss the … Continue reading →

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Wheelchair-bound Ed Sheeran fan left with view of gate during concert

Posted: Published on November 12th, 2014

Lauren Graham, 24, was left in tears after her view was totally obstructed When she complained, the Ed Sheeran fan was told by staff to stand up She had spent 77 on two tickets, which included entry for her carer Ms Graham has Friedreich's Ataxia, which prevents her from standing By Corey Charlton for MailOnline Published: 04:49 EST, 12 November 2014 | Updated: 07:06 EST, 12 November 2014 113 shares 180 View comments Lauren Graham (pictured) was left with a view of a metal gate for the entirety of the Ed Sheeran concert A wheelchair-bound Ed Sheeran fan was left in tears during his concert after her view was obstructed by a metal gate and she was told to stand up when she complained about it to staff. Lauren Graham splashed out 77 on two tickets to watch her favourite singer perform at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena (NIA) on October 18. The disabled 24-year-old was left devastated after the vantage point she was given completely obstructed her view of the stage and she was stunned when told she should stand up when she complained to security staff. View post: Wheelchair-bound Ed Sheeran fan left with view of gate during concert … Continue reading →

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Men Need to Know Potential Dangers Before Undergoing Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Posted: Published on November 12th, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise When most men reach their 40s and 50s they begin to search for something that will give them the energy, the strength and the libido they enjoyed in their 20s. Many have found it in testosterone replacement therapy, despite the fact that men who undergo this type of treatment have a 30 percent higher risk of having a heart attack. Low T, as its now referred to, has become fashionable and an apparently easy fix for men who are looking to feel better physically and emotionally, said Colin Barker, M.D., a cardiologist with Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center. Many use the topical cream and see the benefits, but dont think about the potential risks. Testosterone is a hormone that is responsible for developing a mans reproductive tissue as well as increasing his bone mass and growth of body hair. It also gives a male his sexual drive. Men with high levels of testosterone range between 1,000 and 1,200 nanograms, while those with low levels are around 300 nanograms. A 2013 published study conducted by the Veterans Affairs (VA) Administration studied more than 200,000 men who with Low T. The study … Continue reading →

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What are hormones and how do they affect me?

Posted: Published on November 12th, 2014

Hormones in the body were designed to rejuvenate, regenerate and restore. They serve as powerful chemical messengers (communicators) sent to specific cells throughout your body to orchestrate many of your body's internal functions, as well as how your organs behave. There are many different hormones your body produces in order to achieve a balance. Even small fluctuations in levels can cause big changes in cells, or even disrupt the balance throughout your entire body. This is another reason to be cautious when selecting hormone replacement therapy. The goal should always be hormonal balance based in science, rather than experimentation or guessing. Many therapies merely attempt to replenish estrogen and/or progesterone and testosterone, but never achieve homeostasis. Too many physicians lack the expertise or knowledge to attain the proper outcome. Many endocrinologists will tell you that hormonal balance equates to health. Research continues to indicate that hormones are key to the intricate interrelationships of the body's parts and systems. They play a pivotal role in your overall health and well-being. Conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) consists of standard doses of synthetic hormones without considering each person's individual hormonal profile. Therapy should be modified in accordance with clinical and laboratory results, as … Continue reading →

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