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DOD TBI Center nominated for medical excellence award

Posted: Published on October 17th, 2014

The Defense Departments traumatic brain injury center of excellence is a finalist for the 7th Annual Major Jonathan Letterman Award for Medical Excellence. The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, a component of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, is nominated for its leadership in care, research, and education efforts that have improved traumatic brain injury patient outcomes. "We are extremely honored to be nominated for the Major Jonathan Letterman Award for Medical Excellence, said Col. (Dr.) Sidney R. Hinds, II, DVBICs national director. In the realm of traumatic brain injury, DVBIC strives to live up to many of the principles for which Major Letterman and this award stand: early identification, early treatment and focusing on the best outcomes. The latter is a function of the first two. We are humble to be included with the caliber of the other, deserving nominees." Annually the National Museum of Civil War Medicine presents the Letterman Award to one individual and one organization that has led innovative efforts in improving outcomes for patients with catastrophic injuries or developing new medical technologies to assist Armed Forces members or severely wounded civilians. This years respective awardees will be selected … Continue reading →

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Mild traumatic brain injury can have lasting effects for families

Posted: Published on October 17th, 2014

Families of patients with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) may expect them to return to normal quickly -- after all, it's "just a concussion." But mild TBI can have a lasting impact on families as well as patients, according to a review in the November issue of American Journal of Nursing. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health. "With the increasing numbers of people with mild TBI in the community, it's crucial for nurses to make this a part of assessment for early recognition and intervention," comments Maureen Shawn Kennedy, MA, RN, Editor-in-Chief of American Journal of Nursing. "Nurses may often be the first health professionals who, hearing the complaints of the patient or family member, might recognize that they're having difficulty adjusting to the family impact of head injury." Mild TBI Affects Families, Not Just Patients The article by Kyong S. Hyatt, PhD, RN, FNP, of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center discusses the ways mild TBI can affect patients and families. Important causes of mild TBI include sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and falls. In addition, many veterans are dealing with TBI sustained while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. Yet … Continue reading →

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Mild traumatic brain injury can have lasting effects for families, reports the American Journal of Nursing

Posted: Published on October 17th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 16-Oct-2014 Contact: Connie Hughes Connie.Hughes@wolterskluwer.com 646-674-6348 Wolters Kluwer Health @WKHealth October 16, 2014 Families of patients with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) may expect them to return to normal quicklyafter all, it's "just a concussion." But mild TBI can have a lasting impact on families as well as patients, according to a review in the November issue of American Journal of Nursing. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health. "With the increasing numbers of people with mild TBI in the community, it's crucial for nurses to make this a part of assessment for early recognition and intervention," comments Maureen Shawn Kennedy, MA, RN, Editor-in-Chief of American Journal of Nursing. "Nurses may often be the first health professionals who, hearing the complaints of the patient or family member, might recognize that they're having difficulty adjusting to the family impact of head injury." Mild TBI Affects Families, Not Just Patients The article by Kyong S. Hyatt, PhD, RN, FNP, of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center discusses the ways mild TBI can affect patients and families. Important causes of mild TBI include sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and falls. In addition, … Continue reading →

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Dr. J. Michael Robertson Recognizes Dental Hygiene Month by Educating Tupelo Residents on a Less Invasive Treatment …

Posted: Published on October 17th, 2014

Tupelo, MS (PRWEB) October 16, 2014 This October, J. Michael Robertson, DMD recognizes Dental Hygiene Month by offering patients in Tupelo, MS a revolutionary gum disease treatment. Infection below the gum line causes redness and swelling, and when it is not treated in a timely manner, it is common for patients to lose bone support and eventually, lose teeth. Dr. Robertson is certified to perform the LANAP protocol, which uses a laser to target gum disease and prevent further damage to supporting gum tissue and bone. Good dental hygiene habits are the best way to prevent oral health issues from developing. These include brushing and flossing twice a day, and scheduling professional dental cleanings twice each year. Sometimes this proactive approach is not adequate because of a genetic predisposition, hormonal fluctuations, and tobacco use. Whether gum disease stems from a lack of proper oral hygiene or one of these risk factors, the resulting tartar build-up below the gum line causes serious infection and pain. Pockets form and pull the gums away from the roots of teeth until tenderness and sensitivity make brushing and flossing intolerable. Traditional gum surgery involves cutting the gums away from tooth roots so the area can … Continue reading →

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People with Multiple Sclerosis Can Now Tune in to MS Radio

Posted: Published on October 17th, 2014

Montreal, Quebec (PRWEB) October 16, 2014 Since its launch in 2012, MSology.com has provided news, feature articles and practical tips to over 100,000 people worldwide. To mark its second anniversary, MSology has now launched MS Radio, an audio program available exclusively on MSology.com. The first episode, available at http://msology.ca/in-conversation-ms-nurses-discuss-new-research, is a three-part roundtable discussion with four multiple sclerosis nurses from across Canada. The program was recorded at the recent joint meeting of the Americas and European Committee for Treatment and Research in MS (ACTRIMS/ECTRIMS), the years largest congress devoted to MS research. The MS nurse specialists who participated in the discussions were Bonnie Blain from Red Deer, Alberta; Peggy Cook from Saint John, New Brunswick; Trudy Campbell from Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Jose Poirier from Montreal, Quebec. The moderator was MSology editor Steven Manners. Our goal is to provide people affected by MS with timely and accurate information, says Manners. Our hope is that MS Radio will help people access the news more easily. They may have vision problems that make the website difficult to read. Or they want something that they can download and listen to when theyre in the car or out for a walk. The ACTRIMS/ECTRIMS meeting … Continue reading →

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FDA News Roundup: Chimerix, Horizon, Regeneron, And More

Posted: Published on October 17th, 2014

By Anna Rose Welch, associate editor Horizon Pharma Wins Orphan Drug Designation Actimmune (interferon gamma-1b) was designated an orphan drug for Friedreichs Ataxia. Actimmune is currently approved to treat infections caused by Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD), as well as for severe, malignant osteopetrosis (SMO) that disturbs the bone marrow. There are currently no treatments approved for Friedreichs Ataxia, which would mean the drug, if approved, could meet an unmet health need currently affecting 1 in 50,000 people in the U.S. EffRx Drug Achieves Orphan Status In PCOS EffRx drug, EX404, indicated for pediatric polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), received orphan drug designation last week. The disorder is believed to originate from a hormonal imbalance that results from increased androgens and/or insulin. Those with the disorder are often at risk for developing diabetes type 2, infertility, heart disease, and other conditions. The company is currently at work planning a clinical development program for the drug candidate, with expectations of launching the candidates first trials sometime this fall. Spinal Muscular Atrophy Drug Granted Orphan Designation ChariSMA, also known as scAAV9 from synthetic biology company AveXis, received orphan drug status for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The intravenous gene therapy drug is delivered using technology … Continue reading →

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Scientists identify "nave-like" human stem cell

Posted: Published on October 17th, 2014

14 hours ago by Vicky Just Naive-like stem cells could potentially be used to treat dementia or reduce organ transplants Scientists from our university and Berlin have identified a type of human stem cell that appears to be "nave-like" able to develop into any type of cell. The discovery of this cell type could potentially have a large impact on our understanding of how humans develop and on the field of regenerative medicine. The human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) that scientists currently study in the lab are able to develop into several different types of cell but are already pre-determined to some extent. Published in the top scientific journal Nature, researchers from the Max Delbrck Centre for Molecular Medicine (MDC), Berlin, Germany and our university have for the first time discovered human ESCs that appear to behave like "nave" cells able to develop into any type of cell. These nave-like cells, only previously found in mice, are easy to grow in the lab and could have huge potential for regenerating damaged tissues in the body, potentially leading to treatments for diseases such as dementia or reducing the need for organ transplantation. Professor Laurence Hurst from our Department of Biology & … Continue reading →

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Should first responders use acupuncture & integrative medicine in natural disasters & battle zones?

Posted: Published on October 17th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 16-Oct-2014 Contact: Kathryn Ryan kryan@liebertpub.com 914-740-2100 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News @LiebertOnline New Rochelle, NY, October 16, 2014Delivering traditional emergency medical care at ground zero of natural disasters and military conflicts is challenging. First responders trained in simple integrative medicine approaches such as acupuncture, hypnosis, or biofeedback can provide adjunctive treatment to help relieve patients' pain and stress. How to teach and utilize modified techniques and their potential benefit are described in a Review article in Medical Acupuncture, a peer-reviewed journal from by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. The article is available free on the Medical Acupuncture website at http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/acu.2014.1063 until November 16, 2014. In the article "The Roles of Acupuncture and Other Components of Integrative Medicine in Cataclysmic Natural Disasters and Military Conflicts" Richard Niemtzow, MD, PhD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of Medical Acupuncture, a retired Air Force Colonel, and current Director of the USAF Acupuncture Center, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland; Wayne Jonas, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Samueli Institute (Alexandria, VA); and coauthors from InsideSurgery, LLC (Wayne, PA) and Samueli Institute present integrative health care approaches suitable for use by emergency responders and rescuers that do not require extensive equipment, facilities, or supplies. … Continue reading →

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Kingston man hoping for a life-saving stem cell transplant in U.S.

Posted: Published on October 16th, 2014

CTV Ottawa Published Tuesday, October 14, 2014 4:36PM EDT Last Updated Tuesday, October 14, 2014 7:25PM EDT Fourteen months ago, Mike Berry thought he had it all. He and his wife, Christine, has just welcomed their first child into the world. Now Berry is wondering how much time he has left with his young son, Troy. Starting about a year and a half ago, the 42-year-old Kingston native began noticing a shortness of breath. Eventually, he was diagnosed with systemic scleroderma. The rare auto-immune disease is causing his body to produce too much collagen, essentially scarring and eating away at his internal organs. Hardest hit are his lungs which have developed an equally-rare secondary disease. He has now lost almost 60% of his lung capacity and has trouble walking up a flight of stairs. It is life-threatening. People with symptoms of this severity can have a handful of years to live. In Mike Berry's case the onset has been particularly fast. "It's very aggressive and even surprising the doctors," he says. There is no cure. But there is hope. At Northwestern University in Chicago, Dr. Richard Burt has pioneered a stem cell therapy called Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT). The … Continue reading →

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Aesthetic Surgery Journal November-December Issue Highlights – Video

Posted: Published on October 16th, 2014

Aesthetic Surgery Journal November-December Issue Highlights Watch as Editor in Chief Dr. Foad Nahai discusses the highlights of the November-December 2014 issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal and his Editor's Choices that are not to be missed. Stay tuned... By: ASJOnline … Continue reading →

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