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Earlier Autism treatment better, small study finds – Video

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2014

Earlier Autism treatment better, small study finds Researchers in California conducted a small study on Autism in children and found that infants who were treated as early as six months old had significantly ... By: CBSNews.com Web Extras … Continue reading →

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Stroke rehabilitation team helps clients recover

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2014

When Edna Zak of Killam had a stroke on April 24, she could have been in for a stressful recovery, either as an inpatient in an unfamiliar community or driving long distances to receive care. However, the St. Marys Hospitals Stroke Unit Equivalent Care (SUEC) and Early Supported Discharge (ESD) program changed all that. Instead of clients remaining in hospital, theyre able to get home faster and receive all of the rehab they need within their home, explained team lead Melissa Sztym. The idea of the program is to be able to provide the the intensity of rehab that somebody would get at an inpatient rehab program within their own home with the support of your family and community. Zak was well aware what her recovery could have been like without therapy; she was the sole carer for her husband, Alben, when he had a stroke years ago. I had no therapy except the wife and the children, said Alben. The wife had to work on me every four hours, close my eyes because I didnt blink. Zak, by contrast, was back in her home the day after after her stroke, having received leading edge care at St. Marys from … Continue reading →

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Research!Louisville Focuses on Research at Louisville Medical Center, Sept. 16-19

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise LOUISVILLE, Ky. Research in cancer biology, spinal cord injury, birth defects, circulatory support devices and more will highlight Research!Louisville 2014, Sept. 16-19 at various locations in the Louisville Medical Center. Now in its 19th year, Research!Louisville annually features reports on the latest research underway at the institutions and organizations in the medical center and is sponsored by the University of Louisville; University of Louisville Hospital, Jewish Hospital and St. Marys Foundation, all part of KentuckyOne Health; and Norton Healthcare. Also included will be addresses from two internationally known leaders in medical research: Mary Woolley, president and CEO of Research!America, Alexandria, Va., will address Your Role in Changing Hearts and Minds for Science at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, in Room 101/102 of the Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research (KCCTR) building, 505 S. Hancock St. Woolley will discuss the impact of a polarized Congress on federal health research agency budgets, share public opinion poll data and provide insights on how to effectively communicate with policy makers, the public and the media about research during an election year. Stefano Bonassi, Ph.D., head of the Clinical and Molecular Epidemiology Area of Systems Approaches and … Continue reading →

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Suspect says he was high, coaxed into stealing tablet from woman in wheelchair

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2014

In this screen grab from the surveillance video, a suspect in a red shirt steals a tablet computer from the tray of the womans wheelchair. SEATTLE Seattle robbery detectives say the 17-year-old accused of stealing a wheelchair-bound womans tablet at Northgate Mall was high and not in his right mind. Police arrested the teen on Tuesdayafter several tipsters, including Q13 FOX News and Washingtons Most Wanted viewers, identified him. The suspect appeared angry and showed no remorse during his first appearance Wednesday in King County Juvenile Court. Q13 FOX is not naming the suspect becausehe is a minor. He has several other drug cases pending and his family told the judge they have been trying to get him into treatment. Carolyn, the victim in the case, has been living with Cerebral Palsy her whole life. She and her husband were enjoying an afternoon huddling together when the thief ran up and grabbed her Nook. First I was really shocked because I was like oh my gosh, he just took my tablet, said Carolyn. The suspect told detectives he was coaxed into stealing it by the other guy seen with him on the video. I think anybody who was an easy … Continue reading →

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New Hormone Treatment May Reduce Damage To Brains Of Premature Babies

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2014

CBS Pittsburgh (con't) Affordable Care Act Updates: CBSPittsburgh.com/ACA Health News & Information: CBSPittsburgh.com/Health PITTSBURGH (KDKA) Not getting enough oxygen or blood flow to the brain of a premature baby can have long-lasting impact on strength, intellect and behavior. All premature babies get screened for brain injury. We do weekly ultrasounds if theyve had some bleed, or less oxygen to their brain. And before discharge, we tend to do an MRI just to know exactly what the damage is, West Penn Hospital Neonatologist Dr. Nilima Karamchandani said. The brains of premature babies are susceptible to damage, especially around the fluid-filled spaces called the ventricles. Researchers wanted to know if damage could be stopped with a drug called erythropoietin, or EPO. Its a hormone that regulates your bodys red blood cell production. With cell damage, it can also have some protective anti-inflammatory effects. We have been looking for an agent, and this seems to be at the top of the list as something we can use to reduce the brain injury, Dr. Karamchandani said. In a study of nearly 500 premature babies, half got EPO and half got a placebo. Doctors then analyzed their brain MRIs. Read more here: New Hormone Treatment … Continue reading →

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ACTRIMS-ECTRIMS MSBoston2014 Late Breaking News Oral Presentations

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Late Breaker Presentations Late Breaker Abstracts LB1.1 Phase 2 results of the RADIANCE trial: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral RPC1063 in relapsing multiple sclerosis J Cohen1, DL Arnold2,3, G Comi4, A Bar-Or5, S Gujrathi6, JP Hartung6, A Olson6, M Cravets6, PA Frohna6, K Selmaj7 1Cleveland Clinic, Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research, Cleveland, OH, United States, 2NeuroRx Research, Montreal, QC, Canada, 3McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, 4San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Neurology, Milan, Italy, 5Montreal Neurological Institute, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Montreal, QC, Canada, 6Receptos, Inc., Clinical Development, San Diego, CA, United States, 7Medical University of Lodz, Department of Neurology, Lodz, Poland Background: RPC1063 is an oral, selective sphingosine 1-phosphate 1 receptor modulator in clinical development for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). Objectives: Demonstrate the superior efficacy of low (LD, 0.5 mg) and high (HD, 1.0 mg) dose RPC1063 vs. placebo (PBO), and characterize the safety of RPC1063 in patients with RMS. Methods: RADIANCE is an international, combined Phase 2/3 trial. In the 24-week, Phase 2 portion, 258 patients were randomized (1:1:1) to PBO (n=88), LD (n=87) or HD (n=83). The primary endpoint was … Continue reading →

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5 months on Hormone replacement therapy – Video

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2014

5 months on Hormone replacement therapy In this video, I breifly describe all of the changes I've noticed since I started 5 months ago, regarding body hair changes and a few others. I also talk a little bit about hair care and why... By: Jill Levesque … Continue reading →

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Research and Markets: Stem Cell Research Market in India …

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2014

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7tssr7/stem_cell) has announced the addition of the "Stem Cell Research Market in India 2014" report to their offering. Stem cells can be used to cure a number of diseases, including cancer and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, among others. The number of parents opting for stem cell storage is also rising as they want to store their baby's cord blood stem cells for present and future use. Currently, the market is dominated by private banks offering stem cell storage facilities, with a few of them even reducing their prices in order to make the process more affordable for a larger number of people. The main driving factors for this market comprise the liberal regulatory environment and the rise in the number of patients suffering from chronic diseases. Government and industry bodies are working towards developing the market by providing various incentives in this direction. With stem cell research being a capital-intensive process, the primary challenge for the market centers on the huge cost of storing stem cells. Apart from research organizations, many stem cell banks are also involved in R&D of stem cell therapy in India. New trends such as public and private partnerships and … Continue reading →

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Induced Stem Cells Will Be Tested on Humans for the First Time

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2014

Back in 2006, when controversy over embryonic stem cell funding was still raging, a piece of research came along that would make the debate essentially obsolete: normal adult cells can actually be reprogrammed into stem cells. No embryos necessary. The technique went on to win its inventor the Nobel Prize. And now, after many years in the lab, a Japanese patient will the first person to receive the next-gen treatment, called induced pluripotent stem cells. This first clinical trial for iPSCs has long been in the making. Part of its complexity is that cells are taken from each patient and then, through a series of lab procedures, transformed into stem cells. Each patient gets his or her own genetically matched iPSCs. This individualization is a key advantage over embryonic stem cells, which have been tested in humans before. Special drugs are required to prevent patients' bodies from rejecting embryonic stem cells. After some final safety checks and genetic tests, the first clinical trial is officially underway in Japan. Nature reports that the first patient will likely receive iPSCs within days. In total, the clinical trial has enrolled six patients, all of whom with an eye condition called macular degeneration that … Continue reading →

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Gibbon genome sequence deepens understanding of primates rapid chromosomal rearrangements

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 10-Sep-2014 Contact: Glenna Picton picton@bcm.edu 713-798-4710 Baylor College of Medicine @bcmhouston HOUSTON (Sep. 10. 2014) With the completion of the sequencing and analysis of the gibbon genome, scientists now know more about why this small ape has a rapid rate of chromosomal rearrangements, providing information that broadens understanding of chromosomal biology. Chromosomes, essentially the packaging that encases the genetic information stored in the DNA sequence, are fundamental to cellular function and the transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next. Chromosome structure and function is also intimately related to human genetic diseases, especially cancer. The sequence and analysis of the gibbon genome (all the chromosomes) was published today in the journal Nature and led by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, the Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center and the Washington University School of Medicine's Genome Institute. "Everything we learn about the genome sequence of this particular primate and others analyzed in the recent past helps us to understand human biology in a more detailed and complete way," said Dr. Jeffrey Rogers, associate professor in the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor and a lead author on the report. "The gibbon sequence … Continue reading →

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