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'When life hands you lemons': 7-year-old sells lemonade to raise funds for friend's surgery

Posted: Published on July 7th, 2014

A B.C. boy opened up a lemonade stand this weekend to help raise funds so that his best friend with cerebral palsy can get an expensive surgery that's not currently available in Canada. The lemonade stand was part of a larger fundraising effort, thats garnered more than $48,000 in donations. Seven-year-olds Quinn Callander and Brayden Grozdanich have been best buddies since they were kindergarten classmates. "They are such great friends, when Quinn comes into the room, Brayden squeals," Quinn's mom, Heather Roney, told CTV Vancouver. Brayden has cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects movement and muscle tone. Every time Brayden grows, his muscles tighten, and simple activities can become very difficult. Brayden's parents say it's been hard for their son to accept his symptoms. "He gets very frustrated because he'll try to do something, and he'll get mad at himself because he'll fall," Brayden's mom, Toni Grozdanich, said. "Like when he gets tired, he'll trip a lot easier because his legs just sort of drag behind him." There's a procedure Brayden can get in New Jersey that can help alleviate some of his suffering, but it's expensive, costing about $15,000, not including travel expenses and ongoing physiotherapy treatments. Brayden's father, … Continue reading →

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When life hands you lemons: Boy sells lemonade to raise funds for friend's surgery

Posted: Published on July 7th, 2014

A B.C. boy opened up a lemonade stand this weekend to help raise funds so that his best friend with cerebral palsy can get an expensive surgery that's not currently available in Canada. The lemonade stand was part of a larger fundraising effort, thats garnered more than $48,000 in donations. Seven-year-olds Quinn Callander and Brayden Grozdanich have been best buddies since they were kindergarten classmates. "They are such great friends, when Quinn comes into the room, Brayden squeals," Quinn's mom, Heather Roney, told CTV Vancouver. Brayden has cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects movement and muscle tone. Every time Brayden grows, his muscles tighten, and simple activities can become very difficult. Brayden's parents say it's been hard for their son to accept his symptoms. "He gets very frustrated because he'll try to do something, and he'll get mad at himself because he'll fall," Brayden's mom, Toni Grozdanich, said. "Like when he gets tired, he'll trip a lot easier because his legs just sort of drag behind him." There's a procedure Brayden can get in New Jersey that can help alleviate some of his suffering, but it's expensive, costing about $15,000, not including travel expenses and ongoing physiotherapy treatments. Brayden's father, … Continue reading →

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Other brain bleed could have caused death

Posted: Published on July 7th, 2014

Northland rugby player Jordan Kemp may have received proper concussion treatment earlier this year and died from an unrelated brain bleed, a former All Blacks doctor says. The talented hooker collapsed during a game between his Otamatea Hawks side and Old Boys Marist in Whangarei on Saturday. It is believed he suffered a brain bleed after a clash of heads. He died in hospital the next day. Kemp had been blue-carded under world-standard concussion rules earlier this season, meaning he had to see a doctor immediately after the game and get approval before he took the field again. He did not play for five weeks after the concussion and Northland Rugby Union chief executive Jeremy Parkinson said Kemp had played for the last six weeks symptom-free. Graham Paterson, who has worked for more than 25 years in sports medicine, and was All Blacks doctor from 2004-05, said there were three possibilities regarding Kemps death, but the cause would not be known until after an autopsy was carried out. Hed had a concussion that was treated perfectly and he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time and this had nothing to do with the previous concussion. The next … Continue reading →

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Remuda Ranch at The Meadows Appoints Buck Runyan Clinical Director

Posted: Published on July 7th, 2014

Wickenburg, Arizona (PRWEB) July 07, 2014 Remuda Ranch at The Meadows, a comprehensive treatment center specializing in eating and co-occurring disorders for women and girls, has appointed James Buck Runyan, MS, MFT, LPC, CEDSs, Clinical Director over the inpatient and residential LIFE campus. Runyan has over 20 years of experience working with eating disorders and addictions, including nearly seven years at Remuda Ranch holding clinical leadership positions. In addition to counseling and administrative work, he is a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator on a vast array of eating disorder and family therapy related topics. Runyan has served on the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) Board of Directors since 2010, and is the current President of the Board of Directors for 2013-2014 in addition to a Fellow of IAEDP. Remuda Ranch at The Meadows is very fortunate to have Buck rejoin the organization, said Chris Diamond, Executive Director. Since starting his career at Remuda in the 90s, Buck has made a significant impact on the eating disorder industry through program development, his private practice, and service with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. He will bring a wealth of experience and energy in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, … Continue reading →

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Woman who claims NHS failed to spot her cancer raises 35,000 to have treatment abroad

Posted: Published on July 7th, 2014

After attending 16 doctors' appointments, Leigh Naylor, 32, was distraught when doctors found a cervical tumour and gave her nine months to live She raised 35,000 to have an alternative cancer treatment in Germany After three weeks of treatment, her tumour showed signs of shrinking Money has now run out and she needs 12,000 for every course of treatment Mrs Naylor said NHS misdiagnosed cancer as fibroids - taking legal action By Sarah Griffiths Published: 09:31 EST, 7 July 2014 | Updated: 13:16 EST, 7 July 2014 51 shares 147 View comments Leigh Naylor, (pictured) was distraught when doctors found a cervical tumour they had missed and gave her nine months to live A woman who claims doctors failed to diagnose her terminal cancer 16 times, raised 35,000 to fund treatment in Germany as she prepares to take legal action against the NHS. Leigh Naylor was distraught when medics revealed they had found cervical tumour, giving her nine months to live in March. The 32-year-old raised 35,000 to fund treatment in Germany, after doctors in the UK said all they could offer was a course of life-prolonging chemotherapy. More: Woman who claims NHS failed to spot her cancer raises 35,000 … Continue reading →

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What Age Should I Begin HRT? (Hormone Replacement Therapy) – Video

Posted: Published on July 7th, 2014

What Age Should I Begin HRT? (Hormone Replacement Therapy) Take our FREE Hormone Replacement Therapy Assessment! http://www.lohadcenter.com/hormone-health-assessment-men/ for Men. http://www.lohadcenter.com/hormone-h... By: The LOHAD Center … Continue reading →

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Bahamas beach that starred Bond film 'under threat' from fashion tycoon Peter Nygard

Posted: Published on July 7th, 2014

By Sarah Gordon Published: 06:20 EST, 7 July 2014 | Updated: 09:58 EST, 7 July 2014 48 shares 27 View comments The spectacular Bahamas beach that formed the backdrop for a Jaws film and saw Daniel Craig emerge from its azure waters in Casino Royale, is in danger of environmental calamity, claim campaigners. Fashion tycoon Peter Nygard has had a home on a peninsula above Clifton Bay in the Bahamian capital Nassau since 1984, but his plans to build stem cell research centre at the site has sparked a row with environmentalists. The Canadian fashion mogul, behind the brand Nygard, has been accused of expanding the size of his property from three to six acres by laying down concrete to affect water flow and therefore build up beaches around his home. Bond in the Bahamas: Daniel Craig emerged from the sea at Clifton Beach in Casino Royale Campaigners say that this action has affected the flow of sand to Clifton Beach, one of the most famous public beaches in the Bahamas, leaving parts of it with no sand whatsoever. Link: Bahamas beach that starred Bond film 'under threat' from fashion tycoon Peter Nygard … Continue reading →

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Boston University researchers and collaborators receive $12.6 million NIH grant for AD

Posted: Published on July 7th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 7-Jul-2014 Contact: Gina DiGravio gina.digravio@bmc.org 617-638-8480 Boston University Medical Center Boston - Researchers from the Biomedical Genetics division of the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) are part of a five-university collaboration receiving a $12.6 million, four-year grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to identify rare genetic variants that may either protect against, or contribute to Alzheimer's disease risk. At BUSM, the Consortium for Alzheimer's Sequence Analysis (CASA) is led by Lindsay A. Farrer, PhD, Chief of Biomedical Genetics and professor of medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, epidemiology, and biostatistics, who is the principal investigator. Other Boston University investigators include Kathryn Lunetta, PhD, professor of biostatistics; Gyungah Jun, PhD, assistant professor of medicine, ophthalmology and biostatistics; and Richard Sherva, PhD, research assistant professor of medicine. CASA investigators will analyze whole exome and whole genome sequence data generated during the first phase of the NIH Alzheimer's Disease Sequencing Program, an innovative collaboration that began in 2012 between NIA and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), also part of NIH. They will analyze data from 6,000 volunteers with Alzheimer's disease and 5,000 older individuals who do not have the disease. … Continue reading →

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$12.6 million NIH grant to study genetics of Alzheimer's disease

Posted: Published on July 7th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 7-Jul-2014 Contact: Karen Kreeger karen.kreeger@uphs.upenn.edu 215-349-5658 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine PHILADELPHIA - Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania are part of a five-university collaboration receiving a $12.6 million, four-year grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to identify rare genetic variants that may either protect against, or contribute to Alzheimer's disease risk. At Penn, the Consortium for Alzheimer's Sequence Analysis (CASA) is led by Gerard D. Schellenberg, PhD, professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Other Penn investigators are Li-San Wang, PhD, professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; Adam Naj, PhD, senior scholar, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Nancy Zhang, PhD, professor of Statistics, Wharton School. CASA investigators will analyze whole exome and whole genome sequence data generated during the first phase of the NIH Alzheimer's Disease Sequencing Program, an innovative collaboration that began in 2012 between NIA and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), also part of NIH. They will analyze data from 6,000 volunteers with Alzheimer's disease and 5,000 older individuals who did not have the disease. In addition, they will study genomic data from 111 … Continue reading →

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Penn Medicine Researchers and Collaborators Receive $12.6 Million NIH Grant to Study Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease

Posted: Published on July 7th, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise PHILADELPHIA - Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania are part of a five-university collaboration receiving a $12.6 million, four-year grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to identify rare genetic variants that may either protect against, or contribute to Alzheimers disease risk. At Penn, the Consortium for Alzheimers Sequence Analysis (CASA) is led by Gerard D. Schellenberg, PhD, professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Other Penn investigators are Li-San Wang, PhD, professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; Adam Naj, PhD, senior scholar, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Nancy Zhang, PhD, professor of Statistics, Wharton School. CASA investigators will analyze whole exome and whole genome sequence data generated during the first phase of the NIH Alzheimers Disease Sequencing Program, an innovative collaboration that began in 2012 between NIA and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), also part of NIH. They will analyze data from 6,000 volunteers with Alzheimers disease and 5,000 older individuals who did not have the disease. In addition, they will study genomic data from 111 large families with multiple Alzheimers disease members, … Continue reading →

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