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Autism Speaks awards more than $1 million to fund research on autism spectrum disorders

Posted: Published on June 27th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 26-Jun-2014 Contact: Steffanie Marchese Steffanie.Marchese@autismspeaks.org 646-385-8537 Autism Speaks NEW YORK, N.Y. (June 26, 2014) Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, today announced the awarding of three new targeted research grants totaling more than $1 million. These grants will further the organization's mission to change the future for all those struggling with autism by addressing a number of Autism Speaks research priorities and programs, including global public health and environmental risk initiatives. "We are very excited to announce this group of awards, which help target several of our key portfolio areas," said Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Robert Ring. "Our award to the University of Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is part of a unique cooperative funding effort that leverages an additional $9.2 million of funding from Canadian partners to support our expanding focus on whole genome sequencing and the activities of Dr. Scherer's lab in leading our Autism Ten Thousand Genomes (Aut10K) program." Targeted research grants are initiated by Autism Speaks science staff to take advantage of unique opportunities to work closely with leading investigators to develop projects that improve existing research infrastructures, generate rapid responses to new and highly visible public health … Continue reading →

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Vermont school, educators sued over treatment of boy with autism

Posted: Published on June 27th, 2014

Nathan Reilly (Supplied photo) BENNINGTON, Vt. -- A lawsuit has been filed against the Bennington School District over an incident last year when an audio recording revealed an 8-year-old boy with autism was called "a dumbass kid with autism," secluded in a room at school, and told to clean his urine from the floor, allegedly by school employees. The suit names Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union, Bennington School District, former special education director Kathy Buck, and para-educators Clayton Buck and Laurie Connell as defendants. Clayton Buck is Kathy Buck's son. Suing them is Joan Reilly, mother of Nathan Reilly, now 10, who was a student at Bennington Elementary School during the 2012-2013 school year. The suit was filed on their behalf by Bennington-based Winburn Law Offices in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Civil Unit. Kathy Buck announced her retirement in June 2013. Clayton Buck and Connell are not listed as employees on the SVSU's website. According to the complaint, Clayton Buck and Laurie Connell worked as para-educators providing services and supervision to Nathan Reilly. Nathan has received special education since he was 3 and was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2007. The complaint alleges that Nathan began to display behavioral problems … Continue reading →

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New heat illness guidelines for athletic trainers announced

Posted: Published on June 27th, 2014

INDIANAPOLIS - New guidelines announced today in Indianapolis include an unusual policy for treating athletes with heat stroke. The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) says victims of heat stroke should not be rushed to the hospital. NATA reports that cold water immersion is the most effective treatment for heat stroke. A simple sideline ice water tub could be a life saver. Trainers say there should be one on every field when athletes are working out in the heat. When an athlete suffers from heat stroke, it's essential to get their core body temperature lowered quickly to avoid permanent organ or brain damage, or even death. The National Athletic Trainers' Association Expo in Indianapolis released new heat and hydration guidelines for athletes. Most significant is the "cool first, transport second" policy for athletes suffering heat stroke, when core body temperature rises above 104 degrees. "It's a complete paradigm shift in medicine," said Doug Casa, chief operation officer of the Korey Stringer Institute. "I mean what other medical condition do you say, 'I'm not going to send him to the hospital right away.' But what we understand with heat stroke is we have a very limited number of minutes to get their … Continue reading →

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Caroline Aherne Breaks Silence On Cancer Treatment, To Pay Tribute To Macmillan Nurse's Support

Posted: Published on June 27th, 2014

Caroline Aherne has broken her silence on her cancer treatment, to pay tribute to the support of her Macmillan nurse. "She hates it when I mention her name, but she's Julie Watts," Caroline told a packed crowd at a charity event. "When I was little, my mum told us that only special people get cancer," she said. "Well, I must be very special." But it was an upbeat speech she gave, full of humour and gratitude for the support she's had in this, her third brush with the disease. "Fifty years ago when my mum found out that we had cancer they didnt have any Macmillan nurses, you were kind of on your own with it, so its a blessing we have got them now," she said. "When you hear them [doctors] telling you you have cancer, its true that you really dont take it in properly, you just dont think of the questions. "And then when you come out, because shes been in there with you, she answers all your questions that you havent been able to ask at the time or havent thought of." Caroline was speaking at a charity event in Manchester, hosted by TV and radio … Continue reading →

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Dont judge Firdaus mother

Posted: Published on June 27th, 2014

Another woman shares her experience of raising a special needs daughter and says Malaysia should learn from other countries. COMMENT Many people were horrified when they read about the neglect of 15-year-old Muhammad Firdaus Dullah, who has cerebral palsy. Even the Prime Minister has joined the ordinary man in the street in condemning the neglect, and accusations have been heaped upon Firdauss mother, his former nanny and the government. Malaysians show concern for the less privileged, the disabled or the poor only when the media feature stories about them. The rest of the time, these people are invisible to them. FMT recently spoke to Zahriah Mohd Faiz, a mother of six young children, the oldest of whom has cerebral palsy. She spoke of the challenges she and her husband face in bringing up 15-year-old Balqis. Reading about Firdaus was devastating for Zahriah, who recalled the years of worry and hardship she went through before finally coming to terms with raising a child with special needs. Looking after a special needs child is expensive because of the equipment, treatment and diet. According to Zahriah, faith is the most important aid to survival, which includes keeping ones sanity. She said: Have faith … Continue reading →

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Two vets get breakthrough treatment for traumatic brain injury

Posted: Published on June 27th, 2014

by Lucy Bustmante, 13News Now WVEC.com Posted on June 27, 2014 at 5:29 PM Updated today at 5:29 PM NORFOLK -- A local charity is helping two wounded war veterans get breakthrough treatment for their traumatic brain injuries. Airman Mitch Kieffer and retired Navy SEAL Dave Hall spent their fourth session inside of the Hampton Roads Hyperbaric oxygen chamber in Norfolk Friday to get pain relief from their war wounds. "It's never gone away," Kieffer said. "No matter what treatment or pharmaceutical they've ever given me." At just 29 years old, Kieffer suffers from a broken back, pituitary gland damage, migraines, and major gastrointestinal issues. He says he should have been killed in Iraq in 2007 when his caravan was attacked by insurgents with RPGs, IEDs, and AK47s. Kieffer has tried a litany of pharmaceuticals and homeopathic remedies. While at Eglin Air Force Base and Langley Air Force base, he learned of hypberic oxygen treatments that were proven to help rewire broken neuropathways in the brain and make new ones. He began receiving treatment after America's Mighty Warriors paired with Hampton Roads Hyperbarics to sponsor four military members who needed the help. "It was a breath of fresh of air … Continue reading →

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Blocking key enzyme may minimise stroke injury

Posted: Published on June 27th, 2014

Home > News > health-news Washington, June 27 : Giving a ray of hope to heart patients, a research team in the US' University of Texas has suggested that a drug that blocks the action of an enzyme could substantially reduce brain damage if given immediately after a stroke. "If you inhibit (enzyme) Cdk5, then the vast majority of brain tissue stays alive without oxygen for up to one hour," said James Bibb, associate professor of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics at the University of Texas. The team found that Cdk5 is a central player in nerve cell death following brain injury and can lead to cancer. Earlier, many scientists thought aberrant Cdk5 activity was pivotal in the development of Alzheimer's disease and that Cdk5 inhibition might be beneficial as a treatment. Now it is proved that Cdk5 has both good and bad effects. When working normally, Cdk5 adds phosphates to other proteins that are important to healthy brain function. "Cdk5 regulates communication between nerve cells and is essential for proper brain function. Therefore, blocking Cdk5 long-term may not be beneficial," Bibb noted. "Until now, the connection between Cdk5 and stroke injury was unknown, as was the potential benefit of acute Cdk5 … Continue reading →

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Dr. J. Michael Robertson Expands His Practice to Bring Gum Disease Treatment to Oxford, MS Residents

Posted: Published on June 27th, 2014

Oxford, MS (PRWEB) June 27, 2014 Dr. J. Michael Robertson is pleased to announce that his practice is currently expanding to bring the LANAP laser protocol, a revolutionary gum disease treatment, to Oxford patients. LANAP treatment is a safe, effective gum surgery alternative that has the ability to selectively target and remove infection that results from moderate to severe cases of periodontal disease. The procedure results in little to no gum recession, a common side effect of other treatment options. Periodontal disease is caused by an infection between the teeth and gums. Unless local patients receive an effective gum disease treatment in Oxford, the illness can progress quickly, resulting in loose or lost teeth and jaw bone degeneration. Periodontal disease has also been linked to cancer, heart disease, preterm labor, and many other health problems. LANAP treatment is able to stop the progression of periodontal disease in one to two visits by utilizing this FDA cleared laser treatment available to northern Mississippi patients. Instead of cutting out the infected tissue, Dr. Robertson uses the PerioLase MVP-7 laser to clear away the diseased gum tissue and bacteria lining the periodontal pockets. The laser is safe to use in these applications due … Continue reading →

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Hormone Replacement Therapy NJ Is Beneficial – Video

Posted: Published on June 27th, 2014

Hormone Replacement Therapy NJ Is Beneficial View more details at http://applyfree.venusind.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=d2. By: codysilk1 … Continue reading →

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Animal Cell Therapies – Tucker’s Story – Video

Posted: Published on June 27th, 2014

Animal Cell Therapies - Tucker's Story Tucker shows notable improvement in gait and movement after receiving stem cell therapy from Animal Cell Therapies. By: Animal Cell Therapies, Inc. … Continue reading →

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