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'Maiden' is the reason Sandra Oh left 'Grey's Anatomy'

Posted: Published on June 20th, 2014

With its sadly timeless themes of political tyranny, the fragility of democracy and the intersection of political and personal abuse, Ariel Dorfman's drama "Death and the Maiden" certainly feels ripe for revival. The widely acclaimed work by the Argentine-Chilean scribe was a global hit in the early 1990s, premiering at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 1991, and then showing up on Broadway with Glenn Close and Richard Dreyfus. Roman Polanski made a movie version in 1994 with Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley. In New York, if you were to attempt such a revival on Broadway today, you'd surely need a star in the central role of Paulina, long a favorite of top-tier actors and a character whose past includes torture and whose present, she fears, might well include her torturer. You'd need a name like, oh, Sandra Oh, the Canadian actress who, for a decade, has played Cristina Yang on the ABC drama "Grey's Anatomy." In Chicago, though, that necessity would not apply. Although it happens from time to time, big stars don't generally show up at the city's nonprofit houses, which are not known for making performers rich or even offering the publicity that accompanies a nice, … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Clip: Chyler Leigh Gets Physical on NBC's Taxi Brooklyn

Posted: Published on June 20th, 2014

Chyler Leigh Grey's Anatomy alum Chyler Leigh trades her scrubs for a badge in the new NBC action series Taxi Brooklyn. She plays tough New York detective Cat Sullivan, who, with an unlikely partner, a cabbie named Leo (Jacky Ido), races around Brooklyn solving crimes. We interrogated Leigh about the role. TV Guide Magazine: After a two-year hiatus from acting, why did you come back for this series? Leigh: When I came off Grey's, it was time to take a break and be with my family we moved to the Nashville area. I was looking at a couple of projects, but I had a lot of parameters. I didn't want to get on something that had 22-episode seasons and do that whole thing again. Plus, this is a very different character from what I've ever played before. Cat's a badass cop from Brooklyn who's very determined. It was a stretch for me, but it was a blast! TV Guide Magazine: What is Cat's MO? Leigh: Her father's murder was swept under the rug by Internal Affairs, so she's hell-bent on figuring out what happened. She becomes incredibly reckless, wrecking police cars because she wants justice. TV Guide Magazine: How does … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Expert Explains How Experimental Regenerative Medicine Therapies Can Regrow Damaged Heart Muscle

Posted: Published on June 20th, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2014) Stem cell therapy for cardiovascular disease isnt a medical pipe dream its a reality today, although patients need to better understand the complex science behind these experimental treatments, according to the chief of Cardiology for the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute. In a 17-minute TEDxGrandForks talk now available on YouTube.com, Timothy D. Henry, MD, known for his innovative work in developing stem cell treatments for advanced heart disease patients, said he understands why so many are confused about the latest scientific findings. Most people today get our information from sound bites, and the issues surrounding stem cells are too complex to be fully explained in a single catchy phrase, Henry said, adding, We have far too much controversy about stem cells and far too much hype. Stem cell science has become a political dividing line with many opposing research into stem cells derived from human embryos, Henry said. However, he said, todays leading-edge clinical research focuses on stem cells derived from adults that can be scientifically programmed to become a specialized cell, such as a heart cell or a brain cell, thereby avoiding the ethical questions involved in embryonic … Continue reading →

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New Seattle-based organization trains guide dogs for visually impaired

Posted: Published on June 20th, 2014

Originally published June 15, 2014 at 6:58 PM | Page modified June 16, 2014 at 5:05 PM Meeting with Toby Willis, you may not notice his visual impairment. He greets you with a cheery smile and a friendly handshake. He makes eye contact with you during conversation. He treads carefully but confidently, sans walking cane. But you will notice his sidekick: a young German Shepherd guide dog named Dazzler. Willis, at 40 years old, has gradually lost his vision to retinitis pigmentosa since early childhood. He said his guide dog has been a big factor in creating a normal life for him, increasing his sense of safety and freedom, and expanding social opportunities. Disheartened by the shortage of guide dogs available for visually impaired individuals in the United States, he was inspired to take matters into his own hands. In 2011, he founded Independence Guide Dogs (IGD), a nonprofit organization based at his home near Georgetown, to help train guide dogs for blind and visually impaired individuals. IGD is run predominantly by a group of 30 volunteers, Willis included, as well as two certified guide-dog trainers and a few contractors. Their mission, he said, is to increase independence for individuals … Continue reading →

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Portland Medical Spa, Living Well, Introduces Intense Pulsed Light to Service Offerings

Posted: Published on June 20th, 2014

Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) June 17, 2014 Beaverton based aesthetic clinic Living Well Medical Spa, recently added Intense Pulsed Light using the Palomar Starlux laser system to their already expansive service options. The Palomar Starlux laser system is the most advanced Intense Pulse Light technology system available for aesthetic applications and recognized as the Gold Standard in pulsed light technology. Intense pulsed light (IPL), also called flashlamp therapy, is a non-invasive and non-ablative treatment that uses high intensity pulses of visible light to improve the appearance of common skin problems including vascular lesions such as spider angiomas, port wine stains, and rosacea. IPL is also commonly used in the treatment of acne, freckles, age spots, facial lines and wrinkles, and the removal of unwanted dark hair. The fast, comfortable, and effective IPL treatments work similarly to lasers in that energy is absorbed into the treatment area causing impaired cells to rise to the surface, and peel off, leaving behind healthy and evenly toned skin. "IPL is a wonderful way to cause comfortable skin changes and with multiple treatments, collagen stimulation. This procedure has no downtime; patients leave and return directly back to work. They see beautiful results within the first week … Continue reading →

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St. Elizabeth's recognized for stroke care

Posted: Published on June 19th, 2014

St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville was designated an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital -- one of just 21 in the state and the only one in the metro-east. The Illinois' Stroke Law, passed in 2009 and updated in January, identifies hospitals capable of providing emergent stroke care and directs emergency medical services to transport possible acute patients to theses hospitals. At St. Elizabeth's, if a potential stroke patient arrives, staff members alert an on-call experts for immediate video-conference consultations. Then, neurologists from UCLA, Yale, the Colorado Neurological Institute and other facilities have the ability to interact face-to-face with the patient, family members and emergency room staff in order to make and an immediate diagnosis and begin advanced stroke treatment and interventions. The advanced technology allows residents from the metro-east, to remain close to home, saving valuable time, when it matters most, according to St. Elizabeth's. "Receiving this high-level designation once again reaffirms our commitment to offering region leading, high-quality stroke care for all residents of the Metro East," said Dr. Shelly Harkins, chief medical officer at St. Elizabeth's. Medical professionals say that surviving strokes can be a matter of time, so if you think someone may be suffering a stroke act … Continue reading →

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Speed up stroke diagnosis with this portable microwave helmet

Posted: Published on June 19th, 2014

Swedish researchers have developed a portable helmet that uses microwaves to quickly determine whether a person has had a stroke. How well a patient recovers from a stroke is linked to how quickly the stroke is diagnosed and treatment is started. During the acute stage of a stroke around two million brain cells die every minute due to lack of oxygen. The faster the oxygen supply can be restored, the more brain (and therefore brain function) can be restored. The financial cost of strokes is enormous: estimated to be around 64 billion in Europe in 2010 alone. However, the human cost is even more devastating, with five million people dying each year and five million left permanently disabled. There are two types of stroke: 80 percent of strokes are caused by clots and 20 percent are due to bleeding on the brain. If you are unlucky enough to have the clot-type (ischemic stroke), you need to be given a drug that dissolves clots within a few hours -- up to 4.5 hours -- in order to be effective. A haemorrhagic stroke -- where there is a bleed on the brain -- requires different treatment. Usually strokes are diagnosed using a … Continue reading →

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MS Therapy Centre eyes new home as it marks 30 years

Posted: Published on June 19th, 2014

By Chris Smith Thursday 19 June 2014 Updated: 19/06 12:45 Buy photos Zoe Seville-Eden manager of the MS Centre (2nd left) with deputy Lord Mayor Mike Hammon and his consort Melanie Wood with users and friends of the centre celebrate its 30th anniversary. Picture by Jon Mullis 25.014.013.cov.jm2 (www.buyphotos247.com) A SMALL group of people with multiple sclerosis got together back in 1984 to raise money to buy an oxygen chamber to provide treatment for themselves and others with the condition. Fast forward 30 years and from those humble beginnings in Warwick via a small industrial unit in Binley, what is now known as the Mercia MS Therapy Centre in Aldermans Green is open six days a week and is used by around 80 people every week. The popularity of the hyperbaric oxygen chamber among MS sufferers and children with cerebral palsy, and later children with autism and people recovering from strokes, and an lottery grant funded the move to the current home which is also open to the public, offering physiotherapy, acupuncture, yoga, reflexology, massage, osteomyology, foot healthcare, art classes and social events. Deputy Lord Mayor Michael Hammond and Lord Digby Jones were guests of honour on Saturday as the … Continue reading →

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LASIK and Hormone Replacement Therapy – Video

Posted: Published on June 19th, 2014

LASIK and Hormone Replacement Therapy Dr. Charles Flowers now practices on Guam! Visit our website at: http://www.islandeyeguam.com LASIK and Hormone Replacement Therapy. By: Island Eye Specialists … Continue reading →

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Cambridgeshire charity Alzheimer's Research UK unveils 100m dementia funding package – including new stem cell …

Posted: Published on June 19th, 2014

Cambridge News Follow us on Friday 20 Jun 2014 3:49 AM Written byADAM LUKE A Cambridgeshire-based charity has pledged 100 million for dementia research on a day when world health leaders gathered in London to discuss investment into the condition. Great Abingtons Alzheimers Research UK has devised a new five-year campaign called Defeat Dementia which aims to grow the research field and accelerate progress towards new treatments and preventions. The announcement coincides with a London summit, called the Global Dementia Legacy Event, hosted by Prime Minister David Cameron six months after a G8 summit in the city on the topic, when members set a target of finding a cure or treatment by 2025. The charitys campaign is the largest ever UK charity commitment to dementia research and will see 100 million spent on diagnosis, prevention and treatment initiatives relating to Alzheimers and other dementias. There will be a new 2 million stem cell research centre a collaboration between researchers at Cambridge Universitys Gurdon Institute and University College London (UCL) to understand the causes of Alzheimers and screen potential new treatments, along with a network of Drug Discovery Institutes housed in academic centres in the UK and beyond. A 20 million … Continue reading →

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