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Autism is growing up

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2014

(CNN) As the worlds leading autism researchers and advocates gathered at the International Meeting for Autism Research last weekend to share the latest discoveries about autism spectrum disorder, a strong theme emerged: Autism is growing up. When you think of autism, you probably think of young children. But children with autism grow up to be adults with autism, and eventually (God willing) elderly people with autism. In fact, most people with autism are adults, and most adults with autism lack services or even a diagnosis. In her conference keynote address, Marsha Mailick, director of the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, shared data gleaned from 10 years of following the lives of more than 400 people with autism, starting in 1998. This study was prescient; adults are vastly underrepresented in autism research, and longitudinal studies into old age are badly needed. Some good news emerged from Mailicks study: Autistic symptoms, such as impaired verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, and rigid/repetitive behaviors, decreased over time among one-third to half of the study participants, and stayed stable in many others. Independent living skills remained stable in this group, as well. However, leaving high school was a time of vulnerability … Continue reading →

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Sleep Apnea Linked to Raised Stroke Risk in Women, Too

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2014

TUESDAY, May 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The link between sleep apnea and stroke appears to be as strong in women as in men, a new study says. Because men tend to develop obstructive sleep apnea before women, previous studies may have underestimated the connection between sleep apnea and stroke in women, according to the study's authors. "Our results could have a substantial impact on our thinking of the risks associated with sleep apnea in women," the study's lead author, Dr. Suzie Bertisch, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, said in a news release from the American Thoracic Society. "From a clinical standpoint, the results could help clinicians provide more proactive treatment for reducing cardiovascular risk in their female [sleep apnea] patients," she added. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes shallow breathing or repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, according to the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The pauses can last a few seconds or minutes. Common signs of sleep apnea include snoring, choking or gasping sounds, morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness. For the current study, researchers examined data from more than 5,400 people who took part in a long-term study of … Continue reading →

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HEALTH MATTERS: Parkinson’s Treatment – Video

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2014

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Electrical Pulses Delivered Far Into the Brain Help Ease Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2014

Published: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 8:51 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 8:51 p.m. The illness, which surfaced in his early 40s, had forced him to leave his job as a telephone lineman. He was increasingly unable to hunt, fish or work in the multiacre yard outside his home north of Lakeland. He was desperate for additional treatment in 2002, the year the Food and Drug Administration approved deep-brain stimulation for advanced Parkinson's. Kendrick had surgery in July 2004 at Tampa General Hospital to install the system needed for the electrical treatment. "If it weren't for deep-brain stimulation therapy, Roland would not be moving around today," said Joyce Kendrick, his wife of 15 years. That treatment is now standard now for advanced Parkinson's, a disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. "Patients have improvement for long periods of time," said Dr. Theresa A. Zesiewicz, neurologist and director of The Frances J. Zesiewicz Center and Foundation for Parkinson's Disease at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Close to 100,000 people have gotten deep-brain stimulation by now. Hundreds of her patients have, Zesiewicz said. There were far fewer when Kendrick got it in 2004, although it was … Continue reading →

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Cerebral palsy girl can play at last after pioneering treatment

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2014

Since Holly Needham, 2, started the treatment her family have noticed great improvements in her strength and posture. A brave youngster with cerebral palsy has seen her condition significantly improve after undergoing pioneering treatment. Holly Needham, of Castleton, Rochdale, was born with periventricular leukomalacia, brain damage which causes severe problems in her mobility and development. But since Holly, aged two, started a treatment known as ABR therapy, her family have noticed great improvements in her strength and posture. She is now able to play, hold toys and eat, whereas before she was fed through a tube. Mum Sarah said: Holly is doing great after the treatment. She is taking more food now and more by mouth. She can hold her own weight now and can even move her legs to walk. She is doing so well and is as happy as ever. We cant believe how far she has come in the past year. She is looking so grown up now. I didnt think she would make it this far. Excerpt from: Cerebral palsy girl can play at last after pioneering treatment … Continue reading →

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Senior With Cerebral Palsy Overcomes Challenges, Will Graduate With Honors

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2014

Ringgold, VA - One Dan River High School senior has faced many physical challenges since he was born. But this week, he's graduating, proving that with hard work and determination, anything can be possible. 18-year-old Benjamin Davis has cerebral palsy, and he's not just graduating, but graduating with honors. His parents say it's been quite the journey and hope Ben's story will inspire others to keep pressing on toward their goals. "We named him Benjamin" says Benjamin's mother, Nancy Davis "and like his name is, he's been jamming since the day he was born. I mean, he's been on the go constantly." That's why Benjamin's parents say he's their inspiration. He has cerebral palsy, a result of lack of oxygen at birth, causing him to lose his motor skills and his speech. Ben's a typical teenager. He loves the outdoors, and is a huge NASCAR fan. His family says there are no words to express how proud they are of him. See the article here: Senior With Cerebral Palsy Overcomes Challenges, Will Graduate With Honors … Continue reading →

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High School With Cerebral Palsy Overcomes Challenges, Will Graduate With Honors

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2014

Ringgold, VA - One Dan River High School senior has faced many physical challenges since he was born. But this week, he's graduating, proving that with hard work and determination, anything can be possible. 18-year-old Benjamin Davis has cerebral palsy, and he's not just graduating, but graduating with honors. His parents say it's been quite the journey and hope Ben's story will inspire others to keep pressing on toward their goals. "We named him Benjamin" says Benjamin's mother, Nancy Davis "and like his name is, he's been jamming since the day he was born. I mean, he's been on the go constantly." That's why Benjamin's parents say he's their inspiration. He has cerebral palsy, a result of lack of oxygen at birth, causing him to lose his motor skills and his speech. Ben's a typical teenager. He loves the outdoors, and is a huge NASCAR fan. His family says there are no words to express how proud they are of him. Follow this link: High School With Cerebral Palsy Overcomes Challenges, Will Graduate With Honors … Continue reading →

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Humber Bay couple shares daughters journey with mild cerebral palsy, lends support to $2.5M fundraising campaign for …

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2014

Etobicoke Guardian Gabriella Gabbie Tom is sitting on the floor of her family room playing with Puppy, her brown stuffed dog with the green polka dotted chapeau. Dont sit in a W, Gabbie. Remember how to sit with your legs crossed, her mom, Angel Chu-Tom gently reminded her only child. Nearly four, Gabbie is a going concern. She crawls around the floor at lightning speed and chats up a storm. One day, Im going to be a ballerina! Gabbie exclaimed. Today, no one would guess Gabbie was born prematurely at 28 weeks weighing just two pounds. Once stabilized, the preemie was immediately placed into an incubator and rushed by a neonatal medical team to The Hospital for Sick Children in downtown Toronto. Premature babies sometimes forget to breathe. Each time little Gabbie stopped breathing during her two-month SickKids stay, a bedside alarm sounded and a NICU nurse would rush in to stimulate her to breathe again. Gabbies SickKids neonatologist Dr. Linh Ly, medical director of SickKids Neonatal Follow-up Clinic, enrolled Gabbie in a MRI research study of pre-term infants out of concern her repeated stopped breathing may have caused some brain injury. Gabbie had two MRIs: one at birth, another … Continue reading →

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Family hopes reverse stroke treatment will help their Joel

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2014

Topics: disability, reverse stroke, toowoomba, united states AN INJECTION that could repair brain damage suffered 23 years ago sounded at first to be a bit like magic dust to Toowoomba mum Coralie Graham. But intense investigation and a substantial financial commitment have her convinced there is a good chance a procedure popularly known as a reverse stroke will remove the fog shrouding her son Joel Shepherd's mind. Mr Shepherd was three-and-a-half years old when complications arising from gastroenteritis caused fluid to put pressure on his brain. He was extremely fortunate to survive, but did not escape brain damage that has left him in need of 24-hour care. His mother, who has worked as a nurse as well as a psychologist, was fascinated to see a 60 minutes report in which a stroke victim in the United States had her symptoms reversed by a procedure known as perispinal etanercept. It involved injecting the drug etanercept, used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, into a large blood vessel at the base of the patient's neck. "I know that Joel kind of lives in this fog," Ms Graham said. "Sometimes you will see him out of the fog and you will see just glimpses … Continue reading →

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Center for Discovery Appoints National Trainer

Posted: Published on May 22nd, 2014

Los Alamitos, CA (PRWEB) May 21, 2014 Center for Discovery, a national leader in eating disorder treatment, is proud to announce the appointment of Perla Vilhjalmsdottir, MA, MS, LMFT to the position of National Trainer for Center for Discovery. Perla completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Iceland where she studied Early Childhood Development. She completed two masters degrees at California State University, Los Angeles. Her first masters degree, in Research Psychology, focused on multi-cultural issues and conflict resolution between adolescents and their parents and was -recognized by the American Psychological Association for outstanding research. She completed her second masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Perla has more than 12 years of experience working with both adolescent and adult populations with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders in inpatient, residential, and day treatment settings. Returning to the Center for Discovery team has been a blessing for me, said Perla of her recent appointment to the National Trainer position. At Center for Discovery I feel like Im amongst family; there is a sense of belonging. Our team is compassionate and invested in the treatment of eating disorders as well as other mental health issues. Center for Discovery provides a healing … Continue reading →

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