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North East scientists test pioneering epilepsy treatment

Posted: Published on March 28th, 2014

Brain implant which uses light waves to counteract seizures tested by Newcastle University academics Tyneside scientists are testing a new technique which could revolutionise the treatment of epilepsy. Newcastle University is leading a project to develop a brain implant which uses light waves to try to counteract the disrupted brain activity which causes epileptic seizures. The 10m project, funded jointly by the Wellcome Trust and EPSRC, will last seven years and will involve designing a small device, about the size of a drawing pin, and implanting it into the patients brain. It will continually monitor and interact with brain activity. The technique will also involve a form of gene therapy called optogenetics, which will be used to make the specific neurons which need to be targeted light sensitive. Teams from Imperial College and UCL universities will collaborate with the North East academics on the CANDO project, which could help some of the 600,00 people in the UK who suffer from the condition. People like Emma Dowling, 28, who has lived with epilepsy since she was a girl. When she was diagnosed at eight years old she was put on drug treatment, and then later had surgery to remove part of … Continue reading →

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Putting it All Together: Aaron – Video

Posted: Published on March 28th, 2014

Putting it All Together: Aaron FOR MORE INFORMATION: visit http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/ The Autism Treatment Center of America is the worldwide teaching center for The Son-Rise P... By: autismtreatment … Continue reading →

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Autism Diagnoses Surge by 30 Percent in Kids, CDC Reports

Posted: Published on March 28th, 2014

The latest look at autism in the U.S. shows a startling 30 percent jump among 8-year-olds diagnosed with the disorder in a two-year period, to one in every 68 children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which did the survey, says the numbers almost certainly reflect more awareness and diagnosis of kids who would have been missed in years past. The new estimate for 2010 was a jump from one in 88 children in 2008, the last year for which numbers had been available. The number of children diagnosed with autism continues to rise, the agencys Dr. Coleen Boyle told reporters. But the CDC noted that the numbers vary greatly from state to state, and it did not use a nationally representative sample, but a look at groups of children in 11 states. The number of children identified with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) ranged from 1 in 175 children in Alabama to 1 in 45 children in New Jersey, CDC says in its report, based on a survey taken in 2010. The numbers from 2008 were first reported in 2012. This would work out to about 1.2 million children under 18, Boyle says. Dr. Max Wiznitzer, a child neurologist … Continue reading →

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Experts seek solutions to stroke misery

Posted: Published on March 28th, 2014

A stroke can kill part of the brain and make a person appear drunk in public, but doctors lack knowledge about how to treat widespread misery among survivors. Depression, anxiety and apathy are common after a stroke, says Australian researcher Professor Maree Hackett, leader of an international study. 'There is an unmet need for mental health treatment for these people.' Part of the problem is that post-stroke problems such as loss of speech and cognitive impairment can hamper diagnosis, says Prof Hackett of The George Institute for Global Health and the University of Sydney. About 50,000 Australians every year have a stroke. Half are younger than 73. There are millions of survivors around the world. About three in 10 experience mental health issues, according to Prof Hackett's study, which is published in the journal The Lancet Neurology. It highlights a problem that causes a lot of misery, says Professor Richard Lindley, who was not involved in the study. 'We have not yet got a very good repertoire of interventions that can make a difference,' he says. 'The article is a call to arms. We need to invest in some pretty serious research.' A stroke can be devastating, especially to people … Continue reading →

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New diagnosis for prostate cancer

Posted: Published on March 28th, 2014

Men won't need to have numerous painful needles in their rectum to find out if they have prostate cancer anymore, Australian doctors say. Urologist Dr Les Thompson and radiographer Dr Rob Parkinson have found a new way to accurately diagnose the cancer without multiple biopsies. Their world-first study, supported by Queensland's Wesley Research Institute, used an MRI scanner to detect suspicious cell areas in the prostate. The doctors then used a crosshair to target the area with a needle which took a tiny tissue sample to be analysed in the lab. The whole process takes about 30 minutes. Until now, men have required up to 30 random needle biopsies, like stabs in the dark, which were tested to try to locate tumours. Dr Thompson says the method is both uncomfortable and less accurate, leading to men being over diagnosed. 'There's been a lot of over-treatment, men have unfortunately suffered the side-effects of those treatments like impotence and incontinence, in retrospect, unnecessarily,' he told reporters. Dr Parkinson said the new treatment provides information about the size and extent and the aggressiveness of tumours. 'This a big help for urologists in deciding what the best treatment option for the patient is,' he … Continue reading →

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Mirror readers give 20,000 to help boy walk after treatment was cancelled due to Tory NHS cuts

Posted: Published on March 28th, 2014

Ben Baddeley is to have TWO life-changing ops after a mystery benefactor came forward with 7,440 to fund a crucial second round of dorsal rhizotomy surgery Brave Ben Baddeley is to have TWO life-changing ops after Mirror readers raised an amazing 20,000. The nine-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer faced being stuck in a wheelchair when he was denied treatment by Tory NHS cuts. But earlier this month we revealed that readers had raised enough cash for his first big operation. Now a mystery benefactor has now come forward with 7,440 to fund a crucial second round of dorsal rhizotomy surgery. Both will take place at Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, where Ben was booked for NHS treatment on February 20 only to see it pulled at the last minute. Mum Amy, 29, paid tribute to all those who paid to help him walk. She said: I cannot believe we have done this in just four weeks. Ben is so excited. He keeps saying, It is well good, Mum. Right now he feels trapped because his muscles cant do what he wants them to. I cant wait to ask him How does that feel Ben? when he can move them properly. Read more … Continue reading →

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Miles 4 Mike

Posted: Published on March 28th, 2014

Saturdays Miles 4 Michael 5K-walk fundraiser is designed to help brain-injury victim and lifetime Redondo Beach resident Michael Buettner continue making strides on his road to recovery. Following a traumatic brain injury four years ago during emergency heart surgery, 47-year-old Buettner continues to improve as long as he can continue to pay for his physical therapy, said Buettners girlfriend turned full-time caregiver. The event on Saturday that begins with pre-registration at Verandas Beach House at 401 Rosecrans Ave. in Manhattan Beach at 7:45 a.m. is being held to cover the cost of treatment Buettner needs to continue making strides in every aspect of his life. In honor of Buettners favorite color, walkers and supporters are encouraged to show their support by wearing green on Saturday. Recovery has been difficult and theres still a long road to go, said his girlfriend Janet Thomas. As a result of his brain being oxygen deprived during a 10-hour emergency heart surgery in 2009, Buettners balance, speech, vision and fine-motor-skills have been compromised. Hes unable to perform daily skills. He has made leaps and bounds on his road to recovery according to Thomas. Following complications after his open-heart surgery four and a half years ago, … Continue reading →

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AANS and NREF Focus on Increasing Awareness About Traumatic Brain Injury for 2014 National Neurosurgery Awareness Week

Posted: Published on March 28th, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (March 28, 2013) The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) will commemorate National Neurosurgery Awareness Week (NNAW) April 6-12, 2014, in conjunction with its 82nd Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco, which takes place April 5-9, 2014. The theme for the 2014 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, Expanding Neurosurgery, focuses on the growing influence those in the neurosurgical specialty have in so many areas of medicine especially the area of traumatic brain injuries, which according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have increased by more than 300 incidents per 100,000 hospital visits in the last decade. When it comes to traumatic brain injuries, neurosurgeons continue to lead the way in the diagnosis, treatment and understanding of how these injuries affect patients, and what can be done to treat their symptoms and outcomes. For this reason, the AANS and the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF) are working to raise awareness and funds to help fight the damage caused by TBI. To help in that effort, AANS Treasurer Alex B. Valadka, MD, FAANS, is running the Boston Marathon on April 21, 2014 one year after a tragic bombing injured … Continue reading →

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NM residents seek adequate brain injury rehab in El Paso

Posted: Published on March 28th, 2014

Updated: Thursday, March 27 2014, 09:04 PM MDT By Crystal Price EL PASO, Texas -- A growing number of New Mexico families are traveling to rehab facilities in El Paso to adquateget adequate care for brain injuries. Managers of Mentis Neuro Rehabilitation in El Paso said they've seen a substantial number of New Mexico patients in recent months, especially young adults. The Brain Injury Alliance of New Mexico, said that's because there is no law that mandates coverage of post-acute rehabilitation services in New Mexico. "This way, the insurance companies in New Mexico can almost purposely write out cognitive rehab or neuro rehab in a post-acute setting," said Nancy Peters, marketing director at Mentis and member of the Brain Injury Alliance of New Mexico. Senate Bill 52, a bill that would have changed that, was endorsed this year. However, it did not pass the legislature. "It's going to be on an ongoing battle," Peters said. "We are fighting for them, we are their voice. We're the voice of brain injury, and it needs to be heard loud and clear." Nicole Lardner is a 21-year-old corrections officer from Albuquerque. Lardner was seriously injured in a car accident in October. It put … Continue reading →

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Brain Experts to Help Demystify Difficult Brain and Spine Injuries Next Week at 2014 AMSSM Annual Meeting

Posted: Published on March 28th, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise NEW ORLEANS, La. Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) and spinal cord injuries are complex problems that can present with a variety of symptoms or sequelae. To help demystify some of the debate which exists surrounding the definition of when concussion becomes Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), three experts in brain and spinal cord injuries will discuss their evidence-based approaches next week at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). Keynotes: Diagnostic and Management Challenges When Concussion Becomes Post-Concussion Syndrome John Leddy, MD Dr. L.eddy will provide a logical treatment approach to post-concussion disorders (PCDs) based upon features of the clinical history, physical examination and response to exertion. Dr. Leddy is an associate professor of Clinical Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Additionally, he serves as the medical director of the University at Buffalo Concussion Clinic, where his primary research interests include the physiology of concussion and post-concussion syndrome (PCS). When the Brain Bleeds: Return to Play After Intracerebral, Subarachnoid and Subdural Bleeds Ross Zafonte, DO He will be presenting on head trauma beyond concussion and the challenges related to … Continue reading →

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