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Protocol for stroke patients guided by landmark study

Posted: Published on March 27th, 2014

Neurologists have long debated how to help prevent certain stroke patients from suffering a second stroke. Now research from UNC School of Medicine provides the first evidence for which course of treatment is truly best for patients with poor collateral blood vessel formation near the site of stroke: they should have their blood pressure lowered to normal levels. Many neurologists had suspected that blood pressure should be left high in this group of patients because doctors thought high blood pressure might force blood around the blockage and through collateral vessels, which would be beneficial and, therefore, reduce risk of stroke. But research from William Powers, MD, the H. Houston Merritt Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology, shows that keeping blood pressure high leads to a four-fold increase in the risk of stroke. The study was published in the journal Neurology March 26. "Up until now doctors would say to patients, 'well, we think you should do this or we think you should do that,'" Powers said. "But our paper provides the first data that show how patients with poor collateral vessels should be treated." Andrew Southerland, MD, a neurologist at the University of Virginia who was not … Continue reading →

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Cell-saving drugs could reduce brain damage after stroke

Posted: Published on March 27th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 26-Mar-2014 Contact: Harry Dayantis h.dayantis@ucl.ac.uk 44-020-310-83844 University College London Long-term brain damage caused by stroke could be reduced by saving cells called pericytes that control blood flow in capillaries, reports a new study led by scientists from UCL (University College London). Until now, many scientists believed that blood flow within the brain was solely controlled by changes in the diameter of arterioles, blood vessels that branch out from arteries into smaller capillaries. The latest research reveals that the brain's blood supply is in fact chiefly controlled by the narrowing or widening of capillaries as pericytes tighten or loosen around them. The study, published this week in Nature, shows not only that pericytes are the main regulator of blood flow to the brain, but also that they tighten and die around capillaries after stroke. This significantly impairs blood flow in the long term, causing lasting damage to brain cells. The team of scientists from UCL, Oxford University and the University of Copenhagen showed that certain chemicals could halve pericyte death from simulated stroke in the lab, and hope to develop these into drugs to treat stroke victims. "At present, clinicians can remove clots blocking blood flow to the … Continue reading →

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The Repair Stem Cells Institute Announces Its Special Double Benefits for SCI Stem Cells Treatment Program to …

Posted: Published on March 27th, 2014

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) March 26, 2014 The Repair Stem Cells Institute (RSCI http://www.repairstemcells.org) announces its new Double Benefits for SCI stem cell treatment program specifically to benefit sufferers of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). The Regenerative Center, headed by Dr. Melvin M. Propis, a well-known practitioner of stem cells science, is located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A. RSCIs program is by far the least expensive SCI treatment program available using real stem cells treatments within FDA regulations. A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) refers to any injury to the spinal cord caused by trauma rather than disease. Depending on where the spinal cord and nerve roots are damaged, the symptoms can vary widely, from pain to paralysis to incontinence. SCIs are described as "incomplete," which normally means a partial but significant paralysis, to a "complete" injury, which means a total loss of function. The number of people in the United States in 2014 who have SCI has been estimated at over a quarter million, with approximately 12,000 new cases each year. The Repair Stem Cells Institute is the worlds only stem cell patients advocacy group whose mission is to Educate, Advocate, and Empower people to make educated choices about their medical conditions … Continue reading →

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Jins three-needle therapy can help promote brain devt

Posted: Published on March 27th, 2014

KUCHING: The Acupuncture and Moxibustion Association of Sarawak will host a Jins three needle for children with cerebral palsy and autism seminar at Grand Supreme Hotel in Ban Hock Road here from 9am to 1pm this Sunday A publicity release yesterday highlighted that the Kuala Lumpur Cerebral Palsy Association founder Prof Dr Wong CC, who is also the founder of the Malaysian Anti-Cancer Association will facilitate the seminar. Dr Wong, also a famous Guangzhou Jins three-needle therapy expert learnt his skill directly from Professor Jin Rui, Professor Zhuang Li Xing and Professor Chai Tie-qu. Jins three needle therapy, well known as the Southern acupuncture treatment, is recognised by the Ministry of Health in China. The therapy, based on 40 years clinical research and experimental studies, has affirmed the efficacy of the method to treat various diseases with great achievements. It is especially used for the prevention and treatment for diseases such as stroke, cerebral palsy, autism and Alzheimer. Realising the importance of early intervention in patients with cerebral palsy, experts in this field believed that regular acupuncture treatment using Jin three-needle for children below the aged of six years old could promote the development of the brain through stimulation and … Continue reading →

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Multi-family group treatment studied for spinal cord injury

Posted: Published on March 27th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 27-Mar-2014 Contact: Dennis Dyck dyck@wsu.edu 509-358-7618 Washington State University SPOKANE, Wash.--Every year, more than 12,000 Americansmostly young mensuffer spinal cord injuries in car crashes, falls, sports and acts of violence. Those dealing with this life-changing condition may soon have a better way to cope, thanks to a new collaborative research project by Washington State University Spokane and St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute. "Spinal cord injury impacts so many aspects of a person's health and daily life, and we've recognized that more could be done to support this population," said Dennis Dyck, WSU professor of psychology who leads the project with Douglas Weeks, senior research investigator at St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute. The researchers will conduct a clinical trial to establish whether multi-family group treatment a psychoeducational intervention originally developed for schizophrenia can help improve the quality of life of persons with spinal cord injury and their caregivers. The two-year project is funded through a $289,495 psychosocial research grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, a private grant making foundation that focuses on spinal cord injury research and rehabilitation. "We want to see if an intervention that provides more focus on psychological support is going to have a positive impact … Continue reading →

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Dr. Keith Roach: Postconcussive syndrome needs recovery time

Posted: Published on March 27th, 2014

Dear Dr. Roach: Four months ago, I was in an automobile accident and suffered severe injuries a collapsed lung, broken ribs, broken lumbar spine, broken/damaged teeth and mild traumatic brain injury. My recovery has gone quite well, except for the brain injury. I am a 53-year-old female who has always been in good health. I had a CT scan on my head at the time of the accident and one 10 days after. I went to a concussion clinic several times following the accident and saw a neurology psychologist. Initially, my brain was not functioning properly, but its functioning has improved. I have been released from the psychologist but not the concussion clinic. I was suffering from severe headaches. On my last visit, I was placed on topiramate. It has relieved the severe headaches. At the time of my last visit, I asked the doctor about the constant pressure I feel on the left side on my head and the fuzziness that is always present. He told me the topiramate might not help this if it is nerve damage, and it has helped. I will be returning to the clinic in two weeks. The constant pressure and fuzziness really complicate … Continue reading →

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New Clues to Link Between MS Drug Tysabri and Rare Brain Disease

Posted: Published on March 27th, 2014

By Brenda Goodman HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that they think they have figured out why patients who take the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri face a high risk of developing a rare, and sometimes fatal, brain infection. A common virus that can cause the brain disease progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) likes to infect and hide in certain blood cells that are triggered to mobilize by Tysabri, the study authors explained. Even more troubling, the researchers discovered that current tests may be missing some who harbor the virus. "Right now, the risk of PML in patients treated with [Tysabri] for more than two years is about one in 75 patients. That's a very high risk," said study author Eugene Major, a senior investigator at the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) in Bethesda, Md. "We need to be able to understand why this therapy puts patients at risk. As we further define that, we'll be able to develop better tests and better treatment decisions can be made," Major said. In PML, the normally harmless "JC virus" attacks the white matter of the brain, stripping nerve cells of their insulation. Without this insulation, … Continue reading →

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Chemist Direct Discovers HRT Pills for Women Receiving Knee Or Hip Surgery to Reduce Osteolysis Risk

Posted: Published on March 27th, 2014

London (PRWEB UK) 26 March 2014 As the body ages it can sustain minor and sometimes major injuries to the skeletal structure, the bones turn brittle and many people develop degenerative diseases that can particularly affect the joints, causing pain and limiting movement. One of the leading causes of stiffness, pain and lack of mobility is arthritis or more specifically osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis which causes damage to the cartilage of the joints and can ultimately cause the bones to grind into each other, bringing extreme pain to the joint area. Those with osteoarthritis may sustain partial or complete damage to the knee or hip joint, and although receiving an earlier diagnosis can help alleviate most of the pain through various treatments currently available, those over the age of 50 usually require some form of surgery as a long-term solution for these degenerative joint diseases. Unfortunately, even after receiving joint replacement surgery, a minimum rate of 10 percent develops osteolysis post surgery, which is an inflammatory reaction to particles of the implant in the surrounding bones. This requires revision surgery to exchange implants in the joint that is usually less successful than the first one and typically expensive. Across the … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Study – Video

Posted: Published on March 27th, 2014

Stem Cell Study I'm going to be participating in a stem cell study and need donations to help me get through please spread the word and ho out any way you can! God bless you... By: t1percent … Continue reading →

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First stem cell research paves way for new treatments for bipolar disorder

Posted: Published on March 27th, 2014

Home > News > health-news Washington, Mar 26 : New stem cell research published by scientists from the University of Michigan Medical School, and fueled by the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Fund, open doors to potential new treatments for bipolar disorder. The team used skin from people with bipolar disorder to derive the first-ever stem cell lines specific to the condition. They reported how they transformed the stem cells into neurons, similar to those found in the brain - and compared them to cells derived from people without bipolar disorder. The comparison revealed very specific differences in how these neurons behave and communicate with each other, and identified striking differences in how the neurons respond to lithium, the most common treatment for bipolar disorder. It's the first time scientists have directly measured differences in brain cell formation and function between people with bipolar disorder and those without. The research team, are from the Medical School's Department of Cell and Developmental Biology and Department of Psychiatry, and U-M's Depression Center, used a type of stem cell called induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPSCs. By taking small samples of skin cells and exposing them to carefully controlled conditions, the team coaxed … Continue reading →

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