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Students getting swabbed in Carleton Place to save lives

Posted: Published on February 13th, 2014

Forget chocolates and flowers for Valentines Day. There's another way for guys to look good in the eyes of their loved ones: get swabbed. That's what dozens of gallant young students did in Carleton Place in the name of saving lives. "Getting swabbed" is a program run by Canadian Blood Services targeting young men in high school and university potentially to donate stem cells. It came to Carleton Place all because of a young female basketball player fighting for her life. The Carleton Place High School senior girls basketball team has played for years against Kingston player Mackenzie Curran. Last August, the 16-year-old was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a blood disorder. She required a stem cell transplant. 17-year-old twins, Keisha and Teagan Simpson, who play for the Carleton Place team, organized a Get Swabbed event to help raise awareness of the need for donors. "When we heard her situation, says Teagan Simpson, we just wanted to help and we knew this could affect any one of us. Canadian Blood Services is bringing its "Get Swabbed" program into high schools and universities across the country looking specifically for young males between the ages of 17 and 35. They offer the best … Continue reading →

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10. Spinal Cord Injury (L1)with stem cell treatment (before) – Video

Posted: Published on February 13th, 2014

10. Spinal Cord Injury (L1)with stem cell treatment (before) Name: Wu Age: 22 Diagnosis: Spinal Cord Injury (L1) Wu got L1 damage on 9th, June 2011 when he was 22 years old. After emergent surgery, he started rehabilit... By: Cells Center China … Continue reading →

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The Doctors TV Show: Stem Cell Treatment for Lichen Sclerosus – Video

Posted: Published on February 13th, 2014

The Doctors TV Show: Stem Cell Treatment for Lichen Sclerosus In a recent episode of "The Doctors", Jamie shared the tremendous pain and challenges she experienced with lichen sclerosus. The show also reveals how she wa... By: Nathan Newman … Continue reading →

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Cancer Researchers Discover Pre-Leukemic Stem Cell at Root of AML, Relapse

Posted: Published on February 13th, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise (TORONTO, Canada Feb. 12, 2014) Cancer researchers led by stem cell scientist Dr. John Dick have discovered a pre-leukemic stem cell that may be the first step in initiating disease and also the culprit that evades therapy and triggers relapse in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The research, published online today in Nature (http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature13038) is a significant leap in understanding the steps that a normal cell has to go through as it turns into AML, says Dr. Dick, and sets the stage to advance personalized cancer medicine by potentially identifying individuals who might benefit from targeting the pre-leukemic stem cell. AML is an aggressive blood cancer that the new research shows starts in stem cells in the bone marrow. Dr. Dick, a Senior Scientist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network (UHN), and Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto, pioneered the cancer stem cell field by first identifying leukemia stem cells (1994) and colon cancer stem cells (2007). "Our discovery lays the groundwork to detect and target the pre-leukemic stem cell and thereby potentially stop the disease at a very early stage when it may be … Continue reading →

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Many Stroke Patients on 'Clot-Busting' tPA May Not Need Long Stays in the ICU

Posted: Published on February 13th, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise A Johns Hopkins study of patients with ischemic stroke suggests that many of those who receive prompt hospital treatment with "clot-busting" tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) therapy can avoid lengthy, restrictive monitoring in an intensive care unit (ICU). The study challenges the long-standing protocol that calls for intensive monitoring, mostly done in ICUs, for the first 24 hours after tPA infusion to catch bleeding in the brain, a side effect seen in 6 percent of patients treated with the medication. Results show that a relatively simple measure of stroke severity can accurately single out which patients need ICU monitoring and which can be managed outside of a critical care setting in the hospital. "What we saw in this preliminary study was that, after the initial hour-long infusion of tPA, if an intensive care need had not developed, the chance of needing ICU monitoring - including a symptomatic 'bleed' - was extremely low for a large majority of patients, namely those with milder strokes," says Victor Urrutia, M.D., medical director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and head of the research team. Ischemic stroke, caused by a clot in a … Continue reading →

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Telemedicine may aid local stroke victims

Posted: Published on February 13th, 2014

Related Photos CEO of San Joaquin Community Hospital in Bakersfield, Doug Duffield, presents to members of the public and the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District. San Joaquin Community Hospital is one of two provider candidates offering emergency medicine stroke services to Tehachapi Hospital via robotic telemedicine. Scott Camp / Tehachapi News When a medical patient is showing signs of a stroke, every second is vital in administering treatment. The Tehachapi Valley Hospital may soon be delivering emergency stroke services for Tehachapi residents, who in the past, would have to travel more than 40 minutes before receiving time-sensitive care. Members of the public and medical staff from Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District gathered at the Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors meeting room on Thursday, Feb. 6, to hear a presentation from representatives of San Joaquin Community Hospital, one of two provider candidates from Bakersfield -- along with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital -- offering its emergency medicine stroke services to local residents. Tehachapi Hospital Interim CEO Evan Rayner said the future service that would be an important development for the acute care hospital. Rayner said utilizing this service would significantly decrease outpatient migration to other areas, increase revenue for the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District, and … Continue reading →

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UAB Experts Available, Presenting at 2014 International Stroke Conference

Posted: Published on February 13th, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise BIRMINGHAM, Ala. The 2014 International Stroke Conference begins Wednesday, Feb. 12. The University of Alabama at Birmingham will contribute newsworthy presentations and moderators, and it has a number of experts available to weigh in on the news coming out of the conference: Donna Arnett, Ph.D. Arnett is immediate past-president of the American Heart Association. She is professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology in the UAB School of Public Health. Gyanendra Kumar, M.D. Kumar is researching the use of high density-diffuse optical tomography neuroimaging technology to study the brains of patients with acute ischemic stroke. He is an assistant professor in the Division of Cerebrovascular Disease in the UAB School of Medicine. George Howard, Dr.P.H. Howard is the principal investigator of the statistical analysis center for the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trial (CREST) and is PI of the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study. He is a professor in the Department of Biostatistics in the UAB School of Public Health. Virginia Howard, Ph.D. Howard is a co-PI on the REGARDS study and CREST as well as PI of a grant studying Childhood Socioeconomic Factors and Age-Related … Continue reading →

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TMS Treatment is the Focus of a New "Leading Edge" Segment with Host Jimmy Johnson

Posted: Published on February 13th, 2014

(PRWEB) February 13, 2014 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, is a new FDA approved treatment for neurological and psychiatric conditions. It is particularly being used to treat Parkinson's Disease, strokes, migraine headaches, severe depression and dystonia. Depending on the severity of the condition, the treatment may be repeated several times before the healing process begins. The way TMS treatment works is through weak electrical currents or a magnet that causes slight discomfort in the brain. Due to the current, the brain cells in the area are stimulated. Depending on the condition and the goal of treatment, the process may stop certain impulses or messages from being sent throughout the body or it may help send messages. The weak electrical or magnetic pulse can interrupt certain signals from the brain, which helps prevent the physical condition or improves the brain's ability to send certain messages. Jimmy Johnson will host a new "Leading Edge" segment on TMS treatments. During the program, you will learn how the treatment works, the impact it has on the brain and the potential downsides of using the treatment. The segment will explain the benefits, risks and potential side effects of the treatment so that you can understand … Continue reading →

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Little Grace Lukan needs your help

Posted: Published on February 13th, 2014

Topics: cerebral palsy, grace lukan THIS is the situation faced by the Lukan family of Gin Gin - selling off their possessions to pay for their daughter's life-changing therapy to manage cerebral palsy or risk destroying the three-year-old's chances of ever being able to walk by herself. Grace Lukan was born with level four cerebral palsy, which means she may, in the future, be able to get around with the aid of a walker. But the cost of the intensive physical therapy she needs at least four times a year to engage her muscles and get them used to the movement sets the Lukan family back more than $60,000 a year. "Our whole life is just to get money for our daughter just so she isn't bedridden for her whole life," her father, Dan, said. While the Gin Gin community has rallied behind the family, hosting several fundraisers, it isn't enough to cover the costs of her treatment. If the family wasn't scrimping and saving enough, a huge chunk of Grace's therapy fund was taken out last year when they had to buy a $15,000 car to transport all the toddler's equipment. Then, after returning from her twice-yearly trip to … Continue reading →

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Brain Injury | Treatment & Recovery | Information For …

Posted: Published on February 13th, 2014

For the common cold, a treatment can be a quick over the counter fix getting you back up and running in the matter of days. The course of treatment for a minor fracture can involve setting the limb in a cast with full recovery in roughly six weeks. However, for the survivor of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the term treatment takes on an entirely different meaning. For those suffering a mild brain injury such as a concussion or a slight bump on the head, treatment can involve some pain medications and close observation to make sure persistent, worsening or new symptoms dont arise. For those suffering from a moderate to severe brain injury, treatment is much more comprehensive. What are the stages of treatment after a traumatic brain injury? There are several. The first stage, sometimes called the acute stage, involves immediate emergency medical care. This stage is often referred to as the golden hour because the type and timing of treatment in this stage is often critical to survival and prevention of further brain damage. Since the brain is one of the bodys main life-sustaining organs, it is critical at this point to make sure the brain is … Continue reading →

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