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Chemist Direct reports continued benefits of stem cell research for potential tissue regeneration

Posted: Published on January 4th, 2014

London (PRWEB UK) 3 January 2014 Research on how to harness the potential use of stem cells for common conditions is a worldwide subject of scientific discovery spanning over 3 decades. Incredible results in laboratory experiments have been recorded in 2013 for areas such as tissue regeneration for coronary disease, diabetes, cancer, Parkinsons and Alzheimers disease. All stem cells, whether gathered from an early embryo, a foetus or an adult, have two key properties. Stem cells have the ability to replicate themselves as needed and can generate any specialised cells that make up the tissues and organs of the body with proper direction. This opens up an exciting potential for the generation of therapies for repair and replacement of damaged and diseased tissues and organs, as models for the testing of new drugs and helping us to understand at a cellular level what goes wrong in many conditions. 1 Stem cells derived from bone marrow or fat has been found to improve recovery from stroke in experiments using rats. This study was published in BioMed Central's open access journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy early last year. Treatment with stem cells improved the amount of brain and nerve repair and … Continue reading →

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CDC – Treatments, Muscular Dystrophy – NCBDDD

Posted: Published on January 3rd, 2014

No two people with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy (DBMD) are exactly alike. Therefore, the health issues will be different for each individual. Living a full life with DBMD may involve health care providers who know about different parts of the body all working together to address the needs of each individual. Most people who have Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) receive treatments similar to those people who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It is important that a health professional be available to help coordinate care for anyone with muscular dystrophy. Depending on local services, any one of a wide range of health care professionals can serve as a coordinator of clinical care. These health care professionals can include: The care coordinator should understand muscular dystrophy and the treatments that are needed. Care for DMD includes monitoring muscle health. Muscle weakness happens in BMD as well, but usually at a slower rate. People who have DMD experience progressive muscle weakness because they do not have enough dystrophin (a protein) to help keep the muscles strong and healthy. Although every person is different, the muscle weakness in DMD often follows a certain path. The problems caused by muscle weakness can include difficulty … Continue reading →

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Shingles linked to increased risk of stroke in young adults

Posted: Published on January 3rd, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 2-Jan-2014 Contact: Rachel Seroka rseroka@aan.com 612-928-6129 American Academy of Neurology MINNEAPOLIS Having shingles may increase the risk of having a stroke years later, according to research published in the January 2, 2014, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After people recover from chickenpox, the virus stays dormant in the nerve roots. In some people, the virus reactivates years later as shingles. People age 18 to 40 who had shingles were more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or transient ischemic attack, also called a TIA or warning for a stroke, years later than people who had not had shingles. People over 40 who had shingles were more likely to have a heart attack or TIA, but not a stroke, than those who had not had shingles. The study involved 106,600 people who had shingles and 213,200 people of similar ages who did not have shingles. Using a United Kingdom database, researchers reviewed the participants' records for an average of six years after the shingles diagnosis and for as long … Continue reading →

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Parkinson’s patients utilization of deep brain stimulation treatment reduced in demographic groups

Posted: Published on January 3rd, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 3-Jan-2014 Contact: Kim Menard kim.menard@uphs.upenn.edu 215-662-6183 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine PHILADELPHIA -- Among Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, female, black, and Asian patients are substantially less likely to receive proven deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to improve tremors and motor symptoms, according to a new report by a Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania researcher who identified considerable disparities among Medicare recipients receiving DBS for Parkinson's disease. The study, published in Neurology, found that patients from neighborhoods of lower socioeconomic status were less likely to receive DBS, regardless of race or sex. And patients of minority-serving physician practices were also less likely to receive DBS, irrespective of race. The study demonstrates a need to adjust policy and incentives to provide state of the art care for all Parkinson's patients. Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, affects more than 2 million Americans and cannot be prevented or halted. DBS is often prescribed for PD patients when pharmacologic treatments are unable to control involuntary movements or decrease effectiveness over time. While DBS is effective, it requires extensive pre-operative testing, is contraindicated for PD patients who have evidence of cognitive impairment or dementia, and includes out-of-pocket … Continue reading →

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NIH Registered Clinical Researcher in Ann Arbor Providing CranioSacral Treatment for Parkinson’s, Cancer & Depression …

Posted: Published on January 3rd, 2014

Ann Arbor, MI (PRWEB) January 03, 2014 The Natural-Med Therapy clinic for CranioSacral integrated therapy is a therapy center for Parkinson's, Cancer and more. Located in the heart of Ann Arbor, (2 minutes from U of M central campus). The clinic is also a registered research facility for Parkinson's disease. Authorized by the Dept. Of Health and Human Services for the clinical research study for Parkinson's disease (clinical trials-National Institutes Of Health- Govt ID # NCT-0198901). Link to NIH official clinical research registry The center is currently seeking patients suffering from Parkinson's disease for a February 2014 clinical trial. The qualified patients will receive treatment without incurring any cost, bi-monthly (twice a month) therapy sessions for 3 months visit website AND ALSO... To fight & beat cancer therapist Al R. Zia & the center is initiating no cost therapy sessions for cancer sufferers: Therapist Zia said,"Based on the Dept of Health and NIH research results. The oncology patients have seen drastic improvement in their health and recovery due to the induction of the integrative medicine that we offer. So we want to provide this service to as many people in our community: we have started a complimentary therapy clinic for … Continue reading →

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Disparities Run Deep: Parkinson’s Patients Utilization of Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment Reduced within Demographic …

Posted: Published on January 3rd, 2014

PHILADELPHIA Among Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, female, black, and Asian patients are substantially less likely to receive proven deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to improve tremors and motor symptoms, according to a new report by a Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania researcher who identified considerable disparities among Medicare recipients receiving DBS for Parkinson's disease. The study, published in Neurology, found that patients from neighborhoods of lower socioeconomic status were less likely to receive DBS, regardless of race or sex. And patients of minority-serving physician practices were also less likely to receive DBS, irrespective of race. The study demonstrates a need to adjust policy and incentives to provide state of the art care for all Parkinson's patients. Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, affects more than 2 million Americans and cannot be prevented or halted. DBS is often prescribed for PD patients when pharmacologic treatments are unable to control involuntary movements or decrease effectiveness over time. While DBS is effective, it requires extensive pre-operative testing, is contraindicated for PD patients who have evidence of cognitive impairment or dementia, and includes out-of-pocket costs that may not be covered by Medicare. DBS out-of-pocket costs average around $2,200 (2007 dollars) … Continue reading →

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Disparities Run Deep: Parkinson’s Patients Utilization of Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment Reduced in Demographic Groups

Posted: Published on January 3rd, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise PHILADELPHIA -- Among Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, female, black, and Asian patients are substantially less likely to receive proven deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to improve tremors and motor symptoms, according to a new report by a Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania researcher who identified considerable disparities among Medicare recipients receiving DBS for Parkinson's disease. The study, published in Neurology, found that patients from neighborhoods of lower socioeconomic status were less likely to receive DBS, regardless of race or sex. And patients of minority-serving physician practices were also less likely to receive DBS, irrespective of race. The study demonstrates a need to adjust policy and incentives to provide state of the art care for all Parkinson's patients. Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, affects more than 2 million Americans and cannot be prevented or halted. DBS is often prescribed for PD patients when pharmacologic treatments are unable to control involuntary movements or decrease effectiveness over time. While DBS is effective, it requires extensive pre-operative testing, is contraindicated for PD patients who have evidence of cognitive impairment or dementia, and includes out-of-pocket costs that may not be covered by … Continue reading →

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Head injury – first aid: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Posted: Published on January 3rd, 2014

A head injury is any trauma that injures the scalp, skull, or brain. The injury may be only a minor bump on the skull or a serious brain injury. Head injury can be either closed or open (penetrating). Head injuries include: Head injuries may cause bleeding: Common causes of head injury include: Most of these injuries are minor because the skull protects the brain. Some injuries are severe enough to require a stay in the hospital. Symptoms of a head injury can occurright away.Or symptoms develop slowly over several hours or days. Even if the skull is not fractured, the brain can bang against the inside of the skull and be bruised. The head may look fine, but problems could result from bleeding or swelling inside the skull. In any serious head trauma, the spinal cord is also likely to beinjured. Some head injuries cause changes in brain function. This is called a traumatic brain injury. Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. Symptoms of a concussion can range from mild to severe. Learning to recognize a serious head injury and give basic first aid can save someone's life. Read the original here: Head injury - first aid: MedlinePlus Medical … Continue reading →

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Newest Traumatic Brain Injury Act up for vote

Posted: Published on January 3rd, 2014

CLIFTON The newest version of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Act is one closer to the President's desk. Sponsored by Clifton's representative, Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.-9), the TBI act was originally passed in 1996 and reauthorized in 2000 and 2008. Now, after approval from the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the 2013 reauthorization, also sponsored by Pascrell, has to be passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives before it warrants the president's signature. "I thank the Energy and Commerce Committee for moving to improve services and care for civilians and soldiers who have suffered a traumatic brain injury," Pascrell was quoted in a press release issued by his office. "For more than 12 years I have fought to make the treatment of this devastating injury a priority and I am grateful to see it get the attention it deserves." According to the Center for Disease control, a TBI is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. The CDC estimates that 1.7 million TBIs occur every year in the United States. The results range from a temporary change in brain function to permanent, debilitating … Continue reading →

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FDA Warns Against Concussion-Curing Claims on Supplements

Posted: Published on January 3rd, 2014

If youve sustained a concussiona brain injury from head trauma that can manifest in such symptoms as headaches, confusion, and amnesiadoctors recommendlots of rest. Taking dietary supplements to accelerate recovery or prevent traumatic brain injury wont help, they say. That hasnt stopped some supplement makers from marketing products as concussion cures, a practice the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationwarned consumers about this week. We were taken aback that anyone would make a claim that a supplement could treat [traumatic brain injury], FDA regulator Jason Humbert said in the agencys alert.Claims that supplements can help heal concussions could be dangerous if they led athletes with head injuries to return to play before theyre ready, the FDA says. In 2012 the agency warnedtwo companies that made such claims. The FDA sent a warning letter to a third, Star Scientific (STSI), on Dec. 20. The FDA learned about the claims from the military, the agency said. News of concussions lasting effects on football playershas increased public awareness of traumatic brain injuries. Heightened concerns may have led to new purported treatments,saysGerald Gioia, chief of pediatric neuropsychology and director of the concussion recovery program at the Childrens National Health System. We see more and more … Continue reading →

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