A Nurse's Testament on Adult Stem Cell Therapy for Back Pain A registered nurse describes her experience with an adult stem cell therapy procedure for back pain. More information at medrebels.org. By: Med Rebels … Continue reading →

News Release: Dr. Andrew Cappuccino's Insight on Adult Stem Cell Therapy Dr. Andew Cappuccino, team orthopedist for the Buffalo Bills, gives insight on using Adult Stem Cells to treat back pain. More information at http://medrebel... By: Med Rebels … Continue reading →

When the doctor has made a diagnosis of seizures or epilepsy, the next step is to select the best form of treatment. If the seizure was caused by an underlying correctable brain condition, surgery may stop seizures. If epilepsy -- that is, a continuing tendency to have seizures -- is diagnosed, the doctor will usually prescribe regular use of seizure-preventing medications. If drugs are not successful, other methods may be tried, including surgery, a special diet, complementary therapy or vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). The goal of all epilepsy treatment is to prevent further seizures, avoid side effects, and make it possible for people to leadactive lives. "The decision to treat becomes a highly individualized one." When a child or adult experiences a single seizure, or appears at the doctor's office with a history of questionable events that may or may not have been seizures, the first issue is to determine what happened, whether a seizure actually took place, of what type and duration it was, the possible cause, and the future prognosis. Once this information is gathered, the next question is whether to treat the underlying condition (if one has been identified and if it is treatable), or whether to … Continue reading →

Affordable Care Act Helps a Torrance Family Get Autism Treatment CitiCABLE 3 sits down with a CARD family to discuss how the Affordable Care Act is opening doors for families seeking autism treatment. For more information ... By: Center for Autism and Related Disorders … Continue reading →

There are no medications that can cure ASDs or treat the core symptoms. However, there are medications that can help some people with ASDs function better. For example, medication might help manage high energy levels, inability to focus, depression, or seizures. Also, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of risperidone and aripiprazole (antipsychotic drugs) to treat at certain ages children with ASDs who experience severe tantrums, aggression, and self-injurious behaviors. For more information, visit the Food and Drug Administration's website. Medications might not affect all children in the same way. It is important to work with a health care professional who has experience in treating children with ASDs. Parents and health care professionals must closely monitor a child's progress and reactions while he or she is taking a medication to be sure that any negative side effects of the treatment do not outweigh the benefits. It is also important to remember that children with ASDs can get sick or injured just like children without ASDs. Regular medical and dental exams should be part of a childs treatment plan. Often it is hard to tell if a childs behavior is related to the ASD or is caused … Continue reading →

Discovering that your child has an autism spectrum disorder can be an overwhelming experience. For some, the diagnosis may come as a complete surprise; others may have had suspicions and tried for months or years to get an accurate diagnosis. In either case, a diagnosis brings a multitude of questions about how to proceed. A generation ago, many people with autism were placed in institutions. Professionals were less educated about autism than they are today, and specific services and supports were largely non-existent. Today the picture is much clearer. With appropriate services and supports, training and information, children on the autism spectrum will grow, learn and flourish, even if at a different developmental rate than others. While there is no known cure for autism, there are treatment and education approaches that may reduce some of the challenges associated with the condition. Intervention may help to lessen disruptive behaviors, and education can teach self-help skills that allow for greater independence. But just as there is no one symptom or behavior that identifies individuals with autism, there is no single treatment that will be effective for all people on the spectrum. Individuals canuse the positive aspects of their condition to their benefit, … Continue reading →

Early diagnosis and treatment helps young children with autism develop to their full potential. The primary goal of treatment is to improve the overall ability of the child to function. Symptoms and behaviors of autism can combine in many ways and vary in severity. Also, individual symptoms and behaviors often change over time. For these reasons, treatment strategies are tailored to individual needs and available family resources. But in general children with autism respond best to highly structured and specialized treatment. A program that addresses helping parents and improving communication, social, behavioral, adaptive, and learning aspects of a child's life will be most successful. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the following strategies for helping a child to improve overall function and reach his or her potential:5 Many people with autism have sleep problems. These are usually treated by staying on a routine, including a set bedtime and time to get up. Your doctor may try medicines as a last resort.3 Stories about alternative therapies, such as secretin and auditory integration training, have circulated in the media and other information sources. When you are thinking about any type of treatment, find out about the source of the information and … Continue reading →