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A boy named courage

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2013

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- At a time when we have become accustomed to seeing regular updates about people in need of money and how a certain social networking site will give them thousands of dollars if we like their picture, 26-year-old Udit Sharma, a paralysis patient, is taking a different route. He has put up a website where he sells homemade chocolates, handicraft items, travel packages and insurance. "My friends have stood by me like a rock. One of them suggested that I make a website and generate money for my treatment by selling different products. My treatment would cost around Rs10 lakh. I want to use the money that I generate through the website for my stem cell treatment," he says. A spinal cord injury, that took place during an offsite visit to Manesar four years ago, caused Udit's body to be paralysed from neck down. "I used to live a normal life. Worked in a multinational and spent weekends meeting friends. But a wrong dive in the pool changed everything. I am not able to move my body anymore...there is no sensation in my hands and legs. I need monetary help but want to earn money by … Continue reading →

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Novel Chinese herbal medicine JSK improves spinal cord injury outcomes in rats

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2013

Public release date: 19-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Daphne Watrin d.watrin@iospress.nl 31-206-883-355 IOS Press Amsterdam, NL, August 19, 2013 A new study published in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience demonstrates that Chinese herbal medicine Ji-Sui-Kang (JSK), given systemically for three weeks after injury in rats, improved locomotor function, reduced tissue damage, and preserved the structure of neural cells compared to control rats. The report also includes data showing that JSK may first act to reduce inflammation and cell apoptosis and death, and boost local oxygen supply while, later on, it appears to restore function and promote tissue regeneration. Although Chinese herbal medicines have traditionally been used for a variety of ailments, the rationale for their use relies more on anecdotal evidence than the results of modern-day controlled experiments. "A number of anecdotal reports from Chinese medicine practitioners indicate that treatment with a novel herbal formulation, JSK, for periods of one week or three months improved functional recovery," explains co-lead investigator Shucui Jiang, MD, PhD, head of the Hamilton NeuroRestorative Group at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. "Our present study provides an important and necessary foundation for further studies of JSK." In this study rats began JSK treatment … Continue reading →

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Bettering Life with Parkinson’s – Video

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2013

Bettering Life with Parkinson's Jerry Bramlett is among the one million people in the U.S. who is living life with Parkinson's disease. "I started progressing with Parkinson's when I was in... By: LeeMemorialMarketing … Continue reading →

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Sir Michael Parkinson expecting full recovery after completing treatment for prostate cancer

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2013

By Simon Cable PUBLISHED: 06:02 EST, 18 August 2013 | UPDATED: 09:51 EST, 19 August 2013 Recovering well: Legendary TV host Michael Parkinson has finished his treatment for cancer Sir Michael Parkinson has been told he can expect to make a full recovery from prostate cancer. The 78-year-old TV host has completed a month of intensive radiotherapy, and is now awaiting test results. He is recovering at his home in Berkshire with his wife Mary. The couples son, Mike, said it was early days, but added: The prognosis is good. Everything went to plan and now it is a case of rest and recuperation for a month or so. My dads in good spirits and he is expected to make a full recovery. Sir Michael, affectionately known as Parky, interviewed around 2,000 celebrities over four decades, ranging from Madonna to Muhammad Ali. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May and went public with the news in July. Since then he has worked to raise awareness of the disease, launching a campaign urging men to check for warning signs. Read more: Sir Michael Parkinson expecting full recovery after completing treatment for prostate cancer … Continue reading →

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Cerebral Palsy : physiotherapy – Video

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2013

Cerebral Palsy : physiotherapy Exercise protocol after SEMLOSSS should be strictly followed according to the need of children . We can divide this exercise protocol in different phases . S... By: Jitendra Jain … Continue reading →

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Song by one Child with Cerebral Palsy at CP Home – Video

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2013

Song by one Child with Cerebral Palsy at CP Home On The Occasion of independence day one of child at CP home. By: Jitendra Jain … Continue reading →

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Cerebral Palsy treatment in young children – Video

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2013

Cerebral Palsy treatment in young children Improvement in children with cerebral palsy always possible . Despite of ambulatory capability ,children with mild disability always want further improvement... By: Jitendra Jain … Continue reading →

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Less than £10,000 away from Skye's life-changing surgery

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2013

Less than 10,000 away from Skye's life-changing surgery 2:00pm Monday 19th August 2013 in News By Alex Winter SKYE Cowan is less than 10,000 away from surgery that will change her life forever. Kind-hearted Daily Echo readers have donated in their droves to ensure the six-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, can go to America for an operation in October. Her desperate family have been given a deadline of August 28 to secure all the money needed ahead of the treatment, which totals around 41,000, not including any of her post-operative care. After appealing for help, almost 20,000 has been raised in little more than a week. The Parkstone youngsters dad Steve said: It is just the most overwhelming thing. We have had so many ups and downs, but the one constant is how kind and generous people have been. Total strangers have been kind enough to write a cheque or go online and donate to make sure my daughter can have this operation. It is astounding and moving. On Wednesday, it was revealed that the family needs to raise 27,000 by the deadline to ensure Skye could have the surgery. Read the rest here: Less than £10,000 away from Skye's … Continue reading →

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Family need £37,000 for life-changing operation for daughter Lily

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2013

19 Aug 2013 12:03 Loved ones of cerebral palsy sufferer Lily Ketherington are raising cash for a life-changing operation in America Laughing and giggling, little Lily Ketteringham wishes she could run around with her brother and sisters. The five-year-old cant walk or stand unaided after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of nine months. But now Lily has been accepted by an American hospital for pioneering surgery which could change her life. The operation, developed in the United States, will cost around 35,000 and will help Lily to walk properly. Her dad Stephen, 41, has thrown himself into fundraising to raise money for the treatment in The Childrens Hospital, St Louis, in Missouri. Cerebral palsy sufferer Lily Ketteringham With the help of family and friends, the engineering company worker, of Benwell, Newcastle, has already raised 20,000 but needs the rest of the money before January when Lily is booked into the hospital. He said: Its absolutely life-changing. It would mean everything to us if Lily got the operation. Read more from the original source: Family need £37,000 for life-changing operation for daughter Lily … Continue reading →

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2014 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Auctioned for $500,000 for Charitable Cause

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2013

The last retail 2014-MY Ford Shelby GT500 convertible auctioned byFord Motor Companyto benefit theBrain Injury Association of Americafetched $500,000 at the inaugural Hot August Nights Auction Presented by Barrett-Jackson in Reno, Nev. On Saturday, August 10, Don Damon of Great Bend, Kan., purchased the Shelby in a spirited bidding war, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the BIAA. Parnelli Jones, 1963 Indy 500 winner and advocate for the charity, cheered on the competition. It was thrilling to watch the bidding unfold, said Steve Ling, North America car marketing manager for Ford. The moment showed the power of a great charity and a great car, and the tremendous generosity of the Damon family and our friends at Barrett-Jackson. Jones was introduced to the BIAA when his son Page Jones, a rising star in racing, suffered a severe brain injury in a Sprint Car race. His prognosis was grim, yet with the support of his family, Page has gone on to have a fulfilling, productive and joyous life. With the upcoming documentary,Godspeed: The Story of Page Jones, both the family and BIAA hope to raise awareness of the importance of rehabilitation for those who suffer from a traumatic brain injury. … Continue reading →

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