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Finally, IC in sight for Sarimah who has cerebral palsy

Posted: Published on August 7th, 2013

Posted on August 7, 2013, Wednesday LAWAS: Sarimah Ismail from Kampung Luagan Lawas, now 50 with Cerebral palsy (CP) since birth, is struggling to get privilege from government welfare as she does not have an identity card to be eligible. But help from Lawas Welfare Department is in the pipeline. According to her mother Norsi Daim, the endless struggle that Sarimah has been going through life saddens her as she is only able to crawl with difficulty in moving. Sarimah suffered from high fever during her childhood and frequently experiences epilepsy, with the disorder that has impaired brain and nervous system functions, Norsi added yesterday. A Cerebral palsy patient experiences disorder in movement (weakened limbs), learning, hearing, seeing and thinking. Norsi said she had nowhere to seek help to get her daughter an IC, not until recently when Lawas Welfare Department came to know of her plight. It is vital for her to have the IC as only by having it, she will able to apply for various government assistance, particularly welfare funding, she said. What is more worrying is that with Norsis health deteriorating, she has difficulty taking care of her disabled daughter who needs her full attention. Due … Continue reading →

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Pioneering cerebral palsy surgery: Daniel's journey

Posted: Published on August 7th, 2013

Featured Article Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 06 Aug 2013 - 10:00 PDT Current ratings for: Pioneering cerebral palsy surgery: Daniel's journey 5 (2 votes) Daniel Pretty lives in the county of Surrey in the UK. Like many 5-year-olds, he enjoys sports and playing with his little brother - but unlike many children his age, he needs help to do even the simplest of tasks. Daniel was born with spastic cerebral palsy, a condition that makes his muscles very tight, prohibiting him from standing or walking unaided. In the UK, a surgical procedure known as selective dorsal rhizotomy, or SDR, is relatively new with poor availability, which is why Daniel and his family have sought help from Dr. T.S. Park, a neurosurgeon at the St. Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri. The potentially life-changing surgery comes at some cost, however - $83,000 to be precise. Tree of Hope - a UK-based children's charity with close links to MNT - is helping Daniel's family with funding, in addition to a 5,000 ($7,600) donation from us toward Daniel's cause. The Tree of Hope is Medical News Today's charity of the year. Go to Daniel's … Continue reading →

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Brain Injury Diagnosis Information Find a Traumatic Brain I – Video

Posted: Published on August 7th, 2013

Brain Injury Diagnosis Information Find a Traumatic Brain I Video in which Stewart Cohen interviews Dr. David Lenrow about diagnosis and treatment of brain injury, from LegalView.com Information on class action lawsui... By: asbestoslawyers1 … Continue reading →

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Former Teacher Avoids Jail Time In Hit & Run Of Teen

Posted: Published on August 7th, 2013

Erin Jackson outside of court on Monday (credit: CBS) DENVER (CBS4/AP) A former Aurora teacher involved in a crash that left a teen girl with a brain injury wont have to go to jail under a plea agreement. Erin Jackson, 30, pleaded guilty Monday to attempted hit-and-run causing serious bodily injury in a crash in February in Denver. She wont face jail time under a plea agreement with prosecutors. Jackson was accused of running a red light in February and striking Deyondrah Bridgeman as the girl was in a crosswalk near East High School in Denver. Jackson turned herself in to police a day after the crash. With the plea deal Bridgemans family wanted to make sure Jackson would maintain a felony on her record. Jackson didnt respond to any questions when leaving court but could be heard quietly praying to herself. Bridgeman was left with a fractured skull, brain damage and paralysis to her left side. Her medical bills are now well into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. For her to be properly treated shes still undergoing treatment shes had to move to Omaha, Nebraska, where shes continuing to undergo daily therapy, Lynn Kimbrough with the Denver District … Continue reading →

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New Tampa rehab facility to open for brain injury patients

Posted: Published on August 7th, 2013

TAMPA -- A new facility in Tampa will provide people who are recovering from strokes and brain injuries a different way to rehabilitate. One of those people is Abby Blackburn, who suffered a brain injury over five years ago that took part of her memory. Michael, her husband of 28 years, became her teacher, but even with his help Abby wants more. "She doesn't feel like she has a place or a purpose outside in the world, and I see Clubhouse as providing something like that," Michael Blackburn said. Clubhouse is a branch of the non-profit Synapse House, which will open its first Tampa location next week. Deborah Giesler is the founder and director of Synapse House. She has spent 20 years working as a therapist with brain injury patients. "A lot of times after a person has a brain injury or a stroke, they are not able to go back to work again, she said. And so what do they do? And given that most people who are injured are young, they're 20-40 years old, you're looking at a lifetime of not really having that focus again." St. Clement's Episcopal Church was looking for a way to give back … Continue reading →

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Former Vic premier treated for cancer

Posted: Published on August 7th, 2013

Former Victorian Premier Joan Kirner has begun treatment for cancer. Ms Kirner, the state's first female premier, was diagnosed last month and has started chemotherapy and radiation treatment for oesophageal cancer. 'I am very grateful for the medical care and attention from my doctors, and the staff and management team at Peter Mac,' she said in a statement. 'I would also like to thank my friends and family for their terrific support.' Ms Kirner and her family asked for privacy during her treatment and recovery. Ms Kirner was elected Labor leader and became premier when John Cain resigned in 1990. Victorian Opposition leader Daniel Andrews offered his support and best wishes to the state's first and only female premier. Ms Kirner is a tireless advocate for Labor values and has continued to work for the movement in a range of roles since retiring from the party, he said in a statement. 'Our thoughts are with Joan and her family at this time,' he said. See the article here: Former Vic premier treated for cancer … Continue reading →

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Ex-Vic premier Joan Kirner has cancer

Posted: Published on August 7th, 2013

Former Victorian Premier Joan Kirner has started treatment for oesophageal cancer. Source: AAP VICTORIA'S first and only female premier Joan Kirner will use her strength and tenacity to fight her latest challenge - cancer, her supporters say. Ms Kirner, 75, was diagnosed last month with oesophageal cancer and has begun chemotherapy and radiation treatment at Melbourne's Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. She thanked her doctors, family and friends for their support. "I am very grateful for the medical care and attention from my doctors, and the staff and management team at Peter Mac," she said in a statement. "I would also like to thank my friends and family for their terrific support." Ms Kirner was elected Labor leader and became premier when John Cain resigned in 1990. She was premier until 1992, when the coalition won the election in a landslide result. Victorian Premier Denis Napthine describes Ms Kirner as a great Victorian. "She's been a real leader for Victorian politics, the Victorian community and particularly Victorian women," the coalition leader told reporters. "Our thoughts are with her and we wish her all the best in this tough fight." See original here: Ex-Vic premier Joan Kirner has cancer … Continue reading →

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Kirner undergoes treatment for cancer

Posted: Published on August 7th, 2013

Joan Kirner's ailing health in recent years has not stopped her from working as a community activist and advocate for the advancement of women and social justice. Source: News Limited FORMER Premier Joan Kirner is undergoing treatment for cancer. In a statement Ms Kirner said she was diagnosed last month and had started chemotherapy and radiation treatment. "I am very grateful for the medical care and attention from my doctors, and the staff and management team at Peter Mac," she said. "I would also like to thank my friends and family for their terrific support." Ms Kirner and her family asked for privacy during her treatment and recovery. Premier Denis Napthine said Ms Kirner's battle was "sad news" and Victorians' thoughts and prayers were with the former Premier. "This is sad news and all our thoughts and prayers are with Joan as she battles oesophageal cancer, our thoughts are with her and with her family," Dr Napthine said. "Joan Kirner has been a great Victorian, she has been a real leader for Victorian politics, the Victorian community and particularly Victorian women and our thoughts are with her and we wish her all the best in this tough fight." Opposition Leader … Continue reading →

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Former Victorian premier Joan Kirner treated for oesophageal cancer

Posted: Published on August 7th, 2013

Former Victorian premier Joan Kirner is undergoing treatment for oesophageal cancer. Ms Kirner was diagnosed last month and has started chemotherapy and radiation treatment. "I am very grateful for the medical care and attention from my doctors and the staff and management team at Peter Mac," she said in a statement. Ms Kirner was premier of Victoria between 1990 and 1992. Opposition leader Daniel Andrews says Ms Kirner is a tireless advocate for Labor values and has continued to work for the party since her retirement. "Our thoughts are with Joan and her family at this time as she undertakes treatment," Mr Andrews said. Premier Denis Napthine wished her well with her treatment. "Joan Kirner has been a great Victorian. She's been a real leader for Victorian politics, the Victorian community and particularly Victorian women," he said. "Our thoughts are with her and we wish her all the best in this tough fight." Ms Kirner is the co-founder of Emily's List, an organisation dedicated to promoting the role of women in politics and rights in Australia. Read more here: Former Victorian premier Joan Kirner treated for oesophageal cancer … Continue reading →

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Research and Markets: Opportunities in Human Embryonic Stem Cell Products

Posted: Published on August 7th, 2013

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5flxzm/opportunities_in) has announced the addition of the "Opportunities in Human Embryonic Stem Cell Products" report to their offering. Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) are stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst, which is a stage reached four to five days post-fertilization. Human embryonic stem cells are the most pluripotent of all stem cell types and can develop into over 200 different cell types of the human body. Human embryonic stem cells were first derived from mouse embryos in 1981 by Martin Evans and Matthew Kaufman, and independently by Gail R. Martin. In 1995, the first successful culturing of embryonic stem cells from non-human primates occurred at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Another breakthrough followed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in November 1998 when a group led by Dr. James Thomson developed a technique to isolate and grow hESCs derived from human blastocysts. Federal funds to support hESC research became available on August 9, 2001, when President Bush announced his decision regarding federal funding for hESC research. Because of their plasticity and unlimited capacity for self-renewal, hESCs have been proposed for use in wide range of applications, including toxicology testing, tissue engineering, cellular … Continue reading →

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