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UPDATED: Travis has surgery after stroke

Posted: Published on July 12th, 2013

Singer Randy Travis, 54, shown at CMA Music festival in Nashville in June, underwent surgery Wednesday night after suffering a stroke while being treated for congestive heart failure. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Country music stars and fans joined together to urge prayers for Randy Travis overnight as he recovered from brain surgery following a stroke at a Texas hospital. Travis remained in critical condition after surgery Wednesday night to relieve pressure on his brain, publicist Kirt Webster said. The 54-year-old Grammy Award-winning singer had been improving while being treated for heart failure caused by a viral infection when he had the stroke. Steady concern for Travis, a popular and pivotal figure in country music, turned to active support as stars like Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum and Martina McBride and the Grand Ole Opry used Twitter to join Websters call for prayers. Hundreds of users reached out using the hashtag PrayforRandy. Were all pulling for you Randy, Brad Paisley said via Twitter. The setback occurred hours after doctors said Travis was showing signs of improvement since the start of treatment Sunday for congestive heart failure. It was not clear what kind of stroke Travis suffered. The … Continue reading →

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Randy Travis suffers stroke, recovering from brain surgery

Posted: Published on July 12th, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Country music stars and fans joined together to urge prayers for Randy Travis overnight as he recovered from brain surgery following a stroke at a Texas hospital. Travis remained in critical condition after surgery Wednesday night to relieve pressure on his brain, publicist Kirt Webster said. The 54-year-old Grammy Award-winning singer had been improving while being treated for heart failure caused by a viral infection when he had the stroke. Steady concern for Travis, a popular and pivotal figure in country music, turned to active support as stars like Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum and Martina McBride and the Grand Ole Opry used Twitter to join Webster's call for prayers. Hundreds of users reached out using the hashtag PrayforRandy. "We're all pulling for you Randy," Brad Paisley said via Twitter. The setback occurred hours after doctors said Travis was showing signs of improvement since the start of treatment Sunday for congestive heart failure. It was not clear what kind of stroke Travis suffered. The most common type of stroke is caused by a blood clot that travels to the brain. The other kind happens when a blood vessel in the head bursts or leaks. Stroke patients who get … Continue reading →

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Singer Randy Travis in surgery after stroke

Posted: Published on July 12th, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn.Country music star Randy Travis is out of surgery but remains in critical condition after suffering a stroke while at a Texas hospital, the singer's publicist said late Wednesday. Kirt Webster, the publicist, said the 54-year-old Travis suffered the stroke Wednesday night while he was being treated for congestive heart failure because of a viral illness. Travis underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. He remained in critical condition. "His family and friends here with him at the hospital request your prayers and support," Webster said in a news release earlier in the evening. It was not clear what kind of stroke Travis suffered. The most common type of stroke is caused by a blood clot that travels to the brain. The other kind happens when a blood vessel in the head bursts or leaks. Stroke patients who get treatment quickly are usually given a drug to dissolve the clot that caused the stroke. The setback occurred hours after doctors said Travis was showing signs of improvement, though he remained in critical condition with congestive heart failure. Drs. William Gray and Michael Mack of the Baylor Health Care System in Texas described Travis' condition and hospitalization in a … Continue reading →

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Randy Travis undergoes brain surgery after stroke

Posted: Published on July 12th, 2013

Country music stars and fans joined together to urge prayers for Randy Travis overnight as he recovered from brain surgery following a stroke at a Texas hospital. Travis remained in critical condition after surgery Wednesday night to relieve pressure on his brain, publicist Kirt Webster said. The 54-year-old Grammy Award-winning singer had been improving while being treated for heart failure caused by a viral infection when he had the stroke. Steady concern for Travis, a popular and pivotal figure in country music, turned to active support as stars like Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum and Martina McBride and the Grand Ole Opry used Twitter to join Webster's call for prayers. Hundreds of users reached out using the Twitter hashtag PrayforRandy. "We're all pulling for you Randy," Brad Paisley said via Twitter. The setback occurred hours after doctors said Travis was showing signs of improvement since the start of treatment Sunday for congestive heart failure. It was not clear what kind of stroke Travis suffered. The most common type of stroke is caused by a blood clot that travels to the brain. The other kind happens when a blood vessel in the head bursts or leaks. Stroke patients who get treatment … Continue reading →

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Local hospital recognized for excellence in stroke care

Posted: Published on July 12th, 2013

BRISTOL, Tenn. - Bristol Regional Medical Center was honored Thursday by the American Heart Association with the Gold Plus award for stroke care. That means BRMC has met national standards for treating stroke victims for two consecutive years. However, the hospital is just one part of treating a stroke, and preventing permanent brain damage. In simple terms, a stroke happens when blood flow is restricted to a part of the brain, which can lead to parts of the brain wither and die. Doctors say speed in treatment is key. "We have a time problem. We have to treat [patients] within 3 hours, preferably, " said Dr. Earl Wilson, a neurologist and medical director of Bristol Regional Medical Center's Primary Stroke Center. Treatment in that 180 minute window often starts with emergency workers. " The quicker you can start the advanced medical treatment out in the field,the better off the patient is,"said Bristol, Tenn. assistant fire chief Jack Spurgeon. Knowing the symptoms of a stroke can help patients before they get to the hospital. Here is the original post: Local hospital recognized for excellence in stroke care … Continue reading →

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Parkinson’s Disease Treatment | "Everything About Parkinson’s Disease" Teaches People How to Slow the Progression of …

Posted: Published on July 12th, 2013

Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) July 12, 2013 Everything About Parkinsons Disease created by Lianna Marie is a new Parkinsons disease treatment book that covers natural remedies, safe methods, step-by-step techniques, diet plans, and detailed instructions on how to slow the progression of Parkinsons. In addition, in this book, people will discover all about Parkinson's disease such as causes that cause this disease, its symptoms, and treatment methods. Furthermore, the book also teaches people how they can get correctly diagnosed in determining whether it is Parkinson's disease they really have. Moreover, the book introduces to people 22 of the most common symptoms of someone with Parkinson's disease. By following this book, people also discover how fast this disease progresses, where it starts, and which nutritional supplements can help slow its progression. After Lianna Marie launched the "Everything About Parkinsons Disease" book, a lot of customers have used it for discovering the five stages of Parkinson's and ways to identify which stage they are at now. Consequently, the website Vkool.com completed a full overview about pros and cons of this book. A full overview of Everything About Parkinsons Disease on the site Vkool.com indicates that with this book, people will know how Parkinson's … Continue reading →

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Paralysed man donates money raised for his treatment to help disabled boy walk again instead

Posted: Published on July 12th, 2013

12 Jul 2013 00:00 The money, raised over the last four years, was supposed to pay for pioneering stem cell treatment that could have helped Dan walk SWNS A disabled boy meets the paralysed man who gave up his dream of walking again in order to help the youngster take his first steps. Selfless Dan Black who was left in a wheelchair by a 2009 cycling accident has given 20,000 to Brecon Vaughan, five. The money, raised over the last four years, was supposed to pay for pioneering stem cell treatment that could have helped Dan, 25, get back on his feet. However, after reading about the plight of Brecon, who suffers from spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, Dan decided the boy had a better chance of walking so handed the money to him instead. Brecons parents have described Dans generosity as phenomenal and a huge boost towards the 60,000 needed for an operation which will allow their son to walk unaided. Dan, from Chepstow the same Welsh town as Brecon said: For me, things are not getting better soon. "I wanted to help someone whose life could get better. If I can help someone to walk, I will. Brecon can … Continue reading →

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Paralysed man raises £20,000 for treatment to help him walk…then gives it all away to help a disabled child take his …

Posted: Published on July 12th, 2013

Dan Black, 25, was paralysed when he was knocked off his bike in 2009 Also suffered a stroke which caused him to lose use of his right arm Raised 20,000 to pay for stem cell treatment which could help him recover Gave all the money to family of Brecon Vaughan, 5, who has cerebral palsy Will be used to help pay for surgery in the U.S. - this should enable Brecon to take his first unaided steps By Luke Salkeld PUBLISHED: 07:23 EST, 11 July 2013 | UPDATED: 18:55 EST, 11 July 2013 1,950 shares 366 View comments Four years ago, Dan Black was paralysed in a cycling accident. Ever since, he has been raising money for pioneering stem cell treatment which could one day help him walk again. But now, after collecting 20,000, the 25-year-old has given it all away so a little boy can learn to walk instead. Mr Black abandoned his own dream after hearing about five-year-old Brecon Vaughan, who lives near him just outside Chepstow, in South Wales. Scroll down for video See the original post here: Paralysed man raises £20,000 for treatment to help him walk...then gives it all away to help a disabled child … Continue reading →

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Most Common Catastrophic Injuries in San Francisco Plane Crash

Posted: Published on July 12th, 2013

As a San Francisco personal injury attorney, over the years, I have seen many brain injuries and spinal injuries, fractures, burns, internal injuries and wrongful deaths. In any community, we attorneys will be exposed to these serious personal injuries over time; however, catastrophic injuries are actually not all that common to the every attorney. What is shocking about the Asiana Airlines crash is how in the space of mere seconds, so many people sustained so many catastrophic injuries. We know that plane crashes are horrific, and we are usually all saddened by the tragic loss of life. We count those in this crash at SFO as lucky because we only have two fatalities so far. But what about the severe life-altering injuries sustained by so many on board? Yes, the passengers have survived, however the toll of catastrophic injuries is very very high. For example, this recent airplane Korean Asiana Airline crash at SFO, resulted in over 180 injuries. Among those serious personal injuries treated by local hospitals were fractured spines, stretched and torn ligaments, internal bleeding, severe fractures needing surgical repair, compound fractures, road rash and head injuries, many permanent and all requiring long-term treatment. Chief Executive Sue Currin … Continue reading →

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Finding a balance in menopause: Lasting confusion over the safety of hormone replacement therapy has kept too many …

Posted: Published on July 12th, 2013

By Julie Deardorff Chicago Tribune After a decade of rancorous debate over the risks and benefits of menopausal hormone therapy, experts from more than a dozen top medical organizations worldwide have finally come to something resembling a consensus. What did they decide, and why are women still baffled? Menopausal hormone therapy, also called hormone replacement therapy, is a treatment for women in the throes of menopause, the inevitable period of life when estrogen naturally declines. Taking estrogen or a combination of estrogen and another hormone, progestin, the synthetic form of progesterone, can alleviate some of the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and vaginal dryness, said Atlanta endocrinologist Scott Experts mostly agree that for most women the plusses of Hormone Replacement Therapy outweigh overstated risks. ( Camille Weber ) Hormone therapy has been under intense scrutiny since 2002, when a large study called the Women's Health Initiative reported that taking additional hormones -- specifically the combination of estrogen and progestin -- increased the risk of blood clots, stroke, breast cancer, heart attacks and gall bladder disease for some women. For a woman with a uterus, estrogen treatment alone raises her chance of getting endometrial cancer. The researchers … Continue reading →

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