STEM CELL TREATMENT Introduction in PTV Special Forum (Part 1) Please like the official Facebook page of Philippine Medical Association https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineMedicalAssociation STEM CELL TREATMENT - PTV Spec... By: PhilMedAssociation … Continue reading →

Two public presentations are scheduled for tonight as part of Indiana University of Pennsylvanias Mid-Atlantic Addiction Research and Training Institute Summer School. The free programs will be held at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Bryn Hogan, executive director of the Autism Treatment Center of America, will present Breakthrough Innovative Strategies for Parents of Autistic Children at 7 p.m. In her presentation, Hogan will provide concrete, bold strategies outlining some crucial yet often overlooked aspects of autism and its treatment. She also will discuss what she describes as her daughters journey to full recovery. Her program will be followed by Faces of Addiction: From Wall Street to Hunts Point, a presentation and exhibition by photojournalist Chris Arnade that documents the lives of prostitutes and addicts in the Hunts Point section of New York City. Arnade, who holds a Ph.D. in mathematics, was a professor who went on to become a successful Wall Street trader. Unhappy with Wall Street, he decided to immerse himself in the streets of New York City as a photographer. His subjects include addicts, prostitutes and children, many of whom are trapped by poverty, abuse and addiction. By photographing them and listening to their stories, he hopes … Continue reading →

Andrew Kitchenman, NJ SPOTLIGHT Posted: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 1:07 AM Studying and treating autism poses daunting challenges - but the difficult task could made easier if researchers and health-care providers who work with autistic children coordinate their efforts. New Jersey officials and health-care leaders credited the new Montclair State University Autism Center for Excellence for emphasizing such an approach, as new grants were announced by the state council that funds autism research. The center, launched last year, encourages health-care providers and autism researchers to work together to speed up development of new treatments. A total of $4.5 million was awarded by the state in June to seven projects, ranging from research to examine biological markers that could be used to identify children with autism to a study of the transportation needs of those with autism. The largest grant award - $2.25 million over five years - was given to Children's Specialized Hospital to develop a new autism screening tool for diagnosing children from culturally diverse families. Hospital chief executive officer Amy Mansue said increased coordination among institutions has practical benefits. Traditionally, when institutions receive grants, "we spend all of our time in the administering of those elements of the … Continue reading →

cluding Santa Clarita, Saugus, Canyon Country, Valencia and Newhall) (PRWEB) July 10, 2013 Santa Clarita, CA (in Working With Autism Inc. (WWA) announces an expansion of its behavioral autism services for the treatment of autism and pervasive developmental disorders, as early as this fall into the Santa Clarita Valley including Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus and Valencia. With coverage from most major insurance providers, families challenged by autism will now have access to quality therapy and treatment for an autistic teen or child in the home, school and community setting. As one of the leading service providers for behavioral therapy, Working With Autism offers ABA programs, social and community integration, initial assessments, and parent training, all managed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). WWA services include those for kids with autism ranging from infants to adolescents as well as autism training, and BCBA supervision for instructors. "I am thrilled that we have the ability to reach out to the Santa Clarita and surrounding areas, and our local staff is excited to expand our services to these new families. I am hopeful that given the expertise of our staff, and the quality and range of our behavioral services, WWA will bring significant … Continue reading →

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in Canada. The Vancouver Island Health Authority urges residents to know the signs of stroke and get help as quickly as possible. Quick diagnosis and treatment of a stroke changes the outcome for a patient; and knowing the warning signs of stroke can ensure that every second counts. Remember, think FAST: The bottom line is, if you notice sudden loss of strength or numbness in the face, arm or leg; sudden difficulty speaking or confusion; or a sudden severe and unusual headache, call 9-1-1. If you treat stroke patients quickly, before there is irreversible damage to the brain, they can recover completely, said stroke researcher and neurologist Dr. Andrew Penn. The miracle treatment is a clot-buster called tPA, which is a naturally occurring protein that breaks up blood clots. If you remove the blockage, blood can flow freely again, Penn adds. The Vancouver Island Health Authority continues to build on its success. The Stroke Rapid Assessment Unit, which intervenes after people develop warning signs of impending stroke, has treated over 12,000 patients from the breadth of the island since 2005, sharply reducing hospitalization for stroke. Toronto and Calgary are … Continue reading →

Only four of 28 hospitals in Southwestern Ontario can give stroke victims a clot-busting drug that could be critical to their recovery. The lack of care delays treatment and has created a system one Strathroy man calls disgusting after his wifes treatment was pushed back about an hour she later died. Helen Veale was 74-years-old when she awakened on an April morning, tried to stand up and collapsed, her face contorted. Her husband Jerry Veale suspected stroke and phoned 911. Paramedics arrived in minutes, debated whether to take her to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, just five minutes away, or Londons University Hospital, deciding on the former. Forty-five minutes later doctors in Strathroy confirmed she has suffered a common stroke caused by a clot and that she had to be taken to London for treatment. A procedure in London later failed and Helen Veale died 16 days later, leaving behind two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Perhaps she would have died anyway but Jerry Veale is outraged stroke victims are subjected to delays because local hospitals cant care for them. Its absolutely disgusting, he told The Free Press Wednesday. Any delay is a concern: Experts estimate two million neurons die each minute … Continue reading →