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Stress tsar Tony Rudd: ‘A little bit of stress is good for you’

Posted: Published on July 8th, 2013

Stroke is the third most common cause of death after heart disease and cancer and the most common cause of adult disability. People are now aware of the importance of controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, but less is known about the dangers of very vigorous exercise although TV presenter Andrew Marrs stroke after a spell on a rowing machine has hopefully changed this. Activities such as weightlifting should be avoided, says Rudd; and osteopaths should not be allowed anywhere near the neck. Youd be mad to let someone pull your neck around, he says. There is a real risk of arterial dissection [a torn artery]. The same thing can also happen to people being spun round violently on fairground rides. He also urges stroke survivors not to lose hope. For far too long, there has been a fallacious belief that if someone hasnt recovered in three months, they are not going to recover at all. Its nonsense. People carry on recovering for years afterwards. Certainly, with language, recovery starts off later and tends to go on longer, he says. How will stroke care do under the NHS reforms? One of Rudds biggest challenges is to encourage the new Clinical … Continue reading →

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Penumbra, Inc. Launches 5MAX™ ACE—the Newest Clot Extraction Device to Treat Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

Posted: Published on July 8th, 2013

ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Penumbra, Inc. announced the launch and wide availability of the 5MAX ACE, a next generation clot extraction device that uses aspiration alone to engage and remove blood clots causing an acute ischemic stroke. Ive used every generation of device for clot removal since the early days, including most recently, the stent retriever devices, said Blaise Baxter, MD, FRCPC, Director of Interventional Services at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I can say with certainty after using the 5MAX ACE that this device is clearly superior to all the others. I am now able to get to the clot more quickly, and remove it more completely than ever before. The results are really just stunning. The 5MAX ACE makes use of more than 6 years of experience in advanced, large lumen medical device design to accomplish both exceptionally easy delivery and the highest aspiration flow rate of any such device on the market. The 5MAX ACE has made it not only possible, but also cheaper, faster, safer, simpler and easier toutilizea pure aspiration approach as the primary tool for revascularization, saidQuill Turk, DO, Professor of Radiology, Director of Neurointerventional Division, Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South … Continue reading →

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Stroke tsar Tony Rudd: ‘A little bit of stress is good for you’

Posted: Published on July 8th, 2013

Stroke is the third most common cause of death after heart disease and cancer and the most common cause of adult disability. People are now aware of the importance of controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, but less is known about the dangers of very vigorous exercise although TV presenter Andrew Marrs stroke after a spell on a rowing machine has hopefully changed this. Activities such as weightlifting should be avoided, says Rudd; and osteopaths should not be allowed anywhere near the neck. Youd be mad to let someone pull your neck around, he says. There is a real risk of arterial dissection [a torn artery]. The same thing can also happen to people being spun round violently on fairground rides. He also urges stroke survivors not to lose hope. For far too long, there has been a fallacious belief that if someone hasnt recovered in three months, they are not going to recover at all. Its nonsense. People carry on recovering for years afterwards. Certainly, with language, recovery starts off later and tends to go on longer, he says. How will stroke care do under the NHS reforms? One of Rudds biggest challenges is to encourage the new Clinical … Continue reading →

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Stem Cells For Spinal Cord Injury successfully results – Video

Posted: Published on July 8th, 2013

Stem Cells For Spinal Cord Injury successfully results Stem Cells For Spinal Cord Injury successfully results, Performed by NeuroSurgeon Dr. Luis Jorge Quintero, patient was treated with Stem Cells Therapy and ge... By: enjades … Continue reading →

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Spinal fractures a common injury after Asiana plane crash

Posted: Published on July 8th, 2013

Asiana Airlines Maggie Fox, Senior Writer NBC News 22 hours ago Many of those hurt in the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 on Saturday have spinal injuries, according to a doctor who treated them and theyll likely need long-term treatment. Patients have fractured spines, stretched ligaments and head injuries, said Dr. Geoff Manley, vice chairman of neurological surgery at the University of California San Francisco. The pattern of injuries is surprisingly similar, he told NBC News, and paints a picture of people badly bounced around as the plane hit short of the runway and tumbled. There was some blunt force injury from seatbelts and people striking their heads against the seat and armrests, Manley, who treated many of the patients at San Francisco General Hospital, said in a telephone interview. We have a lot of spine trauma. Peoples spinal cords were fractured and hyper-extended, meaning theyll need to be kept stable so the spinal cord itself isnt damaged any more. There are some people very, very badly hurt. San Francisco General treated 53 patients, 34 of whom have been discharged. Hospital officials said six of the patients there were in critical condition. "These injuries include large abdominal injuries, spine … Continue reading →

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Asubio Broadens Inclusion Criteria For Landmark Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trial

Posted: Published on July 8th, 2013

Progress of ASCENT-ASCI Phase 2 Trial of SUN13837 Discussed at American Spinal Injury Association Symposium PARAMUS, N.J. , July 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Asubio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the expansion of enrollment for its ASCENT-ASCI (Asubio Spinal Cord Early Neuro-recovery Treatment for Acute Spinal Cord Injury) trial to include AIS A, B and C injury to the cervical spine. ASCENT-ASCI is a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating SUN13837, an investigational medication being developed to improve neurological function in patients with newly diagnosed acute spinal cord injury. Asubio recently discussed the expanded inclusion criteria and progress of the study at a peer-attended symposium at the American Spinal Injury Association ( ASIA ) 40th Anniversary annual meeting in Chicago , Illinois . The company is currently working with 45 acute trauma centers throughout the United States and Canada and plans to increase that number to 55. Trauma centers must first sign up to participate in the clinical trial and then brief attending trauma physicians and nurses on how to rapidly identify eligible spinal cord injury patients when they first arrive at their facility. In addition to the 45 acute trauma centers, there are also 13 stand-alone rehabilitation centers participating in the study. … Continue reading →

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‘Take notice’: Parkinson diagnosed with prostate cancer

Posted: Published on July 8th, 2013

Video will begin in 5 seconds. British broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson vows to continue working despite being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Revered British broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The talk show legend, 78, began radiotherapy treatment last week after the cancer was discovered during a routine medical examination, and he is urging other men to have regular check-ups. Parkinson, who has interviewed stars including boxing legend Muhammad Ali, Nicole Kidman and Victoria Beckham, is expected to make a full recovery and tells UK newspaper The Sun he has vowed to continue working through his treatment. Sir Michael Parkinson at Wimbledon after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Photo: Getty Images "I have prostate cancer and I must admit it is a real bore. I am 78, of course mortality is on the mind but I'm not afraid," Sir Michael says. Advertisement "I have been told to expect to make a full recovery and that is the goal... I don't feel ill and I will keep working. I have no intention of stopping working." The veteran TV star is now launching a campaign to raise awareness of prostate cancer. Original post: 'Take notice': Parkinson diagnosed with prostate … Continue reading →

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Parkinson diagnosed with cancer

Posted: Published on July 8th, 2013

Video will begin in 5 seconds. British broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson vows to continue working despite being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Revered British broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The talk show legend, 78, began radiotherapy treatment last week after the cancer was discovered during a routine medical examination, and he is urging other men to have regular check-ups. Parkinson, who has interviewed stars including boxing legend Muhammad Ali, Nicole Kidman and Victoria Beckham, is expected to make a full recovery and tells UK newspaper The Sun he has vowed to continue working through his treatment. Sir Michael Parkinson at Wimbledon after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Photo: Getty Images "I have prostate cancer and I must admit it is a real bore. I am 78, of course mortality is on the mind but I'm not afraid," Sir Michael says. Advertisement "I have been told to expect to make a full recovery and that is the goal... I don't feel ill and I will keep working. I have no intention of stopping working." The veteran TV star is now launching a campaign to raise awareness of prostate cancer. Read this article: Parkinson diagnosed with cancer … Continue reading →

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Chat Show Legend Michael Parkinson Has Cancer

Posted: Published on July 8th, 2013

Sir Michael Parkinson, the legendary British chat show host who has championed countless musicians, has prostate cancer. The 78-year-old broadcaster, who is affectionately known in his homeland as Parky, was diagnosed with the disease in May following a routine health check last year. Parkinson is undergoing radiotherapy and hes confident of beating the disease. "When you are told you have something like cancer, it is a shock. But the cancer specialist said: 'I will assure you, you will not die of this.' "I am concerned about it, of course, he says, but I am not frightened of it." For 25 years, Parkinsons talk show was a "must-see" staple on British TV and its seemingly endless conveyor belt of top celebrities ensured high-ratings. Over time, hes interviewed almost every big name in the music biz, from members of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Tina Turner and Robbie Williams. In 1998, Parkinson became a Gold Badge recipient an award that pays tribute to people judged to have made a special and lasting contribution to the U.K.'s entertainment industry. Parkinson was awarded the CBE for services to broadcasting in 2000. And in 2005, he was honored with the Music Industry … Continue reading →

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Parkinson reveals his cancer diagnosis

Posted: Published on July 8th, 2013

LONDON, July 7 (UPI) -- Sir Michael Parkinson, the veteran broadcaster and former chat show host, said Sunday he has prostate cancer and is undergoing treatment. Parkinson, 78, said he was diagnosed in May after a routine checkup. He is receiving radiotherapy treatments and expects to make a full recovery, the BBC said. "It was a great shock, but I have been told to expect to make a full recovery," he said. He said he has not felt any pain or discomfort from the treatment. Parkinson, known as Parky to his fans, also urged men to pay more attention to their health . "I don't want to trivialize it, but men know when there's a problem. I have been lucky, but men are silly about their health. Get it checked out -- it might be something else." During Parkinson's 50-year career, he interviewed high-profile guests like Muhammad Ali and Sir Elton John. He retired in 2007. See more here: Parkinson reveals his cancer diagnosis … Continue reading →

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