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Ohio Teen Told He Had Migraine, But Was Dying of Stroke

Posted: Published on February 12th, 2013

James Finnerty, a 15-year-old rugby player from Parma Heights, Ohio, woke up with a piercing pain in his head one morning last April and, barely able to walk, stumbled to the bathroom vomiting. The emergency room doctors where James sought treatment assumed he had a severe migraine and delayed treatment for 25 hours before his mother insisted he be transferred to Cleveland Clinic where they discovered he had suffered a stroke. The swelling in his brain was so intense that part of his skull was removed to relieve the pressure and, in a second stroke, he lost the use of speech and his limbs. Almost a year later, after months of physical therapy, James, now 16, is on the road to recovery, but his experience is a shocking reminder that strokes can strike even the young. "I am practically 100 percent," said James, who has now returned to school. "I am very, very lucky." Heart Disease Socially Isolates Teens Struggling to Be Normal About 3,000 children a year will suffer a stroke -- one of the top 10 causes of death among children, according to Dr. Neil Friedman, a pediatric neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Pediatric Neurology, where … Continue reading →

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InVivo Therapeutics Calls for Papers for 2nd Annual Langer Summit on Neurotrauma

Posted: Published on February 12th, 2013

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp. (NVIV), a developer of groundbreaking technologies for the treatment of spinal cord injuries (SCI) and other neurotrauma conditions, today announced the 2nd Annual Langer Summit on Neurotrauma, taking place on Cape Cod in North Falmouth, MA on July 12 14, 2013. The Company is inviting papers in the fields of neurotrauma and SCI, and will announce the recipient of a $50,000 grant that will be given to a researcher developing novel biomaterial treatments for neurotrauma at the Summit. The award is intended to stimulate innovation and cutting-edge ideas in the fields of neuroprotection and regeneration utilizing biomaterials. If you are a researcher in these fields, please submit your paper to InVivo Therapeutics by April 15, 2013. Your submission will be evaluated by Robert S. Langer, ScD and a panel of experts. The top author will be invited to present at the invitation-only event. Well continue what we started at the 2012 Summit, fostering a productive exchange of ideas between InVivo scientists and neurotrauma researchers with the objective of furthering the development of treatments for SCI and other neurotrauma conditions, said InVivo CEO Frank Reynolds. Since the last Summit, weve been focused on advancing … Continue reading →

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Kessler Foundation Names Jeanne Zanca, PhD, MPT, to Senior Position in Spinal Cord Injury Research

Posted: Published on February 12th, 2013

WEST ORANGE, NJ--(Marketwire - Feb 12, 2013) - Jeanne M. Zanca, PhD, MPT, has assumed the position of senior research scientist at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Zanca joined Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) & Outcomes Assessment Research on January 28, 2013, reporting to director Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD. "Dr. Zanca is an accomplished scientist who adds an important dimension to spinal cord research at Kessler Foundation," said Rodger DeRose, president and CEO. "Her expertise enables us to extend our clinical research and supports the mission of our SCI Model System center, the Northern New Jersey SCI System (NNJSCIS)." Dr. Zanca is a co-investigator for the NNJSCIS and will lead efforts to disseminate research findings. "With the scope of the Foundation's research, the expertise of its dedicated scientists, and its wealth of collaborative projects, there are many opportunities to contribute to advances in rehabilitation research," noted Dr. Zanca. "I am pleased to be a part of those efforts." Her interests include the prevention and treatment of secondary complications, promotion of health and function through innovative rehabilitation interventions and assistive technology, and the development of a system for classifying rehabilitation interventions. Dr. Zanca joined the Foundation from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where she … Continue reading →

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Potential treatment prevents damage from prolonged seizures

Posted: Published on February 12th, 2013

Feb. 11, 2013 A new type of prophylactic treatment for brain injury following prolonged epileptic seizures has been developed by Emory University School of Medicine investigators. Status epilepticus, a persistent seizure lasting longer than 30 minutes [check this, some people say FIVE], is potentially life-threatening and leads to around 55,000 deaths each year in the United States. It can be caused by stroke, brain tumor or infection as well as inadequate control of epilepsy. Physicians or paramedics now treat status epilepticus by administering an anticonvulsant or general anesthesia, which stops the seizures. Researchers at Emory have been looking for something different: anti-inflammatory compounds that can be administered after acute status epilepticus has ended to reduce damage to the brain. They have discovered a potential lead compound that can reduce mortality when given to mice after drug-induced seizures. The results were recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition. "For adults who experience a period of status epilepticus longer than one hour, more than 30 percent die within four weeks of the event, making this a major medical problem," says Ray Dingledine, PhD, chair of the Department of Pharmacology at Emory University School of Medicine. "Medications that … Continue reading →

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Vascular brain injury greater risk factor than amyloid plaques in cognitive aging

Posted: Published on February 12th, 2013

Public release date: 11-Feb-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Phyllis Brown phyllis.brown@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu 916-734-9023 University of California - Davis Health System Vascular brain injury from conditions such as high blood pressure and stroke are greater risk factors for cognitive impairment among non-demented older people than is the deposition of the amyloid plaques in the brain that long have been implicated in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, a study by researchers at the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at UC Davis has found. Published online early today in JAMA Neurology (formerly Archives of Neurology), the study found that vascular brain injury had by far the greatest influence across a range of cognitive domains, including higher-level thinking and the forgetfulness of mild cognitive decline. The researchers also sought to determine whether there was a correlation between vascular brain injury and the deposition of beta amyloid () plaques, thought to be an early and important marker of Alzheimer's disease, said Bruce Reed, associate director of the UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in Martinez, Calif. They also sought to decipher what effect each has on memory and executive functioning. "We looked at two questions," said Reed, professor in the Department of Neurology at … Continue reading →

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Counselors on hand at Twin Peaks MS

Posted: Published on February 12th, 2013

POWAY, Calif. - Crisis counselors and extra staff were expected to be at Twin Peaks Middle School Monday to help students cope with their feelings about a 12-year-old boy's threat to open fire on the Poway campus, specifically to kill 23 students and a teacher. The boy was taken into custody and then to a hospital for treatment and evaluation on Saturday, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. On Friday night, the boy sent an email to a Twin Peaks administrator, saying a teacher, whose name was withheld, and 23 students would be shot, sheriff's officials said. He also allegedly made reference to 3,000 rounds of ammunition and numerous firearms. Deputies learned of the email Saturday morning and worked with school district officials and a multi-agency technology-related crimes task force to find the source, sheriff's Sgt. Dave Ross said. They identified the boy and went to his home to serve a search warrant around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Several computers and numerous rifles and handguns were seized, sheriff's officials said. Sheriff's Capt. Bill Donahue told reporters at a news conference that the five rifles, three shotguns and three handguns had been locked up at the time the search warrant … Continue reading →

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Living with MS: Local woman details struggle

Posted: Published on February 12th, 2013

Phyllis Snider at Aldi on Saturday, February 9, 2013, in Ocala, Florida. Phyllis Snider woke up one day in 2007, blind in one eye. Alarmed, she made an appointment with her doctor. It wasnt until late 2008 that a physician diagnosed her with multiple sclerosis. MS is a neurological disorder where the immune system attacks the central nervous system. If affects about 400,000 people in the U.S. and 2.1 million people worldwide. According to the National MS Society, some symptoms of MS include fatigue, abnormal gait, visual problems, bowel and bladder incontinence, numbness, dizziness/vertigo, pain and depression. Snider developed the relapsing/remitting type of MS, where there are exacerbations of symptoms and periods of time where there are few or no symptoms. The other type of MS is progressive, a more disabling condition where symptoms worsen over time. Many people must use a wheelchair and are often unable to meet their own basic needs. A serious fall several years ago left Snider further incapacitated, needing two canes to get around the house and a wheelchair or power scooter when she goes out. Before her current treatment, Sniders MS used to only exacerbate the problem. Snider stopped working sometime before moving to … Continue reading →

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From sleeping awkwardly to overdoing it in the gym: The surprising triggers that give you the shakes

Posted: Published on February 12th, 2013

By Angela Epstein PUBLISHED: 18:03 EST, 11 February 2013 | UPDATED: 22:02 EST, 11 February 2013 Many of us may have experienced moments when bits of our bodies shake or twitch particularly if were feeling tired, angry or had too much coffee or alcohol. But in some cases, there may be an underlying medical reason. Here, the experts discuss common causes of shakes and twitches, and what to do about them. SHAKING ALL OVER: This is likely to be a sign of low blood sugar. It can occur if you go without food or are on a diet Hold a piece of paper on an outstretched palm the gentle shaking of the paper is a sign of common, but harmless, physiological tremor, says Dr Raj Kapoor, a consultant neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. We all have it, though it can be exaggerated by stress or sleep deprivation, as this causes extra adrenaline. Shaky hands usually runs in families. It may also be triggered by the use of asthma inhalers, though doctors are unclear why its possible the drugs act as stimulants, says Dr Nick Silver, a consultant neurologist at The Walton Centre in Liverpool. … Continue reading →

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HGH Energizer – HGH Energizer Review in 2013 – Video

Posted: Published on February 12th, 2013

HGH Energizer - HGH Energizer Review in 2013 HGH Energizer. Beware of rip offs sales sites of HGH Energizer. Best to buy from Official Site:- http://www.besafebuyoriginal.com Thanks for taking the time to watch our video presentation on HGH Energizer Review. These are the highlights of some of important points raised in the video. What Is HGH Energizer? HGH Energizer is an HGH releaser that will help you reduce the signs of aging, tone your muscles, strengthen your immune system, improve your libido and provide more energy. It is manufactured by one of the leading health products companies and this company has gained popularity and trust amongst users. HGH Energizer uses ingredients which have been proven to be effective at stimulating your body's HGH production, which then will lead to the health benefits that HGH can offer you! Ingredients HGH Energizer uses 100% pure and organic high quality ingredients that have been clinically tested to be effective at increasing HGH levels in your body naturally. According to the manufacturer, there are no fillers or binders present in formula. As you can see from the label, HGH Energizer mainly uses a mixture of amino acids and as you already know amino … Continue reading →

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Laser Hair Reduction – Video

Posted: Published on February 12th, 2013

Laser Hair Reduction These days laser hair reduction is quite a common practice. It is safe and is carried out by using bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. The preventative centers of New Jersey offer hormone replacement therapy and vitamin infusions for wellness. The preventative centers of New Jersey and New York also offer vitamin and nutritional evaluation. For more detail visit http://www.prcnj.com By: Ami giggs … Continue reading →

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