Jan. 11, 2013 People who are depressed after a stroke may have a tripled risk of dying early and four times the risk of death from stroke than people who have not experienced a stroke or depression, according to a study released January 12 that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013. "Up to one in three people who have a stroke develop depression," said study author Amytis Towfighi, MD, with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles, and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. "This is something family members can help watch for that could potentially save their loved one." Towfighi noted that similar associations have been found regarding depression and heart attack, but less is known about the association between stroke, depression and death. The research included 10,550 people between the ages of 25 and 74 followed for 21 years. Of those, 73 had a stroke but did not develop depression, 48 had stroke and depression, 8,138 did not have a stroke or depression and 2,291 did not have … Continue reading →

Stem Cell Treatment for Dementia - procedure angiograms Dye is injected into cerebral circulation prior to the implantation of the patient's own adult stem cells to show the area and amount of circulation. Then, following the treatment, another injection of dye is made to see if there has been any change in circulation. The change is startling, showing significant improvement in volume and vasculature. By: mrcalcat … Continue reading →

Vonn three years after her bone marrow stem cell treatment for torn ACL by Dr Harry Adelson Vonn describes the bone marrow stem cell treatment she received from Dr Harry Adelson three years later. By: Harry Adelson … Continue reading →

7th January 2013 -- Great news no fatigue while eating -- part 8 I have a Spinal Muscular Atrophy from birth, it's in the family of Muscular Dystrophy. I received a stem cell treatment on the 28th of November 2012 at the "Integra Medical Center" in Nuevo Progresso Mexico, by Dr. Omar Gonzalez. This is a follow-up video. By: Kina Diamond … Continue reading →

Head Injury Treatments He is a known case of head injury 16 months ago, due to fall from a train. He was given primary treatment, but was in coma for 6 months. Gradually, he recovered neurologically and cognitively partially. He responds to selective commands and has started recognizing family members since past 6 months. Neurologically, he is hypertonic with grade 2 spasticity in all 4 limbs. He is hyperreflexic. On examination: he is not oriented in time, place and person. He has severe motor weakness in all 4 limbs. He has non-coherent speech. He has aggressive behavior and is unable to follow commands. He has no bladder and bowel control. After Stem Cell Therapy 1)He walks with total assistance of 1 person for approximately 100 feet with 1-2 rest breaks in between. 2)His communication through gestures has improved. 3)His object identification has increased. 4)His understanding has improved. 5)His memory has improved. 6)His command following is better. 7)He says the word "Amma" 2- 3 times in a day to communicate with mother. 8)He eats finger foods independently.However his mother has not tried feeding independently because of difficulty in supine to sit transfers. 9)He requires maximum assistance of 2 people for transfers,however … Continue reading →

Cerebral Palsy Treatments He is a 14 year old male with known case of cerebral palsy. He was born by premature normal delivery at 8 months of gestation due to history of oligohydramnious in mother. He had history of delayed cry and was kept in incubator for 9 days. On the 12th day of life he had an episode of seizure for 6 mins on and off for about 2-3 hrs. Post-natally, he had history of delayed milestones ie head control asymp; 7months, rolling asymp; 1 yr, sitting with support- 1 yr, standing with support asymp;2yrs, walking asymp; 4 yrs. Again at 5 years of age he had episode of seizures for 10 seconds for whole day to which his medicine dose was increased and it got stopped. No family history. Stem Cell Therapy done at NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute Surana Sethia Hospital Sion-Trombay Rd, Suman Ngr Opp Corporate Park, Chembur, Mumbai -- 71. Tel : 022 - 25283706, 022 - 25281610, Mob : +91 9920 200 400 http://www.neurogen.in http://www.stemcellsmumbai.com By: neurogenbsi … Continue reading →

Dystonic Cerebral Palsy Treatments He is a known case of Cerebral Palsy with history of Full term Caeserean -section delivery, following which he had birth asphyxia and convulsions, till 3 months of age. Parents noticed delayed motor milestones in him at 1 year of age and consulted doctors, so was advised rehabilitation. Neurologically, he is hypertonic and hypereflexic. On examination: He has scissoring in bilateral lower extremity. He has poor voluntary control of bilateral lower extremity and fair control of upper extremity. He has near normal cognition and follows commands. He has monosyllable speech. He has bowel and bladder control and need based communication. He has poor oromotor control and is on semisolid diet. He has normal vision and hearing. After Stem Cell Therapy 1) Dystonic movements have reduced. 2) Lower limb spasticity has reduced, specially calf, hip adductors. Upper limb spasticity has also reduced. 3) Can sit in cross leg sitting without support. 4) Can do kneel standing and kneel walking with less support than previous. 5) Can do rolling by himself which he couldn't do. 6) Supine to sit is independent for first half range and then needs support, which was fully assisted. 7) Bridging is more … Continue reading →