MIAMI, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Insero Health, Inc., a company developing natural compounds to address unmet medical needs in neurological disorders, today announced that it has completed a Phase Ib trial of its lead compound INS001 in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Insero also reported that two key US patents licensed from Harvard University have issued, and the company announced the formation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). INS001, also known as huperzine A, is a naturally-occurring compound that has shown promising activity in preclinical epilepsy models. It has previously demonstrated good safety and signs of therapeutic activity in a Phase II trial in Alzheimer's disease and in preclinical models of multiple sclerosis and neuropathic pain. The Phase lb epilepsy trial included dose ranging assessments, as well as biomarkers chosen to provide information on the potential therapeutic activity and cardioprotective properties of INS001. Insero expects to report the results of the Phase Ib trial in the next few months and to initiate Phase II proof-of-principle trials by early 2014. Epilepsy affects about three million people in the United States and over 50 million people worldwide. Many people with epilepsy take multiple medications, yet the published literature suggests that as many as … Continue reading →

Autism Recovery: A Mom's Story Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com Recovery from Autism is possible. Justin Marroquin was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2, but after 3 years of intensive ABA treatment from the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Justin lost his diagnosis and showed no characteristics of Autism at all. Today Justin is a normal 9-year-old boy with no need for ongoing treatment. Justin's mother Laura Marroquin shares information on how her family was able to successfully recover Justin and the life they lead now as a result. For more information on Justin's story visit: youtu.be Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at centerforautism.comFrom:AutismLiveViews:0 0ratingsTime:15:38More inEducation Read the rest here: Autism Recovery: A Mom's Story - Video … Continue reading →

Autism United is a privately run community that offers support and assistance to families affected by autism. Diagnoses have risen to 1 in 88 children with the number still growing steadily. As the cause remains unknown, AutismUnited.org focuses on support through community. Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) December 12, 2012 Autism, as a condition, is still subject to widespread misunderstanding, and a diagnosis can be challenging, upsetting and hard to understand. We know how hard an autism diagnosis can be on a family, with a myriad of treatment options to consider and a veritable avalanche of information presenting itself to parents and families. We aim to help those suffering from autism, and their friends and families, to navigate their condition, to provide support and advice for each other, and to advocate for a greater awareness of autism and its unique challenges in the wider community. AutismUnited.org is a vibrant community-driven website, and we are glad to link families to advice, blog posts, product reviews, information, community and assistance. We offer an online shop with products that cater to families dealing with autism. One of our most popular merchants is TOMS Shoes and Eyewear, a responsible company with a message of … Continue reading →

Website Autism After 16 looks at the potential benefits of yoga for autistic adults in article by new writer. Roanoke, VA (PRWEB) December 12, 2012 In Stretching Treatment Options: Yoga and Autism, website Autism After 16 takes a look at this practice, focusing on its use with autistic adults. The article provides interviews with yoga teachers working with autistic adults, such as San Diego-based Reegan Lessie and New Jersey-based Sharon Manner. Manners 21-year-old daughter has autism, and has been practicing yoga since for 10 years. Manner states that she believes that yoga has allowed her daughter to reduce her dependence on medications and has taught her to calm herself when needed. Shell say things like Kerri you need to take a deep breath and need to chant Om now. Then shell lie down and put her hands in mudra [a prayerful hand clasp in front of her heart]. She doesnt do the sun salutations or other poses but shes found a way to achieve mindfulness for herself, which is the essence of yoga anyway, Manner notes. The Autism After 16 article also examines the movement toward conducting more scientific study regarding yogas health benefits. Finding evidence to support an intervention … Continue reading →