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Brain injury 'link' to offending

Posted: Published on October 29th, 2012

18 October 2012 Last updated at 19:39 ET Young people who sustain brain injuries are more likely to commit crimes and end up in prison, research suggests. The University of Exeter study says such injuries can lead maturing brains to "misfire", affecting judgement and the ability to control impulses. It calls for greater monitoring and treatment to prevent later problems. The findings echo a separate report by the Children's Commissioner for England on the impact of injuries on maturing brains and the social consequences. In the report, Repairing Shattered Lives, Professor Huw Williams from the University of Exeter's Centre for Clinical Neuropsychology Research, describes traumatic brain injury as a "silent epidemic". It is said to occur most frequently among children and young people who have fallen over or been playing sport, as well as those involved in fights or road accidents. The consequences can include loss of memory, with the report citing international research which indicates the level of brain injuries among offenders is much higher than in the general population. A survey of 200 adult male prisoners in Britain found 60% claimed to have suffered a head injury, it notes. "It is rare that brain injury is considered by … Continue reading →

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Department of Education Grant Supports Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research At Baylor Institute for …

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Newswise DALLAS, Texas Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation (BIR) has received a $2.2 million grant extending for another five years the institutes designation as a National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Model System site for traumatic brain injury. BIR has held the designation since 2002. The status and funding will help the institute in collaboration with the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical School in Dallas and John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital in Fort Worth continue to generate valuable new knowledge about how to improve the functional outcomes of patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). "This project will support research and training that promotes goals of inclusion, integration, employment and self-sufficiency ultimately providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities and helping them achieve their full potential," said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. The grants are awarded in five-year cycles through an extremely selective process. Each site provides the highest level of comprehensive specialty services, from the point of injury through rehabilitation and community reentry. In addition, they contribute to the national Model Systems Database for a better understanding of long-term health outcomes. BIR treats more than 200 patients with brain injury annually and, among the 16 Model System facilities, enrolled … Continue reading →

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Jorge Paz MD: Adult Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritis, Sports Injury, and Autoimmune Disease || 2 of 3 – Video

Posted: Published on October 29th, 2012

Jorge Paz MD: Adult Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritis, Sports Injury, and Autoimmune Disease || 2 of 3 Stem cell Treatment protocol for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Why stem cells must be administered systemically for autoimmune diseases. Dr. Paz elaborates on the disadvantages of same-day fat-derived stem cell treatments. He presents the scientific rationale for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with fat-derived stem cells along with a published case report including patient video. Presentation of similarities between MS and RA and how MS is treated with a combination of human umbilical cord-derived stem cells and adipose stem cells. Dr. Paz discusses why MS treatment includes umbilical cord-derived stem cells.From:cellmedicineViews:300 3ratingsTime:09:48More inScience Technology Visit link: Jorge Paz MD: Adult Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritis, Sports Injury, and Autoimmune Disease || 2 of 3 - Video … Continue reading →

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Treatment for Severe Spasticity from MS – Video

Posted: Published on October 29th, 2012

Treatment for Severe Spasticity from MS Three people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) share their experiences with treatment for severe spasticity with an intrathecal baclofen pump (ITB Therapy). Multiple sclerosis can cause tight, stiff muscles or muscle spasms that make life difficult at work, school, or home. While severe spasticity can't be cured, it's important to know that treatments can help. Learn about one FDA-approved treatment option, the baclofen pump, at http://www.spasticity.com Intrathecal baclofen is not for everyone. Not everyone will receive the same results as the individuals shown in the video. Talk with your doctor to understand the benefits and risks of intrathecal baclofen therapy and to determine if it may be right for you. For important safety information, please visit http://www.spasticity.com A prescription is required. This video contains information about therapies approved for use in the United States and is intended to be viewed by residents of the United States.From:MDTSevereSpasticityViews:102 0ratingsTime:23:59More inScience Technology Read the original: Treatment for Severe Spasticity from MS - Video … Continue reading →

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Chronic Fatigue Remedies Specialist – Video

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Chronic Fatigue Remedies Specialist http://www.simplyhealingclinic.com - Simply Healing Clinic is devoted to providing responsible information on chronic fatigue remedies specialist, herbal treatments for depression, pain alternative therapy, pain management drugs, natural healing clinic, alternative MS treatment, natural medicine for anxiety, chronic fatigue remedy, alternative medicine, ALS, menopause, endometriosis, hep c natural treatment, PMS, anxiety, lupus, psoriasis, dementia, and depression natural cure.From:Andrew SebestinViews:25 0ratingsTime:01:04More inPeople Blogs Here is the original post: Chronic Fatigue Remedies Specialist - Video … Continue reading →

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Multiple Sclerosis Chicago – Video

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Multiple Sclerosis Chicago http://www.arlingtonheightsbbt.com. Natural MS treatment, affordableFrom:1163johnViews:45 0ratingsTime:00:31More inEducation See the original post: Multiple Sclerosis Chicago - Video … Continue reading →

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Low Cholesterol and Multiple Sclerosis – Video

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Low Cholesterol and Multiple Sclerosis wwww.AskTheDoctor-MS.com. Low cholesterol is problematic for people with multiple sclerosis. Get a Total Cholesterol Test from your doctor and get your cholesterol levels tested. Cholesterol levels should be around 180. Learn more at http://www.GetSonicCholesterol.com to learn about cholesterol therapies. For more information about multiple sclerosis treatment, visit httpFrom:Brian WoellerViews:9 0ratingsTime:01:31More inScience Technology Go here to read the rest: Low Cholesterol and Multiple Sclerosis - Video … Continue reading →

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Personalizing MS Treatment – Video

Posted: Published on October 29th, 2012

Personalizing MS Treatment Imagine that your doctor could use your unique genetic profile and medical history to help make treatment decisions when you are sick. Dr. Philip De Jager and Dr. Elizabeth Karlson want to use the wealth of information on more than four million patients in the Partners HealthCare electronic health record system to help predict how people will respond to medicines used to treat diseases with symptom flare-ups, such as multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. DeJager and Karlson are finalists for the 2012 BRIght Futures Prize. The $100000 prize is sponsored by the BWH Biomedical Research Institute.From:BrighamandwomensViews:53 0ratingsTime:03:08More inNonprofits Activism See original here: Personalizing MS Treatment - Video … Continue reading →

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ms treatment – Video

Posted: Published on October 29th, 2012

ms treatment http://www.ccsvi.mx - Medical tourism in Mexico has really grown in recent years and CCSVI treatment here has even attracted MS patients from all over the world to get affordable and high standard treatment!From:kristof stevenViews:10 0ratingsTime:01:12More inPeople Blogs View original post here: ms treatment - Video … Continue reading →

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ccsvi treatment – Video

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ccsvi treatment http://www.ccsvi.mx - Talking about ms treatment and the medical advancement and developing CCSVI, it is important to discuss in detail about the diseases, its symptoms and all the details about ccsvi treatment.From:kristof stevenViews:12 0ratingsTime:01:20More inPeople Blogs See the original post: ccsvi treatment - Video … Continue reading →

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