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Autism Speaks awards nearly $5 million

Posted: Published on September 29th, 2012

Public release date: 28-Sep-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Jane E. Rubinstein jrubinstein@rubenstein.com 212-843-8287 Autism Speaks New York, N.Y. (September 28, 2012) Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, today announced the awarding of new research grants totaling nearly $5 million. "Autism Speaks is committed to continuing our research which has tremendous potential to increase our understanding of autism and addressing the needs of individuals with autism," said Autism Speaks Co-founder Bob Wright, "and we are grateful to the donors who make this research possible." This round of grants includes studies of pre-and post-natal environmental risk factors and their interaction with autism risk genes; prenatal supplements for reducing autism risk; a web-based autism screening tool; new approaches for teaching language to nonverbal children with autism; an intervention to expand food choices in adolescents with autism who are picky eaters; a community-based parent-training program to promote social communication; acamprosate, an experimental medication for relieving social disabilities; identification of biomarkers that can predict response to autism medications; a large-scale evaluation of autism prevalence and risk factors in South Asia; and new interventions for enhancing social interaction, language and motor development. "With each round of research grants we're … Continue reading

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Hi-tech device to help stroke patients

Posted: Published on September 29th, 2012

Eyewitness News NEW YORK (WABC) -- Stroke is the third largest killer in America. Strokes kill 140,000 people each year. They're often caused by a blood clot that blocks a brain artery. Doctors now can use a hi-tech device to reach in and remove the clot. Drugs called clot-busters can dissolve the clot. But when they don't work, a wire mesh catheter may save a victim's life. Georgia Moini, 74, had a stroke two weeks ago after a family get-together that would have killed her if not for the quick action of her husband and son. She remembers cleaning up after her husband stepped out of the house to say goodbye to his folks, then she collapsed on the floor. Georgia's husband John Moini went over and said "do you want me to help you up?" When she didn't answer, he knew there was a problem. Georgia's stroke responded to the wire device mentioned earlier, which literally pulled out the blood clot that was blocking blood flow to almost the entire left side of her brain. Georgia's ER CAT scan showed the left side of her brain orange and red which shows abnormal blood flow and the risk of a … Continue reading

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Calgary Congress brings stroke into focus – Over 1,000 researchers gather at largest-ever Canadian Stroke Congress to …

Posted: Published on September 29th, 2012

CALGARY, Sept. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - Researchers from across Canada and around the world are gathering in Calgary for the largest-ever Canadian Stroke Congress, drawing much-needed attention to one of society's leading health issues. The Canadian Stroke Congress runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre. A joint initiative of the Canadian Stroke Network, Heart and Stroke Foundation and Canadian Stroke Consortium, the congress brings together leading experts from basic research, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and health promotion. Over 100 speakers will cover diverse topics, including: "The Congress delivers an appealing blend of research innovation, clinical best practices, hands-on workshops, and big-picture thinking," says Congress Co-chair Dr. Michael Hill of the Calgary Stroke Program. "The Canadian Stroke Congress is the place to meet, interact and network with the best and brightest in stroke care in Canada and beyond," says Dr. Mark Bayley, Co-chair of the Canadian Stroke Congress." "A stroke occurs in Canada every 10 minutes," says Ian Joiner, director of stroke for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. "Huge progress has been made in stroke treatment and prevention but there's still much to be done. This Congress brings together Canada's stroke community, focused, united and determined … Continue reading

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Clinical Negligence in Childbirth

Posted: Published on September 29th, 2012

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Sep 28, 2012) - Unfortunately recent media coverage shows that there is a distinct lack of midwives throughout the UK, which in turn means that Mothers to be are not receiving the one to one care and attention that they deserve. First Personal Injury lawyers are seeing an increase of cases, such as medical needs being missed throughout pregnancy or negligent treatment during delivery which can sadly impact upon the lives of the newborn baby, the Mother or both. Becoming pregnant for the first time can be a daunting enough experience and all patients should be able to place their faith in a suitably qualified midwife to take them through their nine months of pregnancy, right through to the delivery of their baby. The reality is that because there is a shortage of midwives, resources are being spread very thinly. Clinical negligence cases of this nature seem to be rising and due to the very sensitive nature of childbirth, this can have a huge impact on the family. First Personal Injury are here to help and offer support and guidance to anyone who has found themselves at the hands of negligent treatment from ante natal care, … Continue reading

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Treatment Options for Multiple Sclerosis – Video

Posted: Published on September 29th, 2012

27-09-2012 22:09 http://www.AskTheDoctor-MS.com. Dr. Kurt Woeller explains complementary medical treatments available for those suffering with Multiple Sclerosis, including supplements, dietary changes, detoxification, herbal remedies and more. Many patients have benefitted greatly by adding complementary medicine to their regimen. For more information, visit http See the original post: Treatment Options for Multiple Sclerosis - Video … Continue reading

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Provincial trials of MS therapy off the table

Posted: Published on September 29th, 2012

Brandon Sun - ONLINE EDITION By: Larry Kusch 28/09/2012 8:11 AM | Comments: 0 There will be no Manitoba-sponsored clinical trials of a new treatment for multiple sclerosis, but Health Minister Theresa Oswald says MS sufferers should not despair. The province is close to negotiating an arrangement with a Canadian group that would include Manitobans in a national study of the efficacy of the liberation treatment for MS, Oswald said Thursday. Earlier in the day, the Manitoba Health Research Council (MHRC) revealed it received only one application to conduct clinical trials for the new procedure and had found it wanting. A review committee examined the proposal and "based on the criteria that had been established, had just deemed that it was not good enough to go forward," said MHRC executive director Christina Weise. Instead, the research council recommended Manitoba partner with MS clinical trials organized by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Oswald said discussions with that group are well underway. "I'm extremely optimistic that we're going to be able to find a way for Manitobans to become part of the clinical study here in Canada," she said from Halifax, where she was attending a meeting of provincial and territorial … Continue reading

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National trials for CCSVI treatment for MS patients to begin in November

Posted: Published on September 29th, 2012

Brandon Sun - ONLINE EDITION By: Staff Writer 28/09/2012 12:16 PM | Comments: 0 ADRIAN WYLD / THE CANADIAN PRESS Enlarge Image Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq A national clinical trial to test a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis has received the necessary medical and ethical approvals to proceed, federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced today. Recruitment for participants will begin Nov. 1 in Vancouver and Montreal. Participants will also be sought in Winnipeg and Quebec City, once ethics approval is granted for these centres to join. That could occur later in November. Altogether, 100 MS patients will take part in the first phase of the clinical trials. Dr. Anthony Traboulsee, medical director of the UBC Hospital MS Clinic, and his collaborators received ethics approvals from institutions in British Columbia and Qubec to undertake the clinical trial for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). CCSVI is a term used to describe the problem with blood flow in neck veins. Some doctors believe it plays a role in causing MS. Here is the original post: National trials for CCSVI treatment for MS patients to begin in November … Continue reading

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MS patients in B.C. part of trial on experimental treatment

Posted: Published on September 29th, 2012

TORONTO Multiple sclerosis patients in B.C. will be part of a federal government trial of a controversial experimental treatment. Researchers will begin recruiting patients Nov. 1 to study the treatment for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, or CCSVI, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq said Friday. That treatment involves unblocking neck veins that Italian vascular surgeon Paolo Zamboni has suggested could be a cause of MS. About 100 patients are expected to take part in the trial to be conducted in B.C. and Quebec. Vancouver MS researcher Dr. Anthony Traboulsee will head the $6-million study being funded by Ottawa, the MS Society of Canada and the provinces where the trial will take place. Traboulsee said researchers will monitor MS patients over a two-year period in order to obtain scientific evidence on the safety and efficacy of the CCSVI procedure. Copyright (c) Go here to read the rest: MS patients in B.C. part of trial on experimental treatment … Continue reading

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Study into 'liberation treatment' for MS wins approval

Posted: Published on September 29th, 2012

CTVNews.ca Staff Published Friday, Sep. 28, 2012 10:51AM EDT Last Updated Saturday, Sep. 29, 2012 10:14AM EDT A Canadian study that will test the so-called liberation treatment on people with multiple sclerosis has received the necessary medical and ethical approvals to go ahead. Dr. Anthony Traboulsee, medical director of the UBC Hospital MS Clinic, and his team received ethics approvals from institutions in British Columbia and Qubec and will now begin the process to begin a clinical trial into the procedure. The main objective of the study will be to determine the safety of conducting angioplasty to open neck and chest veins, and to monitor how the procedure affects MS patients. This pan Canadian controlled study will allow us to monitor MS patients over a two-year period and obtain scientific evidence on the safety and efficacy of the CCSVI procedure in the long term, Dr. Traboulsee said in a statement Friday. Patient recruitment for the study will begin on Nov. 1, 2012. Approximately 100 patients are expected to participate in the trial, to be conducted in British Columbia and Qubec. The study is a collaborative effort of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the MS Society of Canada and … Continue reading

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Canadian patient trial announced for controversial MS treatment

Posted: Published on September 29th, 2012

A long-awaited Canadian trial of a controversial experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis has been given the go-ahead and will soon begin recruiting patients, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced Friday. Ms. Aglukkaq, in Halifax for a meeting with provincial and territorial health ministers, said about 100 MS patients will be enrolled in the trial to assess the safety and efficacy of the procedure to unblock narrowed neck veins. The condition dubbed chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, or CCSVI has been proposed as a possible cause of MS by Italian vascular surgeon Paolo Zamboni. More than three years ago, Dr. Zamboni hypothesized that narrowed and twisted veins in the neck and chest prevent blood from draining properly from the brain, resulting in iron deposits that could cause the brain lesions typical of MS. The disease causes the destruction of myelin, the protective sheath around nerves throughout the body, leading to progressive physical and cognitive disability. Dr. Anthony Traboulsee, medical director of the UBC Hospital MS Clinic, will lead the $6-million study, which will be conducted initially in Vancouver and Montreal. Medical and ethical approval is also being sought for parts of the trial to be conducted in Quebec City and Winnipeg, Dr. Traboulsee … Continue reading

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