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Global Support Increases to Combat Atrial Fibrillation (AF), A Heart Rhythm Condition that Raises the Risk of Stroke …

Posted: Published on August 24th, 2012

MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Over 10,000 patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, policy makers and the general public from 136 countries have signed the worlds only Global Atrial Fibrillation Patient Charter calling for government action to help prevent millions of people from dying or becoming disabled by a stroke caused by Atrial Fibrillation (AF). Atrial FibrillationMore Dangerous than Sometimes Thought Tens of millions of people around the world are affected by AF, an under-diagnosed, under-treated and potentially life threatening condition characterized by an abnormal heart rhythm. The irregular heartbeat of AF causes blood to pool and this can result in the development of blood clots these clots can potentially travel to the brain blocking the oxygen supply and triggering a major and often fatal stroke. The CharterOutlining Strategies to Prevent AF-Related Stroke The Global AF Patient Charter defines strategies and solutions to reduce the number of these preventable strokes. Support for the Charter and the Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation campaign, has increased significantly since its launch just 18 weeks ago at the World Heart Federations World Congress of Cardiology in Dubai. In addition to the growing public support, 90 global, regional and national medical and patient organisations representing all regions of the … Continue reading →

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Fund-Raising Walk in the Fight Against Parkinson's Set for September in Litchfield

Posted: Published on August 24th, 2012

By MICHELLE MERLIN Register Citizen mmerlin@registercitizen.com LITCHFIELD For two hours every month, Goshen resident Rosellen Waiveris doesnt feel the need to hide the tremor in her hands. Ms. Waiveris has Parkinson's, a disease in which the brain decreases dopamine levels, producing a tremor in the extremities. The degenerative disease progresses over time and can result in loss of mobility, speech and memory. But Ms. Waiveris, whose only symptom of the disease is a tremor in her hand, has found camaraderie in the Torrington Area Parkinsons Support Group (TAPSG). The group, which meets on the last Saturday of each month at the Sullivan Senior Center, offers Parkinsons patients and their caretakers the chance of having a comfortable network in which they can discuss their lives, the latest treatments and the difficulty of handling the disease. So many of the people with Parkinsons felt alone, said one of the groups founders, Carol Pathe. They didnt feel they had anyone who would really understand. TAPSG is hosting a fund-raising walk on Sunday, Sept. 16, at White Memorial in Litchfield. Registration begins at noon, and the 0.6 to 1.7 mile walk starts at 1 p.m. People interested in registering for the walk or donating … Continue reading →

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Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program in New York – Video

Posted: Published on August 24th, 2012

23-08-2012 15:01 The goal of Burke's intensive brain injury program is to return you to the most active and productive lifestyle possible, following a traumatic or acquired brain injury. Under the direction of our neurologist, the professionals on the team will assess your medical and rehabilitation needs and work with you to establish your individual goals. In close collaboration, the team designs and implements your treatment program. To learn more, simply fill out the Request a Call Back form on , and a member of our team will contact you. Located in White Plains, New York, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital's Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program attracts brain-injury patients from Westchester County, New York City, Long Island, and Connecticut. Burke also welcomes brain-injury patients from across the country and around the world. See more here: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program in New York - Video … Continue reading →

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Regina A&W leads the cruise to find a cure for MS

Posted: Published on August 24th, 2012

REGINA A young Saskatchewan woman is travelling the country on an important mission: Motivating people with multiple sclerosis to keep fighting the disease. Saskatoons Andreas was in Regina Thursday for Crusin for a Cause, A&Ws fundraising effort to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Canada. Andreas, who was diagnosed with MS when she was 19, spoke at the Avonhurst A&W and explained the journey her disease has taken her on. I hope to just give people hope. That whether or not a cure ever exists, whatever medication, whatever treatments going on, theres always hope, she said. Just keep fighting, waiting for hope and waiting for a cure. The Avonhurst A&W has raised the most money of all Canadian locations since Cruisin with a Cure was first held four years ago. According to Yves Savoie, president and CEO of the MS Society of Canada, they were in the running to repeat as top fundraiser again. For Andreas, theres a bit of pride in seeing an A&W in her home province leading the pack.Its kind of one of those things that puts Saskatchewan on the map, said Andreas. Nobody really knows where it is. The event raises money through selling Teen burgers … Continue reading →

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Repairing cartilage with fat: Problems and potential solutions

Posted: Published on August 24th, 2012

Public release date: 23-Aug-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Hilary Glover hilary.glover@biomedcentral.com 44-020-319-22370 BioMed Central Stem cells isolated from fat are being considered as an option for treating tissue damage and diseases because of their accessibility and lack of rejection. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy shows that this is not as straightforward as previously believed, and that fat-derived stem cells secrete VEGF and other factors, which can inhibit cartilage regeneration. However pre-treating the cells with antibodies against VEGF and growing them in nutrients specifically designed to promote chondrocytes can neutralize these effects. Chondrocytes make and maintain healthy cartilage but damage and disease including osteoarthritis can destroy cartilage resulting in pain and lack of mobility. Stem cell therapy using cells isolated from adult tissue (such as fat) are being investigated as a way of repairing this damage. Stem cells have the ability to become many different types of tissue so the real trick is persuading them to become cartilage rather than bone, or blood vessels, for example. Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology found that adipose (fat) stem cells (ASCs) secrete large amounts of factors, especially the growth factor … Continue reading →

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Erectile Doctor Launches First Online Portal Dedicated To Treating Erectile Dysfunction

Posted: Published on August 24th, 2012

CLIFTON, N.J., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Erectile Doctor is the first website of its kind to address and attend to one of the most ubiquitous, under-diagnosed conditions: erectile dysfunction. This online portal provides men suffering from ED with the ability to receive treatment facilely and discreetly from specialized doctors across the United States. Erectile Doctor also serves as a platform for physicians to become part of the first online directory devoted to treating ED while simultaneously expanding their patient base. The site revolutionizes the way men seek erectile dysfunction treatment by providing them with privacy and discretion, which eliminates the need to seek treatment from invalid sources. Dr. Muhammad Mirza, founder and creator of Erectile Doctor, explains the site's foundation: "Men are sometimes reluctant to visit their general practitioner or even seek any help at all if they think they have ED. Erectile Doctor provides a safe and legitimate online tool for men within the U.S. to discreetly search for a local doctor." The effects of erectile dysfunction plague millions of men throughout the country each year. This condition can affect mental health and relationships, but moreover, ED can be the result of underlying medical issues. Due to the stigma … Continue reading →

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Sports in Brief: Armstrong gives up fight on doping charges

Posted: Published on August 24th, 2012

said Thursday night he is finished fighting a barrage of drug charges from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, putting his legacy as one of the greatest cyclists in history at risk. The decision sets up a likely lifetime ban from the sport and the possibility that Armstrong will be stripped of his signature achievement - the extraordinary run of Tour titles he won in 1999-2005. "There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, 'Enough is enough.' For me, that time is now," Armstrong said in a statement. "The toll this has taken on my family and my work for our foundation and on me leads me to where I am today - finished with this nonsense." Armstrong, who retired last year, said his decision is not an admission of drug use, but a refusal to enter an arbitration process he believes is unfair. USADA will almost certainly treat Armstrong's decision as an admission of guilt, and hang the label of drug cheat on an athlete who was a hero to thousands for overcoming life-threatening testicular cancer and for his foundation's support for cancer research. The agency can impose a lifetime ban and recommend he be stripped … Continue reading →

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Narconon of Okla. CEO opens up

Posted: Published on August 24th, 2012

In July, 2News reporter Sara Goldenberg shed light on Oklahoma's Narconon Arrowhead, a non-medical drug rehabilitation facility in Canadian, Okla. The program, which has been closely tied to L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology, has seen four patients die while under facility care since 2009. At the time of our initial story, three patients had died on Narconon Arrowhead grounds in nine months. Last week, NBC's Rock Center aired the results of an investigation into the rehab facility for the first time. After an initial statement from Narconon CEO Gary Smith, 2News received an expanded letter from Smith defending the care of its patients. Here is the letter in its entirety. AN OPEN LETTER FROM NARCONON ARROWHEADS CEO, GARY W. SMITH To the grieving parents I want to say that I know what it is like to lose a child. My wife and I have struggled through every birthday, every Christmas and the date of death, year after year for nearly two decades now. I understand at a gut level what these parents are going through and how desperate they are for answers they need to explain the terrible loss. I also know there are no set rules in how someone … Continue reading →

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California supplier of adulterated chemo drugs gets two years

Posted: Published on August 24th, 2012

ST. LOUIS The California man who supplied a St. Louis area doctor and others with adulterated chemotherapy drugs was sentenced in federal court here Thursday to two years in prison. James Newcomb, of La Jolla, owned Ban Dune Marketing Inc., and supplied unapproved foreign chemotherapy drugs to dozens of U.S. doctors from 2008 to May 18, 2011, court documents show. Some of the drugs had specific storage and handling requirements, but Newcomb and others failed to ensure that those needs were met, officials said earlier this year. Newcomb pleaded guilty in February to one felony count of conspiring to distribute adulterated prescription drugs. In addition to the prison time, Newcomb will forfeit $1.4 million and a Land Rover seized during the investigation, prosecutors said. Dr. Abid Nisar, 60, who has offices in Florissant, East St. Louis and Granite City, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of introducing misbranded prescription drugs into interstate commerce and admitted buying $352,504 worth of drugs from Newcomb and co-defendant Sandra L. Behe, 44, also of La Jolla. Nisar was sentenced to two years of probation, 200 hours of community service and a $25,000 fine. He also agreed to pay back more than $1 million for … Continue reading →

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Police: Rodney King Took Drugs Before Drowning

Posted: Published on August 24th, 2012

Matt Sayles / AP Rodney King, in Los Angeles on April 13, 2012 Rodney King, whose beating at the hands of police officers sparked national outcry and eventually led to the 1992 Los Angeles riots, died from an accidental drowning and had a number of drugs in his system including PCP and cocaine as well as alcohol, according to an autopsy conducted by Rialto, Calif., police. The San Bernadino County Sheriffs Department released an autopsy report on King, who was found dead by hisfiance at the bottom of his homes swimming pool on June 17. Police told the L.A. Daily News that Kings blood alcohol level was .06%, and that illicit substances had been found in his body. (MORE: Rodney King, Whose Police Beating Led to Los Angeles Riots, Dies at 47) Theres going to be no surprises. His death was ruled an accidental drowning, Rialto police Capt. Randy DeAnda told the Daily News. The investigation is now completed and basically the autopsy and toxicology reinforces our conclusions. San Bernadino Coroners officials say they believe the 47-year-old, a frequent swimmer, jumped or fell into the pool in a state of alcohol- or drug-induced intoxication. The effects of the drugs and … Continue reading →

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