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Wednesday Stroke NEWS TIPS

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOTE ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL. ALL TIPS ARE EMBARGOED UNTIL THE TIME OF PRESENTATION OR 3 P.M. CT/4 P.M. ET EACH DAY, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. For more information Feb. 1-3, call Karen Astle, Bridgette McNeill, Julie Del Barto or Carrie Thacker at the New Orleans Convention Center at (504) 670-6010. Before or after these dates, call the Communications Office in Dallas at (214) 706-1396. For public inquiries call (800) AHA-USA1 (242-8721). 7:30 a.m. CT -- Abstract 8 Pediatric cancer patients' stroke risk increases after treatment with cranial radiation, an effect that is dose dependent and increases with age In a multi-institutional study of 14,358 child cancer patients and 4,023 sibling controls, 292 survivors reported a late occurring stroke. Almost 43 percent of those occurred in brain tumor survivors, who only constituted 13 percent of participants. Cranial radiation therapy increased stroke risk in a dose dependent manner and cumulative stroke incidence continued to rise decades after the cancer diagnosis. Modifiable risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes further increased this risk. 7:30 a.m. CT -- Abstract 9 Cranial radiation therapy for cancer increases children's risk of stroke Children undergoing cranial radiation for cancer … Continue reading →

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The Methodist Hospital in Houston Is First to Offer New Device to Improve Walking

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

Newswise — The Methodist Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center now offers an advanced rehabilitation system for the treatment of foot drop in people with mobility issues caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and spinal cord injury. This advanced system, the NESS L300® Plus System by Bioness uses mild Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for the treatment of foot drop. Central nervous system injuries often result in foot drop – a condition stemming from a weakness or paralysis in the muscles that under normal circumstances work to lift the front portion of the foot. Foot drop tends to cause patients to drag a foot on the ground or lift a leg outward to move forward. The rehabilitation system builds on the proven success of Bioness’ L300® Foot Drop System and is designed to additionally stimulate the muscles of the thigh. Both products are worn on the leg as a lightweight device that delivers stimulation to various muscles in the leg to alleviate foot drop. Utilizing a wireless communication system, the system’s heel sensor detects when the foot is on or off the ground, controlling the knee, making it easier to walk. The system can be programmed to meet each … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Stage Bypassed in Skin Cell to Brain Cell Transformation

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

The stem cell stage was always thought to be a necessary step in the transformation of one type of cell into another, but new research from the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests that may not be the case. According to Medical News Today, scientists at the California school were able to successfully convert mouse skin cells directly into neural precursor cells, which then form the three main types of brain and nervous system cells. “We’ve shown the cells can integrate into a mouse brain and produce a missing protein important for the conduction of electrical signal by the neurons,” said senior author Marius Wernig. “This is important because the mouse model we used mimics that of a human genetic brain disease.” The same team had previously transformed mouse and human skin cells directly into functional neurons, but the new study is particularly exciting because of the possibilities neural precursor cells offer. While the cells can go on to become neurons, they can also differentiate into atrocytes and andoligodendrocytes, which maintain neurons and connect them to one another in order to transmit signals. Neural precursor cells are also easily stored in large numbers and better for lab work, the researchers … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Treatment Offered At Oceanside Clinic Despite Controversy In Colorado

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

HuffPost's QuickRead... Loading... HuffPost's QuickRead... EDITION: U.S. CA Canada FR France US United States UK United Kingdom My LA LA Real Estate LA Around Town LA Restaurants Smarter Ideas More Log in | Sign Out February 1, 2012 Like 7k   CONNECT     FRONT PAGE U.S. UK CANADA FRANCE POLITICS 2012 BLOG HUFFPOST HILL 2012 ELECTIONS FUNDRACE GREEN POLLSTER SPECULATRON OFF THE BUS BUSINESS SMALL BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRITY ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC RADIO MOVIES TV GAMES COMEDY TECH TECH TECHCRUNCH JOYSTIQ SCIENCE ENGADGET APPLE BLOG MEDIA LIFE & STYLE STYLE NEWS STYLELIST FOOD NEWS WEDDINGS PARENTS GREEN TRAVEL STYLELIST HOME KITCHEN DAILY DIVORCE HUFF/POST50 RELIGION CULTURE ARTS PARENTS TRAVEL COLLEGE RELIGION IMPACT BOOKS EDUCATION COMEDY HEALTHY LIVING HEALTH AND FITNESS HEALTH NEWS MINDFUL LIVING SLEEP WOMEN HEALTHY LIVING PARENTS LOCAL NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO DENVER MIAMI PATCH CHICAGO LOS ANGELES DC DETROIT YELLOW PAGES MORE GOOD NEWS SCIENCE BLACKVOICES SPORTS WORLD GAY VOICES GREEN LATINOVOICES COLLEGE CRIME WEIRD NEWS HIGH SCHOOL LOS ANGELES RESTAURANTS REAL ESTATE AROUND TOWN IMPACT BEST OF LA Read more from the original source: Stem Cell Treatment Offered At Oceanside Clinic Despite Controversy In Colorado … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Stroke, Studies Say

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Treating stroke patients with stem cells taken from their own bone marrow appears to safely help them regain some of their lost abilities, two small new studies suggest. Indian researchers observed mixed results in the extent of stroke patients' improvements, with one study showing marked gains in daily activities, such as feeding, dressing and movement, and the other study noting these improvements to be statistically insignificant. But patients seemed to safely tolerate the treatments in both experiments with no ill effects, study authors said. "The results are encouraging to know but we need a larger, randomized study for more definitive conclusions," said Dr. Rohit Bhatia, a professor of neurology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, and author of one of the studies. "Many questions -- like timing of transplantation, type of cells, mode of transplantation, dosage [and] long-term safety -- need answers before it can be taken from bench to bedside." The studies are scheduled to be presented Wednesday and Thursday at the American Stroke Association's annual meeting in New Orleans. Stem cells -- unspecialized cells from bone marrow, umbilical cord blood or human embryos that can change into … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Treatment Offered At Oceanside Clinic Despite Controversy In Colorado

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HuffPost's QuickRead... Loading... HuffPost's QuickRead... EDITION: U.S. CA Canada FR France US United States UK United Kingdom My LA LA Real Estate LA Around Town LA Restaurants Armchair Detective More Log in | Sign Out February 1, 2012 Like 7k   CONNECT     FRONT PAGE U.S. UK CANADA FRANCE POLITICS 2012 BLOG HUFFPOST HILL 2012 ELECTIONS FUNDRACE GREEN POLLSTER SPECULATRON OFF THE BUS BUSINESS SMALL BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRITY ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC RADIO MOVIES TV GAMES COMEDY TECH TECH TECHCRUNCH JOYSTIQ SCIENCE ENGADGET APPLE BLOG MEDIA LIFE & STYLE STYLE NEWS STYLELIST FOOD NEWS WEDDINGS PARENTS GREEN TRAVEL STYLELIST HOME KITCHEN DAILY DIVORCE HUFF/POST50 RELIGION CULTURE ARTS PARENTS TRAVEL COLLEGE RELIGION IMPACT BOOKS EDUCATION COMEDY HEALTHY LIVING HEALTH AND FITNESS HEALTH NEWS MINDFUL LIVING SLEEP WOMEN HEALTHY LIVING PARENTS LOCAL NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO DENVER MIAMI PATCH CHICAGO LOS ANGELES DC DETROIT YELLOW PAGES MORE GOOD NEWS SCIENCE BLACKVOICES SPORTS WORLD GAY VOICES GREEN LATINOVOICES COLLEGE CRIME WEIRD NEWS HIGH SCHOOL LOS ANGELES RESTAURANTS REAL ESTATE AROUND TOWN IMPACT BEST OF LA Read the original post: Stem Cell Treatment Offered At Oceanside Clinic Despite Controversy In Colorado … Continue reading →

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Zithromax Z-Pak – Video

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

04-12-2011 12:06 Zithromax Z-Pak - link to online store 6drugs.com Azithromycin (Zithromax) 100mg / 250mg / 500mg Zithromax is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. Superb quality of Azithromycin - Zithromax zithromax z-pak coupons zithromax z-pak side effects zithromax z-pak 250 mg zithromax z-pak price zithromax z-pak prescribing information zithromax z-pak zithromax z-pak dose zithromax z-pak and alcohol zithromax z-pak cost zithromax z-pak dosage See more here: Zithromax Z-Pak - Video … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Lexapro – Video

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

11-01-2012 11:31 link to online store pillsrx24.com Alcohol Lexapro Find patient medical information for Lexapro Oral on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings. Lexapro (Escitalopram) 10 mg Information on Travel Time Motion Sickness... More here: Alcohol Lexapro - Video … Continue reading →

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Heartburn Drugs Linked to Hip Fractures in Women

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

Study Helps Clarify Who Is at Risk for Fractures With Long-Term PPI Use Jan. 31, 2012 -- Postmenopausal women with a history of smoking who take heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for two years or longer may be more likely to sustain a hip fracture.  And the longer women take PPIs, the greater their risk. That said, the risk does disappear after women stop taking these drugs for two years. The new findings appear in the journal BMJ. These drugs, which are available by prescription and over the counter, work by reducing the secretion of stomach acid. PPIs such as Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix are commonly recommended for people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and a precancerous condition known as Barrett's esophagus. They are among the most widely used medications worldwide. Changing the acid environment in the stomach may reduce the absorption of calcium, which is needed for healthy bones. This is not the first study to link long-term PPI use with bone fractures, but it does help narrow down who is at greatest risk. Women who never smoked were not at increased risk for hip fracture even if they took PPIs regularly, … Continue reading →

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Clinical Trial for Myelofibrosis that Targets Cancer Stem Cells | CIRM Spotlight on Genomics – Video

Posted: Published on February 1st, 2012

24-01-2012 18:39 Four minute excerpt from the Spotlight on Genomics seminar presentation during the January 17th 2012 California Institute for Regnerative Medicine governing board meeting. The video features a conversation between Catriona Jamieson, director for stem cell research at UCSD Moores Cancer Center, and one of her patients who is participating in a clinical trial for the treatment of myelofibrosis, a life-threatening blood disorder. Link: Clinical Trial for Myelofibrosis that Targets Cancer Stem Cells | CIRM Spotlight on Genomics - Video … Continue reading →

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