DOH announces H1N1 vaccine clinics for state Nov. 20-22 Nov 14, 2009
Individuals under 65 years of age with underlying health conditions, including asthma, diabetes, suppressed immune systems, heart disease, kidney disease, and neurocognitive and neuromuscular disorders. A total of 18 health clinics, three in each of the departments six districts, will be held on Nov. 20, 21 and 22. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Brain injured athletes may benefit from hypothermia research Nov 14, 2009
Established in 1962 Barrow treats patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including brain and spinal tumors, cerebrovascular conditions, and neuromuscular disorders. Barrow Neurological Institute is consistently rated among the Top 10 best hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News and World Report. (EurekAlert!)
Treatment to improve degenerating muscle gains strength Nov 12, 2009
Severe weakness of the quadriceps is a defining feature of several neuromuscular disorders. Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have shown that a gene delivery strategy that produces follistatin a naturally occurring protein that inhibits myostatin, a growth factor expressed specifically in skeletal muscle directly to the quadriceps of non-human primates results in long-term gene expression with muscle enhancing effects, including larger muscles with greater strength. (EurekAlert!)
Swine flu vaccinations available, but fewer than expected want it Nov 7, 2009
- Any condition that can reduce lung function (cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, or other neuromuscular disorders). Article Rating. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Swine Flu and Children Nov 7, 2009
Neuromuscular disorders. Kids with such conditions can also get seriously ill from any flu, not just the 2009 H1N1 flu. (Suite101.com)
Steps to take while waiting for H1N1 vaccine Nov 6, 2009
n People with other underlying health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, blood disorders, kidney disorders, liver disorders, neurological disorders, neuromuscular disorders (including muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis. n People with weakened immune systems (including those with HIV/AIDS). (Hudson Register Star, NY)
H1N1 vaccine clinics planned this week Nov 4, 2009
- People 25 years through 64 years of age who have certain chronic medical conditions associated with a higher risk of influenza complications such as asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; liver disorders; heart disease; diabetes, cancer; neurological disorders such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain or spinal cord injuries, moderate to profound intellectual disability or developmental delay; neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis; and weakened immune... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
County to distribute doses of seasonal flu vaccine today Nov 3, 2009
Individuals with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, emphysema and certain blood or neuromuscular disorders. There is a 10 fee. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Swine flu vaccine is trickling into Danvers Oct 30, 2009
Others at risk include, per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control: children younger than 5 and especially those younger than 2; those under 25; those over 65; those with compromised immune systems; those with lung diseases, blood disorders, diabetes, heart disease, liver or kidney disorders, neurological and neuromuscular disorders, and cancer; health care workers. This is a year unlike previous years, said Town Manager Wayne Marquis separately, who expressed some concern while also noting that... (Danvers Herald, MA)
County to distribute 350 doses of seasonal flu vaccine Wednesday Oct 28, 2009
Individuals with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, emphysema and certain blood or neuromuscular disorders. Ninety-nine percent of the flu cases people are experiencing now is H1N1, also known as swine flu, health officials said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Swine flu clinics set up throughout Cochise County Oct 22, 2009
In addition, children with any condition that affects respiratory function including neurological conditions such as intellectual and developmental disability, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, metabolic conditions or other neuromuscular disorders have higher risk. Vaira Harik, Cochise County Health Director, explains that the patients being vaccinated at these first clinics healthy kids as well as kids with underlying medical conditions are drawn from both the first and... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Hawaii hospitals say they're ready to cope with swine flu Oct 22, 2009
This group includes children younger than 5, pregnant women and people with diabetes, asthma or other chronic lung ailments, heart disease, kidney, liver or neuromuscular disorders and weakened immune systems. If you go: If you must seek emergency care for flu symptoms, be aware that emergency staff may direct you to triage locations separate from the waiting room. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Brain-damaged children often have cold feet Oct 20, 2009
Neurological disorders in children include cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele and various neuromuscular disorders. . (EurekAlert!)
Most flu sufferers can treat illness at home, experts say Oct 18, 2009
The group includes children younger than 5, people 65 and older, pregnant women, and people with diabetes, asthma and other chronic lung ailments, heart disease, kidney, liver and neuromuscular disorders, and weakened immune systems. The American College of Emergency Physicians also advises seeking emergency care only when people have the symptoms of a medical emergency. (Honolulu Advertiser)
An astonishing journey born of a father's love Oct 17, 2009
Muscular dystrophy is a term used for more than 40 neuromuscular disorders. It progressively wastes away all muscles - causing immobility, respiratory failure and cardiac complications. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Flu cases down in schools Oct 17, 2009
- Neuromuscular disorders (including muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis). - Weakened immune systems (including people with AIDS). (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Free flu shots offered Friday Oct 16, 2009
The high risk groups referenced above include children under 2 year olds, adults over 65, pregnant women, persons under 19 years old on long term aspirin treatment, and people of any age who have a chronic lung disease, such as COPD or asthma, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, kidney, liver or blood disorders, weakened immune systems from medications or AIDS, brain or spinal cord injuries, or neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis. If the patient is experiencing... (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Prepping for an active flu season Oct 7, 2009
Medical conditions that could be exacerbated by the virus include: asthma, diabetes, suppressed immune systems, heart disease, kidney disease and neurocognitive and neuromuscular disorders. Esolen said the easiest way to avoid the H1N1 virus is to be aware of your environment. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
What is ATI or Acquired Training In... Sep 23, 2009
Secondly, when tested, he shows no signs of chronic fatigue syndrome or any other metabolic or neuromuscular disorders. Thirdly, ATI can strike at any age, suggesting that it is not the effect of cumulative training stress or even aging. (Suite101.com)
Ed Mullin presents check for $48,356 on MDA Telethon Sep 18, 2009
Proceeds from the Boston-area telethon broadcast remain local, supporting hospital-affiliated MDA clinics at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Children s Hospital, Brigham and Women s Hospital, New England Medical Center and Lahey Clinic, as well as funding summer camp for local children with neuromuscular disorders, who attend Camp Allen in New Hampshire. Now in its 44th year, the telethon remains the association s largest fundraiser. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Marshfield firefighters contribute $7,200 to MDA Sep 17, 2009
Each year, members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) ask citizens to fill a boot for MDA s fight against neuromuscular disorders ... Proceeds from the Boston-area telethon broadcast remain local, supporting hospital-affiliated MDA clinics at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Children s Hospital, Brigham and Women s Hospital, New England Medical Center and Lahey Clinic, as well as funding summer camp for local children with neuromuscular... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Firefighters raise $8,000 for MDA Sep 17, 2009
MDA funds outpatient clinic at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, support groups, selected orthopedic devices and ongoing research projects in an effort to find treatments and cures for 43 different neuromuscular disorders. Firefighters Michael Mulrenan and Craig Hall, the MDA committee chairman, presented the money to the MDA on Tuesday, Sept. 8. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Flu clinics being scheduled in Easton, Mansfield, Norton Sep 11, 2009
Like the seasonal flu, the H1N1 flu poses a greater risk to young children and people with underlying medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, suppressed immune systems, heart disease, kidney disease, neurocognitive and neuromuscular disorders and pregnancy. However, it has not been found to pose a greater risk to adults aged 60 and older like the seasonal flu. (Easton Journal, MA)
Swine Flu Pandemic What Seniors S... Sep 8, 2009
Neuromuscular disorders. Those living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or similar environments. (Suite101.com)
Hygiene key in battling H1N1 Aug 27, 2009
So are the elderly, as are people with cardiovascular conditions, neuromuscular disorders, and metabolic disorders such as diabetes. If the vaccine is in short supply, who will be vaccinated first. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Selenoprotein N is dynamically expressed during mouse development and detected early in muscle precursors Aug 23, 2009
In humans, mutations in the SEPN1 gene, encoding selenoprotein N (SelN), are involved in early onset recessive neuromuscular disorders, referred to as SEPN1-related-myopathies. The mechanisms behind these pathologies are poorly understood since the function of SelN remains elusive. (BioMed Central)
Understanding swine flu Aug 7, 2009
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Memorial Hermann Urology, Kidney Disease and Rehabilitation Programs Named Among Nation's Best by U.S. News & World Report Jul 17, 2009
Founded in 1959 in the Texas Medical Center, TIRR Memorial Hermann is a not-for-profit rehabilitation provider serving the needs of individuals with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, strokes, amputations and neuromuscular disorders. In addition to a 116-bed hospital, TIRR Memorial Hermann includes TIRR Memorial Hermann Kirby Glen, a 23,000 square foot facility that provides Day Rehabilitation, including the Challenge Program, a community re-entry program for brain injury survivors and... (Primezone Releases)
Barrow researchers identify new brain receptor, possible target for Alzheimer's treatment Jul 17, 2009
Barrow treats patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including brain and spinal tumors, cerebrovascular conditions, and neuromuscular disorders. Barrow's clinicians and researchers are devoted to providing excellent patient care and finding better ways to treat neurological disorders. (EurekAlert!)
Insight Into Mechanism Underlying Huntington's Disease Jul 15, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 15, 2009) Researchers at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center and Graduate Center for Toxicology (GCT) have gained new insight into the genetic mechanisms underlying Huntington's disease and other neurodegenerative or neuromuscular disorders caused by trinucleotide repeats (or TNRs) in DNA. ... The expansion of TNRs at unique sites in the human genome is associated with at least 15 familial, neurodegenerative or neuromuscular disorders. (Science Daily)
New Device Could Benefit Treatment Of Hand Injuries Jul 12, 2009
"Neuromuscular disorders like spinal cord injuries, Lou Gehrig's, diabetes, multiple sclerosis -- all these diseases affect the intrinsic hand muscles.". For starters, the team is honing in on carpal tunnel syndrome. (Science Daily)
Scientists capture the first image of memories being made Jun 19, 2009
Neuro researchers are world leaders in cellular and molecular neuroscience, brain imaging, cognitive neuroscience and the study and treatment of epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular disorders. For more information, please visit. (EurekAlert!)
Cell's split personality is a major discovery into neurological diseases May 8, 2009
MNI researchers are world leaders in cellular and molecular neuroscience, brain imaging, cognitive neuroscience and the study and treatment of epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular disorders. The MNI, with its clinical partner, the Montreal Neurological Hospital (MNH), part of the McGill University Health Centre, continues to integrate research, patient care and training, and is recognized as one of the premier neuroscience centres in the world. (EurekAlert!)
FDA Approves DYSPORT(TM) for Therapeutic and Aesthetic Uses Apr 30, 2009
It was later developed for the treatment of a wide variety of neuromuscular disorders and aesthetic medicine. About Medicis. (Primezone Releases)
TGen researchers discover possible way to block the spread of deadly brain tumors Apr 18, 2009
"These results suggest that NHERF-1 plays an important role in tumor biology, and that targeted inhibition of this factor may have significant effects on patient treatment and survival.'' ### About Barrow Neurological Institute Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, is internationally recognized as a leader in neurological research and patient care. Barrow treats patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including brain and... (EurekAlert!)
Memorial Medical Center welcomes neurologist Mar 9, 2009
Board-certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, vascular neurology and also as an independent medical examiner, Dr. Meisel said, Neurology is fascinating because it is truly a field of solving mysteries. You are looking for clues and utilizing your knowledge and experience along with technology to help diagnose a patient, which is comparable to solving their mystery. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
