Promising Stem Cell Research on Bipolar Disorder
... Stem Cell Research on Bipolar Disorder "Cell-based models should have a significant impact on our understanding of the genesis and therefore treatment of bipolar disorder; the iPSC cell lines themselves provide an important resource for comparison with other neurodevelopmental disorders … Read more on Monthly Prescribing Reference How To Love Life Even If You Have Depression Last spring, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones checked into a Connecticut mental health facility to be treated for ...
Putin Visits Freestyle Skier Komissarova in Hospital After Spinal Cord Surgery
Putin visits freestyle skier Komissarova in hospital after spinal cord surgery “Putin visited the athlete in hospital and wished her the speediest recovery,” presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, adding that her doctor had brief the head of state on her condition and the results of the surgery she had had after the fall … Read more on The Voice of Russia Northeast Rehab welcomes Danes Glostrup Hospital officials are planning to build the first neuro-rehabilitation facility in their country. This new facility will house highly specialized rehabilitation services for patients with spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries … Read more on Foster’s Daily Democrat Read more... ...
US Women Aiming to End Olympic Frustration
US women aiming to end Olympic frustration The 5-foot-5, 140-pound Kessel, who plays for the University of Minnesota, underwent hip surgery in the offseason but according to U.S. coach Katey Stone now is 100 percent. The Kessels will be the first brother-sister combo to compete in the same … Read more on NHL.com Seahawks' Percy Harvin hopes to make extended return “Like anyone has ever had hip surgery and came back in the same season. A lot of frustration came with it.” So is the Super Bowl redemption for Harvin? “I don't know about redemption because I'm not looking at it in that way,” he said. “I'm just … Read more on The Trentonian Read more... ...
Is a Traumatic Brain Injury a Mental Illness?
by BC Gov Photos Question by Winter: Is a traumatic brain injury a mental illness? Is it under “mental illness” since it has to do with the brain. I had one and was just wondering. Is it a disability? Best answer: Answer by Jackieits the lasting affect the injury has on the brain that will determine if its a disability Answer by LoyinMost patients with traumatic brain injury have different degrees of mental impairment, namely becoming dull. It is mainly manifested as: unable to understand others’ words, irrelevant answer, can’t distinguish beauty and ugliness as well as good and evil , memory loss, don’t know how to use everyday items, deterioration of IQ behavior, abstract thinking loss and confusion and so on. Read more... ...
Stem Cells for Spinal Cord Injury: Community Outreach San Diego 2011 – Trish Stressman
... Cells for Spinal Cord Injury: Community Outreach San Diego 2011 – Trish Stressman – Stem cell therapy patient Trish Stressman discusses her recovery from spinal cord injury after undergoing stem cell treatments at the Stem Cell Institute in … Isaac Toussie Rallies Support for Paralyzed Veterans of America Similarly, PVA is at the forefront in advocating progress for treatment of spinal cord injuries and dysfunction. Donations from private sources provide funding for a slew of veteran services. This private support allows PVA to provide veterans' with … Read more on PR-BG.com (?????????????) (press release) Read ...
What Would Be a Good Topic When Doing a Research Project on Disease or Disorder?
Question by khaye: What would be a good topic when doing a research project on disease or disorder? I have a research project for my Anatomy and physiology 1 class that is not due until April. However, I have to decide now which topic I am going to be doing. I need to pick from any diseases or discorders and I want something that is good to research and talk about. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Best answer: Answer by TheLlamaEpilepsy, cancer, fibromyalgia Answer by Brianstem cell research Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Read more... ...
Cerebral Palsy Physical Therapy: Toys for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Parents of children with cerebral palsy need to be encouraged to play with their children. In fact, children who do not have access to the play experience can be negatively impacted in their development, overall health and both their physical and mental well-being. The same is true for children with spina bifida and muscular dystrophy and those who experience a whole host of muscular and skeletal challenges. The good news is that there are current toys out there that can fit the bill or that might just need a little modification to make them appropriate. Finding these play products gives parents the ability to delight and inspire a child with cerebral palsy and encourage a connection to play. Read more... ...