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In this episode of Breakthrough Medicine, experts from the University of Miami's Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute (ISCI) use adult stem cells to repair organs and save lives.
In this episode of Breakthrough Medicine, experts from the University of Miami's Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute (ISCI) use adult stem cells to repair organs and save lives. A heart attack victim receives his own stem cells in hopes of repairing his damaged heart muscle, and after all other methods have failed, patients with chronic wounds turn to a revolutionary study that heals broken skin.
Can you be saved by your own cells? Watch to find out how unlocking the powers of adult stem cells is changing medicine.
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24 Şubat 2013 Pazar
Cancer Drug a Possible Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis, Rat Study Suggests
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Feb. 21, 2013 — A drug that is currently used for cancer can relieve and slow down the progression of the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis (MS) in rats, according to a new study published inPLOS ONE. The discovery, which was made by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, might one day lead to better forms of treatment for patients with MS.
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Traditional Portuguese Honey-Based Product has Antimicrobial, Antiviral and Antioxidant Properties
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Antimicrobial, Antiviral and Antioxidant Activities of"água-mel" from Portugal
Food Chem Toxicol, 2013 Feb 16. pii: S0278-6915(13)00115-4"�gua-mel" is a honey-based product produced inPortugal for ancient times. Several attributes have been reported to"água-mel" particularly in the alleviation of simple symptoms ofupper respiratory tract. Samples of "água-mel" from diverse beekeepers fromdifferent regions of Portugal were studied in what concerns antimicrobial,antioxidant and antiviral properties. The amounts of phenol and brown pigmentwere also evaluated and correlated with the antioxidant activities. A greatvariability on the levels of these compounds was found among samples which wereresponsible for the variability detected also on the antioxidant activities,independent on the method used. Generally, antioxidant activity correlated better with brownpigments' amount than with phenols' content. The antimicrobial activity foundfor "água-mel" samples confirm the virtues reported by popularfindings. In addition, this work also reveals the antiviral properties of"água-mel" evidenced by a decrease on the infectivity of the Qβbacteriophage.
Antimicrobial, Antiviral and Antioxidant Activities of"água-mel" from PortugalFood Chem Toxicol, 2013 Feb 16. pii: S0278-6915(13)00115-4"�gua-mel" is a honey-based product produced inPortugal for ancient times. Several attributes have been reported to"água-mel" particularly in the alleviation of simple symptoms ofupper respiratory tract. Samples of "água-mel" from diverse beekeepers fromdifferent regions of Portugal were studied in what concerns antimicrobial,antioxidant and antiviral properties. The amounts of phenol and brown pigmentwere also evaluated and correlated with the antioxidant activities. A greatvariability on the levels of these compounds was found among samples which wereresponsible for the variability detected also on the antioxidant activities,independent on the method used. Generally, antioxidant activity correlated better with brownpigments' amount than with phenols' content. The antimicrobial activity foundfor "água-mel" samples confirm the virtues reported by popularfindings. In addition, this work also reveals the antiviral properties of"água-mel" evidenced by a decrease on the infectivity of the Qβbacteriophage.
Ladies...introducing our gorgeous, not-to-be-missed compere for this year's ladies lunch...
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Last year's ladies lunch was my first major event as fundraiser at Revive MS Support. This year, we will be celebrating our 6th annual ladies lunch, and there's a lot to live up to! Luckily, we've been working hard to make sure we not only match last year's triumph, but blast it out of the park ;)
Des joined us last year and his humour and charisma charmed all the ladies! He was perfect, and we're absolutely delighted that he's joined us for a second year!
If you don't know him yet...Des Clarke is one of the UK's most exciting talents. He has made a name for himself as both a highly successful comedian, and as one of TV and Radio's hottest presenters!
He first came to note as an award-winning stand up comic and has toured the world with his unique brand of observational humour.
Des's impressive range of TV presenting credits include SM:TV Live, Sportsround, and five years as anchor of BBC Scotland's Children In Need coverage.
He is also a much loved voice on the airwaves and can currently be heard waking up Central Scotland every morning as host of the Capital Breakfast Show.
A high profile newspaper columnist and after dinner speaker too, Des has rapidly established himself as an exceptional all round talent.
Chortle Award Winner.
"Scotland's next comedy superstar" Daily Record
If you fancy having the pants charmed off you, sorry, I mean an afternoon of delightful entertainment on a Sunday afternoon,please join us at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow on Sunday 4 November. All in the name of a great cause! ;) For more details, check out our website!
For more information about Revive MS Support, check out our website. Also, please remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
If you have found this post of interest, the please feel free to share it with your online community via the share buttons below. Thank you.
Last year's ladies lunch was my first major event as fundraiser at Revive MS Support. This year, we will be celebrating our 6th annual ladies lunch, and there's a lot to live up to! Luckily, we've been working hard to make sure we not only match last year's triumph, but blast it out of the park ;)
Des joined us last year and his humour and charisma charmed all the ladies! He was perfect, and we're absolutely delighted that he's joined us for a second year!
If you don't know him yet...Des Clarke is one of the UK's most exciting talents. He has made a name for himself as both a highly successful comedian, and as one of TV and Radio's hottest presenters!
He first came to note as an award-winning stand up comic and has toured the world with his unique brand of observational humour.
Des's impressive range of TV presenting credits include SM:TV Live, Sportsround, and five years as anchor of BBC Scotland's Children In Need coverage.
He is also a much loved voice on the airwaves and can currently be heard waking up Central Scotland every morning as host of the Capital Breakfast Show.
A high profile newspaper columnist and after dinner speaker too, Des has rapidly established himself as an exceptional all round talent.
Chortle Award Winner.
"Scotland's next comedy superstar" Daily Record
If you fancy having the pants charmed off you, sorry, I mean an afternoon of delightful entertainment on a Sunday afternoon,please join us at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow on Sunday 4 November. All in the name of a great cause! ;) For more details, check out our website!
For more information about Revive MS Support, check out our website. Also, please remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
If you have found this post of interest, the please feel free to share it with your online community via the share buttons below. Thank you.
Multiple sclerosis: World's highest rate in Orkney Islands
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Scotland's Orkney Islands have the highest rate of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, according to a major new study.
Researchers said that the rate for probable or definite MS was now 402 per 100,000 people, up from a previous 309 per 100,000 which was recorded in 1974.
Teams at the universities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen carried out the study. They are now trying to work out why the figure in Orkney is so high, but believe genes could play a key role. With MS, the protective layer around nerves, known as the myelin sheath, becomes damaged.
Messages from the brain to the rest of the body are disrupted, resulting in difficulty moving, muscle weakness and blurred vision.
There are many suspected risk factors, and the disease is known to be more common away from the equator.
MS affects about 100,000 people in the UK. The new study found that one in 170 Orcadian women suffer from the condition. The current figure for Orkney compares to 295 per 100,000 in Shetland and 229 per 100,000 in Aberdeen.
'So high' Dr Jim Wilson, of the University of Edinburgh's Centre for Population Health Sciences, said: "Our study shows that Orkney has the highest prevalence rate of MS recorded worldwide.
"These findings may reflect improved diagnostic methods, improved survival or rising incidence.
"We are trying to work out why it is so high, but it is at least partly to do with genes."
It has previously been noted that areas of high MS prevalence around the world have been settled in by Scottish immigrants. Previous studies have shown high rates of MS in Canada and Scandinavia. The new study is published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.
For more information about Revive MS Support, check out our website. Also, please remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Scotland's Orkney Islands have the highest rate of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, according to a major new study.
Researchers said that the rate for probable or definite MS was now 402 per 100,000 people, up from a previous 309 per 100,000 which was recorded in 1974.
Teams at the universities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen carried out the study. They are now trying to work out why the figure in Orkney is so high, but believe genes could play a key role. With MS, the protective layer around nerves, known as the myelin sheath, becomes damaged.
Messages from the brain to the rest of the body are disrupted, resulting in difficulty moving, muscle weakness and blurred vision.
There are many suspected risk factors, and the disease is known to be more common away from the equator.
MS affects about 100,000 people in the UK. The new study found that one in 170 Orcadian women suffer from the condition. The current figure for Orkney compares to 295 per 100,000 in Shetland and 229 per 100,000 in Aberdeen.
'So high' Dr Jim Wilson, of the University of Edinburgh's Centre for Population Health Sciences, said: "Our study shows that Orkney has the highest prevalence rate of MS recorded worldwide.
"These findings may reflect improved diagnostic methods, improved survival or rising incidence.
"We are trying to work out why it is so high, but it is at least partly to do with genes."
It has previously been noted that areas of high MS prevalence around the world have been settled in by Scottish immigrants. Previous studies have shown high rates of MS in Canada and Scandinavia. The new study is published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.
For more information about Revive MS Support, check out our website. Also, please remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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23 Şubat 2013 Cumartesi
Natalizumab shows promise for teens with multiple sclerosis
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February 22, 2013 in Neuroscience
(HealthDay)—Natalizumab may be safe in pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with highly active disease, according to a small study published online Feb. 18 in JAMA Neurology.
Barbara Kornek, M.D., from the Medical University of Vienna, and colleagues retrospectively reviewed data on 20 pediatric patients with MS who started treatment with natalizumab (300 mg every four weeks) prior to 18 years of age (mean age at initiation, 16.7 years). These patients underwent MRI as clinically indicated, despite the fact that 19 of the patients were undergoing first-line disease-modifying therapy.
The researchers found that treatment with natalizumab was associated with significant reductions in mean annualized relapse rates (3.7 without treatment versus 0.4 with treatment), median Expanded Disability Status Scale scores (two without treatment versus one with treatment), and mean number of new T2/fluid-attenuated inversion recovery lesions per year (7.8 without treatment versus 0.5 with treatment).
Two patients had to stop therapy due to development of high-titer neutralizing antibodies against natalizumab. Other adverse events included headaches, asthenia, infections, and hypersensitivity. Eight patients had abnormal laboratory results, with John Cunningham virus antibodies found in five of 13 patients. Relapse activity occurred in six of eight patients within six months following discontinuation of natalizumab therapy. "Our data indicate that natalizumab may be safe and effective against MS in pediatric patients with breakthrough disease," the authors write.
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(HealthDay)—Natalizumab may be safe in pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with highly active disease, according to a small study published online Feb. 18 in JAMA Neurology.
Barbara Kornek, M.D., from the Medical University of Vienna, and colleagues retrospectively reviewed data on 20 pediatric patients with MS who started treatment with natalizumab (300 mg every four weeks) prior to 18 years of age (mean age at initiation, 16.7 years). These patients underwent MRI as clinically indicated, despite the fact that 19 of the patients were undergoing first-line disease-modifying therapy.
The researchers found that treatment with natalizumab was associated with significant reductions in mean annualized relapse rates (3.7 without treatment versus 0.4 with treatment), median Expanded Disability Status Scale scores (two without treatment versus one with treatment), and mean number of new T2/fluid-attenuated inversion recovery lesions per year (7.8 without treatment versus 0.5 with treatment).
Two patients had to stop therapy due to development of high-titer neutralizing antibodies against natalizumab. Other adverse events included headaches, asthenia, infections, and hypersensitivity. Eight patients had abnormal laboratory results, with John Cunningham virus antibodies found in five of 13 patients. Relapse activity occurred in six of eight patients within six months following discontinuation of natalizumab therapy. "Our data indicate that natalizumab may be safe and effective against MS in pediatric patients with breakthrough disease," the authors write.
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Ladies...introducing our gorgeous, not-to-be-missed compere for this year's ladies lunch...
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Last year's ladies lunch was my first major event as fundraiser at Revive MS Support. This year, we will be celebrating our 6th annual ladies lunch, and there's a lot to live up to! Luckily, we've been working hard to make sure we not only match last year's triumph, but blast it out of the park ;)
Des joined us last year and his humour and charisma charmed all the ladies! He was perfect, and we're absolutely delighted that he's joined us for a second year!
If you don't know him yet...Des Clarke is one of the UK's most exciting talents. He has made a name for himself as both a highly successful comedian, and as one of TV and Radio's hottest presenters!
He first came to note as an award-winning stand up comic and has toured the world with his unique brand of observational humour.
Des's impressive range of TV presenting credits include SM:TV Live, Sportsround, and five years as anchor of BBC Scotland's Children In Need coverage.
He is also a much loved voice on the airwaves and can currently be heard waking up Central Scotland every morning as host of the Capital Breakfast Show.
A high profile newspaper columnist and after dinner speaker too, Des has rapidly established himself as an exceptional all round talent.
Chortle Award Winner.
"Scotland's next comedy superstar" Daily Record
If you fancy having the pants charmed off you, sorry, I mean an afternoon of delightful entertainment on a Sunday afternoon,please join us at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow on Sunday 4 November. All in the name of a great cause! ;) For more details, check out our website!
For more information about Revive MS Support, check out our website. Also, please remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
If you have found this post of interest, the please feel free to share it with your online community via the share buttons below. Thank you.
Last year's ladies lunch was my first major event as fundraiser at Revive MS Support. This year, we will be celebrating our 6th annual ladies lunch, and there's a lot to live up to! Luckily, we've been working hard to make sure we not only match last year's triumph, but blast it out of the park ;)
Des joined us last year and his humour and charisma charmed all the ladies! He was perfect, and we're absolutely delighted that he's joined us for a second year!
If you don't know him yet...Des Clarke is one of the UK's most exciting talents. He has made a name for himself as both a highly successful comedian, and as one of TV and Radio's hottest presenters!
He first came to note as an award-winning stand up comic and has toured the world with his unique brand of observational humour.
Des's impressive range of TV presenting credits include SM:TV Live, Sportsround, and five years as anchor of BBC Scotland's Children In Need coverage.
He is also a much loved voice on the airwaves and can currently be heard waking up Central Scotland every morning as host of the Capital Breakfast Show.
A high profile newspaper columnist and after dinner speaker too, Des has rapidly established himself as an exceptional all round talent.
Chortle Award Winner.
"Scotland's next comedy superstar" Daily Record
If you fancy having the pants charmed off you, sorry, I mean an afternoon of delightful entertainment on a Sunday afternoon,please join us at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow on Sunday 4 November. All in the name of a great cause! ;) For more details, check out our website!
For more information about Revive MS Support, check out our website. Also, please remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
If you have found this post of interest, the please feel free to share it with your online community via the share buttons below. Thank you.
Multiple sclerosis: World's highest rate in Orkney Islands
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Scotland's Orkney Islands have the highest rate of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, according to a major new study.
Researchers said that the rate for probable or definite MS was now 402 per 100,000 people, up from a previous 309 per 100,000 which was recorded in 1974.
Teams at the universities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen carried out the study. They are now trying to work out why the figure in Orkney is so high, but believe genes could play a key role. With MS, the protective layer around nerves, known as the myelin sheath, becomes damaged.
Messages from the brain to the rest of the body are disrupted, resulting in difficulty moving, muscle weakness and blurred vision.
There are many suspected risk factors, and the disease is known to be more common away from the equator.
MS affects about 100,000 people in the UK. The new study found that one in 170 Orcadian women suffer from the condition. The current figure for Orkney compares to 295 per 100,000 in Shetland and 229 per 100,000 in Aberdeen.
'So high' Dr Jim Wilson, of the University of Edinburgh's Centre for Population Health Sciences, said: "Our study shows that Orkney has the highest prevalence rate of MS recorded worldwide.
"These findings may reflect improved diagnostic methods, improved survival or rising incidence.
"We are trying to work out why it is so high, but it is at least partly to do with genes."
It has previously been noted that areas of high MS prevalence around the world have been settled in by Scottish immigrants. Previous studies have shown high rates of MS in Canada and Scandinavia. The new study is published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.
For more information about Revive MS Support, check out our website. Also, please remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
If you have found this post of interest, the please feel free to share it with your online community via the share buttons below. Thank you.
Scotland's Orkney Islands have the highest rate of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, according to a major new study.
Researchers said that the rate for probable or definite MS was now 402 per 100,000 people, up from a previous 309 per 100,000 which was recorded in 1974.
Teams at the universities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen carried out the study. They are now trying to work out why the figure in Orkney is so high, but believe genes could play a key role. With MS, the protective layer around nerves, known as the myelin sheath, becomes damaged.
Messages from the brain to the rest of the body are disrupted, resulting in difficulty moving, muscle weakness and blurred vision.
There are many suspected risk factors, and the disease is known to be more common away from the equator.
MS affects about 100,000 people in the UK. The new study found that one in 170 Orcadian women suffer from the condition. The current figure for Orkney compares to 295 per 100,000 in Shetland and 229 per 100,000 in Aberdeen.
'So high' Dr Jim Wilson, of the University of Edinburgh's Centre for Population Health Sciences, said: "Our study shows that Orkney has the highest prevalence rate of MS recorded worldwide.
"These findings may reflect improved diagnostic methods, improved survival or rising incidence.
"We are trying to work out why it is so high, but it is at least partly to do with genes."
It has previously been noted that areas of high MS prevalence around the world have been settled in by Scottish immigrants. Previous studies have shown high rates of MS in Canada and Scandinavia. The new study is published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.
For more information about Revive MS Support, check out our website. Also, please remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
If you have found this post of interest, the please feel free to share it with your online community via the share buttons below. Thank you.
Bee Pollen, Propolis Boost Growth
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Growth Performance, Carcass Quality, Biochemical and HaematologicalTraits and Immune Response of Growing Rabbits as Affected by Different GrowthPromoters
Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, EarlyView The aim of the article was to study the effect of differentgrowth promoters on growth performance, carcass quality, biochemical andhaematological traits and immune response of growing rabbits. A total number of 105 male growing NZW rabbits during 35–91days of age were randomly distributed among 7 groups fed the same basal dietand submitted to different dietary treatments: the first group wasunsupplemented and used as control; the other groups were supplementedrespectively with bee pollen and/or propolis at 200 mg/kg BW of each and inulinand/or mannanoligosaccharides (MOS) at 35 mg/kg BW of each. Body weight gain,daily feed intake, feed conversion ratio (FCR), biochemical and haematologicalblood parameters, carcass characteristics, histological studies of ileum andspleen and economical efficiency were measured. Bee pollen administered alone or with propolis significantly(p < 0.01) the body weight gain and improved FCR in respect of the controlgroup. Inulin with MOS significantly improved just FCR than the control group.Bee pollen with propolis and MOS supplemented-groups resulted in significantlyhigher (7.96 and 8.41% respectively) white blood cells compared to the controlgroup. Plasma total cholesterol was significantly higher for theMOS group in respect of the control, bee pollen, inulin and inulin with MOSsupplemented-groups. Propolis resulted in significantly higher dressed carcasspercentage than the control group and higher carcass index than only bee pollenwith propolis supplemented-group. Bee pollen, in particular if in combination with propolis,could be used as a supplement in the growing rabbits during days 35–91 of agewith positive effects on growth rate and feed conversion ratio.
Growth Performance, Carcass Quality, Biochemical and HaematologicalTraits and Immune Response of Growing Rabbits as Affected by Different GrowthPromotersJournal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, EarlyView The aim of the article was to study the effect of differentgrowth promoters on growth performance, carcass quality, biochemical andhaematological traits and immune response of growing rabbits. A total number of 105 male growing NZW rabbits during 35–91days of age were randomly distributed among 7 groups fed the same basal dietand submitted to different dietary treatments: the first group wasunsupplemented and used as control; the other groups were supplementedrespectively with bee pollen and/or propolis at 200 mg/kg BW of each and inulinand/or mannanoligosaccharides (MOS) at 35 mg/kg BW of each. Body weight gain,daily feed intake, feed conversion ratio (FCR), biochemical and haematologicalblood parameters, carcass characteristics, histological studies of ileum andspleen and economical efficiency were measured. Bee pollen administered alone or with propolis significantly(p < 0.01) the body weight gain and improved FCR in respect of the controlgroup. Inulin with MOS significantly improved just FCR than the control group.Bee pollen with propolis and MOS supplemented-groups resulted in significantlyhigher (7.96 and 8.41% respectively) white blood cells compared to the controlgroup. Plasma total cholesterol was significantly higher for theMOS group in respect of the control, bee pollen, inulin and inulin with MOSsupplemented-groups. Propolis resulted in significantly higher dressed carcasspercentage than the control group and higher carcass index than only bee pollenwith propolis supplemented-group. Bee pollen, in particular if in combination with propolis,could be used as a supplement in the growing rabbits during days 35–91 of agewith positive effects on growth rate and feed conversion ratio.
Apimondia International Apicultural Congress Seeks Apitherapy Abstract Submissions
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With a great pleasure we would like to invite you to takepart in Scientific Program of the XXXXIII Apimondia International ApiculturalCongress – the biggest event in beekeeping history that is going to be held inKyiv, Ukraine during the 29th of September – 4th of October, 2013.
The theme of the XXXXIII Apimondia Congress Scientific Programis: Beyond the Hive: Beekeeping and Global ChallengesScientific Program Commissions• Apitherapy• BeekeepingEconomy• BeeBiology• BeeHealth• Pollinationand Bee Flora• BeekeepingTechnology and Quality• Beekeepingfor Rural DevelopmentMore detailed information you can find here. The procedure of abstract submission is available online onour website. Abstract submissions deadline: 31st of February, 2013 (the deadline could beprolonged)Enclosed you will find more detailed information.Should you have any questions please do not hesitate tocontact me.Nadia Lushchak, Scientific Conference Manager Tel.: +38 044355 04 39 e-mail:abstracts@apimondia2013.org.ua, nadia@apimondia2013.org.ua
With a great pleasure we would like to invite you to takepart in Scientific Program of the XXXXIII Apimondia International ApiculturalCongress – the biggest event in beekeeping history that is going to be held inKyiv, Ukraine during the 29th of September – 4th of October, 2013.The theme of the XXXXIII Apimondia Congress Scientific Programis: Beyond the Hive: Beekeeping and Global ChallengesScientific Program Commissions• Apitherapy• BeekeepingEconomy• BeeBiology• BeeHealth• Pollinationand Bee Flora• BeekeepingTechnology and Quality• Beekeepingfor Rural DevelopmentMore detailed information you can find here. The procedure of abstract submission is available online onour website. Abstract submissions deadline: 31st of February, 2013 (the deadline could beprolonged)Enclosed you will find more detailed information.Should you have any questions please do not hesitate tocontact me.Nadia Lushchak, Scientific Conference Manager Tel.: +38 044355 04 39 e-mail:abstracts@apimondia2013.org.ua, nadia@apimondia2013.org.ua
22 Şubat 2013 Cuma
Signs of Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
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Signs of Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
What Happens During a Relapse?
When you experience a multiple sclerosis relapse (also known as an exacerbation or flare-up), it's because new damage in your brain or spinal cord disrupts nerve signals. That's why you might notice new symptoms or the return of old symptoms. A true relapse lasts more than 24 hours and happens at least 30 days after any previous relapses. Relapses vary in length, severity, and symptoms. Over time, your symptoms should improve. Many people recover from their relapses without treatment.
MS Relapses / Exacerbations
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By Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D., About.com Guide
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
MS relapses are one of the most frustrating areas of multiple sclerosis for patients, their doctors and loved ones to deal with and understand. The first year after my MS diagnosis, I was constantly wondering if the disappearing-reappearing-disappearing tingling in my feet was an exacerbation, because some days it would seem to be almost gone, then other days it would almost keep me from walking normally. Then I would have the girdle-band pain that was there for a couple of hours, then gone for three days, only to come back temporarily.
What a Relapse Is:
A relapse is a clinically significant event (meaning that it has outward signs and/or symptoms) caused by an MS lesion on your brain or spinal cord. It is either a worsening of symptoms that you already have, or the appearance of new symptoms. Relapses are also referred to as "exacerbations," "attacks" or "flares."
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By Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D., About.com Guide
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
MS relapses are one of the most frustrating areas of multiple sclerosis for patients, their doctors and loved ones to deal with and understand. The first year after my MS diagnosis, I was constantly wondering if the disappearing-reappearing-disappearing tingling in my feet was an exacerbation, because some days it would seem to be almost gone, then other days it would almost keep me from walking normally. Then I would have the girdle-band pain that was there for a couple of hours, then gone for three days, only to come back temporarily.
What a Relapse Is:
A relapse is a clinically significant event (meaning that it has outward signs and/or symptoms) caused by an MS lesion on your brain or spinal cord. It is either a worsening of symptoms that you already have, or the appearance of new symptoms. Relapses are also referred to as "exacerbations," "attacks" or "flares."
Causes of Relapse:
Relapses are caused by the inflammation that occurs when your immune system attacks the myelin surrounding nerves in your brain or spinal cord. Myelin is the protective coating that covers nerves and helps them conduct signals. When the myelin is attacked by immune cells, a “lesion” or an area of inflammation and eventual damage (demyelination) occurs, making the nerves less efficient in conducting signals. Your symptoms depend on the location of this lesion. For instance, inflammation in the cerebellum can cause loss of balance and coordination, while inflammation of the optic nerves can cause decreased vision.Signs of a Relapse:
Some relapses are very obvious, for instance, losing your sight in one eye due to an attack ofoptic neuritis. However, other relapses may not be as sudden or dramatic and you may just feel extra “wobbly” or tired. The way to really know if you are having a relapse is to have an MRI with gadolinium (contrast material that is injected during the MRI scan). Gadolinium is drawn to areas of inflammation and “lights up” when a lesion is “active.” In this case, demylenation is currently occurring, and you are having a true relapse, rather than feeling symptoms caused by older lesions.Complete article found here
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Kaz Aston releases a “Really Clear Guide to MS”
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When Kaz Aston was diagnosed with MultipleSclerosis 18 years ago, it made her more determined than ever to lead a full,active life, full of adventure. Her latest achievement is the publication of “Really Clear Guide to MS” in 67 languages, to help people with MSunderstand the condition, and get the most out of life.
Kaz was a 21-year-old studentnurse when she discovered she had MS. She started to learn as much as she couldabout the condition and to tell everyone how MS affects people and whatpatients can do to help themselves lead healthy lives. Shefound that many books and leaflets on MS were too complicated for patients andtheir families to fully understand. She saw there was a need for a new guide toexplain the condition, how it develops, and the treatments available to helppatients.
So, with her medical trainingand the backing of her consultant Dr Richard Nicholas, and specialist nurses atCharing Cross Hospital, in Hammersmith, London, Kaz has written the 'Really Clear Guide to MS' to help the 2.5 million people affected byMultiple Sclerosis across the world.
Kaz is acutely aware that insome countries there is very little information about MS and how the conditionaffects people. She has translated the guide into many languages to beaccessible to people all around the world.
She plays golf and darts, goes claypigeon shooting, and has taken part in drag racing events and a Round theIsland yacht race. She’s currently the sports lead for the Rotary Club ofLondon.
She said: “This Really Clear Guide toMS is all about sharing useful information that you can easily understand withno big words or medical jargon. The topics included, I hope, will help you getyour head around Multiple Sclerosis (MS) a little more. I have lived with MSfor over 18 years, learnt loads over the last 20 years and am still learning.Yes being a Registered Nurse helped but when dealing with everyday lifechallenges we can all face then dealing with MS, it can be tough sometimes.”
The general perception of MS is thatit is a debilitating condition which prevents people leading active lives. Kazis trying to change that. She and her medical team are optimistic about thefuture for people with this condition. There have been many developments in theunderstanding and treatment of MS. Ten new drugs are being trialled andresearchers are also exploring the benefits of stem cell treatment.
Visit MS Clear Guide from here: www.kazaston.com
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When Kaz Aston was diagnosed with MultipleSclerosis 18 years ago, it made her more determined than ever to lead a full,active life, full of adventure. Her latest achievement is the publication of “Really Clear Guide to MS” in 67 languages, to help people with MSunderstand the condition, and get the most out of life.
Kaz was a 21-year-old studentnurse when she discovered she had MS. She started to learn as much as she couldabout the condition and to tell everyone how MS affects people and whatpatients can do to help themselves lead healthy lives. Shefound that many books and leaflets on MS were too complicated for patients andtheir families to fully understand. She saw there was a need for a new guide toexplain the condition, how it develops, and the treatments available to helppatients.
So, with her medical trainingand the backing of her consultant Dr Richard Nicholas, and specialist nurses atCharing Cross Hospital, in Hammersmith, London, Kaz has written the 'Really Clear Guide to MS' to help the 2.5 million people affected byMultiple Sclerosis across the world.
Kaz is acutely aware that insome countries there is very little information about MS and how the conditionaffects people. She has translated the guide into many languages to beaccessible to people all around the world.
She plays golf and darts, goes claypigeon shooting, and has taken part in drag racing events and a Round theIsland yacht race. She’s currently the sports lead for the Rotary Club ofLondon.
She said: “This Really Clear Guide toMS is all about sharing useful information that you can easily understand withno big words or medical jargon. The topics included, I hope, will help you getyour head around Multiple Sclerosis (MS) a little more. I have lived with MSfor over 18 years, learnt loads over the last 20 years and am still learning.Yes being a Registered Nurse helped but when dealing with everyday lifechallenges we can all face then dealing with MS, it can be tough sometimes.”
The general perception of MS is thatit is a debilitating condition which prevents people leading active lives. Kazis trying to change that. She and her medical team are optimistic about thefuture for people with this condition. There have been many developments in theunderstanding and treatment of MS. Ten new drugs are being trialled andresearchers are also exploring the benefits of stem cell treatment.
Visit MS Clear Guide from here: www.kazaston.com
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Ladies...introducing our gorgeous, not-to-be-missed compere for this year's ladies lunch...
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Last year's ladies lunch was my first major event as fundraiser at Revive MS Support. This year, we will be celebrating our 6th annual ladies lunch, and there's a lot to live up to! Luckily, we've been working hard to make sure we not only match last year's triumph, but blast it out of the park ;)
Des joined us last year and his humour and charisma charmed all the ladies! He was perfect, and we're absolutely delighted that he's joined us for a second year!
If you don't know him yet...Des Clarke is one of the UK's most exciting talents. He has made a name for himself as both a highly successful comedian, and as one of TV and Radio's hottest presenters!
He first came to note as an award-winning stand up comic and has toured the world with his unique brand of observational humour.
Des's impressive range of TV presenting credits include SM:TV Live, Sportsround, and five years as anchor of BBC Scotland's Children In Need coverage.
He is also a much loved voice on the airwaves and can currently be heard waking up Central Scotland every morning as host of the Capital Breakfast Show.
A high profile newspaper columnist and after dinner speaker too, Des has rapidly established himself as an exceptional all round talent.
Chortle Award Winner.
"Scotland's next comedy superstar" Daily Record
If you fancy having the pants charmed off you, sorry, I mean an afternoon of delightful entertainment on a Sunday afternoon,please join us at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow on Sunday 4 November. All in the name of a great cause! ;) For more details, check out our website!
For more information about Revive MS Support, check out our website. Also, please remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
If you have found this post of interest, the please feel free to share it with your online community via the share buttons below. Thank you.
Last year's ladies lunch was my first major event as fundraiser at Revive MS Support. This year, we will be celebrating our 6th annual ladies lunch, and there's a lot to live up to! Luckily, we've been working hard to make sure we not only match last year's triumph, but blast it out of the park ;)
Des joined us last year and his humour and charisma charmed all the ladies! He was perfect, and we're absolutely delighted that he's joined us for a second year!
If you don't know him yet...Des Clarke is one of the UK's most exciting talents. He has made a name for himself as both a highly successful comedian, and as one of TV and Radio's hottest presenters!
He first came to note as an award-winning stand up comic and has toured the world with his unique brand of observational humour.
Des's impressive range of TV presenting credits include SM:TV Live, Sportsround, and five years as anchor of BBC Scotland's Children In Need coverage.
He is also a much loved voice on the airwaves and can currently be heard waking up Central Scotland every morning as host of the Capital Breakfast Show.
A high profile newspaper columnist and after dinner speaker too, Des has rapidly established himself as an exceptional all round talent.
Chortle Award Winner.
"Scotland's next comedy superstar" Daily Record
If you fancy having the pants charmed off you, sorry, I mean an afternoon of delightful entertainment on a Sunday afternoon,please join us at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow on Sunday 4 November. All in the name of a great cause! ;) For more details, check out our website!
For more information about Revive MS Support, check out our website. Also, please remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
If you have found this post of interest, the please feel free to share it with your online community via the share buttons below. Thank you.
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