Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Dec. 22, 2014, 4 a.m. A FORMER Barraba woman has struck a blow in her fight to keep her son alive through the use of medical marijuana. LIVES CHANGED: Former Barraba woman Cassie Batten, with partner Rhett Wallace and son Cooper, 3, in Tamworth for last months medical marijuana symposium. Ms Batten was last week told she will not be charged for administering medical cannabis to her sick child. Photo: Barry Smith A FORMER Barraba woman has struck a blow in her fight to keep her son alive through the use of medical marijuana. Cassie Batten, who now lives in Melbourne with partner Rhett Wallace and their children, was thrust into the national spotlight in July when police raided their home and confiscated a cache of cannabis oil. The oil was being used to treat their son Cooper, 3, who contracted bacterial meningitis at four weeks old, leaving him with severe brain damage, cerebral abscesses, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. In desperation, the family began administering cannabis oil to treat Cooper late last year. The results were stunning. An EEG test before cannabis oil treatment showed Cooper having 57 seizures in 60 minutes. Visit link: A win for little Coopers parents … Continue reading →

KUCHING: A series of public awareness programmes on children with special needs will be held at Hock Lee Centre today and tomorrow and the following weekend on Dec 27-28. Organised by Hock Lee Centre, the event will see the participation of Wishesland (Kuching and Samarahan Division Cerebral Palsy Association), Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) and Dyslexia Association of Sarawak (DASwk). According to a press release from the organisers, the event is part of the malls awareness programme to bring joy to the children with special needs and it is calling the public to attend and support the events on both weekends from 11am to 9pm. To kick off the programme, a talk on How Parents Can Adopt the Right Mindset to Care for Their Children with Cerebral Palsy by Wishesland Kuching and Samarahan Division president Chi Poh Yung will be held today at 2pm. On Sunday, topics on What is Dyslexia? Signs and Symptoms of Dyslexia and Teaching Strategies for Children with Dyslexia will be presented by DASWK president Dr Ong Puay Hoon from 3pm to 5pm. On the same day from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, a talk will be presented by KAA president Dr Yao Sik Chi, who will present topics … Continue reading →

Benefit scrounger Josie Cunnigham has been using a rather interesting technique to raise money for a child with cerebral palsy. On Wednesday the star revealed her plans to help raise 50k for the little boys treatment. But rather than asking celebrities to their bit in a nice way, she has been sending hilariously frank and at times, even insulting tweets. For example to Nicola McLean she wrote: @NicolaMcLean babe, you may be mutton but let's put that aside and please help this boy http://www.justgiving.com/JamesWTW . To actor Jack Sheperd she said: @JackPShepherd88 you may not do much for your kid, but please help this one http://www.justgiving.com/JamesWTW . Other examples include telling Katie price she is no longer a fan and saying sorry to Catherine Tyldesly for calling the cops on her. The only person shes actually nice to is Jodie Marsh who she says inspired her. Were not sure if her interesting method of fundraising paid off but were actually rather impressed. In a statement on Twitter she revealed her reasoning behind her good deed. She wrote: Since having my job on NHS, Ive received countless nasty messages from people who have been refused treatment, instead of fighting for what … Continue reading →

A five-year-old from St Albans was given the VIP treatment at No 11 Downing Street. Ayala Brooks, who has cerebral palsy, was among a group of 45 seriously ill youngsters invited by The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne to the annual Christmas party held by the Starlight Childrens Foundation on Wednesday last week. The party was themed on the childrens film Frozen and the state rooms at No 11 were transformed using baubles, tinsel, glitter bows and garlands in shades of blue, white and silver. The party was opened by Pixie Lott and other special guests including Starlight Ambassadors Geri Halliwell and Nigel Marven, who brought along Esmeralda the giant tortoise, Strictlys, Jake Wood and his partner Janette Manrara, members from McBusted, Professor Green, Ella Eyre and XFactor contestant Lauren Platt. Ayala recently had her wish granted to swim with dolphins in August this year.As well as granting wishes, Starlight provides entertainment for poorly children in hospitals and hospices and for those undergoing treatment at home. The Chancellor said: "The Starlight Children's Christmas Party at No 11 Downing Street is a highlight in our calendar and one that I look forward to every year. I am so pleased that … Continue reading →

MITTEILUNG UEBERMITTELT VON BUSINESS WIRE. FUER DEN INHALT IST ALLEIN DAS BERICHTENDE UNTERNEHMEN VERANTWORTLICH. Results show significant decrease in urinary incontinence episodes and improvement in patient quality of life PARIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 18.03.2014 -- Regulatory News: Ipsen (Paris:IPN) (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) today announced positive results from its phase IIa clinical trial assessing Dysport in the treatment of Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity (NDO) in patients with urinary incontinence not adequately managed by anticholinergics. Results show that treatment with Dysport was associated with a mean reduction from baseline of urinary incontinence episodes greater than 75%, 12 weeks after the injection, regardless of how the drug is administered. These results were achieved with a single dose of Dysport 750 Units injected in either 15 or 30 sites in the detrusor muscle. Efficacy was confirmed by improvement in urodynamic parameters and quality of life. The safety profile observed in the study is consistent with the safety profile expected in this indication. Claude Bertrand, Executive Vice-President R&D, Chief Scientific Officer of Ipsen said: These results are very encouraging for the Dysportfranchise, which has the opportunity of potentially expanding into urology, a core therapeutic area for Ipsen. Claude Bertrand added: We are excited about the potential … Continue reading →

MITTEILUNG UEBERMITTELT VON BUSINESS WIRE. FUER DEN INHALT IST ALLEIN DAS BERICHTENDE UNTERNEHMEN VERANTWORTLICH. PARIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 12.04.2014 -- Regulatory News: Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) today announced that a first set of results on phase III clinical study of Dysport in the treatment of adults suffering from Upper Limb Spasticity was presented on Saturday, April 12th, at the 8th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation in Istanbul (Turkey). Claude Bertrand, Executive Vice-President Research & Development and Chief Scientific Officer of Ipsen, commented: We are pleased that the first robust set of results from the phase III clinical study was presented by the Principal Investigator of the study (Pr JM Gracies) at this major congress. We look forward to sharing with the scientific community some additional data at coming international congresses. Four weeks after Dysport injection, the Phase III clinical study results demonstrated that: Additionally, patients treated with Dysport showed a higher proportion of responders from baseline in improved passive function versus placebo (exhibiting 1 grade decrease as measured by the disability assessment scale). At week 4, patients treated with Dysport 1000 units showed a statistically significant response rate of 62%. Patients treated with Dysport 500 units showed a clinically relevant response … Continue reading →

By Catherine O'brien For You Magazine and Amanda PerThen for The Mail on Sunday Published: 19:04 EST, 13 December 2014 | Updated: 03:17 EST, 14 December 2014 139 shares 29 View comments Baby steps: Matilda Duncan, six, suffers from cerebral palsy In her pink tutu and dancing shoes, six-year-old Matilda Duncan cuts an adorable figure as she practises among other young pupils at the English National Ballet School. But on second glance you might spot the splints supporting her ankles, giving an almost unnoticeable clue as to what makes her story so remarkable. Because just seven months ago, Matilda could barely walk, her cerebral palsy making even the simplest of movements a huge challenge. But her indomitable spirit and a crucial six-hour operation paid for by generous Mail readers has allowed the determined youngster to win a coveted place at the acclaimed school. Read the original post: The amazing dancing Matilda: Meet the little ballerina who, just a few months ago, couldn't even walk … Continue reading →

Cerebral Palsy Treatment Research with Dr. Oswal's G Therapy (NeuroG) Medicine Interview of Dr. Oswal and Hulet Smith (OT) on Dr. Oswal's research in the treatment of cerebral palsy with G Therapy (NeuroG) Medicine - see http://www.autismtreat... By: NeurologyResearch … Continue reading →

A local 5-year-old with cerebral palsy got an early Christmas gift Wednesday, made possible by chocolate chip cookies. Allie Jones is used to taking trips to the hospital. Allie who suffers from cerebral palsy was born thirteen weeks early, leading to an intestinal disease with a 90% mortality rate. It makes it hard for her to absorb the nutrition she needs from foods so Allie has to be hooked up to an IV. Already this year she's had to go to the hospital 30 times for different procedures. There are days I kind of want to curl up in my bed and cry, said Allie's mother Amanda Jones. Amanda says it's taken a toll on her and the family. It's just been one thing after another this year, she hasn't gained any weight in two years, she's five. But Wednesday Allie found out she and her entire family would be going on an all expenses paid trip to Florida to go to Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea world, and other amusement parks. The trip is being paid for by the charity Baking Memories 4kids, which sends kids with incurable, or terminal illnesses on a week long trip to make memories … Continue reading →

Adam, eight, Lewis, six, and mum Trish Tupper at their house where Christmas lights have been hacked down by vandals THEY were supposed to make Christmas extra special for a Southampton cerebral palsy sufferer. But vandals cruelly hacked down rope Christmas lights at six-year-old Lewis Tuppers home and even removed lights from his wheelchair ramp. Mum Trish, 36, said they raised money to pay for the sensory lights, which cost around 100, because Lewis responds particularly well to them. The full-time carer, of Botley Road, said: Lewis spent Christmas in hospital last year so this year it was really important for us to have a proper Christmas and make sure he really enjoys it. Its not how much they cost thats the problem, its that Lewis loves lights. He smiles when he sees them and they are really special for him. She added: We raised the money to get him special sensory equipment. Lewis doesnt quite understand whats going on but his eight-year-old brother Adam is gutted. We have a long driveway so these people had to come all the way down to get to the lights. They would have to hack through the rope lights from our fir tree, … Continue reading →