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Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Congresswomen Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mary Bono (R-CA) and Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) introduced in the House the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act (H.R. 1727) to improve the lives of and hasten better treatments and cures for people living with paralysis.
"We honor the activism of Christopher and Dana Reeve with this bipartisan effort to better treat and, we hope, cure paralysis and other serious motor impairments," said Congresswoman Baldwin. "Chris and Dana used their visibility to work on behalf of families in all parts of the country who face the challenges of paralysis and impaired mobility. This legislation is part of their legacy," Baldwin said.
"The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is extremely grateful to Representatives Baldwin, Bono, Langevin and Bilirakis for introducing the important legislation in Christopher and Dana's names that will advance research into cures and treatments for paralysis as well as for quality of life initiatives to aid those already living with disability," said Peter Wilderotter, President, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. "Improvements are made every day in spinal cord injury research, but enacting the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act will help to quickly and efficiently stimulate even more progress. We at the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation urge quick passage of the Act in Congress."
The legislation, named for the actor who was paralyzed in a riding accident and his wife who turned adversity into activism, seeks to avert redundancies and encourage collaborative research in paralysis and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis and mobility impairments from any cause -- stroke, ALS, spinal cord injuries, and others.
"The benefits of medical science are limitless and it is imperative that Congress continue working with organizations like the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, who remain dedicated to curing spinal cord injury and supporting innovative research that improves the quality of life for people living with paralysis," said Congresswoman Bono. "I am pleased to join Congresswoman Baldwin in raising awareness on this issue while bringing to the forefront a bi-partisan bill that pays great tribute to Christopher Reeve, a committed champion of this cause," Bono said.
"This legislation will be instrumental in helping people with disabilities achieve and maintain their independence and ensuring that we are using best research and technology to help improve their quality of life," said Congressman Langevin, who is the only spinal cord injured Member of Congress. "On a personal note, Chris and Dana were dear friends and it is now up to all of us to move forward and continue their legacy by passing this legislation," Langevin said.
"I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of this vital legislation and am happy to see that it is garnering bi-partisan support at its inception," said Congressman Bilirakis. "I urge all my colleagues in the House to work together to pass this bill so America can make a comprehensive, coordinated effort to overcome paralysis and mobility impairment," Bilirakis said.
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act has three components that support and enhance paralysis research, rehabilitation, and quality of life programs:
· Paralysis Research - Expands research on paralysis at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This will encourage collaborative research by connecting scientists conducting similar work to further enhance understanding and speed discovery of better treatments and cures.
· Paralysis Rehabilitation and Care - Builds on research to enhance daily function for people with paralysis including a Clinical Trials Network to measure effectiveness of certain rehabilitation tactics and encouraging shared findings on paralysis to improve rehabilitation.
· Improving Quality of Life for Persons with Paralysis and Other Physical Disabilities - Works with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to improve the quality of life and long-term health status of persons with paralysis and other physical disabilities.
Length: 555
Rating: 4.90 (19 ratings)
Tags: Christopher Dana Reeve Paralysis Act SCI wheelchair paraplegic quadriplegic spinal cord injury
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Envy On The Coast - Gift Of Paralysis (Acoustic)
Bamboozle
May 5, 2007
Length: 273
Rating: 4.90 (134 ratings)
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"Paralysis" Part One
Sleep Paralysis is a terrifying and very real phenomenon that affects 1000s of people all over the world. Some only have occasional attacks, that are often unremembered. For a select few, these attacks are much worse, and their consequences are terrifying, due to the manifestation, presence and attacks of a mysterious Black Figure. Historical records suggests this presence has been stalking and attacking us in our sleep for hundred's of years...
This is a film I made for my dissertation project back in 2005 based upon my own experiences of Sleep Paralysis, plus a little dramatic interpretation. This was made before I knew 100% what I was doing with cameras, and so I hope you'll forgive the iffy lighting in parts and my iffy acting too!
Length: 543
Rating: 4.80 (36 ratings)
Tags: sleep paralysis nightmare dreams black figure death colin warhurst manchester horror terror paralysed
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Wading in Kenya caused paralysis in Americans-T. Myelitis.
The video's topic relates to the blood flukes, schistosomiasis. The intestinal species are Schistosoma mansoni, S. japonicum, S. mekongi and S. intercalatum. Schistosoma haematobium is the urinary species. There are many other schistosome species that may invade humans that provide only a localized infection or dermatitis, like the avian species. Over 300 million people are infected with these parasites, particularly in "South America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia." Human infection is initiated by penetration of skin with infective cercariae. Upon penetration by cercariae, the host may experience localized dermatitis. Once in the subcutaneous tissue, the cercaria transforms into the next stage, the SCHISTOSOMA. Within 4 days, the schistosomulae begin to migrate via the venous or lymphatic vessels and eventually reaching the lungs and liver. In contrast to the intestinal species, Schistosoma haematobium manifest clinically in mot infected patients via terminal hematuria. The so-called "swimmer's itch" that is due to cercariae should not be taking lightly, which occurs most often with S. mansoni and S. japonicum infections. Some American students in Kenya were once exposed to Schistosomiasis "by bathing in a small stream." Within 3 months, two students developed transverse myelitis and most experienced fever, diarrhea and weight loss. Schistosomiasis can also cause progressive pulmonary hypertension, cor pulmonale and acutely Katayama fever, which must be quickly recognized by the treating physician. Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis is the most common form of chronic infection. Intestinal Schistosomiasis is more common in S. mansoni and S. japonicum and may involve the entire intestinal tract that may be confused with granulomatous colitis. Dysentery-like disease with blood mucoid stools can be seen as well as intestinal polyposis. Malnutrition can be seen with the intestinal species with associated protein loss, marked weight loss and anemia. Hematuria due to S. haematobium is very common in the Nile River valley. In boys, the hematuria is often considered analogous to menarche in girls. S. haematobium may promote urothelial carcinogeneis in susceptible patients. Cerebral manifestations are most commonly due to S. japonicum but may also be caused by S. haematobium and S. mansoni. Physicians must know that the treatment of schistosomiasis depends on the stage of the infection as well as the clinical presentation. Therapy for acute Schistosomiasis or Katayama fever needs to be individualized and appropriately adjusted for each case. The drug of choice for Schistosomiasis is Praziquantel. Stool testing for schistosomiasis is often helpful but rarely a rectal biopsy might be required. For diagnostic serology, physicians must consult the CDC. I find medical parasitology unusually fascinating, and I will continue to post data that is directed to qualified physicians in an effort to prevent disease and save lives. In my experience, Medical Parasitology often appears to be a neglected subject in the western world. Doctors in the east cost are likely to see S. mansoni infections in immigrants from the Caribbean as well as from Venezuela and Brazil. In closing, schistosomiasis might become an American health problem if the infection becomes successfully established in North American snail hosts.
Luis Lomeli, M.D./Beta
Length: 279
Rating: 0.00 (0 ratings)
Tags: swimmer's dermatitis praziquantel schistosomiasis haematobium japonicum mansoni parasitic infections Luis Lomeli M.D.
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