It may be possible to treat cerebral palsy after birth with a new drug designed to target specific cells in the brain, a new study in animals suggests.

In the study, rabbits with a cerebral palsy-like condition who were treated with the drug soon after birth showed substantial improvements in their ability move around, compared with rabbits not given the drug.

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders characterized by problems with movement, including difficulties with maintaining balance or posture. it is caused by injury to the brain sustained either in the womb, shortly after birth, or within the first years of life. it is a lifelong disorder for which there is currently no cure.

The new findings suggest that “there appears to be a window of opportunity for treatment, even after birth,” said study researcher Dr. Sujatha Kannan, of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) in Detroit.

However, much more work is needed before researchers will know if the findings apply to people. and the researchers still don’t know whether the improvements seen in the rabbits in the study will last over the long term.

The study is published in the April 18 issue of the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Targeting brain cells

About 1 in 300 children in the United States has cerebral palsy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cerebral palsy has a number of causes, and can manifest itself in different ways. One risk factor is bacterial infection within the womb. in response to the infection, cells in the baby’s brain called microglia and astrocytes trigger brain inflammation. an exaggerated inflammatory response can kill brain cells, leading to damage that will ultimately manifest as cerebral palsy. however, the condition is usually not diagnosed until age 2 or 3, around the time the child begins to walk.

The researchers hypothesized that if they could lower the brain’s inflammatory response, which can go on for months, they might be able to improve the motor symptoms of the condition.

To get anti-inflammatory drugs to the right spot in the brain, the researchers attached the drugs to nanomolecules designed to shuttle the drugs across the blood-brain barrier and target the microglia and astrocyte cells.

The researchers administered the drug when the rabbits were one day old. By day five, the rabbits had significant improvements in their ability to control their movement and take steps — moving almost as well as healthy rabbits. in contrast, rabbits that were given a placebo, or given the drug not attached to the  nanomolecules, showed no such improvements — frequently rolling on their backs rather than walking forward.

Improving other symptoms?

It’s not clear whether the treatment could improve other symptoms of cerebral palsy, such as developmental delays. the treatment targets cells in the brain’s white matter, while developmental delays occur as a result of damage to the brain’s gray matter. the researchers did see improvements in the treated animals’ gray and white matter, but more studies are needed to test for improvements in the rabbits’ cognitive development.

The researchers said they suspect the sooner the treatment is given, the better the response will be. currently, there are several ways to identify babies who would be candidates for the treatment.

If a baby is born prematurely as a result of infection in the mother, doctors can test the umbilical cord blood for markers of inflammation, said study researcherDr. Roberto Romero, also of the NICHD. in addition, scans of a baby’s brain can reveal if the cells that trigger inflammation have been activated, Romero said.

Preventing one case of cerebral palsy has been estimated to save $1 million in economic costs, Dr. Sidhartha Tan, of the University of Chicago, wrote in a summary article accompanying the new study.

However, “more detailed toxicology studies need to be done to rule out potential side effects,” Tan said.

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just please write what allergies are and what are the symptoms and how can they be treated if you are 13. Please and thank you.

Allergy symptoms can include red, itchy eyes, scratchy throat, sneezing, stuffy nose. They are treated with antihistamines. a 13 year old can take an antihistamine. a good one to try is Benadryl. Allergies are caused by an allergic reaction by your body to some foreign substance. People can be allergic to a variety of things, such as dust, pollen, animals, and a bazillion other things.

Frequent sneezing without any fever or systemic symptoms such as tiredness, fatigue, pains and aches (which suggest infection).
Severe allergies can cause blood pressure to drop and difficulty in breathing and can be fatal.

Itchy eyes, itchy throat/mouth, itchy ears even! Runny nose, stuffy nose, stuffy head, red eyes.

If you're having an allergic reaction to something like something you ate symptoms will probably be different.

Try something over the counter first like clariton. it is available in generic form too, it is pretty weak and I tried it and it did nothing for me Benadryl is also nice if your allergies are bad, it always made mine a bit better but also put me right to sleep which was less than optimal.

If your allergies persist see a doctor and try prescription meds. During the spring when my allergies are bad I take two nasal sprays and allegra (a pill). The rest of the year I take nothing.

If these don't work your doctor can test you for what exactly you are allergic to and you can get shots that will make you non allergic. Sounds bad, but if your allergies are this bad you'll want shots!

Lots of things can cause allergies, you could be allergic to pets, dust, mold, summer, fall, spring, hay, grass, pollen, smoke, etc.

Symptoms of allergies:
– itchy and watery eyes
– itchy skin that can lead to eczema
– difficulty in breathing
– anaphylaxis shock that can cause death.
Read about the symptoms of allergies here
allergy-attacks.com/2007/what…

You can prevent allergies by avoiding the triggers that set off your symptoms
allergy-attacks.com/2007/prev…

You may have several triggers. They can include an allergy to pet dander, allergy to mold, pollen allegy, food allergy, drug allergy etc. Identifying them can help you to avoid or prevent them.

Your doctor can of couse give you some medications for your allergy. However, long time reliance is not a good thing.
You can read about it here
allergy-attacks.com/2007/alle…

Common responses are nasal congestion,coughing,wheezing,itching,hiv… and other rashes,headache,and fatigue.The substances that provoke allergic responses are called allergens.The most common allergens include pollen,dust,certain metals(especially nickel),some cosmetics,lanolin,animal hair,insect venom,some drugs such as penicillin and aspirin,some food additives.Many people are allergic to mold.
Your doctor should be able to diagnosis you and give you medication to help with your symptoms.

theres many kinds of allergies, and symptoms vary depending on the person.
some can be treated, some cant exactly be treated.
they can be caused by everything and everything.
anyone can have severe allergies.
i recomend that the next time you see a doctor to ask him/her about allergies.

any one can have severe allergies. what do you think that you are allergic to? if it is a food, your mouth may feel itchy, or you may get a bump on your lip. if it is a non food allergy, you may suffer from red/ichy eyes, snezing, or head ahes

There are no pretty descriptions that you can use when describing what mold looks like in your home. you can say the same about the way it affects your health; it is not pretty when you are exposed to the spores that can make you sick. Depending on your general physical condition, these exposures can run from only irritating to making you really sick. Age and your well being also play a role in the seriousness of the exposure. Knowing about black mold health risks, and what is causing you to be sick, can help you in eliminating it from your environment.

Mold spores release themselves from the surfaces they grow on and distribute through the air. They can also be spread through water and on the bodies of animals and bugs. Once airborne, they can be inhaled by breathing them in, or ingested if the spores land on food or drink.

Airborne spores can trigger a number of ailments in your body. Allergic reactions can present themselves, even if the person has no history of allergies. They can cause asthma attacks in people who suffer from asthma. a person who has even the smallest exposure to these spores can experience sinus infections and become more likely to contract a cold or the flu.

People with delicate medical issues will more than likely face issues with spores. those who have weak immunity to infection, infants and children, the elderly, and ones who have an existing lung condition are prime targets. if you can not fight a regular infection for a certain medical reason, your body will have a difficult time resisting the affects of spores that are airborne.

This type of airborne malady is exceptionally dangerous to those who are already sick and in a compromised position with their immune system. because it can be very serious, it can also be fatal with some. no matter what the level of spores in the air, if you are sick, there is a bigger threat of a bigger medical issue.

The symptoms you may first experience when exposed to the spores can be quite mild and not seem very threatening. Complaints of a stuffy nose and sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing and even headaches are very common from initial onset. as an illness starts to progress, though, the symptoms can become more of a danger.

These symptoms can become much worse if you let them. Signs that things are worsening would be blood coming from your lungs, your nose bleeding, and your joints feeling very sore. Learning what the black mold health risks are will help you in ensuring that the air you breathe at home is as healthy as possible to avoid these serious medical issues.

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What is dementia? Can hallucinations and delusions, without loss of motor/language skills & attention, be indicative of dementia? or is that psychosis?

SITUATION:
My grandmother (age 85, on heavy meds) hallucinates — she claims that she sees people and animals that are not there. Just yesterday, she set off the house alarm by going outside, claiming that there were two people she had to feed (there was no one). She has also become very paranoid and unhappy; she will see my belongings and be truly convinced that it belongs to her. She also asserts that people are stealing from her or cheating her when that is not the case. However, all of her language, memory and motor skills still seem to be intact.

This has been ongoing for more than a year, but has been left undiagnosed.

QUESTIONS:
– Can this be considered a form of dementia?
– If so, is it worth asking for a professional opinion?
– Does dementia (or whatever this might be) have any genetic implications?
– Is this a progressive problem? or is it possible to only have 'slight dementia'?

Go see a professional. They would be able to give you better advice than random people like myself could give you.

Candidiasis not only affects humans but also animals such as dogs. Just like humans yeast infection in dogs have very similar symptoms only that the infection does not affect the same places as man. Dogs too have the natural yeast bacteria present in and on their bodies; in the intestines and on their skin. the bacteria are harmless as long as there is an appropriate balance in the ratio of the good bacteria and the yeast bacteria. this balance is kept in check by the good bacteria that feeds on yeast at a certain rate. the infection occurs when this balance is destabilized and yeast bacteria grow out of control.

The ears are the most common parts where yeast infection occurs in dogs. this is because yeast bacteria survive well in moist, dump and dark places like the dogs ears. If you own a dog, it is very important to be able to notice the signs of this disease in your dog. Some of the symptoms of the disease on skin in dogs are the appearance of sores which are very painful; the skin turns grease like and with a foul smell. you may also understand that the dog is loosing hair the ears may produce a smelly discharge, swelling, redness and a lot of itching that causes a lot of distress to the dog.

The type of yeast bacteria behind yeast infection in dogs is called Malasezzia panchydermatis. These bacteria are stimulated to grow by food and pollen grain allergies. another cause of the disease is due to poor diet. Just like humans when you fail to feed the dog well with useful nutrients, the dog will become unhealthy and develop a weak immunity process. A weak defence mechanism cannot efficiently protect the body. Stress and use of antibiotics after treatment cause yeast infection in dogs. An inactive thyroid gland can lead to infection.

There are available anti fungal yeast infection treatment for dogs like fluconazole which targets the root cause of the infection. the veterinary will examine the dog to know the cause and prescribe the right treatment for the dog. If the infection is as a direct result a thyroid problem or allergies the proper treatment will be given for these causes. this is very important so as to avoid infections in the future. However for quick recovery you can look for an oral yeast infection treatment for the dog. other ways you can treat the dog is by dubbing the infected area with alcohol or boric acid which helps to reduce the discomfort and spread of the infection. you must follow the vet’s instructions about the dosage to the later if you want your dog to completely get well. you can protect your dog from the disease by giving it the proper nutrients in the diet which boosts its immune system to keep it strong and healthy. Ensure that the dog is kept dry all the times especially in the ears after cleaning it.

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ive been holding this rash for about 2 years, i havent been feeling symptoms of rabies. im not sure weather or not i do have but this rash has been on my finger for along time.. it has been itchy and sometimes it gets wounds, it doesnt heal. i usually heal faster then this. I have a dog but she was diagnose and no bats around my area, no animals has bit me on my finger, atleast that's what i think plz help~!!!

OMG go ask a doctor…if the only symptom you have is a rash and nothing else, i suggest a dermatologist. and rabies can't be transfered if there is not fluid to fluid contact, so unless your dog bit you or you were frenching her, you don't have rabies.

My dog was outside and when he crossed the threshold to come back inside his back arched really high, he started shaking, and his legs were folded up and we're almost paralyzed looking (he could not walk). his upper body was normal and so was his face and expression. The vet thinks he possibly had a seizure but my dog was coherent while exhibiting these symptoms and he wasn't drooling or unresponsive. The shaking/paralyzed legs only lasted around two minutes and then he was back to his normal, playful self. has this happened to anyone else's pet before? Thank you for your help!

Yes, it surely could have been a seizure. .They can escalate or increase in number and severity.
Medications can control seizures & the animal should be monitored.
Other animals may become alarmed and it can promote an attack.
It doesn't state how old your animal is,any recent injuries etc.
Should this happen again, get to a vet asap for evaluation.

Definitely sounds like a seizure. Maybe a localized seizure that only encompassed the back end. have the vet do some blood work if it happens again. It could get worse, so be prepared.

It could have been a seizure, but it could also have been a stroke or some sort of poisoning. take him to another vet for a second opinion.

Get a diagnosis from a vet!

That does sound like a seizure.awe, that is sad.

he was smoking too much reefer

nose? I wonder if my Claritin Redi-Tabs will work. If I work around animals will I have even minor symptoms? Do I have to worry about getting asthma? Also tell me whether you have tried it before and for how long, or whether your an allergist, etc.

Everytime we go to a relatives house who has cats/dogs, my 20 month old's cheeks get really red and he gets cranky, do you think it could be due to allergies? P.S. I have allergies to cats, dogs, seasonal and foods, so they run in my family.

that is one styome that the baby is alrgic to animals what you can do take him to his pedatrican and ask for him to get test of what he is a alrgic to it could be that he is take after what you have mabye it also that you can see the eyes water and yes cranky is tell you that he is uncotable there.

I know she has it i regognise the symptoms i breed them and hes got it hes only young so i thin he might not recover how do i care for him besides feeding him heaps of vitamin c but i cant afford vet fees. x

If you cannot afford to go to the friggin vet, you shouldn't be breeding godda.mned guinea pigs!!!!! use common sense! Skimp on the internets, don't eat so much, and cut some corners. Set up an appointment and a payment plan so that your poor animal can get the treatment it needs. then get them neutered!

Edit:: you also should hav PREVENTED scurvy with PROPER DIET. since you recognise it, this is OBVIOUSLY not the first time this happened. God, people. Care for your animals before you create more that you can't even HANDLE!

Edit:: Obviously you are a child by your childish, ineffective little 'insults'. Poohead? Really? If you'd provided more info, then I probably could have given you a better answer. How did this boar (assumingly boar) get scorvy? If he had a proper diet, and he was bred, and his mother also was on a proper diet for an impregnanted and carrying sow, then the chances of him getting scurvy are close to 0.0004%.