Janssen to Highlight Scientific Advances and Commitment to Transform Cancer Care at ASCO and EHA with More than 90 Presentations Showcasing Robust, Differentiated Portfolio and Pipeline in Hematologic Malignancies and Solid Tumors
This study evaluates an investigational combination regimen of IMBRUVICA® (ibrutinib) plus venetoclax (I+V) for newly diagnosed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), (Abstracts #7535 and #P617, respectively).Advancing the Science of Solid Tumors Through Precision MedicineJanssen’s continued innovation in solid tumors focuses on advancing precision medicine options for patients with biomarker-driven disease who have limited targeted treatment options and moving patients into earlier lines of therapy when treatments may be more effective. Lung CancerAn oral presentation will report ...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - May 18, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
Atypical presentation of carbon monoxide poisoning with aphasia - Shimp G, Fratczak A, Nielson JA, Perry R.
We present a patient with carbon monoxide poisoning with a single focal neurological deficit. The patient was found by emergency medical services (EMS) to be resting in his truck with a generator running nearby. On arrival, the patient was hemodynamically ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Recovery From Aphasia in the First Year After Stroke Recovery From Aphasia in the First Year After Stroke
This study provides a comprehensive description of patterns of recovery from aphasia in the first year after stroke.Brain (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
University of Queensland's aphasia treatment programme goes online
The programme is being expanded to support patients living in rural and regional areas. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - March 9, 2023 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Bruce Willis' Frontotemporal Dementia
(MedPage Today) -- Last year, actor Bruce Willis retired from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. A recent update from his family revealed that Willis' condition has progressed and he's now been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - February 23, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Bruce Willis Has Frontotemporal Dementia. Here ’ s What It Is
In an Instagram post, Bruce Willis’ family revealed that the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The diagnosis comes nearly a year after his family revealed Willis has aphasia, which is characterized by difficulty speaking.
“Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD),” the family said in its statement, which was also posted on the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration’s website.
Here’s what to know about the condition...
Source: TIME: Health - February 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized Disease Explainer healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Experts explain disorder affecting Bruce Willis
After retiring from acting in March 2022 due to a speaking disorder called aphasia, Bruce Willis, 67, has since been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family announced Thursday. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - February 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Frontotemporal dementia: Experts explain disorder affecting Bruce Willis
After retiring from acting in March 2022 due to a speaking disorder called aphasia, Bruce Willis, 67, has since been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family announced Thursday. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - February 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bruce Willis diagnosis explained: How aphasia can lead to dementia
Legendary actor has been told he has frontotemporal dementia (FTD) - an uncommon type of the disease that causes deterioration in behavior, personality and language. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a 'cruel disease,' family says
Bruce Willis, who retired from acting last year due to aphasia issues, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family said Thursday. (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)
Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - February 16, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Christie D'Zurilla Source Type: news
Aphasia is a warning sign that can occur up to a week before a stroke - appears 'suddenly'
Almost a quarter of patients who suffer an ischaemic stroke will experience a "mini" stroke up to a week prior. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Janssen Announces Unblinding of Phase 3 CARTITUDE-4 Study of CARVYKTI ® (cilta-cel) as Primary Endpoint Met in Treatment of Patients with Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma
RARITAN, New Jersey, January 27, 2023 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced that the Phase 3 CARTITUDE-4 study evaluating CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel) versus pomalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (PVd) or daratumumab, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone (DPd) for the treatment of patients with relapsed and lenalidomide-refractory multiple myeloma met its primary endpoint of significant improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) at the first pre-specified interim analysis. As a result of meeting the primary endpoint, the Independent Data Monitoring Commi...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - January 27, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Latest News Source Type: news
Singing Might Aid Recovery After a Stroke
TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023 -- Singing may help stroke patients regain communication skills, according to new research.
About 40% of stroke survivors have aphasia, a difficulty to deliver or comprehend spoken or written language. That impairment is... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 3, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Exploring neuropsychological underpinnings of poor communication after traumatic brain injury: the role of apathy, disinhibition and social cognition - Filip číková M, Quang H, Cassel A, Darke L, Wilson E, Wearne T, Rosenberg H, McDonald S.
BACKGROUND: Dysarthria, aphasia and executive processes have been examined for their role in producing impaired communicative competence post traumatic brain injury (TBI). Less understood is the role of emotional dysregulation, that is, apathy and disinhib... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Man, 66, experiences 'sudden' aphasia following a stroke - other warning signs to spot
The patient experienced "sudden" onset aphasia, which is difficulty with language or speech. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
