New Approach to Bedside Communication for Locked-In SyndromeNew Approach to Bedside Communication for Locked-In Syndrome
Technology using bedside near-infrared spectroscopy is allowing communication with a patient with ALS who was completely locked in for than 2 years, breaking the 'unbearable silence.' Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - May 23, 2014 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Episode #4: Poisoning and the diagnosis of brain death
Conclusion: unclear how long to wait before pronouncing brain death as many factors such as pharmacogenetics can alter normal metabolism
Summary
Drug overdose can mimic brain death
Be especially cautious in overdose involving the scary B’s: baclofen, barbiturate, benzodiazepine
The 3-5 half life rule for drug clearance cannot be applied in the cases of overdose
Half lives are measured at therapeutic levels
Multiple other factors can alter metabolism in overdoses, such as pharmacogenetics, and cross reactivity with other ingestants
Consult a toxicologist if there is any question regarding possible overdose in the ...
Source: The Poison Review - May 20, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: LeonThe Poison Review Tags: Podcast Source Type: news
Locked-in Syndrome - A Rare Neurological Disorder
'Locked-in syndrome,' is a rare form of neurological disorder, one that involves a state of awareness and wakefulness with quadriplegia and paralysis of the person's lower cranial nerves, resulting in an inability to show facial expressions, to move or speak, or to communicate with the exception of by coded eye movements. (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - May 5, 2014 Category: Disability Tags: Neurological Disorders Source Type: news
PET scans may improve brain injury diagnosis
ConclusionThis is a valuable diagnostic study that tested how accurate PET and fMRI imaging are at distinguishing between different levels of conscious state and helping to predict recovery. Diagnostic assessments are traditionally made using bedside clinical tests – but as the researchers say, judging the level of awareness in people with severe brain damage can be difficult.In particular, the researchers wanted to see whether the scans could accurately distinguish between people with “unresponsive wakefulness syndrome” and “minimally conscious state”, as distinguishing between these two states can have impor...
Source: NHS News Feed - April 16, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical practice Neurology Source Type: news
Eye-tracking technology that makes 'life worth living'
Eye gaze technology can give people with locked-in syndrome a freedom of independence that was previously unimaginable (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - March 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Locked-in footballer given ovation
Former footballer Gary Parkinson receives a standing ovation from fans while attending his first game since being diagnosed with locked-in syndrome. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - December 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Right-to-die case at Supreme Court
The family of late locked-in syndrome sufferer Tony Nicklinson and paralysed road accident victim Paul Lamb renew their right-to-die court fight in the Supreme Court. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - December 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Assistive technology offers a brighter future for locked-in syndrome
A team of researchers from Montreal has found that stroke patients living with Locked-In Syndrome (LIS) who cannot move, swallow or even breathe on their own, can regain a remarkable level of independence with technological help. The team's findings, presented at the Canadian Stroke Congress, stem from a 20-year study that followed the rehabilitation of 25 LIS patients, people who are aware and awake but cannot move or communicate verbally due to complete paralysis of nearly all voluntary muscles... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Unlocking a brighter future for locked-in syndrome
(Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada) A team of researchers from Montreal has found that stroke patients living with Locked-In Syndrome who cannot move, swallow or even breathe on their own, can regain a remarkable level of independence with technological help. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 17, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
British Court Dismisses Landmark Right-to-Die AppealBritish Court Dismisses Landmark Right-to-Die Appeal
A British court rejected appeals for the right to die by a paralyzed road accident victim and the family of a deceased locked-in syndrome sufferer, saying only parliament should decide on matters of life and death. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Right-to-die campaigners lose battle
The family of late locked-in syndrome sufferer Tony Nicklinson and paralysed road accident victim Paul Lamb lose their right-to-die Appeal Court challenges. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - July 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Right-to-die: campaigners lose fight for legalised euthanasia
Family of late locked-in syndrome sufferer Tony Nicklinson and paralysed Paul Lamb have lost their right-to-die appeals. (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - July 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Right to die fight: judges to rule on cases
Leading judges are set to rule on the latest round of a major right to die legal challenge to Britain's euthanasia laws started by locked-in syndrome sufferer Tony Nicklinson. (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - July 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Most Feared And Devastating Strokes Described By Neurologists
Among the most feared and devastating strokes are ones caused by blockages in the brain's critical basilar artery system. When not fatal, basilar artery strokes can cause devastating deficits, including head-to-toe paralysis called "locked-in syndrome." However, a minority of patients can have good outcomes, especially with new MRI technologies and time-sensitive treatments... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
