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A Bit of Fun

kathibbetson — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:53:37 +0000

Here’s a bit of fun from a couple of yesrs ago when my 12 year old son decided to record his Irish Accent. Both of his paternal grandparents were Irish so he has some legitimacy in doing this ! Apologies to all the Irish among you but I’ve been laughing ever since

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Cortical pathology in multiple sclerosis patients with epilepsy:

kathibbetson — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:36:51 +0000

source: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2011 Sep 2. [Epub ahead of print]

It is well known that epilepsy occurs more frequently in people with MS than in the general population. (Mean prevalence in MS 2.3% and in general population ranges between 0.27 and 1.7%). Seizures have often been the only or first manifestation of MS.

In this study RRMS patients with epilepsy were found to have a higher number of cortical lesions and a decreased cortical thickness than those without epilepsy. Epilepsy in this subgroup seems to be consequence of rapidly
evolving cortical pathology – both in terms of number of lesions and cortical atrophy. This subgroup of patients was also seen to have a higher degree of cognitive impairment and more physical disability.

This study shows that this subgroup of RRMS patients constitutes a group of MS patients whose cortical pathology needs further investigation.

This may be frustrating to hear beacuse it says lets look at it but hasn’t done it yet. Clearly these things need to have this initial study first to find out if there’s anything worth investigating and now that there is they neeed to find funding to take it further.

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New Text Size allows Greater Accessibility

kathibbetson — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:33:27 +0000

I have finally figured out how to increase the text size ont his blog. This is now much more readable, particularly if you have any problems with your eyes.

Please let me know if this makes life easier or if you would like any other changes.

Thanks

Kath

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Holiday Post 6

kathibbetson — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:33:08 +0000

This is my last holiday post as I’m coming home today. See you soon.

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Holiday Post 5

kathibbetson — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:36:50 +0000

Micale McIntye is my farouite comedian and this sketch, done in Scotland, explaining the scottish kilt is hilarious

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Holiday Post 4

kathibbetson — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:35:50 +0000

Prepare to be amazed. This video wont let me embed it so you have to click on the link.

How do they do that !

http://youtu.be/-Ft0RjJmTSo

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Holiday Post 3

kathibbetson — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:26:10 +0000

Yet another video from wheelchair kamikaze

A great social observation

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Holiday post 2

kathibbetson — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:50:06 +0000

Hi, today I’d like you to see another video from one of my favourite video makers – Wheelchair Kamikase

Watch out Mayor, your city has some problems !

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Holiday Post 1 One day at a time

kathibbetson — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:49:06 +0000

Just a short post today because I’m actually away on holiday but I saw this on twitter and it’s so poignant.

THE FACES OF MS

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Holiday Time

kathibbetson — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:42:25 +0000

Tomorrow I am taking my kids to Turkey for a long awaited hoiday, I can’t wait. I guess the heat could be a problem but I can always stay in the airconditioned hotel.

I have scheduled a few posts for you in my absense.

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