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Video: California woman shows off new hand transplant


http://www.healthzone.ca/health/new...rnia-woman-shows-off-new-hand-transplant?bn=1

 

[jeff rockout]

I wonder what the immunosuppressive therapy entails? And also who is picking up the tab?

 

[talia]

Sounds like a double win here, the operation cost about $800,000, but since it was experimental, the patient did not have to pay.

 

[twistd_love]

I got that but who pays for the meds she has to take from here on out?

 

[Pompal 09.]

How about the eight hours of occupational therapy she does per day. My take is that it is all included for being the first patient with that type of surgery in that hospital.

 

[Eclipse]

Yeah most likely.

I'll take a guess that prednisone is one of the immunosuppressive drugs that she will have to take.

And it's a terrible one for potential short and long term side effects.

 

[Kathy C]

[video=youtube;l7Uh5L8zDVA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Uh5L8zDVA&feature=related[/video]

 

[Dick Tator]

What are the side effects Maurice. Too lazy to check it on Google.

 

[Ray G]

Prednisone may cause insomnia, mood changes, personality changes, euphoria, psychotic behavior, or severe depression. It may even worsen any existing emotional instability in some individuals. At a high dosage, Prednisone may cause high blood pressure and fluid retention. If this occurs, you may need a low-salt diet and a potassium supplement as a counter. With prolonged Prednisone treatment, eye problems may develop (e.g., a viral or fungal eye infection, cataracts, or glaucoma). Additionally, if Prednisone is taken over the long term, the buildup of adrenal hormones in the patient's body may cause a condition called Cushing's syndrome. This condition is marked by weight gain, a "moon-faced" appearance, fragile-thin skin, muscle weakness, brittle bones, and purplish stripe marks on the skin. Women are particularly vulnerable to this problem, however alternate-day therapy may help prevent its development.