…Special Report ON THE COVER Defying Dystonia A local teen chooses brain surgery to overcome symptoms of debilitating disorder. Shelli Liebman Dorfman Senior Writer F or 15-year-old Max Herczeg, passing drivers' training this past winter was much less arduous than a simple walk to the car had been one long year earlier. Max, of Farmington Hills, started life on the usual track: crawling, walking, riding a bike right on schedule. But when ...…
…Special Report ON THE COVER Defying Dystonia from page A13 ous physicians over the course of years to achieve a correct diagnosis of dystonia. And Max's symptoms were not "typi- cal" of the disorder, which can interfere with walking, sitting, sleeping, eating and talking. Dr. LeWitt found it "curious that in most children with dystonia, symptoms are bilateral [on both sides], but for Max, they are on one side' Treatment Options "I was on m...…
…system implanted in Max, the proce- dure is a bit more complex. The initial surgery, performed under local anes- thetic, with the patient awake, begins with nickel-sized burr holes made in the patient's skull. Leads, consisting of thin, coiled, insulated wires with electrodes, are implanted through the holes into the brain. An extension connects to the leads and is threaded under the skin from the head, down the neck and into the upper chest. ...…
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…World NEWS ANALYSIS Presidential Calling How will Obama's election affect Israel? Leslie Susser Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jerusalem B arack Obama's election as America's first black president has left Israeli decision makers deeply impressed, somewhat envious of the workings of American democracy and, in some corners, worried about possible new U.S. policy directions. With Israel in the throes of its own election campaign, pundits also ...…
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…Opinion OTHER VIEWS Real Courage in Motion Joni Kwinter with Dafna, one of Israel's wounded war heroes who took part in the ride with a handbike, and other riders. Joni Kwinter Special Commentary Toronto 1 t was called "Courage in Motion" and that aptly describes the inaugural five-day bicycle ride through north- ern Israel to help the disabled veterans of Israel. The Sept. 14-18 event was hosted by Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel -...…
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…feature: election 2008 helped change history. I voted. Stephanie Steinberg aking up on Nov. 4, I could feel the election the side and allowed the students to rejoice. in the air at the University of Michigan in Ann As a speck in the sea of students sporting Obama T-shirts, Arbor. pins and posters, I couldn't have asked for a more exhilarating The College Democrats and Republicans had chalked the and historic first election to be par...…
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…I Health & Fitness Love Of Outdoors Foundation to be honored for sending kids with Crohn's or colitis to camp. Robyn Gorell Special to the Jewish News S ummer camp is a rite of pas- sage for many youngsters. From "bug juice" and bar- beques to impromptu musicals, hik- ing and field trips, the memories last for years. But, for some children and teens with chronic illness and disease, "sleep-away" camp is merely a dream. On Dec. 1, a foun...…
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…SPORTS I Do you I have a Beaumont doctor? Honor Roll Berkley team wins on and off the court. Steve Stein Special to the Jewish News C oath Lenny Waldman is just as proud of what his Berkley High School boys tennis team achieved off the court as on the court this season. On the court, the Bears went 9- 1-1 overall and 5-0 in the Oakland Activities Association Blue Division in dual matches. Despite finishing sec- ond by one point to Royal ...…
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…Photo by Seth Olenik I Arts & Entertainment Funny Girl Last Comic Standing winner brings her standup to Adat Shalom Synagogue. Suzanne Chessler Special to the Jewish News I liza Shlesinger, the first female and youngest winner of TV's Last Comic Standing, doesn't tell any specifically Jewish jokes, but she will have a Jewish sensitivity when entertaining Friday eve- ning, Nov. 21, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Shlesinger ...…
…Kicking Up Her Heels Dancer fulfills her dream performing with legendary Rockettes troupe. Suzanne Chessler Special to the Jewish News S amantha Harvey, still in col- lege and competing with 450 dancers just months ago, won a spot among 24 Rockettes and is touring the country in the brand-new Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Harvey, whose stage experiences are living up to her nearly lifelong dream, will appear Friday-Sunday, Nov. 21-23,...…
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