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Terri Schiavo Can Still be Rehabilitated, Nobel Prize-Nominated Doctor Says
Life Site News ^ | March 7, 2005 | Steven Ertelt

Posted on 03/08/2005 6:17:53 AM PST by amdgmary

Clearwater, FL (LifeNews.com) -- Despite the contention of Terri Schiavo's estranged husband Michael and courts that have allowed him to starve her to death, a doctor nominated for the Nobel Prize says he believes medical therapies are still available that could help Terri party recover from her disabled state.

Dr. William Hammesfahr is an internationally recognized expert on cases of brain-injured patients. He has been identified in helping patients with chronic brain injuries from many causes actually leave long term disability, and return to work.

Terri Schiavo's injury, hypoxic encephalopathy, is a type of stroke that he treats every day with success.

"We, and others I know, have treated many patients worse than Terri and have seen them regain independence and dignity," Hammesfahr said.

"There are many approaches that would help Terri Schiavo," Dr. Hammesfahr explained. "I know, because I had the opportunity to personally examine her, her medical records, and her X-rays."

"It is time to help Terri, instead of just warehousing her," he added. "She would have benefited from treatment years ago, but it is not too late to start now."

This isn't the first time Hammesfahr has discussed Terri's plight.

Last year, he explained that, after examining Terri, he believed that she could eventually eat and drink on her own. He also said he believes Terri would be able to talk and have good use of one arm and one hand should be given proper rehabilitative treatment.

Hammesfahr also said he thought Terri would eventually be able to transfer herself from a wheelchair to a bed.

"The patient is not in a coma," concluded Hammesfahr said after observing Terri. "She responds to specific people best. She tries to please others by doing activities for which she gets verbal praise."

He says Terri's eyes clearly fixate on her family and she tries to follow the simple commands her parents give her.

"She looks at you, she can follow commands," Hammesfahr said.

Dr. Hammesfahr was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology in 1999.

Related web sites:

Terri Schiavo's parents - http://www.TerrisFight.org Hammesfahr Neurological Institute - http://www.hni-online.com


TOPICS: Extended News; Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: disabilityrights; drhammesfahr; euthanasia; humanrights; michaelschiavo; nocerebralcortex; terrischiavo
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To: bjs1779
Then how have you been going about convincing Michael to have Terri's teeth brushed?

You should take the time to learn what has occurred over the years before you start making judgements. It is naive to say this is about one side wanting her to die and the other side wanting her to live.

61 posted on 03/08/2005 11:59:18 AM PST by ContraryMary
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To: ContraryMary
It is naive to say this is about one side wanting her to die and the other side wanting her to live.

Are you okay? I am getting worried about you..

62 posted on 03/08/2005 12:02:46 PM PST by bjs1779 (" It is unlikely that Terri currently needs the feeding tube." Examination by Dr. Hammesfahr 9/12/02)
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To: bjs1779
I doubt the GAL got his info from the media, and he concurs. This 75% claim is based upon what, exactly?
63 posted on 03/08/2005 12:21:01 PM PST by lugsoul (Until at last I threw down my enemy and smote his ruin on the mountainside.)
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To: ContraryMary
Hi Mary! I can't find the court notice that specifically names how many years it's been since Terri had any dental care that resulted in 5 teeth having to be pulled. I'll keep looking. It also listed her special wheelchair as having been broken for 3 years. It was a Guardianship PDF.

Anyway, I did find this court document. On page 5, it lists failures in care.

Guardianship PDF

64 posted on 03/08/2005 12:21:32 PM PST by DJ MacWoW ("Are you cops? FBI" bad guy, "I'm currently unemployed" Tony Almeida of 24)
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To: DJ MacWoW

Thanks, DJ!


65 posted on 03/08/2005 12:22:51 PM PST by ContraryMary
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To: DJ MacWoW
Amazing. One of them even evaluated her by watching her on the news.

Of course, despite your preface, not a single one of them says that they have read the CT and concluded that there is functional cerebral cortex matter that just needs to be "rehabbed."

66 posted on 03/08/2005 12:27:00 PM PST by lugsoul (Until at last I threw down my enemy and smote his ruin on the mountainside.)
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To: lugsoul
Honey! Do you want to borrow my glasses?

Jacob Green M.D. PhD. Neurologist Jacksonville Florida, Southeastern Neuroscience Institute, P.A."

I base my opinions about her condition on a review of her medical records

I think that was fairly clear.

Philip R. Kennedy M.D. PhD.

Based on what I know about Terri Schiavo’s current condition,

This doctor wasn't specific about how he came by his knowledge. So that makes him stupid or dishonest?

David Hopper Ph.D., Clinical Director of the Bioclarity Program at eh Nevada care Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada

I have reviewed information about her condition, including reviewing photographs and video of her.

This doctor states that his review INCLUDED photos and video which does not mean exclusive info.

Again. All this is moot. Florida is trying to end a life it has no right to end. Death by court order is NOT what America should be doing.

67 posted on 03/08/2005 12:41:51 PM PST by DJ MacWoW ("Are you cops? FBI" bad guy, "I'm currently unemployed" Tony Almeida of 24)
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To: ContraryMary

You're welcome. :)


68 posted on 03/08/2005 12:43:08 PM PST by DJ MacWoW ("Are you cops? FBI" bad guy, "I'm currently unemployed" Tony Almeida of 24)
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To: lugsoul
Amazing. One of them even evaluated her by watching her on the news.

They would not be allowed to evaluate her in person, just medical records and video. Only 5 doctors have seen her in person for the courts. 2 of them honest, and the other 3 are paid 'experts' who routinly testifiy in favor of euthinasia.

Besides, what is so strange about this? The courts judged her by video tape, too. You be the Judge!

69 posted on 03/08/2005 12:50:32 PM PST by bjs1779 (" It is unlikely that Terri currently needs the feeding tube." Examination by Dr. Hammesfahr 9/12/02)
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To: DJ MacWoW
that resulted in 5 teeth having to be pulled.

I don't think that there is any court action concerning teeth pulled. The teeth issue originated in a statement by the Schindlers on 5/17/04. See the below link to it for reference. What makes the statement credible? No idea.

http://www.terrisfight.org/press/051704statement.html

70 posted on 03/08/2005 1:10:34 PM PST by snapperjk (If you are a terror to many, then beware of many.)
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To: snapperjk
What makes the statement credible?

I already had told Mary that I read it in a PDF document filed with court. It was a document about Schiavos Guardianship but now I can't find it. A lot of documentation is being moved or removed to make way for new ones. I'll keep looking and ping you if I find it.

71 posted on 03/08/2005 1:15:08 PM PST by DJ MacWoW ("Are you cops? FBI" bad guy, "I'm currently unemployed" Tony Almeida of 24)
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To: DJ MacWoW
Hmmm... But none of them is willing to say that their review of the CT reveals functional cerebral cortex material?

I don't need glasses. Perhaps you should take off your rose-colored ones.

72 posted on 03/08/2005 1:15:41 PM PST by lugsoul (Until at last I threw down my enemy and smote his ruin on the mountainside.)
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To: bjs1779

The Court isn't opining on the condition of her cerebral cortex. I haven't heard anyone who can do so say that it is fine. And none of the docs cited here have either. Strange that no one wonders why not. Well, not no one, but most of you.


73 posted on 03/08/2005 1:16:54 PM PST by lugsoul (Until at last I threw down my enemy and smote his ruin on the mountainside.)
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To: lugsoul
But none of them is willing to say that their review of the CT reveals functional cerebral cortex material?

Oh please! That is ridiculous. They didn't say exactly what you want so they're not to be believed?! Keep stretching.

Btw, Dr Hammesfahr DID say 75% of her cortex is there and you don't believe him either. The truth is, no matter who says what, you aren't going to accept it.

74 posted on 03/08/2005 1:22:58 PM PST by DJ MacWoW ("Are you cops? FBI" bad guy, "I'm currently unemployed" Tony Almeida of 24)
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To: DJ MacWoW
It is very simple, unless you are consciously choosing to ignore it.

Objective tests show her cerebral cortex is principally liquid. If Dr. Hammesfahr has an objective test that says otherwise, I've yet to hear about it. If he bases his disagreement on a different interpretation of the same scan, he isn't saying so.

If the objective tests are correct, Dr. Hammesfahr is either lying or a quack. There is no known therapy that can regenerate this tissue.

If you don't like my skepticism, keep in mind that the Schindlers have presented testimony from persons who say they CAN regenerate this tissue - which is completely incredible by any scientific measure. This reeks of grasping at straws to me, and people holding out straws to those who will do anything in their power to save their daughter make me angry.

75 posted on 03/08/2005 1:43:16 PM PST by lugsoul (Until at last I threw down my enemy and smote his ruin on the mountainside.)
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To: lugsoul
those who will do anything in their power to save their daughter make me angry

This is a bizarre statement. A parent using all in his power to save his child makes you angry?

76 posted on 03/08/2005 1:47:42 PM PST by annalex
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To: lugsoul
It is very simple, unless you are consciously choosing to ignore it

As I said before, you won't believe what ANY doctor.

If he bases his disagreement on a different interpretation of the same scan, he isn't saying so.

Didn't listen to his interview in the provided link, did ya. It's in post #55. And he spent a combined time of 10 hours with Terri. The first time for 5 hours. But he has to be a quack because the euthanasia experts spent a LOT less time and they're more knowledgeable, right? You do realise that the 3 who said she's PVS regularly testify for euthanasia? No axe to grind there.

77 posted on 03/08/2005 1:52:24 PM PST by DJ MacWoW ("Are you cops? FBI" bad guy, "I'm currently unemployed" Tony Almeida of 24)
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To: annalex
Perhaps it is your second language, or perhaps you are intentionally trying to confuse, but the SUBJECT of the phrase you EXCERPTED is "people" modified by "who hold out straws to those..." - the phrase you excerpted.

It is a fairly basic concept that you can change the meaning of a statement by only reading part of it. Example: "Ice cream is my favorite. Even if you held a gun to my head I would never say that I hate ice cream."

"I hate ice cream - That is a bizarre statement. I can't believe you hate ice cream. I see you eat it all the time."

78 posted on 03/08/2005 1:52:58 PM PST by lugsoul (Until at last I threw down my enemy and smote his ruin on the mountainside.)
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To: annalex
This is a bizarre statement. A parent using all in his power to save his child makes you angry?

The hate and anger is stunning, isn't it. This is a pro-life site but you'd never know it by reading some of these threads.

79 posted on 03/08/2005 1:54:04 PM PST by DJ MacWoW ("Are you cops? FBI" bad guy, "I'm currently unemployed" Tony Almeida of 24)
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To: DJ MacWoW
Terri's representative said that the three who testified in court presented scientific findings, while the other two presented anecdotal findings, despite the Court practically begging them for scientific support for their conclusions. Based upon your posts above, I suspect what we are hearing now is more of the same - conclusions from anecdotal evidence uncorroborated by scientific fact.

No, I haven't listened to the 90 minute interview barely posted 90 minutes ago just yet. Care to give me your interpretation of what Hammesfahr says about the CT and why everyone else got it wrong?

80 posted on 03/08/2005 1:57:19 PM PST by lugsoul (Until at last I threw down my enemy and smote his ruin on the mountainside.)
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