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Neural Tube Development
A fascinating animation showing the development of the neural tube in the early weeks of pregnancy. This film explains why women need to take folic acid supplements well in advance of conception to help prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
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Folic Acid 'Take This' - Extended Version (Shine Cymru Choir - Go Folic! in Wales Launch 2011)
See the Shine Cymru Ladies Choir perform at the launch of Go Folic! in Wales. The group sang three songs at the Welsh Assembly building in November 2011. This video is the extended version featuring all three played continuously, the songs are also available to watch separately on YouTube.
More about Go Folic! ...
Go Folic! calls on all women who might become pregnant to take folic acid each day, as recommended by the NHS because it helps prevent birth defects such as spina bifida. The more people who come on board with our campaign, the more chance future babies have of being born healthy.
* Folic acid is also known as vitamin B9
* Women need to start taking 400mcg folic acid daily BEFORE they conceive
* Some women need to take a higher (5 milligram) dose of folic acid
* Folic acid tablets are sold in pharmacies, supermarkets, health stores and some women can get folic acid free on prescriptionSee www.gofolic.co.uk for more ...
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Scott Nielsen - European Challenge 2011 for Shine
In the summer of 2011 18 year old Scott Nielsen, who has hydrocephalus, cycled from Denmark to Liverpool, UK to raise money for the charity Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality - SHINE. Scott also wanted to increase awareness as to what hydrocephalus is. To donate to Scott even after the challenge please visit - http://www.justgiving.com/Scott-Nielsen
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Folic Fred
Watch this quirky video starring Folic Fred! It carries a vital message -- women need to take folic acid BEFORE they become pregnant. Everyday in the UK at least two of the babies conceived will go on to develop neural tube defects. Up to 70% of these could be prevented if women took folic acid at the right time and dosage.
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NPH Awareness
This eye-catching animation raises awareness about NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus). NPH can cause short-term memory loss and balance problems (often resulting in falls). People with NPH may develop a distinctive way of walking 'as though the feet are stuck to the floor'. NPH mainly effects people over 60 years old. The cause is often unknown but, with early diagnosis, people will often benefit from treatment. In medical terms, NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus) is an abnormal accumulation of CSF in the ventricles of the brain with little or no increase in pressure.
For further information please visit: http://tinyurl.com/64dbady