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Huntington Study Group Launches Project AWARE 2.0 Observational Study
The Huntington Study Group® and HSG Clinical Research, Inc. (together, “HSG”) are pleased to announce the launch of Project AWARE 2.0, an observational study developed in collaboration with Roche Products Limited and Genentech to understand and improve Awareness, Willingness, and... - April 10, 2024 - Huntington Study Group
Understanding Parkinson's Disease at Right at Home's Community Speaker Session
Right at Home is honored to announce the next free community speaker session, which aims to educate and empower the community about Parkinson's Disease. - April 01, 2024 - Right at Home - In-Home Care & Assistance
ALS TDI Launches ALS Trial Navigator: A Revolutionary Platform to Simplify Access to Clinical Trials
The ALS Therapy Development Insitute (ALS TDI) has announced the beta launch of the ALS Trial Navigator. This innovative set of tools is designed to guide people with ALS and caregivers through the process of finding and understanding ALS clinical trials – with the ultimate goal of personalizing the search process and helping users make informed decisions about participation in trials. - February 29, 2024 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Ranked #1 Hospital in the Nation for 2nd Consecutive Year for Major Orthopedic Surgery in Medical Excellence and Patient Safety Rankings
For the second year in a row, Black Hills Surgical Hospital (BHSH) has been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Medical Excellence by CareChex®. BHSH has also been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Patient Safety – achieving the nation’s top ranking in both categories. - February 19, 2024 - Black Hills Surgical Hospital
Huntington Study Group Announces 2024 Annual Meeting
The Huntington Study Group® (HSG), together with its wholly owned subsidiary, HSG Clinical Research, Inc., a world leader in conducting clinical trials for Huntington’s disease (HD), is pleased to announce that its annual meeting for 2024 is slated to take place from November 6-9 at the... - January 22, 2024 - Huntington Study Group
TrialX Partners with The Michael J. Fox Foundation to Power Its Parkinson’s Clinical Trial Finder
To increase accessibility of information for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease. - January 08, 2024 - TrialX
Clubhouse International Celebrates 30 Years of Change
Clubhouse International, the only global non-profit, non-governmental organization that helps communities around the world create sustainable solutions for mental illness, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of its founding in 2024. Joel D. Corcoran, CEO and Executive Director of Clubhouse... - January 04, 2024 - Clubhouse International
Dementia Society of America Named Finalist in Anthem Awards for Its National PSA Campaign
Dementia Society of America® (DSA) announced that it has been selected as a Finalist in the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards for its national Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign. This campaign has been instrumental in driving awareness and education about Dementia and promoting brain health... - January 01, 2024 - Dementia Society of America
Christopher Ng, MD, Joins New York Health as Chief Medical Officer - Executive Director
New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the appointment of Christopher Ng, MD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Executive Director. As CMO, Dr. Ng will lead and oversee all medical aspects of the practice, ensuring the delivery of outstanding medical care while complying with... - December 19, 2023 - New York Health
Huntington Study Group and Roche Collaborate on GENERATION HD2 Study
The Huntington Study Group together with its wholly-owned clinical research organization, HSG Clinical Research, Inc. (HSGCR), is pleased to announce a collaboration with Roche-Genentech to optimize our collective experiences in Huntington’s disease (HD) clinical research. Together we are... - December 13, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
Expert Panel Provides Updated Data for Epilepsy and Pregnancy
The Epilepsy & Pregnancy Medical Consortium, an expert panel of leading epileptologists and OB-GYN researchers/practitioners, announced updated best practice recommendations for people with epilepsy who are considering pregnancy, are pregnant, or are postpartum. These new best practices are... - November 16, 2023 - Epilepsy & Pregnancy Medical Consortium
Indiana Parkinson Foundation Announces Pickleball 4 Parkinson’s Event
The Indiana Parkinson Foundation has officially announced its inaugural 2023 Pickleball 4 Parkinson’s Event. This single-day event will have beginner, advanced and intermediate rounds as well as courts reserved to teach players with Parkinson’s how they can adapt and play their best... - November 01, 2023 - Indiana Parkinson Foundation
Palliative Medicine Physician Joannis Baez Gonzalez, MD, Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Palliative Medicine Physician Dr. Baez Gonzalez. Dr. Baez Gonzalez will practice at 6118 190th Street, Suite 217, Fresh Meadows, NY... - November 01, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Huntington Study Group® Observational Pilot Study Shows HSG’s myHDstory® Platform Reaches the Unreachable
The Huntington Study Group® (HSG) together with its wholly owned subsidiary, HSG Clinical Research, Inc. (HSGCR), a world leader in conducting clinical trials for Huntington’s disease (HD), today announces that the pilot observational study on their innovative online direct-to-patient... - October 16, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
Clubhouse International Partners with World Federation for Mental Health in Recognition of World Mental Health Day and the Power of Community
Clubhouse International, a global mental health organization, presents Community WORKS, a World Mental Health Day 2023 campaign that highlights the positive impact of community for people living with mental illness. Community, which is the core of the Clubhouse Model of psychosocial rehabilitation, helps end social isolation and transforms lives. - October 10, 2023 - Clubhouse International
Small Audiology Practice in Northeast Ohio Selected as One of Only 44 Practices in US to Fit Groundbreaking Tinnitus Treatment Device
The Lenire tinnitus treatment device was approved by the FDA in April 2023. It was initially fit by only 14 practices nationwide but the company, Neuromod (based in Ireland), added 30 additional audiology practices in Phase 2 of its release for a total of 44 practices. Sounds of Life Hearing Center was selected to be in this select group of practices and is now certified to prescribe and fit this device which uses tongue-tip and sound stimulation to change the way the brain perceives tinnitus. - October 07, 2023 - Sounds of Life Hearing Center, LLC
Max Planck Florida Researcher Receives Prestigious NIH New Innovator Award
Research into the neural mechanisms underlying addiction and eating disorders has earned Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience researcher Dr. Sarah Stern an NIH Director’s New Innovator Award. This award will provide Dr. Stern and MPFI with $2.85 million in research funding support over five years, and is part of the NIH’s High-Risk-High Reward Research Program of the NIH Common Fund. - October 02, 2023 - Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
Alevea Mental Health Advocates for Psychedelic Therapy, Citing MAPS' Latest Research and Its Own Success with Ketamine Treatment
Alevea Mental Health fully endorses psychedelic therapy as an effective mental health treatment, following the recent publication of MAPS' Phase 3 study on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. Alevea has already reported significant success in alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD through its own Ketamine treatment programs. CEO Topher Bradshaw expressed astonishment at the remarkable patient improvements, particularly when other treatments had failed. - September 20, 2023 - Alevea Mental Health
National Brain Tumor Society to Launch Campaigns Elevating the Necessity of Clinical Trials and Biomarker Testing Access, Guiding More Informed Treatment Decisions
Joint initiatives aim to help patients and families navigate the era of precision medicine in cancer care. - September 13, 2023 - National Brain Tumor Society
MPFI’s Wang Lab Awarded $1M Grant to Study Mechanism Behind Memory Decline in Alzheimer’s
Memory loss is one of the most devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease, yet the mechanisms behind it remain a mystery. MPFI is working to change that through a new $1,038,819 research award from the National Institute on Aging of the NIH. - August 23, 2023 - Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
Huntington Study Group Welcomes FDA Approval of New Drug for Chorea in Huntington’s Disease
The Huntington Study Group (HSG) together with its wholly owned subsidiary, HSG Clinical Research, Inc., a world leader in clinical trials for Huntington’s disease (HD), today shares that the Phase 3 pivotal KINECT®-HD study conducted by HSG in collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences,... - August 18, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
Huntington Study Group Announces Positive Topline Results for Virtual Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale® (vUHDRS®) Study
The Huntington Study Group (HSG) together with its wholly owned subsidiary, HSG Clinical Research, Inc., a world leader in conducting clinical trials for Huntington’s disease (HD), today announces positive topline results from its Virtual Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale®... - August 14, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
Neurobit Launches Neurobit HUB: A Comprehensive Tool for Streamlining Sleep and Population Health Research
Neurobit announces the launch of Neurobit HUB, a groundbreaking AI-driven tool for sleep and population health research. Integrating 40 sleep biomarkers, 20 health AI modules, and clinically validated devices, it's designed to streamline clinical trials, foster collaboration, and accelerate discoveries. A revolutionary step in sleep science. Learn more at https://www.neurobit.com/research/hub - August 14, 2023 - neurobit
The FOXG1 Research Foundation Appoints Dr. Soo-Kyung Lee as Chief Scientific Officer to Lead Therapeutics for FOXG1 Syndrome, an Autism-related Rare Disease
The FOXG1 Research Foundation (FRF), a parent-led rare disease patient organization focused on driving therapeutics for FOXG1 syndrome, an Autism-related neurological condition, announced today the appointment of Dr. Soo-Kyung Lee as the new Chief Scientific Officer of the FOXG1 Research Foundation (FRF). Dr. Lee’s dedication to curing FOXG1 syndrome is deeply personal as a mother to Yuna, diagnosed with FOXG1 syndrome in 2009. - August 12, 2023 - FOXG1 Research Foundation
Swedish Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care. - July 27, 2023 - Swedish Medical Center
NDR Medical Technology’s ANT-X Granted FDA Clearance, Paving the Way for Image-Guided Surgeries
ANT-X is an interventional robot that leverages C-arm fluoroscopy to help clinicians achieve swift and accurate percutaneous needle placement. NDR Medical Technology, an AI-empowered interventional robotics company, today announced that the ANT-X has been granted FDA 510(k) clearance by the U.S. - July 17, 2023 - NDR Medical Technology
Neurology 2024 Gathering in Bangkok, Thailand
The Neuro and Brain Disorders International Summit will go hybrid next May 2024. - June 29, 2023 - Scientex Conferences
Retirement Reception for Dr. Deborah Flanagan, Introducing Dr. Caleb Saint Jean
Dr. Caleb Saint Jean will be hosting a Retirement Reception for Dr. Deborah Flanagan at Eyes on Central, 4940 Central Avenue, on Tuesday, June 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - June 23, 2023 - Eyes on Central
Kristen M. Toepfer Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Kristen M. Toepfer of Hackettstown, New Jersey has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the fields of nonprofit and volunteering. The Lifetime Achievement... - June 07, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Clubhouse International Hosts Global Initiative to Raise Awareness and Funding for the Clubhouse Approach to Recovery
Clubhouse International is proud to power Clubhouse Giving Day™. Now in its third year, the initiative offers an excellent opportunity for the global Clubhouse network to come together to raise awareness about mental illness and to raise funds that will grow and strengthen the Clubhouse approach to recovery around the world. - June 01, 2023 - Clubhouse International
Neurocrine Biosciences Announces Publication of Full KINECT™-HD Phase 3 Study Results of Valbenazine
Neurocrine Biosciences Announces Publication of Full KINECT™-HD Phase 3 Study Results of Valbenazine for the Treatment of Chorea Associated with Huntington’s Disease in The Lancet Neurology. - Statistically Significant Improvement in Chorea Associated with Huntington’s Disease... - May 19, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
Huntington Study Group Achieves Last Patient Last Visit for Its Observational Study to Test Virtual Use of the Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale®
The Huntington Study Group (HSG) together with its wholly owned subsidiary, HSG Clinical Research, Inc., announces an important milestone in the novel observational study Virtual Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale (vUHDRS™). The last participant completed the last visit, marking... - May 16, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
Erase PTSD Now Launches Movement to Change PTSD to PTSI: Revolutionizing the Perception of Post-Traumatic Stress
Drop the "D" and add an "I." And what do you get, it's PTSI. And why? It's seen on an fMRI, which doesn't lie. It's no mystery, it's an injury. Let's end the misery with liberty. Join the movement, help save lives and destigmatize. - May 15, 2023 - Erase PTSD Now
MPFI Researcher Receives Prominent Award to Launch New Lab
The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience announces that Dr. Madineh Sarvestani has been named a Freeman Hrabowski Scholar by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The award provides up to $8.6 million for five to 10 years to support outstanding early-career faculty members who have strong potential to become leaders in the field and who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science through their mentorship of trainees from populations underrepresented in science. - May 09, 2023 - Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
The Neurosculpting Institute is Thrilled to Announce Denver's Inaugural NeuroWellness Summit
The Neurosculpting Institute is thrilled to announce the inaugural NeuroWellness Summit, a one-day event dedicated to enhancing brain health and wellness. Set to take place on September 16, 2023, at the Source Hotel & Market Hall, this highly-anticipated summit will feature an all-star lineup of five world-renowned expert speakers. - May 06, 2023 - Neurosculpting
World-Renowned Research Leader Returns as COO of Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience is pleased to welcome neuroscientist and research infrastructure expert Dr. Ivan Baines back to South Florida as Chief Operating Officer at MPFI. Dr. Baines’ globe-spanning expertise includes work for the U.S. National Institutes of Health; 20 years as COO and Board Member for the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics in Dresden, Germany, and as a former faculty member for Florida Atlantic University. - May 04, 2023 - Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
The Pain Institute of Long Island Announces Name Change and New Location
NY Spine & Pain Specialists, formerly known as the Pain Institute of Long Island, a division of New York Health, announced today that it has changed its name to better reflect the full scope of services offered to patients. The practice has locations in Patchogue, Port Jefferson, and Riverhead,... - May 02, 2023 - New York Health
New Imaging Center Opens in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Imaging, a partnership between New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, and The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC), a community hospital in Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn, reached a significant milestone by opening its newly... - May 01, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Kindness of Strangers Contributing Free Community Service Hours Helps Young Woman Pay for Life-Changing Surgery Through M25 Program as Featured on CNN
Ashley Smith, from Lakeland, Florida, needs a life-changing surgery to cure migraines from Occipital Neuralgia. Demetrio Aguila, MD is a pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeon who can eliminate her pain. To pay for the surgery, Ashley needs financial help. Dr. Aguila created the M25 Program where patients can finance their care with community service hours. Two strangers in tiny Elgin, Nebraska contributed more than 300 hours of community service to help Ashley reach her goal. - April 26, 2023 - Total Pain Solutions
Brain Tumor Investment Fund Names Managing Director
National Brain Tumor Society’s venture philanthropy affiliate appoints industry veteran to lead fund designed to invest in and accelerate development of promising new technologies for patients with brain cancer. - April 26, 2023 - National Brain Tumor Society
Caregivers to Get Answers; Fearless Caregiver Workshop Set for May 4 in Melbourne, All Invited
Over 100,000 family and professional caregivers have attended a Fearless Caregiver training. The 302nd anniversary Fearless Caregiver Conference tour will come to Ascension Catholic Community, May 4, 2023. - April 18, 2023 - Caregiver.com, Inc.
Charles Richmond’s New Book, "My Dad Has Parkinson's," is an Educational and Inspiring Children’s Story to Help Kids Better Understand Parkinson’s Disease
Recent release “My Dad Has Parkinson's,” from Covenant Books author Charles Richmond, is a helpful tool to teach children about the hard-to-grasp concept of an incurable brain disorder. By sharing his personal experiences, Richmond normalizes Parkinson’s disease for young readers and helps it not seem so scary. - March 27, 2023 - Covenant Books
Emily Wheeler’s New Book, “Declining into More,” is a Profound Story That Explores the Experiences of Caring for a Family Member After a Dementia Diagnosis
Fulton Books author Emily Wheeler, a musician residing in West Texas and a guitar instructor at South Plains College and Texas Tech University, has completed her most recent book, “Declining into More”: a gripping story of the struggles associated with caring for one suffering from... - March 22, 2023 - Fulton Books
Bloom Buddy Partners with Autism Speaks to Digitize First Nigerian Autism Screening Questionnaire
Bloom Buddy has partnered with Autism Speaks, a non-profit autism awareness organization and the largest autism research organization in the United States that sponsors autism research and conducts awareness and outreach activities aimed at families, governments, and the public, to digitize the... - March 17, 2023 - Bloom Buddy
The Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group’s (NEREG) Seventh Annual Conference (Virtual) on Treatments for Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) on May 29, 2023
This event is part of the ongoing NEREG Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) Awareness Campaign to promote education and visibility for this critical health condition. - March 16, 2023 - Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group
NeuroSolution Center of Austin Introduces Innovative Laser Activated PRP Procedure for Restorative Medicine
The NeuroSolution Center of Austin has announced a revolutionary treatment, the Laser Activated Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) procedure. Developed with the expertise of renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Marcella Madera, the procedure harnesses the regenerative power of PRP, enhanced by laser activation. Suitable for a range of conditions, it offers a natural alternative to traditional medical interventions, and future rounds of the procedure are scheduled for interested individuals. - February 26, 2023 - Neurosolution
Vesalio Announces Initial Use of Its Uniquely Designed and FDA-Approved NeVa VS Device for Neurovascular Vasospasm in the United States
Vesalio announces the successful initial use of its NeVa VS device in the United States for the treatment of post-aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) cerebral vasospasm. Vasospasm is the most common complication of aSAH and is the main cause of delayed morbidity and mortality. NeVa VS is the... - February 23, 2023 - Vesalio
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Invites Senior Living Communities to Pump It for Parkinson’s on April 11, 2023
NIFS has partnered with NuStep inviting senior living communities across the country to take part in this event to raise awareness on the benefits of exercise for individuals with Parkinson’s. - February 20, 2023 - NIFS
Memorial Healthcare Institute for Neuroscience Raises the Bar for Patient-Centered Care with AwareNow Health Streams
In partnership with Awareness Ties, Memorial Healthcare Institute for Neuroscience is pioneering a new level in patient-centered care. With AwareNow Health Streams, the Institute for Neuroscience at Memorial Healthcare is closing the gap between the patient and the provider while setting a new standard in care. - February 20, 2023 - Awareness Ties
LT Senior Services Continues Its Monthly Hybrid Series for Seniors with Discussion on "The Healthy Brain Initiative"
Join LT Senior Services and Debbie Hanna of Alzheimer’s Texas for this discussion on The Healthy Brain Initiative, which improves understanding of brain health as a central part of public health practice. This is the second hybrid event on LT Senior Services' 2023 schedule. - February 16, 2023 - Cummings Realty