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HealthSaaS Licenses Connected Outcomes Framework to OHSU for International Educational and Clinical Outreach Project in Vietnam
HealthSaaS today announced licensing of their Connected Outcomes Framework to Dr. Beth Darnall of Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) for an international educational and clinical outreach project in Vietnam. This project is supported by an education grant from the International Association for the Study of Pain® (IASP®) - August 03, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
OrthoNeuro Opens Orthopedic Urgent Care in New Albany
OrthoNeuro opens Central Ohio’s first Orthopedic Urgent Care Center. This new service is offered at OrthoNeuro’s New Albany location where area residents have access to specialized care when they need it. OrthoNeuro Physicians and PAs provide state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment for a broad range of Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal conditions. Common disorders treated at the Orthopedic Urgent Care include sports injuries, sprains, strains, fractures, and back & neck pain. - July 25, 2011 - OrthoNeuro
Migraine Treatment Innovator Dr. Ken Reed to Speak in Oklahoma City
Dr. Ken Reed will be discussing the new migraine treatment called the StimPath Procedure. Joining the discussion will be Dr. Buckley in Oklahoma City on July 14. - July 12, 2011 - Envision Interactive
The NeuroG Development Team Announces the First Publication of the Methods for Using the Consumer EEG Device for Recognizing Imagined Visual Images
The paper titled “Brain-Computer Interface Based on Generation of Visual Images” published in PloS One, a popular open access peer-reviewed scientific journal ( Hyperlink "http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0020674"... - July 12, 2011 - NeuroG
NJCTS and Atlantic Health Present the 2011 Statewide Symposium on Tourette Syndrome
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, or if you think your child is showing signs of TS, register today for the 2011 Statewide Symposium on Tourette Syndrome at Overlook Medical Center. - June 21, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Endowment for Future NEI Center at Florida International University
The future NEI Center(TM) has found a home at the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at the Florida International University. - May 25, 2011 - PANDORA Org
Steven M. Nash, MD, Board Certified Neurologist, Joins OrthoNeuro
OrthoNeuro announced today that Steven Nash, MD has joined their multi-specialty physician group practice. Dr. Nash is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine and is board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He completed his residency at... - May 18, 2011 - OrthoNeuro
A Neurologist with ADHD Shares His Insight in Diagnosing and Treating ADHD on Attention Talk Radio, Produced by DIG Coaching Practice
Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper interviews child neurology specialist Dr. Jose Foradada around three topics: ADHD and neurology, what we know about ADHD and the physical brain, and what it is like to be a neurologist who diagnoses and treats ADHD having ADHD himself. - March 30, 2011 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
Fisher Scientists Discover New Ways to Rid Cells of Alzheimer Protein
Identifying a cure for Alzheimer’s disease remains a major challenge. Few drugs are currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat Alzheimer’s patients. Unfortunately none of these drugs halt progression of the disease and their impact on cognitive defects is minimal. - March 26, 2011 - Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation
Drug-Free Treatment for Chronic Neurological or Metabolic Conditions Now Available in Riverton, UT from the Office of Dr. Erik Schlobohm DC
Latest evidence based treatments using functional manual therapies, functional neurology, and clinical nutrition. - March 24, 2011 - Erik Schlobohm DC
Medical Journal Using QR Codes to Link Print and Digital Video
NEUROSURGERY® Readers can now watch surgical videos from their smartphone without ever putting down an issue. - March 15, 2011 - Congress of Neurological Surgeons
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Invites You to ‘Team Up with Tim Howard’
Proceeds from “Team Up with Tim Howard” raffle to benefit children and families with Tourette Syndrome. - March 12, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
PANDORA, a NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders Organization, Will Organize a May 12 Awareness and Lobby Day
PANDORA hires Michelle Lonchar to organize May 12 ME/CFS & FM Awareness and Lobby Day activities. - March 02, 2011 - PANDORA Org
Mind Media Launches the New NeXus-10 Mark II - a Big Step Forward for Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Technology
Mind Media launches the new NeXus-10 mark II a revolutionary step in the world of Biofeedback and Neurofeedback - February 23, 2011 - Mind Media BV
PANDORA, a NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders Organization, is Vying for $5,000 Giveaway
PANDORA has a chance of getting $5,000 from GuideStar and GreatNonProfits to help people with NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders. - February 10, 2011 - PANDORA Org
Dr. Faith E. Leuschen, Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Master Trainer of Neurologic Relief Center Technique™, Retains MAYO Communications for Nat'l Publicity
Dr. Leuschen, master trainer of NRC technique currently trains doctors nationwide and is scheduled to be featured on Discovery Channel, CNN and others. - February 02, 2011 - MAYO Communications
North American Seminars Inc Releases Its 2011 Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course Schedule
Looking for evidence based physical therapy continuing education courses? North American Seminars Inc has released its 2011 Live Course Dates. New Courses and approvals in Illinois, California, New York and twenty other states. The courses are offered in conjunction with the top medical facilities in the United States. - December 09, 2010 - North American Seminars
Mendham Teen Hosts “New Jersey Walks for TS” to Raise Awareness of Tourette Syndrome
Inspired by her cousin, Emily Carrara joins NJCTS to launch awareness walks. - November 03, 2010 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Autism Services Group Appoints Dr. Mark Mintz Medical Director
Autism Services Group (ASG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Mintz, M.D., as its new Medical Director. A pediatric neurologist, Dr. Mintz comes to ASG with more than 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mintz attended medical school at the University of Medicine and... - October 27, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Vision Localization Systems Launch Keruve 2010+, GPS Bracelet Watch to Improve Alzheimer’s Quality of Life
This specialized GPS locator allows families and caregivers to know where the person wearing the watch is at anytime and anywhere. - September 21, 2010 - Vision Localization Systems
P.A.N.D.O.R.A. NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center Resolution Approved by the New Jersey State Senate
Resolution SR-20 supporting the establishment of the NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center™, the first research center in the state of New Jersey and in the U.S., dedicated to understanding and treating chronic neuroendocrineimmune (NEI) illnesses which includes chronic fatigue syndrome,... - July 17, 2010 - PANDORA Org
Tourette Syndrome and Difficulty with Sensory Processing and Integration Webinar July 21st
NJCTS presents no-cost presentation for parents, educators and health professionals. - July 16, 2010 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NEUROSURGERY® Launches International Podcast Series
NEUROSURGERY®, the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons is pleased to announce the launch of the NEUROSURGERY® International Podcast Series, a collection of podcast channels featuring NEUROSURGERY® content translated into 6 languages and recorded by a panel of... - May 23, 2010 - Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Recent Study Reports Long Term Survival Improved Using Brain Monitor - Dementia After Anesthesia Now More Likely Avoidable Claims Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation
Fewer strokes after anesthesia using brain monitor reported. "Going under anesthesia for surgery without a brain monitor demonstrates a flagrant disregard for the value one’s own brain," says Dr. Barry Friedberg, founder of the non-profit Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation. "Demanding a brain monitor is a no-brainer." - May 04, 2010 - Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation
Parkinson's Patient to Donate Book Proceeds to PD Research
Bill Schmalfeldt was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 45 in 2000. In 2007 he underwent experimental brain surgery as part of a clinical trial at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He wrote a book about the experience and will donate the author's proceeds to PD research efforts. - April 28, 2010 - My Parkinson's Diary
Alzheimer’s Association Reaching Out to Hispanic Community
The Alzheimer Spouse Website, www.thealzheimerspouse.com announces a project to reach out and raise awareness among the Hispanic community of early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease. - April 28, 2010 - thealzheimerspouse.com
Naturopathic Treatment Can be Safely Combined with TMS for Treatment of Depression
Psychiatrist practicing at South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center located in Hewlett, Long Island, New York, offers TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) treatment of Depression, which can be successfully combined with naturopathic remedies prescribed by naturopathic practitioners. Patients no longer are forced to choose between Naturopathic and Allopathic treatment. - April 18, 2010 - South Shore Neuropsychiatric
Macular Degeneration Foundation Reports on Little Known Syndrome that Produces Strange Halluncinations in People with Good Mental Health
93 year old woman with Macular Degeneration sees "Grayhaired Bearded Lady" - April 07, 2010 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Henry Ford Hospital Study: Vitamin B3 Shows Early Promise in Treatment of Stroke
An early study suggests that vitamin B3 or niacin, a common water-soluble vitamin, may help improve neurological function after stroke, according to Henry Ford Hospital researchers. When rats with ischemic stroke were given niacin, their brains showed growth of new blood vessels, and sprouting of... - February 26, 2010 - Henry Ford Health System
Founder of Macular Degeneration Foundation Dies at 94
After dedicating his life to public awareness of ARMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Edmund J. Aleksandrovich (Ed Aleks) dies at the age of 94. - December 22, 2009 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
DonnaInk Publications (dp) Presents Jamie's Real-Time TBI Survival Blog
The Real-time TBI Survival Blog is a fresh professional blog sharing the straight scoop of recovery in the moment with laughter, tears and informed presentations - written by Jamie R. Hatcher TBI Survivor...and budding author... - December 15, 2009 - DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C.
Road to Recovery from Parkinson's Disease
Robert Rodgers, Ph.D., is a researcher who is unwilling to wait patiently as the wheels of science grind ever so slowly and inefficiently. The pace of science as it is practiced today is too slow to help the living," he proclaims. "It is high time to discover ways that people alive today with Parkinson's Disease can get profound relief from their symptoms." - December 14, 2009 - Robert Rodgers, Ph.D
HealthSaaS.net Signs Reseller and Integration Agreement with BioSign
HealthSaaS.net and BioSign Technologies Inc. (CNSX:BIO) today announced they have entered into an alliance agreement that enables HealthSaaS.net to resell BioSign products and integrate patient driven data into the HealthSaaS.net Personal Health Record (PHR) treatment management service. - December 11, 2009 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Creates New Series on Epilepsy
Epilepsy subject targeted as programming for medical documentaries. - December 11, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Andy Houck, Stay at Home Franchise Owner, Invited as Guest Speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association Training Event for Healthcare Professionals
Andy Houck, Stay at Home franchise owner, invited as guest speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern Tennessee Chapter’s spring training event, “Caring and Coping, Together we make a Difference,” sponsored by the East Tennessee Area Agency of Aging on November 12, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Sevierville. - November 12, 2009 - Stay at Home
North American Seminars Inc. Presents "Unlocking the Mystery of Effective Rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis"
Multiple sclerosis can affect any area of the central nervous system resulting in a multitude of symptoms. This course, offered in limited engagement in 2010, will address the most current evidence based treatments available for Multiple Sclerosis. North American Seminars, Inc. presents this physical therapy continuing education course in Sacramento, CA and Las Vegas, NV in 2010 - October 31, 2009 - North American Seminars
"Haunted People" Potentially Explained: New Book Proposes a Mind-Body Basis for Anomalous Perceptions
People seeing ghosts? There may be a genuine mind-body foundation for such anomalous perceptions, according to two researchers, Michael Jawer and Marc Micozzi, MD, PhD. Their book, The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion, suggests that sensing a presence, seeing an apparition, or feeling energy around a... - October 22, 2009 - Michael Jawer
MindStream Proudly Presents "Strategies For Streamlining Your Revenue Generating Sevice Lines"
MindStream is proud to work closely with several hospitals and healthy systems to help provide educational and strategic conferences. - October 13, 2009 - MindStream Education, LLC.
Molecular Connections’ Expert Curated Interactions on Alzheimer Disease Pathways Compendium of Alzforum
Molecular Connections' expert curated pathway compendium on Alzheimer disease in the Alzheimer Research Forum, a pioneering biomedical web community. - October 08, 2009 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
Informa Healthcare Title Win 1st Prize at the British Medical Association Book Awards
On September 25, 2009, "Mayo Clinic Medical Neurosciences", published by Informa Healthcare, won top honors at this year’s the BMA Medical Book Competition, the medical publishing industry’s most prestigious and sought after prizes. - October 04, 2009 - Informa Healthcare
MDS Medical Software Named Fastest Growing Arizona-Based Health Company on 2009 Inc. 5000 List
Phoenix-based medical software and technology integrator MDS Medical Software has been named the fastest growing Arizona-based company in the health category on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list. In addition, MDS was named the 2000th fastest growing company nationwide. - September 15, 2009 - MDS Medical Software
Patients Show Great Enthusiasm for Parkinson Cruise
The Parkinson Research Foundation’s January inaugural New Hope for Parkinson’s Cruise, is quickly filling with patients and their caregivers. The 3-night Bahamas cruise is designed for Parkinson’s disease patients, caregivers and families, and will provide a series of seminars and... - September 09, 2009 - Parkinson Research Foundation
The Smile on My Forehead: Author Publishes Memoir About Her Life with a Brain Injury
Fifteen years ago she was not expected to live. A car accident, while driving to college at Brigham Young University, left Jennifer Mosher comatose on impact with three broken toes, a fractured neck, and a severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Broken bones heal completely; a brain injury does not. Today,... - September 07, 2009 - Jennifer Mosher
North Brunswick Senior Wins NJCTS Scholarship
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Awards 2009 Children's Scholarship to Syed Muzzammil - July 31, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
A Mother’s Fight to Save Her Child: 3 Things You Must Recognize
A career mother of five, struggled to support her children on her own, battled with doctors for 2 ½ years trying to get a diagnosis for her daughter; noticing abnormal movements, change in behavior and speech, after the separation from her father. - July 29, 2009 - The Imana K YHD Foundation, Inc.
Englewood Senior Wins NJCTS Scholarship
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Awards 2009 Children's Scholarship to Benjamin Miller - July 25, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Every Wednesday is TS Day in Pequannock Township
Teen inspires Mayor Jorgensen to declare weekly commemoration in honor of the Tourette Syndrome community. - July 18, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Brain Research Corporation
Brain Research Corporation is developing a hardware neocortex simulator capable of modeling a full human brain, consisting of 30 billion neurons. Completion of the simulator is set for two years from now and is expected to exhibit the full intellectual behavior of the human. Prediction of success... - July 07, 2009 - Brain Research Corporation
North American Seminars, Inc. Is Looking for Medical Professionals and Medical Content Writers and Researchers
North American Seminars, Inc. is expanding and looking for medical professionals to assist in the creation of educational material and present live education training across the United States and Europe. - June 16, 2009 - North American Seminars
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, an Algorithmic Based Treatment Approach to Vestibular Dysfunction
North American Seminars, Inc., www.healthclick.com introduces An Algorithmic Based Treatment Approach to Vestibular Dysfunction. This physical therapy continuing education course is a two day training event created to assist rehab professionals evaluate and treat dizziness and imbalance. - May 23, 2009 - North American Seminars