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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
Parkinson's Disease: Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2008-2012, 2017 & 2022
Visiongain is proud to announce the release of the brand new report "Parkinson's Diseases Market Analysis." In 2006, the global sales of PD therapeutics were $3.1bn up by 11% from $2.5bn in 2005. - May 15, 2009 - visiongain
College Workshops Help Teachers Handle Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome hosts college workshops designed to inspire and educate teachers on helping students with special needs. - March 28, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Daily Persistent Headache is Special Focus of Neurologist at Michigan Head•Pain & Neurological Institute
Neurologist and headache specialist will focus on distinctive and disabling condition. - February 27, 2009 - Michigan Head Pain & Neurological Institute
New Study Reveals HAPPYneuron Online Cognitive Training Exercises Improve Brain Performance
New study using scientifically validated program, HAPPYneuron, is evidence of the positive impact of online cognitive training. - January 23, 2009 - Happy Neuron
LegalView Informs Brain Injury Victims of Important Study That May Lead to Increase in TBI Treatments and Therapies
LegalView recently alerted traumatic brain injury victims of a new study to be completed over the next five years, which is responsible for developing improved rehabilitation therapies for TBI patients. The study will be lead by several health facilities across the U.S. and Canada. - January 16, 2009 - LegalView
LegalView Features New Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Information for U.S. Soldiers Using Diver’s Therapy for Victims
LegalView recently updated its traumatic brain injury information portal with a potential new treatment that is being examined by researchers and may assist U.S. soldiers suffering from brain injury. The treatment is often used on a condition known as diver’s bends, but may be useful among TBI patients. - January 01, 2009 - LegalView
Inspirational Speaker Michael Segal Releases First CD -- Possible CD Features Stories of Hope, Inspiration and Humor and the Music of The O’Neill Brothers
Shooting victim Michael Segal releases inspirational CD containing stories of hope, humor and inspiration. Music by The O'Neill Brothers. - December 24, 2008 - Lone Star Sound
Dr. Rosenfeld Has Posted a New Article at His Website: the "Controversy" of ADHD
Many mistruths are perpetrated about the diagnosis of ADHD, particularly on the internet. The article written explores some of these "controversial" issues. Issues touched upon include ADHD testing, diagnosis, and treatment. - December 20, 2008 - Dr. Michael Rosenfeld
NJCTS Leads the Effort in Tourette Syndrome Genetic Research
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is a collaboration among TSANJ, Rutgers University and health professionals across N.J. - December 12, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
LegalView Updates Brain Injury Site with Information on TBI Disabled Soldier’s Family
LegalView recently updated its traumatic brain injury (TBI) blog to include information on the story of one soldier’s family who have taken on the role of caregivers. Physicians believe that the signature wound of soldiers returning from Iraq is a traumatic brain injury, which impacts friends and family, often turning them into care providers. - December 02, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Publishes Information on a New Brain Injury Treatment Method Utilizing Computerized Cognitive Training
LegalView recently updated its traumatic brain injury information portal with news of a new treatment method using computerized cognitive training. The new treatment methods are being researched by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) as well as other companies and are attempting to repair brain injured patients by using computers. - December 02, 2008 - LegalView
A Concise and Visual Reference for Neurosurgeons Published in Conjunction with the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Every year approximately 30,000 patients in the United States suffer from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. And according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), up to six percent of the population may have an unruptured one. Managing such a serious medical condition poses... - November 26, 2008 - Thieme Publishers
LegalView Reports of New Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Study Publishing Positive Results for Brain-Injured Victims
LegalView recently reported of a new treatment study for patients of TBI. The study found that when oxygen was administered therapeutically to brain-injured victims cognitive recovery improved. - November 21, 2008 - LegalView