John Pile-Spellman, M.D., F.A.C.R., an international leader in interventional neuroradiology, has joined Long Island-based Neurological Surgery, P.C. (NSPC). (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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Individuals with brain injury face unique challenges when applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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Perfect length Nordic Ski Walking poles help us to automatically walk with a super straight back - better walking posture is biomechanically a good thing. This improved walking posture when combined with the unique 4-Wheel-Drive type action of walking with poles radically reduces the stress to the shins, knees, hips and back. Nordic Walking is low impact and yet provides a highly effective workout - burning more calories and working more muscle groups than regular walking. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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Kitware, a company that builds open source platforms and develops advanced research solutions, has received a two-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling more than $600,000 to focus research efforts on developing approach-specific, multi-GPU, multi-tool, high-realism neurosurgery simulation. The goal of the research is to work towards an interactive simulator that replicates future neurosurgery cases of young surgeons, enabling hospitals faced with compressed intern schedules to accelerate training and improve skills. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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iQ Advanced, an information marketing company whose mission is to raise awareness through intelligent information, announces the release of a free online consumer guide to harmful and toxic food additives. This Free online guide is the consumers’ resource to finding out what hazardous by-products and additives are present into everyday foods. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2010)

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North American Seminars Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course. Running Injuries - Examination, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions will be instructed by Jeff Taylor-Haas, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCSM (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)

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Patient support groups and advocates work to generate awareness and fundraising for Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) a rare, incurable brain disease. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Leading neuroscientists will gather at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the 16th annual symposium on emotion in April to discuss how the human brain changes in response to disease and treatment. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Brain Fitness Software Company Opens New US Headquarters in New York City (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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The 9th Annual International Bioethics Forum, "Taking the Measure of the Magic Mirror: Toward a Science of Consciousness" will be held April 22-23, 2010 in Madison, WI. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Photometrics releases its exclusive PVCAM universal programming interface, which supports Microsoft’s 64-bit Operating Systems such as Windows 7 and Microsoft Vista 64. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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The Infrex Plus Unit, on Interferential mode, is reducing the severity, duration and frequency of pain for many patients who have suffered for years or decades. The "Carryover Pain Relief" is lasting for weeks between treatments. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Scientists find that a genetic mutation causing a common hereditary form of high blood cholesterol dramatically increase the risk of MCI. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Doctors treat millions of children with Ritalin every year to improve their ability to focus on tasks, but scientists now report that Ritalin also directly enhances the speed of learning. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Virologists surprised to discover that a common herpesvirus hidden in the chromosomes of some individuals has the capacity to be reactivated to an infectious form. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Talaris to leverage Lee's venture capital expertise with more than 55 portfolio therapeutics, medical device and healthcare services companies. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Free posters, Web-based campaign and local events raise awareness of multiple sclerosis. (PRWeb Mar 1, 2010)

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A paper published online today in Molecular Cell proposes that Methyl CpG binding protein 2 (MeCP2) impacts the entire genome in neurons, rather than acting as a regulator of specific genes. Mutations in MeCP2 cause the autism spectrum disorder Rett Syndrome as well as some cases of neuropsychiatric problems including autism, schizophrenia and learning disabilities. (PRWeb Feb 26, 2010)

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Maxam Nutraceutics Pledges Portion of Online Sales to Autism Organizations Based on Visitor Recommendation (PRWeb Feb 25, 2010)

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It is well known that certain visual cues in the walking path can improve walking for movement disorder patients. A study performed with an augmented reality device is the first to look at the significance of the visual cue chosen. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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HealthForumOnline's cofounder and Director of Online Continuing Education, Dr. Michelle Rodoletz, will be interviewed on the Coping with Caregiving Internet radio program on Saturday, February 27th. Dr. Rodoletz, a licensed clinical psychologist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC) in Philadelphia, will be discussing the many challenges and demands caregivers face and the important role they play in patient care. This radio appearance is a natural fit for Dr. Rodoletz who provides FCCC patients and their caregivers theory and evidence-based cognitive-behavioral interventions aimed at enhancing their ability to cope with cancer across the disease continuum. In addition, the focus of HealthForumOnline's nationally-approved online CE courses for psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, and other allied health professionals is on health psychology and behavioral medicine, disciplines aimed at enhancing psychological adjustment to disease, finding meaning in illness, facilitating treatment-related decisions, and other health-related topics. The radio program features four healthcare professionals and is heard live worldwide from 3-4:00 pm Pacific Time, with Dr. Rodoletz's interview at 3:30 pm, segment 3. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Mirapex ER® (pramipexole dihydrochloride) extended-release tablets, a new once-daily treatment option for the signs and symptoms of early idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (PD). MIRAPEX ER is not indicated for the treatment of advanced PD. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has designated Houston Northwest Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)

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A study published in the Journal of Geriatrics Association shows a new virtual reality device, the GaitAid, can help stroke patients learn to walk better. (PRWeb Feb 22, 2010)

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GIA announces the release of a US and European report on Anti-Migraine Drugs. The US and European markets for anti-migraine drugs are projected to exceed $3.2 billion and $734 million, respectively, by 2015. There are a large number of drugs, both preventive and abortive, available in the US and European markets, but the number of those using these medicines are not as many as those suffering from this temporarily disabling condition. (PRWeb Feb 22, 2010)

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Biotech leaders enable Talaris’ capacity to deliver unprecedented, cross-functional expertise for all phases of drug development. (PRWeb Feb 22, 2010)

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PTs and PTAs in Florida can now fulfill their continuing-education requirements with convenient and affordable online courses that are peer reviewed and state approved (PRWeb Feb 22, 2010)

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Chiropractic Denials of Risk Compared to Decades Old Tobacco Industry Denials (PRWeb Feb 20, 2010)

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Two UCSF scientists have been selected for the American Academy of Neurology’s prestigious Potamkin Prize, for their “outstanding achievements” in research on dementias. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)

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Presentations to Highlight Technologies for Quantitative, Reproducible Imaging and Enhancing Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy Data (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)

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Individuals suffering from rare diseases often face great difficulty in applying for Social Security disability benefits. Allsup applauds the SSA’s recent decision to expand its Compassionate Allowance program in an effort to provide benefits more quickly to eligible applicants. Tbe announcement comes as Allsup and other organizations work with the National Organization for Rare Disorders to observe Rare Disease Day, Feb. 28, to raise awareness of the need for more research and better access to diagnosis, treatment and other services. (PRWeb Feb 17, 2010)

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Cracking the Stem Cell Code Author to Address California’s Mensans (PRWeb Feb 14, 2010)

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The XCell-Center has completed a promising safety follow-up of 870 patients who were treated by lumbar puncture for various indications such as spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, and more. Patients were surveyed 10 days after treatment and again after 3 months. (PRWeb Feb 11, 2010)

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Scientists have determined that a new instrument known as PIB-PET is effective in detecting deposits of amyloid-beta protein plaques in the brains of living people, and that these deposits are predictive of who will develop Alzheimer’s disease. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)

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Scanlan International awards Southeast Surgical, Corp. “2009 Southeast Region Sales Representative of the Year” at awards ceremony held in Fort Lauderdale, FL. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)

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The latest report entitled Keeping Dementia Front of Mind highlights the prevalence of the brain condition for governments when making policy and budget decisions. Research has shown brainpower peaks in the mid-twenties and then declines and we lose up to 50% of our brain’s capacity by our mid-fifties. Quincy Bioscience is developing a new approach toward this growing problem. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)

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BioDiscovery, Inc. a leader in integrated software solutions for microarray-based research, announced today the release of version 5 of its popular Nexus Copy Number software, the leading platform independent and user friendly application for DNA copy number analysis of microarray derived data. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)

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MxChart™, Speech Recognition and Stimulus Resource Library featured on redesigned MxSecure, Inc. site: www.mxsecure.com. (PRWeb Feb 9, 2010)

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Two recent studies by neuroscientists at the University of California, Irvine, have had startling success with a neuroregenerative therapy tested in rats. The therapy may eventually help restore limb function in people with impaired mobility, long after they have experienced a stroke, traumatic injury, or the onset of neurodegenerative disease, such as Parkinson’s. NeuroRepair owns the Intellectual Property relating to the invention and pending patent applications. (PRWeb Feb 9, 2010)

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This live and interactive CE webcast/teleconference premieres Wednesday, March 24, 2010, from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. ET, and will highlight the latest evidence for current and emerging treatments and translate guidelines into improved care of patients with epilepsy. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2010)

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