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"Room to Breathe," a Documentary About Mindfulness in Schools, to Broadcast on PBS World Channel
"Room to Breathe," a documentary film exploring the benefits of mindfulness in the classroom, will broadcast nationally on PBS World Channel starting October 30, 2013 at 7 PM ET, with rebroadcasts through November 6, 2013. A growing body of research is showing that social and emotional... - October 28, 2013 - Room to Breathe
WV Hospital Administrators Commend Radiological Physician Associates (RPAXRAY.com) on 45 Years of Continued Healthcare Services
The State of West Virginia congratulates RPA and welcomes new hospital administration, radiologists, and medical facilities to join Radiological Physician Associates in their 45 Year Anniversary of healthcare services. Radiological Physician Associates (RPAXRAY) is West Virginia's largest radiology and tele-rad group. - October 19, 2013 - Radiological Physician Associates
CNS Announces the Launch of the CNS Foundation, Inc. at the 2013 CNS Annual Meeting
On Saturday, October 19, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) will officially launch the new CNS Foundation, Inc. during the 2013 CNS Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The CNS Foundation supports the creation and dissemination of neurosurgical practice guidelines, and promotion of domestic... - October 18, 2013 - Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Pipette.com Announces Promotional T-Shirt and Other Specials for Neuroscience 2013
Pipette.com, distributor of liquid handling products, is attending Neuroscience 2013. They will be answering questions, demoing products, and raffling promotional t-shirts in Booth #3331. - September 28, 2013 - Pipette.com
Science Celebrity Geoff Notkin Kicks Off Fall Season with New TV Show
It doesn’t feel like autumn in much of Arizona, but the unrelenting heat hasn’t deterred intrepid TV host and adventurer Geoff Notkin from filming his exciting new TV series, STEM Journals at locations throughout the state. Set to debut its second season on Sunday, October 20 on Cox 7... - September 25, 2013 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Tenet Florida Physician Services Welcomes Neurologist Ariol Labrada, M.D., to Neurology Team in Miami-Dade County
Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS) announces that bilingual neurologist Dr. Ariol Labrada joins the multi-specialty physician group as the newest member of the Neurology team serving patients in Miami-Dade County. He is a member of the American Heart/Stroke Association, American Medical Association and American Academy of Neurology. - August 31, 2013 - Tenet Florida Physician Services
OrthoNeuro Names Masciola as New Chief Executive Officer
OrthoNeuro named Christopher Masciola as its new Chief Executive Officer. Masciola will join OrthoNeuro and take on his new responsibilities in September. - August 08, 2013 - OrthoNeuro
panicLINK, the At-Home Treatment Program, Unlocks the Answer to Living Anxiety Free
A former Harvard-affiliated doctor announces the release of the panicLINK treatment program. After 30 years in practice, with over 5,000 patients treated for panic attacks, Dr. Blumberg is letting sufferers bring his office into their own homes. Those affected by anxiety can now try panicLINK — the world's most comprehensive panic relief system — free for a full 30 days. The DVD, workbook, CD, and guidebook set includes everything people with this disorder need to start living panic free. - July 30, 2013 - Out of the Blue Network, LLC
Dr. Samantha Kleinberg Awarded NIH Grant for New Methods of Studying Large-Scale Data
Research promises to make healthcare monitoring more effective for clinicians - July 26, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Awareness of NFL Player Brain-Injuries Draws Attention to Brain Injuries Among Public at Large, Says Noted Brain-Injury Attorney with Law Firm Weitz & Luxenberg
Media attention spotlighting the problem of brain injuries among National Football league players is drawing attention to various types of head trauma sustained by people outside the world of sports, says a leading brain-injury litigator with the New York City-based law firm Weitz & Luxenberg... - July 18, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Li-Huei Tsai, MIT, to Speak at Neurodegenerative Conditions Conference, Sept. 9-10, 2013, Boston
Dr. Li-Huei Tsai, Professor and Director at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT, to Give a Keynote Presentation at the 7th Neurodegenerative Conditions Research & Development Conference, September 9-10, 2013 in Boston, MA - July 11, 2013 - GTCbio
Patrik Verstreken to be Awarded 2014 IBRO-Kemali Prize for Research in the Field of Basic and Clinical Neurosciences
Young Belgian neuroscience researcher has produced seminal research on synaptic transmission and Parkinson’s disease. - July 09, 2013 - International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)
National Senior Wii Bowling Day
Raising Funds for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research - June 20, 2013 - NeuroScience Foundation
Handbook of Neurosurgery 7th Edition E-Book Now Available
“Handbook of Neurosurgery, Seventh Edition,” published by Thieme in 2010, is now available as an e-book that can be read online or easily downloaded to an iPad, iPod, or other mobile device. Instead of toting around the print version of this classic reference, readers can quickly... - May 13, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Protein Folding Research for Parkinson’s Disease Receives Research Funds
Protein folding research is at the forefront of some exciting discoveries for Parkinson's disease. Dr. Mark Fisher has been awarded $50,000 to further his protein folding research from the University of Kansas' Proof of Concept Fund. - April 10, 2013 - The University of Kansas Center for Technology Commercialization
"For The Life Of Bryan Show" - Tulsa Musicians and Family Rally to Raise Funds for Friend and Retired Tulsa Fire Captain Battling Brain Tumor
Local musicians Charlie Redd and The Full Flava Kings, The Blue, Zen Hipster, Sweatin Bullets, and Freakshow look to raise funds for friend, local music producer and retired Fire Captain battling brain tumor. - April 03, 2013 - Friends Of Bryan
The Definitive Reference on Cerebral Bypass
In the neurosurgical world, revascularization is an important component of treatment. “Color Atlas of Cerebral Revascularization,” recently published by Thieme, focuses on cerebral bypass techniques pioneered by leading surgeons at the world-renowned Barrow Neurological Institute in... - March 27, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
UH Psychology Professor Honored with Lifetime Distinguished Career Award
H. Julia Hannay, the John and Rebecca Moores Professor of Psychology at the University of Houston, received the Lifetime Distinguished Career Award from the International Neuropsychological Society. The award recognizes her contributions to the field of neuropsychology. - March 20, 2013 - University of Houston
Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers to Give Tigers Tickets to Spinal Cord Injury & Brain Injury Accident Victims
The Michigan personal injury lawyers at the law firm of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. (http://www.BuckfireLaw.com) are proud to announce their 2nd annual Detroit Tigers Tickets Giveaway to TBI and SCI accident victims. - March 15, 2013 - Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Dr. Swaraj Bose – Neuro-Ophthalmologist - Launches Mobile Content at NeuroEyeOrbit.com
Dr. Swaraj Bose is pleased to announce the launch of mobile.neuroeyeorbit.com. The new website provides content found at neuroeyeorbit.com in a format optimized for mobile and tablet devices. - February 08, 2013 - Swaraj Bose, M.D.
Neuro-Ophthalmologist Dr. Swaraj Bose Launches NeuroEyeOrbit.com
Neuro-ophthalmologist and an orbital surgeon, Dr. Swaraj Bose is pleased to announce the launch of the website www.neuroeyeorbit.com. The site presents Dr. Bose’s credentials in neuro-ophthalmology and orbital surgery and was created under the direction of Dr. Bose with the primary objective... - December 13, 2012 - Swaraj Bose, M.D.
Wharton Students Transform Epilepsy Blog
The Wharton School and Living Well With Epilepsy launch new website just in time for Epilepsy Awareness Month in November. Throughout the Fall 2012 semester, a group of Wharton students will be transforming a local blog on Epilepsy into a comprehensive website with the goal of diminishing stigma... - November 08, 2012 - Living Well With Epilepsy
Sharecare Names Sherri Snelling to Top 10 List for Influencers on Alzheimer's disease and Caregiving
Sharecare, the online site created by Dr. Oz, released its first Top 10 Influencers on Alzheimer's disease naming Sherri Snelling #4 on the list based on her blogs about dementia and caregiving. - November 07, 2012 - Caregiving Club, Inc.
Rosellini Scientific, LLC Announces Recent Hire of Dr. Austin Duke as Vice President of Emerging Technologies
Rosellini Scientific, LLC is pleased to announce the recent hire of Dr. Austin Duke to join their team as Vice President of Emerging Technologies. - October 26, 2012 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
The Toral Family Foundation Has Launched a Statewide Essay Contest in Recognition of Florida’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week That Takes Place from November 11-18
Toral Family Foundation Launches Essay Contest in Recognition of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week. - October 22, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
Reema Maindiratta, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Reema Maindiratta, M.D., of Babylon, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Reema Maindiratta, M.D. Dr. Maindiratta has over 15 years experience in the healthcare... - October 18, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Jersey Law Firm Assists Victims During Fungal Meningitis Outbreak From Tainted Epidural Steroid Injections
New Jersey personal injury lawyer Scott Grossman is currently investigating the current Fungal Meningitis outbreak in New Jersey and in several other states and is making himself available to victims for consultation. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that... - October 15, 2012 - The Grossman Law Firm, LLC
Metamorphosis: From Near Death to New Life
What happens when an endurance cyclist faces near death after being violently struck by a teenage driver? How exactly does someone land back on their feet after suffering a traumatic brain injury? Nationally published author David A. Grant answers these questions and more in Metamorphosis, Surviving Brain Injury. - October 12, 2012 - David A. Grant
A Practical Neurosurgical Resource Rich with Answers on Key Concepts
Preparing to become a board-certified neurosurgeon is a daunting endeavor. With the longest residency training program of all medical specialties, seven years, and then many individuals doing at least an additional year fellowship, the knowledge base for clinical practice is huge. A majority of... - October 08, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
AcuteCare Telemedicine Discusses Teleneurology Outlook with Leading Georgia Stroke Professionals
Dr. Matthews Gwynn, Partner, AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) delivered a presentation discussing the future of teleneurology in the next decade during the quarterly meeting of the Georgia Stroke Professional Alliance (GSPA) on Wednesday, August 15th. Dr. Gwynn’s presentation, visible online in... - August 18, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Neuroscience Nurses Open New Group on RNsights
Neuroscience Nurses have opened a new group on RNsights, the free online community for critical care nurses. This new subgroup can benefit all members by helping to educate other nurses about neuroscience as well as allowing those with a neurology specialty to connect with each other and share... - August 15, 2012 - RNsights
Bruker Introduces New Nanoelectrical AFM Mode
PeakForce KPFM Enables Quantitative Nanoscale Surface Potential Measurements - August 15, 2012 - Bruker Corporation
Alzheimer’s Disease: New Book Provides Critical, Evidence-Based Answer
Official Release of Anticipated Book by Dr. David Leonardi and Dr. Nathan Daley - July 24, 2012 - Leonardi Institute
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Partners with Give by Cell for Mobile Fundraising
Give by Cell, a San Francisco based company specializing in mobile technology solutions, was selected by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to provide the mobile fundraising service, Mobile Give, allowing supporters to make donations via text. "The landscape of philanthropy is... - July 11, 2012 - Give by Cell
Christine Hale, M.D. Joins Acutecare Telemedicine Advisory Board
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) announces the addition of Christine Hale, M.D. as a member of the ACT Board of Advisors. The partners of ACT believe Hale’s expertise and passion for improving healthcare delivery will aid the company in effectively extending the highest level of care to its... - June 27, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Names David A Westman as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) today announced that David A. Westman will assume the position of CNS Executive Director and CEO, effective July 9, 2012. Westman will succeed Regina Shupak, who has served as the CNS Interim Executive Director since October 2011. Westman brings more... - June 23, 2012 - Congress of Neurological Surgeons
LA Fitness and the Pavilion Shops Host Stay Fit! for Autism
On Saturday, June 30th, Stay Fit! and LA Fitness, in conjunction with the Pavilion merchants, is holding the first annual “Stay Fit for Autism” event at the Pavilion Shops in North Naples from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the benefit of Eden Autism Services. Pavilion merchants are joining together to raise awareness and funds for Eden Autism Services while encouraging activities that promote wellness of mind, body and spirit. - June 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
DMG Productions to Feature fNIR Devices on Upcoming Episode of Health Heroes
Wearable Brain Monitoring Sensors Enable Significant Advances in Neuroscience - June 20, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
The World's Most Advanced Robotic Spine Surgery Now Available in Newport Beach and Orange County
Robotic spine surgery is now available in Orange County, California. Led by Dr. Nitin Bhatia, the team the UC Irvine Spine Center has developed and refined these advanced techniques to cure your neck and back problems. - May 23, 2012 - Irvine Spine Center
"Neuroprotection Market Will Reach $2.6 Billion in 2014" Visiongain Report Predicts
A new report by visiongain predicts that the overall world market for neuroprotective products will reach $2.6 billion for 2014. - May 13, 2012 - visiongain
Nettfit Publishing Presents "Marijuana for Parkinson Disease," a New Controversial Cannabis Research Book in Print Now
Pharmaceutical use of cannabis is not new and history shows us how this miracle plant has been misinterpreted through an era of ignorance. Cannabis has been used for thousands of years and the credibility of marijuana as a therapy specifically for Parkinson’s disease is somewhat new. “Marijuana is a miracle plant that helps Parkinson’s patients and benefits people suffering from many other illnesses,” states PD patient and author of, "Marijuana for Parkinson's Disease" (2012). - May 10, 2012 - Nettfit Publishing
International Conference and Exhibition on Neurology & Therapeutics
OMICS Group invites you to attend the International Conference and Exhibition on Neurology & Therapeutics which is going to be held during May 14-16, 2012 Embassy Suites Las Vegas, USA. - May 09, 2012 - OMICS Group Incorporation
Neuropsychologist Receives University of Houston's Highest Faculty Honor
H. Julia Hannay Developed World-Recognized Clinical Neuropsychology Training Program at University of Houston - May 02, 2012 - University of Houston
Stroke Does Not Discriminate – Prevention Through Technology and Risk Modification Crucial to Stopping Stroke from Striking
Stroke does not discriminate; it can strike anyone, anytime, anywhere, with 795,000 stroke cases a year in the U.S. alone. Some risk factors are controllable, and if modified will result in a significant decrease in the incidence of stroke. The Stroke Shield Foundation is promoting the message Technology Against Stroke this May in recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month. - April 30, 2012 - Dr. Jeffrey Thomas Stroke Shield Foundation
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Host 2nd Annual "Evening Among Stars"
Free Open House & Talent Show Celebrates Autism Awareness Month. - March 28, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
A Practical, Reliable Reference for Audiologists
“Handbook of Acoustic Accessibility,” recently published by Thieme, focuses on the acoustic conditions, therapies, and technologies that assist audiologists and teachers of hearing-impaired students in making the speech signal audible, undistorted, and accessible. Covering topics that... - March 22, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Speaks with PR.com About His New Novel Monday Mornings & Imperfect Medicine
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, speaks candidly with PR.com Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, about writing his first novel and how surgeons handle medical mistakes. - March 12, 2012 - PR.com
Parkinson’s Disease: Living with Parkinson’s
The Parkinson Research Foundation will be presenting a conference to provide Parkinson’s disease patients and caregivers in Southwest Florida with an opportunity to learn about the latest drugs and treatments for Parkinson’s disease that will enhance their lives. - March 03, 2012 - Parkinson Research Foundation
Blog Teens Have Mixed Feelings About New York Students with Tourette Syndrome-Like Symptoms
These teens are regular participants in the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's Teens4TS blog. - February 20, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Mariel Hemingway to Speak About Epilepsy at Old Town Club on March 29, 2012 at 1:00pm
Dr. J. Christine Dean and the Board of Directors of the Epilepsy Institute of North Carolina invite you to an afternoon with Mariel Hemingway. Luncheon; Thursday, March, 29 2012; 1:00 p.m. Old Town Country Club, 2875 Old Town Club Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. J. Christine Dean, MD; Mrs. Florence Corpening; Mrs. Lynn B. Eisenberg; Mrs. Claudette Weston; Mr. Lawrence D. Smith. - February 15, 2012 - Epilepsy Institute of North Carolina