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27th Annual Stroll for Epilepsy Awareness
Join the Northern CA Epilepsy Foundation at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on May 18, 2019 for the 27th Annual Epilepsy Awareness Stroll. This family-friendly event at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is a wonderful opportunity to raise funds, support and awareness for individuals with epilepsy and their... - May 01, 2019 - Northern CA Epilepsy Foundation
Dr. Patricia A. Broderick Honored as a Woman of Excellence-Industry Leader in Neurology by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Patricia A. Broderick of Bronx, New York has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence-Industry Leader in Neurology for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Neurology. This award... - April 24, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
MD Stem Cells New Alzheimer’s Treatment Shows Early Benefits
Initial memory improvements following ACIST stem cells may hold promise for ALZ. - April 24, 2019 - MD Stem Cells
Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mark White to Join OrthoNeuro in May 2019
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Mark White, Neurosurgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the spine, will join their multi-specialty physician group practice May 1st, 2019. - April 16, 2019 - OrthoNeuro
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 22-Year-Old Woman in Cleveland, Ohio
Hannah in Cleveland, Ohio, has just received an extremely special Seizure Response Service Dog from SDWR. - April 10, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Vesalio Reports Expansion of International Distributor Network and Stroke Congress Exhibition Presence
Vesalio announces it has executed multiple exclusive distribution agreements in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East and now has market coverage in 39 countries for the NeVa™ Neuro-thrombectomy System. Along with the increased market and registration activities, Vesalio is... - April 02, 2019 - Vesalio
Dogs Prove There is a Scent Associated to Epileptic Seizures
A collaborative study between a French research team of the University of Rennes and an Indiana-based service dog organization, Medical Mutts, showed that dogs are able to detect an odor collected from patients during an epileptic seizure. These results will open a large field of research on the... - March 29, 2019 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Huntington Study Group Achieves 100th Credentialed Research Site Milestone
The Huntington Study Group (HSG), a world leader in spearheading research and conducting clinical trials in Huntington disease (HD), is excited to announce that it has credentialed Inland Northwest Research, LLC as the 100th HSG site in North America. “On behalf of myself and our site, I... - March 25, 2019 - Huntington Study Group
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 17-Year-Old Boy in Fort Valley, Georgia
A 17-year-old boy named Zac living in Fort Valley, Georgia, has just received an extremely special Seizure Response Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” has a mission to provide specially bred and custom-trained dogs for... - March 23, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Scottsdale Firms Partner on Neurology Research
Two Phoenix-area companies, Saccadous, Inc. and Systems Imagination, Inc. (SII) have teamed up in a partnership to advance the latest technologies in the application of eye tracking to interpret human brain function. Saccadous uses high-speed eye tracking to diagnose and track neurological problems, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia. Systems Imagination uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to help healthcare companies discover hidden insights in big data. - March 18, 2019 - Saccadous
A Charity Footprints Powered Global Virtual Walkathon is Underway to Raise Money and Awareness for Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) - a Rare and Terminal Disorder
The goal of the virtual Global MSA Walkathon is to cover 52,000 miles and raise $250,000 between March 15, 2019 which is during MSA Awareness Month and October 3, 2019, which is World MSA Day. Team members track their steps via a wearable fitness tracker or a smartphone app while walking locally at their convenience. - March 15, 2019 - Multiple System Atrophy Coalition
New Low-Height, Low-Frequency Vibration Isolation Platform Adapts to Space Constraints in Critical Micro- and Nano-Microscopy
At just 2-1/4 inches in height, while isolating vibrations as low as 1 hertz, the new completely-passive Negative-Stiffness tabletop vibration isolation platform – developed by Minus K Technology – provides the industry’s thinnest low-height, low-frequency isolator for optimizing space in critical microscopy and laboratory applications. - March 14, 2019 - Minus K Technology Inc.
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Free Neck Seminar
Join Swedish Neurosurgeon, Eric Arias, M.D., to learn about common causes of neck pain as well as the non-surgical and surgical treatment options available. - March 14, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 7-Year-Old Girl in San Francisco, CA
Emma, a 7-year old living in San Francisco, California, has received a very special delivery of her very own, an Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers to assist her and help better communicate her needs. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or... - March 12, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
The Late Dr. John McCulloch of HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Profiled in the Journal of Neurosurgery Spine
The late Dr. John McCulloch, first Director of Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL) Advanced Center for Spinal Microsurgery, was featured in a paper published in The Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, the official journal of the American Association of Neurologic Surgeons (AANS). The article was... - March 11, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center Neurologist Explains What to do if You Think You’re Having a Stroke
With stroke door to treatment times averaging just 20 minutes, Swedish serves as the Rocky Mountain Region’s referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the state’s first Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. - March 05, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
USA Hospital Bed Dealer Provides Hill Rom Beds to MS and ALS Patients
Hospital Direct Medical Equipment Inc. based in San Diego California and Richmond Virginia is a hospital bed reseller, dealer, broker that sells used, refurbished and reconditioned Hill Rom P1900 TotalCare Sport beds to patients with MS (multiple sclerosis) ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and other patients with acute care medical needs. - February 21, 2019 - Hospital Direct Medical Equipment Inc.
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Double Open House
Surgery takes center stage with expansion of the hospital’s pre-procedure unit and new robotic-assisted surgical suites. - February 14, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
The Dementia Society Announces SingFit® Platform as Recipient of Dementia SMART® Award Illustrating Rise of Music as One of Best Interventions for People with Dementia
Dementia Society of America is recognizing Musical Health Technologies (MHT) and their technology platform, SingFit, as a recipient of its Dementia SMART Award. The Dementia SMART Award recognizes excellence in programs that help transform the health and lives of people living with dementia and... - January 30, 2019 - Dementia Society of America
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Celebrates Renovated Helipad
Swedish Medical Center serves as the south Denver metro areas only level I trauma facility with a dedicated burn and reconstructive center. - January 30, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Dr. Daniel Andreae is Named 2018 Man of the Year, and Sits Down for a Spotlight Interview with the Top 100 Registry
Dr. Dan Andreae, Distinguished Professor at the University of Guelph Humber & the University of Waterloo, sits down with the Top 100 Registry for a Spotlight Interview discussing a range of topics including life-long learning, psychology & stress management, his career in social work and his extensive involvement in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly his work with both the Weizmann Institute and with the Alzheimer’s Society. - January 24, 2019 - Top100 Registry Inc.
Cure Dystonia Now and National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Announce a New Grant to Validate Tool for Spasmodic Dysphonia
Cure Dystonia Now (CDN) and the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (NSDA) announced a new grant designed to validate an outcome measurement protocol for use with spasmodic dysphonia (SD), a neurological voice disorder. - December 19, 2018 - National Spasmodic Dypshonia Association
Saving Military Veterans and Patients Long Waits and Travel for Treatment, South Florida’s Anatomical Architects Release CerviFit 2.0
Touted as “the neck’s big thing,” South Florida’s Anatomical Architects announced the release of CerviFit 2.0 the World’s First Physician prescribed Tele-Medicine Cervical Rehabilitation System. According to P&S market research, “the tele-medicine market is... - December 11, 2018 - Anatomical Architects, Inc.
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Receives an "A" for Patient Safety
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center was awarded an "A" from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Swedish Medical Center’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. - November 08, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
GD Announces New Case Study: Overdose Outcomes Improve with Telemedicine
This crisis has now reached epidemic proportions. Furthermore, overdose patients are at significant risk of repeat visits to the ED as they are often discharged within 24 hours. With limited resources to afford outpatient treatment, many relapse almost immediately. This perpetual cycle of... - October 09, 2018 - GD (General Devices)
Stroke Recovery Foundation Founder Bob Mandell to Address 2018 World Stroke Congress
SW Florida based Stroke Recovery Foundation Founder Bob Mandell to Speak at the 2018 World Stroke Congress. - October 09, 2018 - Stroke Recovery Foundation, Inc.
Medical Device Manufacturer Blink Device Company Signs Distribution Agreement with KCPMED
KCPMED Appointed Exclusive South Korean Distributor for TwitchView™ Neuromuscular Monitor. - September 05, 2018 - Blink Device Company
Transcontinental Electric Skateboard Ride by 61 Year Old Skateboarder
Morro Bay Skateboard Museum founder, Jack Smith (61), has resumed his electric skateboard ride across America. His original 2016 ride began in Eugene, Oregon and ended in Mountain Home, Idaho after 460 miles. His second attempt began on August 16th, 2018 in Mountain Home, Idaho. The e-board ride... - September 04, 2018 - Morro Bay Skateboard Museum
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer
Monique Butler, MD, MBA, brings extensive experience creating hospital operational and quality improvements. - August 23, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Mindoula Named to The 2018 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Behavioral health company ranks No. 36 on the 2018 Inc. 5000 with three-year revenue growth of 7,310 percent. - August 16, 2018 - Mindoula
Physicians at HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center First to Use New Stroke Procedure
Doctors at Swedish Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center located in Englewood, Colorado, Perform Stroke Procedure in Under 17 Minutes Using New Update to Penumbra System. - August 09, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Neurosurgeon Dr. Charles L. Rosen Discusses Fall Sports Safety
Dr. Rosen’s latest video discusses traumatic brain injuries in contact sports, such as football, soccer, rugby, and cheerleading. - August 04, 2018 - BlaineTurner Advertising
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to Woman with Epilepsy in Brooklyn, NY
35-year-old Rebecca in Brooklyn, NY has just received a very special delivery of an SDWR Seizure Response Service Dog. - July 27, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Medicine X Announces Launch of Alzheimer’s Xplained Interactive Story
Medicine X is launching their first interactive story in the Alzheimer’s space this Sunday during the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). "Alzheimer’s Xplained" aims to provide education and awareness to Alzheimer’s patients and their... - July 23, 2018 - Medicine X
PONTE HEALTH Moves Forward on the Development of Second Vertical Medical City, in the Loop Downtown Chicago
Vertical Medical City a new High Rise Development Project, is coming to the Loop Downtown Chicago. The Facility works to bring into the Urban Core the Next Level Assisted Living, Care, and Wellness for Residents and Members 50 and Over. Developer PONTE HEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC, is working to break ground no later than in April or May 2020. - July 16, 2018 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 12-Year-Old Girl Living in Fredericksburg, VA
12-year-old girl living with epilepsy receives her very own Seizure Response Service Dog from SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA. - July 13, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Vesalio Reports Expansion of Commercial Distribution, Additional Published Data on the NeVa™ System for Treating Stroke Patients
Vesalio announces it has executed multiple exclusive distribution agreements in Europe and now has market coverage in 25 countries for the NeVa Neurothrombectomy System. All channel partners have been trained on the unique features of the NeVa platform and technique that is optimized for capturing... - June 18, 2018 - Vesalio
Blink Device Company Receives CE Mark for TwitchView™ Quantitative Monitor for Neuromuscular Blockade; Debuts at European Society of Anaesthesiology Meeting
Blink Device Company announced today that it has received a CE Mark for TwitchView, its novel, user-friendly, quantitative monitor for neuromuscular blockade. With this certification, the company plans to launch the product into the European market, first appearing at the 2018 European Society of... - June 01, 2018 - Blink Device Company
Neurosurgeon and Motorcycle Enthusiast Dr. Charles L. Rosen Features Motorcycle Safety on New Website
Dr. Charles L. Rosen, a neurosurgeon whose expertise is focused on cranial base and neurovascular surgery, announced today the launch of his website, drcharlesrosen.com, which features his video blogs on motorcycle safety, titled “Biker Brain Surgeon.” - May 30, 2018 - BlaineTurner Advertising
Neurosurgeon Dr. Charles L. Rosen Launches Website
Dr. Charles L. Rosen, a neurosurgeon whose expertise is focused on cranial base and neurovascular surgery, as well as complex intradural tumors of the third ventricle, posterior fossa, and spinal cord, announced today the launch of his website, drcharlesrosen.com. This site offers information on... - May 30, 2018 - BlaineTurner Advertising
Book on New Way of Doing Medicine Could Save Lives
Adult Stem Cell Released Molecules is a new book on therapeutic development and medicine, by California author Dr. Greg Maguire, Ph.D., that could save lives and restore health. Dr. Greg Maguire's book offers a radically new approach to the standard means of developing therapeutics through the use of the molecules that stem cells release, emphasizing that the molecules act in the organisms through their collective actions within and between all levels of the system, often not at the genome. - May 23, 2018 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Kantar Health, Sunovion Release Results for SBC Study
New research by Kantar Health and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals suggests that high patient-reported adherence to sodium channel blocker (SBC) epilepsy drug treatments resulted in statistically and clinically meaningful improvements in health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The findings will be detailed in a podium presentation at ISPOR 2018 on May 22, 2018. - May 21, 2018 - Kantar
First Private, Social Network for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Patients & Their Families Launched by Curatio & BioScript Solutions®
Private, mobile social network gives MS patients and their families a way to connect, learn and share as a way to reduce isolation, stigma and loneliness. - May 07, 2018 - Curatio
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Dr. Rodica Elena Petrea
Dr. Rodica Elena Petrea, of Omaha, Nebraska, has recently been recognized as a 2018 Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Stroke/Vascular Neurology. She will also be honored as a Top 10 in Healthcare for 2019. - May 01, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Orem Based Brain Rehab Clinic is the First in the State to Offer Innovative GyroStim Neuro Therapy
Brain Rehab Clinic is excited to announce the arrival of the GyroStim. This state of the art technology is the first in the state of Utah to offer this innovative approach for treating various neurologic conditions such as: post-concussion syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), strokes and vertigo. - April 25, 2018 - Brain Rehab Clinic
PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance Hosts 12th Annual TS Family Camp
“We’re All in This Together” is the theme of the 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Family Camp June 8-10, 2018 hosted by the PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance. Scheduled to be held at Black Rock Retreat in Quarryville, PA, this yearly camp has separate tracks for children and their parents/guardians. - April 19, 2018 - PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance, Inc.
Reyna L. Gilmore, MD Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Reyna L. Gilmore, MD of Cincinnati, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 9 years in the field of healthcare. About Reyna L. - April 14, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dallas Pain Relief Company Helps Relieve the Pain of Grad School Expenses
Ted’s Brain Science Products, a startup founded by UTD neuroscientists, is helping financially struggling neuroscience students further their careers with a $3450 donation to the Larry Cauller Travel Award scholarship. Cofounder Dr. Ted Price explains, “One of the most important ways... - April 11, 2018 - Ted's Brain Science
Sydney Segen Writes from the Depths of PTSD to Offer True Stories, Self-Help, and Hope
"Hope After Trauma and PTSD: Making Sense of the Pain," a new book by St. Louis author Sydney Segen offers hope for people with PTSD and the people who love them. The book includes first-person true stories, insights and strategies that can help, and prompts to write your own story - an important step in recovering. Segen understands PTSD because she has PTSD. - April 10, 2018 - Sydney Segen
IndieGo Publishing Announces the Release of Understanding Autistic Behaviors: Improving Health, Independence, and Well-Being, by Theresa Regan PhD
"Understanding Autistic Behaviors: Improving Health, Independence, and Well-Being" by Theresa Regan, PhD, published by IndieGo Publishing, is a workbook-style resource for families and professionals. Written as a follow-up to her first book, "Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults," this book offers practical solutions to behavioral challenges with the goal of achieving successful outcomes for ASD individuals, their families, and their caregivers. - April 05, 2018 - INDIEGO Publishing