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Allsup Helps Keep it Moving for MS Awareness in March
Free posters, Web-based campaign and local events raise awareness of multiple sclerosis.
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MeCP2 Goes Global – Redefining the Function of the Rett Syndrome Protein
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.
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Maxam Nutraceutics Announces Contest To Raise Autism Awareness And Funds For Autism Related Organizations
Maxam Nutraceutics Pledges Portion of Online Sales to Autism Organizations Based on Visitor Recommendation
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HealthForumOnline's Continuing Education Director to Appear on Coping with Caregiving Radio Show
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.
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Visual Cues that Improve Walking for People with Movement Disorders - Study Shows Small Change in Arrangement Can Make a Big Difference in Improvement Gained
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.
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FDA Approves Once-Daily Mirapex ER For The Treatment Of Early Parkinson’s Disease
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.
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US Anti-Migraine Drugs Market to Exceed $3.2 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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.
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DavisPTnetwork Partners with the Florida Physical Therapy Association to Provide Online Continuing Education
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
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Houston Northwest Medical Center Has Been Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has designated Houston Northwest Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery.
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Talaris Advisors Attracts Veteran Team of Strategic Drug Development Managers
Biotech leaders enable Talaris’ capacity to deliver unprecedented, cross-functional expertise for all phases of drug development.
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