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Introducing a Non-Surgical, Non-Medical Treatment for Neurological Conditions
The GaitAid, developed by MediGait, is a new non-surgical and non-medical device that aids people with neurological diseases. Designed for those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy and those who have had a stroke, GaitAid retrains the brain to improve walking to reduce and/or eliminate gait impairment. One woman's success story is the first report of the device being used for an entire year. This virtual walker training device is listed and registered with the FDA.
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Summer...Despite All the Fun it Can be a HeadacheHow to Enjoy Your Summer Fun without the Aggravation of a HeadacheSeasonal Headache Relief Tips from Leading Neurolog
Summer is the worst season for their headaches. Summer tension headaches can be caused by many factors - from America's favorite pastimes - days at the beach, afternoons at the ball game - to the annoyances of the season - the stress and anxiety of bumper to bumper traffic, overexposure to the sun and dehydration, according to Alexander Mauskop M.D., founder and director of The New York Headache Center and board-certified in Neurology,. All these activities - even those that come under the heading of typical Summer fun - can trigger a mild to extreme tension headache,the most common type of primary headache. In fact, as many as 90% of adults experience a tension headache which can last from 30 minutes to an entire month, according to The Mayo Clinic.
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Updated Forensic Assessment Improves Detection of Feigned Symptoms Among Prison Population
It just became easier to identify prisoners, juvenile offenders and other members of forensic populations who are exaggerating mental disorders for personal gain. The recently released Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms, 2nd Edition (SIRS-2), evaluates feigning of psychiatric symptoms and the manner in which it is likely to occur.
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Maastricht University Medical Centre Advances Cranial Implant Technology with PEEK-OPTIMA®
Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+) has developed a novel cranio-maxillofacial implant technology that uses an advanced polymer biomaterial, PEEK-OPTIMA®, from Invibio Biomaterial Solutions. The polymer derived Patient Specific Implant (PSI) technology extends the range of patient/surgeon benefits beyond those of medical-grade titanium, the traditional biomaterial used for cranio-maxillofacial PSIs.
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Molecular Signatures in Post-Mortem Brain Tissue of Younger Individuals at High Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
While the majority of Alzheimer’s researchers focus their attention on the classic pathological signs of the mind-robbing disease – the plaques and tangles --- scientists at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have new evidence that there are molecular hints of trouble in the brains of people decades before these signs lay claim in the brain.
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Summer...Despite All The Fun It Can Be A Headache
How to Enjoy Your Summer Fun without the Aggravation of a HeadacheSeasonal Headache Relief Tips from Leading Neurologist andFounder of The New York Headache CenterDr. Alexander Mauskop
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NeuroTrials Research, Inc. to Exhibit at the 46th Drug Information Association (DIA) Annual Meeting
NeuroTrials Research, Inc. will exhibit at the upcoming 46th Drug Information Association (DIA) Annual Meeting along with more than 400 other companies from June 13-17th, 2010 in Washington, DC. NeuroTrials Research, Inc. will exhibit information regarding its services in investigational drug research and diagnostic testing. NeuroTrials specializes in the therapeutic areas of Neurology and Sleep Disorders, but also performs Psychiatry and Pulmonary clinical research studies. Clinical trials that are performed at NeuroTrials range from Phase I to Phase IV.
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Singapore Embraces Super-robots in Cardiac Surgery
Singapore's primary teaching hospital and referral centre invests millions to bring in the latest generation of robotic technology.
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Martek Biosciences and the National Center for Creative Aging Introduce New Brain Health Awareness Campaign, "Beautiful Minds: Finding Your Lifelong Potential"
Martek Biosciences (NASDAQ: MATK), in partnership with the National Center for Creative Aging today introduced “Beautiful Minds: Finding Your Lifelong Potential,” an educational campaign designed to inspire baby boomers to be proactive about brain health.
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Landmark Clinical Trial Shows Surgery and Stenting Equally Safe and Effective at Preventing Stroke
Physicians now have more options in tailoring treatments for patients at risk for stroke.
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