Quincy Bioscience Receives Patent for Jellyfish Protein Aequorin

Now open in Austin, Texas, CELLING patients can seek out cutting-edge stem cell treatments designed to enhance their quality of life.Stem cell science has now advanced to the point where clinical applications in orthopedic and spinal surgery are now a reality.Dr. Mark Flood has exhibited a career long interest in adopting innovative therapies in pursuit of the best possible outcomes for his patients.

Outpatient Assessment Services are now available for Sierra Tucson’s Assessment and Diagnostic Program, including options for Brain SPECT Imaging and additional separate services. July 7, 2010 -- For those who do not require the safety or intensity of inpatient care, Sierra Tucson will begin offering various Outpatient Assessment Services on August 2, 2010. Individuals may call beginning July 7, 2010, to schedule an appointment.

Banner Health System Leads the Way as First in Arizona with State of the Art 3D Dedicated Neurology Suite Santa Barbara, CA June 28, 2010 -- TrueVision 3D Surgical announced today that Cardon Children’s Medical Center is the first institution in the state of Arizona to adopt TrueVision® 3D Surgical Visualization, where multiple 3D flat panel displays and the TrueVision® system create a fully dedicated 3D Pediatric Neurosurgical suite -- and they are the second pediatric institution in the world to adopt the state-of-the-art...

Groundbreaking study finds a strong association between airway bifurcation CT densities, loss of lung function and lung cancer risk Clifton Park, NY June 28, 2010 -- Kitware announces today the first published report of a new and quantitative method for measuring lung cancer risk within the July issue of Academic Radiology.

Dog exercise options and easy demonstrations allow owners to help pets recover from back surgery or injury with canine rehabilitation. For a healthy pet, exercises will build strength and stamina, which are required for good dog fitness and cat fitness. Sarasota, FL June 25, 2010 -- SARASOTA, Fla. (PRWEB) June 23, 2010, Veterinary neurologist Dr. Anne Chauvet, internationally known for her work in this relatively rare specialty, has released a new how-to video on canine rehabilitation and the benefits of pet exercise.

Dr. Amesqua will be responsible for liaison with regulatory agencies in Latin America regarding approvals of Stemedica’s allogeneic adult stem cell products for use in clinical (human) trials which follow the criteria required by the FDA in the United States. San Diego, CA June 24, 2010 -- Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc., a leader in allogeneic adult stem cell manufacturing, research and development announced today the appointment of César Amesqua, MD as Medical and Regulatory Affairs Director for Latin America.

Neurosurgeons from across North America and Europe will descend on Buffalo, NY to train in advanced endoscopy. June 21, 2010 -- On July 30 and 31, Buffalo will play host to the 4th Annual Brain Endoscopy Course--a CME accredited program co-sponsored by University at Buffalo Neurosurgery and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). The course is intended for neurosurgical residents, fellows, and attending neurosurgeons interested in minimally invasive endoscopic approaches to brain pathology.

Cured by Dr. Ramin Rak, Roger Sencer Living Normal Life One Year Later. Great Neck, NY June 21, 2010 -- Huntington, New York resident Roger Sencer was driving home from work in May 2009 when he couldn’t remember important details of his own life. Realizing that something was seriously wrong, his wife Jane got him to Huntington Hospital. The news was not good: the emergency physician ran tests and found a large tumor the size of a tennis ball resting on his brain. Dr. Rak and Roger Sencer smiling together one year after the operation.

Two Jackson & Coker executives, Tony Stajduhar and Edward McEachern, appointed to the faculty of the National Institute of Physician Recruitment and Retention....

Sierra Tucson, an international leader in the treatment of addictions, mental health issues, and pain management, celebrates professional clinicians in the Los Angeles area who make a difference through their work and dedication. Nearly 300 professionals will gather to honor colleagues who have been nominated and selected by fellow clinicians to receive Recognition Awards in 11 special categories.

Dr. Anne Chauvet is offering a free pet hypertension guide so pet owners know how to take life-saving action to avoid stroke or seizure, which can be caused by high blood pressure. Veterinarians are encouraged to include blood pressure screenings in routine exams. Sarasota, Fla. June 3, 2010 -- Veterinary neurologist Dr. Anne Chauvet is helping to educate pet owners and other veterinarians about the importance of routine blood pressure screenings with the free Guide to Hypertension in Pets.

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. Lutz, Fla. June 2, 2010 -- It just became easier to identify prisoners, juvenile offenders and other members of forensic populations who are exaggerating mental disorders for personal gain.

Day relives her son’s battle with mental illness in her new book Randolph, MN May 18, 2010 -- Bipolar disease has become a thief that struck author Patricia Temple Day’s family, stealing her son’s hopes and eventually his life. Moved by her loss and inspired to help others find peace and joy amidst their personal storm, she pens a story of grief and healing in When the Thief Strikes, an Xlibris release. In this book, the author looks back on the life of her son, David Day, as he wrestles with severe bipolar disease.

Early detection of vascular disease by an accredited testing site provides doctors the essential information they need to properly manage the condition and prevent future stroke. May 15, 2010 -- University at Buffalo Neurosurgery (UBNS) has been awarded full accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL) for demonstrating excellence in patient care and commitment to vascular disease testing of the highest quality.

Targeting the Law Enforcement Community to Offer Needed Information to Implement Emergency Response Measures in the Event that a Person Suffering from Alzheimer’s or Other Cognitive Disorders is Missing Palm Harbor, FL May 13, 2010 -- In recent years the Amber Alert system has been employed more and more to provide an immediate response when a child is missing or appears to have been abducted.

North American Seminars, Inc. releases Healthclick LMS an online portal for physical therapists and occupational therapists to meet re-licensure requirements through online continuing education courses. May 12, 2010 -- North American Seminars, Inc. has released Healthclick LMS version 1.0. This proprietary software application forms the foundation for delivery of our musculoskeletal animation and visualization technology.

Conference, hosted by Case Foundation and Office of Science and Technology Policy, will bring together leaders in open innovation Washington, DC April 30, 2010 -- This Friday, Prize4Life will be an invited participant in “Promoting Innovation: Prizes, Challenges and Open Grant Making”, a public-private strategy session jointly hosted by the White House Office on Science and Technology Policy, the Domestic Policy Council, and the Case Foundation.

The Memory Improvement with Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Study (MIDAS) published online this week in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association showed that algal DHA improved memory function in healthy aging adults, providing a benefit roughly equivalent to having the learning and memory skills of someone three years younger. Up to one third of the more than 75 million baby boomers in the U.S. will experience a gradual decline in cognitive function as they age.

He Volunteered for Experimental Brain Surgery. Now, a Parkinson's Patient Agrees to Donate His Book About His Experience to Further the Search for a Cure and Better Treatments for PD.“This book is written not only for the Parkinson’s disease patient,” Schmalfeldt said, “but for anyone who knows, cares for, or loves someone who has this beast of a disease. I just want folks who are touched by PD to realize that they are not alone.

World-renowned Neurologist and Headache Expert Alexander Mauskop, MD to Host Webinar Sponsored by Dr. Mauskop’s Migralex™ on Sex-Related and Exertional Headaches New York, NY April 21, 2010 -- Headaches are sometimes used as an excuse to dodge sex, but for many men and women, sex can actually trigger a headache. In fact, sex-related headaches bear relation to exertional headaches, headaches which occur with physical activity.