Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Raymond Romanczyk Executive Director of the Binghamton University Institute for Child Development & Distinguished Service Professor of Psychology Autism spectrum disorders; Attention deficit and learning disabilities; Applied behavior analysis; Behavior Therapy; Techonology use in human services; Assessment and treatment of childhood disorders.My laboratory is primarily focused upon research concerning the etiology, assessment, and treatment of childhood disorders: in particular, autism spectrum disorders, developmental, attention, and learning disorders, as well as family variables and issues. The Institute for Child Development maintains a state certified, full-day school serving children 12 months to 12 years of age), as well as child clinics (The Children's Units) that provide "in-house" opportunities for clinical training and research. A large, full-time professional staff is employed by the Units, composed of individuals in clinical psychology, school psychology, neuropsychology, special education and speech pathology. The laboratory has extensive state of the art research equipment. Research Interests: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit and Learning Disabilities, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Therapy, Technology Application to Human Services, Large Scale Service Delivery Systems Link: Raymond Romanczyk, From Binghamton's Institute for Child Development, Is a World Renowned Expert in the Areas of ... … Continue reading →

While the long-term consequences of a stroke can vary dramatically, early treatment provides the best chance for a complete recovery. So it is imperative for everyone to know early warning signs of a stroke. Millions of people suffer a stroke each year and it is a leading cause of death. Knowing what to look for should you or a loved one develop stroke symptoms can be life-saving. The American Stroke Association has an easy-to-understand acronym to aid in early recognition of a stroke, called F.A.S.T. Face - A common stroke sign is an asymmetric appearance of the face. For instance, there may be drooping of one side of the mouth, one eyelid may appear droopy, or the normal facial wrinkles may appear to be smoother than usual. Arm - A person experiencing a stroke may notice weakness of an arm. Sometimes both arms may be affected. An easy test for weakness is to have the person hold out her arms. If she cannot hold one up against gravity, and it drifts downward, that may be a sign of a stroke. Likewise, if the ability to lift a coffee cup or other items is impaired, this may also indicate the presence … Continue reading →

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise When the clock starts ticking after the onset of stroke symptoms, access to a neurologist is crucial. Quickly diagnosing a stroke allows for the administration of lifesaving tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) in patients who quality for this treatment. tPA is a clot busting drug that can restore blood flow to the brain; if given to the patient within three to four hours of the onset of a stroke, tPA can improve the chances of recovering from a stroke. Baylor Health Care System is bringing advanced neurologic stroke expertise to its community-based medical centers via a portable robot communication system or telemedicine. This telemedicine system allows a neurologist to look at, talk to and examine the patient, and help make treatment decisions, said Dion Graybeal, M.D., medical director for Baylor Health Care Systems hub-and- spoke stroke program. Neuro-hospitalists based at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas use IPads or laptop computers to connect with other Baylor medical centers whenever a call comes from their emergency departments. Currently Baylor Medical Centers at Irving, Garland, Waxahachie, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, and Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth utilize the hub-and-spoke stroke … Continue reading →

It's My Job Dr. M. Ziad Darkhabani, right, works with Nancy Schulte, an interventional radiology technician to position an X-ray imaging arm to help guide him in threading a catheter into a patients brain to remove a blood clot. Scott Thuen / Special to The Forum FARGO It was not long ago that treatment for a stroke focused on rehabilitation. Because of a lack of blood flow to the brain, most patients who survived suffered brain damage and other disabilities. They often faced months of rehabilitation or life in a care facility. Today, if a stroke is diagnosed early and treatment applied, the survival rate and outcome can be better. Dr. Ziad Darkhabani is a stroke and interventional neurologist at Essentia Health. He specializes in using catheters to remove blood clots and repair aneurysms in the brain. Q. What do you do? Interventional neurology means we treat the vessels of the head and neck using a catheter technique. A catheter is a plastic hose or tube made specially to go inside the vessel. Most of the time we go through the femoral artery, which is a vessel in the leg. There are two aspects of the job. The first is … Continue reading →