JUPITER, Fla., April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BioRestorative Therapies, Inc. ("BRT" or the "Company") (OTCBB:BRTX), a life sciences company focused on adult stem cell based cellular therapies for various personal medical applications, announced todaythat it has been invited to present at the 5th International Congress on Prediabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome in Vienna, Austria. The conference will take place April 18th-20th, 2013 at the Austria Center Vienna and will highlight early interventions for diabetes, dysglycemia, and surgery in the treatment of obesity and diabetes, where world leaders and specialists will discuss pioneering research in these areas. BRT Chief Scientist and Vice President of Research and Development, Francisco Silva, will be presenting the Company's research on Human Metabolically Active Brown Adipose Tissue Derived Stem Cells on April 19, 2013 from 2:00-3:30 local time. This research is a result of the scientific work BRT has been performing pursuant to its ThermoStem Program, which focuses on treatments using brown fat stem cells for metabolic disorders and obesity, primarily focusing on potentially preventing the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. The principal sponsor of the conference is Novo Nordisk, with additional sponsorship from Bayer and Sanofi Aventis. Conference attendees are expected to be primarily clinical … Continue reading →

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What is Epilepsy? Every year, on average, 15500 Canadians learn that they have epilepsy. Would you know what to do if someone you knew was having a seizure? Learn the myths a... By: DailyWebTV … Continue reading →

The 7th annual Epilepsy Forum held at the Sofitel hotel in Alkhobar last week highlighted the issues related to the chronic neurological disorder in the presence of physicians, experts and the general public. Organized by the King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Dammam in collaboration with the Saudi Epilepsy Society (SES), the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), the Saudi Chapter of Epilepsy, and the Commission of Eastern Mediterranean Affairs, the forum provided a platform for a fruitful discussion on the disorder as well as the current research being carried out on its various types. Commenting on the forum, Dr. Raidah Al-Baradie, chairwoman of the epilepsy forum and an epilepsy consultant at the hospital, explained, We cover a different theme every year and this time the discussion centered around Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (MTLE), its clinical characteristics and treatment. King Fahd Specialist Hospital has recently established a monitoring unit, the first of its kind in the Eastern Province, and has successfully performed surgery on many patients suffering from MTLE. Moreover, the symposium aims to play a vital role in increasing public awareness about epilepsy so as to inform and educate people about its symptoms and implications as well as exchange the latest … Continue reading →

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Tisha Mette knew the autism therapy for her son, Ayden, would be expensive. To pay for one month's treatment, her husband sold his $15,000 Harley. Then they took out a home-equity loan. Since 2007, her husband has changed jobs three times trying to find an insurance plan that would cover the boy's treatment. Now, state lawmakers are considering a proposal to require insurers to cover the intensive form of treatment, which can cost more than $100,000 a year. It's a battle that has been playing out across the country as autism diagnoses have soared to record levels. Already, 32 states mandate some form of autism coverage. This year, Minnesota legislators proposed one of the most generous mandates in the country, with no dollar or age limits on the coverage. But last week, in the face of growing cost concerns, a House committee scaled it back, setting a $50,000 annual limit per child. Supporters have said they're more optimistic than ever about an autism mandate, which has support on both sides of the aisle. "People just understand that this is a growing problem that needs to be addressed," said Rep. Kim Norton, DFL-Rochester, one of the chief sponsors. … Continue reading →

Use of Technology in Stroke Rehabilitation Increased awareness of neuroplasticity and the brain's ability to remodel after injury has spurred a host of innovation and technology to promote recovery af... By: upmc … Continue reading →

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) Tiger Woods dropped two strokes at the Masters before he even hit a shot Saturday. At least he's still in the tournament. Woods got a reprieve at the Masters when he was given a two-shot penalty for a bad drop but avoided a more serious sanction disqualification. "I took a drop that I thought was correct and in accordance with the rules," Woods said on Twitter. "I understand and accept the penalty and respect the committee's decision." Still, the ruling stirred up plenty of debate on social media. Some fellow golfers claimed Woods got special treatment and others noted it came one day after 14-year-old Guan Tianlang was penalized a stroke for slow play, nearly causing him to miss the cut. Some even called for Woods to withdraw. "I think he should WD. He took a drop to gain an advantage," tweeted David Duval, once Woods' top rival. "I guess Tiger is BIGGER than golf. Any other person in the world gets DQ'd. Gotta keep those TV ratings going right?" added Kyle Thompson, who plays on a lower-level tour. Hunter Mahan, who missed the Masters cut, praised the decision. "I like this ruling because he took an … Continue reading →

"I had a major stroke, I'm frankly lucky to be alive. I had been heavily overworking - mostly my own fault - in the year before that," he said. "I'd had two minor strokes, it turned out, in that year - which I hadn't noticed - and then I did the terrible thing of believing what I read in the newspapers, because the newspapers were saying what we must all do is take very intensive exercise, in short bursts, and that's the way to health. "Well I went onto a rowing machine and gave it everything I had, and had a strange feeling afterwards - a blinding headache, and flashes of light - served out the family meal, went to bed, woke up the next morning lying on the floor unable to move. "And what I'd done, I'd torn the carotid artery, which takes blood into the brain, and had a stroke overnight - which basically wipes out a bit of your brain. "In my case, luckily not my voice or memory or anything like that, but the whole left hand side of my body, which is why I'm still not able to walk fluently - I do a kind … Continue reading →

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) Tiger Woods dropped two strokes at the Masters before he even hit a shot Saturday, and he still has a chance to wear another green jacket. Woods shot a 2-under 70 in the third round at Augusta National, shaking off a two-stroke penalty assessed before he went out to the first tee. When he walked off the 18th green after sinking a testy par putt, he was four strokes off the lead. It could have been better. And worse. At least he didn't get disqualified. Augusta National gave Woods a reprieve, ruling an improper drop Friday should result in a two-shot penalty instead of getting him kicked out of the tournament. He said it was the right decision, even though some called for him to withdraw for signing an improper scorecard. "I'm abiding by the rules," said Woods, who was at 3-under 213. "I made a mistake under the rules of golf. I took an improper drop, and I got the penalty." Brandt Snedeker and Australia's Jason Day were tied for the lead at 7 under, while two more Aussies, Adam Scott and Marc Leishman, and 2009 Masters champion Angel Cabrera were another stroke back. On moving … Continue reading →