LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --NeuroSigma, Inc., a California-based medical device company, today announced the publication of a positive Phase II clinical study for the use of external Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (eTNS) for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy. The study, led by Christopher M. DeGiorgio, M.D., Professor of Neurology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Vice President of Neurology at NeuroSigma, was published online in the January 30, 2013 issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. NeuroSigma is the exclusive worldwide licensee of UCLA's entire TNS intellectual property portfolio. Drug resistant epilepsy (DRE) is a serious medical disorder, and affects approximately 30% of the estimated 50 million people with epilepsy worldwide. Today's publication details the results of a double-blind randomized controlled trial of eTNS in 50 subjects with DRE. The trial demonstrated that among patients receiving eTNS there were significant reductions in seizure frequency over the course of the 18-week study. Patients receiving eTNS also demonstrated significant improvements in mood, making eTNS unique among epilepsy therapies. The clinical trial was conducted at UCLA and the University of Southern California (USC). "This randomized controlled trial provides Level II evidence that eTNS may … Continue reading →

Biomedical Autism Treatment -- Respen-A Therapy and Autism Update http://www.AutismRecoveryTreatment.com Biomedical autism intervention -- Respen-A therapy for Autism has shown great benefit for many children. The new version of Respen-A therapy is improved and is showing even more promise for those with Autism.Biomedical autism intervention specialist physician, Dr. Kurt Woeller, explains. http By: 1autism911 … Continue reading →

Autism Treatment Services workingwithautism.com Working With Autism is the leading provider of behavioral services for families in Los Angeles. We offer complete, and customized services, including assessments, professional consultations, specializing in children 0-3 years old. We offer assistance for parents and families to learn about autism and the various treatment options for their child. By: WorkingWithAutism … Continue reading →

Therapy for Autism in Valencia workingwithautism.com As a parent, it's important that you find the right therapist and treatment center for your child with autism. As the leading service provider in Valencia, Working With Autism will work with your family, hand in hand, to offer the best treatment possible. Our goal is to give your son or daughter the brightest future possible. With our years of experience, and our team of qualified team members, we are prepared to give your family a professional consultation today. We offer behavioral services, parent support classes, and we'll also work with your school and existing doctor. By: WorkingWithAutism … Continue reading →

Autism Therapy Services in Santa Monica workingwithautism.com Children with autism need special therapy and treatment services to succeed academically and socially in Santa Monica. Working With Autism will develop a plan to meet the needs of your child. We offer behavioral services, professional consultations, and support groups for the parents and families we work with. We'll also help you find programs that will fund the treatment and therapy of your child with autism. Contact Us: (877)331-2147 By: WorkingWithAutism … Continue reading →

Dr Thomas McCool, President and CEO of Eden Autism Services (EAS), has generously extoled WebTeam Corporation (WTC) for developing scalable ways to deliver intervention to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Somerset, New Jersey (PRWEB) January 31, 2013 Mr Parikh and his team at WebTeam Corporation, subject matter experts, graphic designers, and app developers, have created innovative ways to deliver educational activities for children, adolescents, and adults on the autistic spectrum. WebTeam pioneered the use of 3D animation and game-based models to deliver ABA-based interventions using touchscreen technology in its COLORS Program delivered on kiosks and accessible apps for the past two years, McCool said. Mr Nishith Parikh is the CEO of WebTeam Corporation. Notably, it is not just Dr McCool who has showered praise on WebTeam. An EvoLibri Consulting spokesman has also spoken about the scope of better treatment for mood disorders with iTrackMood and iTrackClient two apps co-developed by EvoLibri and WebTeam. As a clinician working with autistic individuals throughout their lives, I know how common depressive disorders are with this population. Yet, as with the general population, most cannot accurately remember what their mood was like yesterday let alone last week, which makes it very difficult to plan … Continue reading →

Public release date: 31-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Gary Steinman gary.steinman@touro.edu 646-981-4604 Touro College Of Osteopathic Medicine NEW YORK, NY A New York-based physician-researcher from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, best known for his research into fertility and twinning, has uncovered a potential connection between autism and a specific growth protein that could eventually be used as a way to predict an infant's propensity to later develop the disease. The protein, called insulin-like growth factor (IGF), is especially involved in the normal growth and development of babies' brain cells. Based on findings of prior published studies, Touro researcher Gary Steinman, MD, PhD, proposes that depressed levels of this protein in the blood of newborns could potentially serve as a biomarker for the later development of autism. However, this connection, described below in greater detail, has never been directly studied. Steinman presents his exciting theory in the journal Medical Hypotheses (article in press), available online today, January 31. IGF stimulates special cells in the brain to provide an essential insulating material, called myelin, around the developing nerves that is needed to efficiently transmit important messages about everything the brain controls from physical functions such as movement to mental … Continue reading →

Robertson family paid for a psychologist to assess their son aged three Father Christopher said learning about child's autism was 'distressing' He has attended mainstream preparatory school since the age of four Parents credit turnaround on vigorous intensive educational therapy His grades are amongst the best in his class and he hopes to do GCSEs By Chloe Lambert PUBLISHED: 19:17 EST, 31 January 2013 | UPDATED: 20:11 EST, 31 January 2013 Like all new parents, Rhona and Christopher Robertson were mesmerised by their adorable baby son, and when he reached normal development milestones a little later than expected, at first they thought nothing of it. But by the time Jamie was two, they were getting concerned. He was walking at 18 months which was a wee bit late but speaking just didnt happen, recalls Christopher, 49, a technology marketing consultant who lives with his family in Cambridge. Talented: Jamie Roberston, 11, who was diagnosed with a severe form of autism at the age of three He would learn words but then seem to forget them. He was not interacting, he didnt have good eye contact, and was prone to running up and down the room repetitively. Their GP and health … Continue reading →

The nonprofit organizations founder and executive director, Michele LaMarche, testified in support of the legislation, known as House Bill 8, which directs private insurance companies in Ohio to cover the cost of autism treatment. Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) January 31, 2013 Step By Step was asked to provide testimony late last year in support of House Bill 8. Founder and executive director, Michele LaMarche, BCBA, welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the conversation that would ultimately result in the addition of autism benefits in the state's new healthcare exchange beginning in 2014. The successful outcome of the new legislation will result in insurance companies providing coverage of autism treatment for 20 hours of ABA weekly, 20 visits per year for speech and language therapy, 20 visits per year for occupational therapy and 30 visits per year for mental/behavioral health outpatient services performed by a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist or physician. Required as part of the federal affordable care act, the state healthcare exchanges will serve as online markets for individuals and small businesses to obtain insurance. The exchanges are required to include 10 essential health benefits, including coverage of behavioral health treatment, such as ABA. According to LaMarche, the newly passed law … Continue reading →

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City is one of only 15 nationwide medical centers to earn The Joint Commission's Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers Oklahoma City, OK (PRWEB) January 31, 2013 What does this Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification mean to patients? It means Mercy has been recognized by the U.S. health care industrys most thorough standard-setting organization for having staff, equipment and processes that meet the highest levels of stroke prevention, detection, treatment and rehabilitation. With stroke, everyone knows minutes matter. What people might not know or think about when stroke happens is where they should go for their best chances of recovery, said Dr. Richard Vertrees Smith, neurosurgeon and Mercy NeuroScience Institute medical director. Were hoping this certification gives us the opportunity to help people in Oklahoma understand that the nations highest quality stroke care is right here at home, at Mercy. The process for earning this status started back in 2008, when Mercy earned its first stroke center accreditation from The Joint Commission the nations oldest and largest accrediting body in health care and didnt stop there. After a demanding application process, Mercy underwent a rigorous onsite review in October 2012, when Joint Commission experts surveyed compliance with … Continue reading →