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Helping people regain life thru neurotechnology
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In the Public's Eye
Reaching out to the disability community is a big part of our overall mission. Recently, neurotechnology has been covered by publications targeting the disability community.
Action Magazine, the official publication of the United Spinal Association, featured an article "Mind and Machine: Advancements in Brain-Computer and Machine Interfaces." in the January/February 2011 issue.
Click here to read the article.
Abilities Buzz is the online publication for the Abilities Expo. This news source is distributed to thousands of people in the disability and aging communities. The January 2011 issue featured an update " Jen French, Standing By". Click here to read the article.
Public relations is just one way to reach out to the disability and medical professional communities. If you have a story idea or a suggested publication, please let us know or check out our media center.
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New Member of Our Family of Sponsors
Neurotech Network would like to welcome Ardiem Medical, Inc. to our family of sponsors. Ardiem Medical is a full-service medical device design and manufacturing company providing complete turnkey process solutions and full-scale production capabilities.
Welcome to our Family of Sponsors.
If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact Jen French.
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See us at the 2011 Assistive Technology Expo
The 8th Annual Assistive Technology Expo is the place to learn about the latest in technology for people with disabilities. Make plans to attend on April 28, 2011, at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo, North Dakota. The day includes a morning of presentations by AT professions, including Neurotech Network. There is a registration fee of $30 for the sessions and lunch. Scholarships are available.
To learn more contact Jenny Davis at 877-760-2939 or visit www.atexpo.org
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SCI Study Seeks Participants
Shanna Weiss is a T12 paraplegic who has a personal interest in improving the quality of life in persons with spinal cord injuries. She is conducting dissertation research for a doctoral degree in Psychology at Alliant International University. The focus of her research is on how couples in which the male has a spinal cord injury cope and how the coping style affects various aspects of life.
This study is done online and can be completed at your convenience. To qualify you must meet the following qualifications
1) you are a male with a spinal cord injury;
2) you are over the age of 18;
3) you have been injured at least 2 years and
4) you have been married for at least 6 months.
The questionnaire needs to be completed separately by you and your spouse. Upon completion of the questionnaire both you and your spouse will be entered for a chance to win a 200 dollar Visa gift card. If interested in helping please click on this link to take the survey:
https://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_d6ABkh3QmtHvQTa
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News of Interest to Consumers
Below are highlights of developments in neurotechnology that are of interest to consumers, disability and medical professional communities:
- Neuronetics received Category I CPT codes for transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy for the treatment of major depressive disorders. This will help with billing and reimbursement for treatments.
- Tibion, Corp. began offering the Bionic Leg for rehabilitation therapy. The device provides robotic assistance for gait improvement and for daily mobility functions such as standing up, sitting down, and walking up and down stairs.
- New MEG technology was released for improved brain mapping for people living with epilepsy. Elekta recently demonstrated a MEG system for the detection of epileptic activity for pre-surgical evaluation.
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