MedTech I.Q.2024-03-28T09:39:12ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttps://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2524271128?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://medtechiq.ning.com/group/traumaticbraininjurytbi/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=CCatMedTechIQ&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMedTechIQ member Roulette Smith, PhD Receives U.S. Patent Office “Notice of Allowance" for Protonic-Electronic-Ionic-Photonic Molecular Calculatortag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-07-24:2140535:Topic:341262010-07-24T17:49:31.902ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttps://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>We offer a hearty <span style="font-weight: bold;">MedTech-IQ</span> congratulations to <a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/RouletteWmSmithPhD?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Roulette
Smith, PhD</a> who has recently received a “<span style="font-weight: bold;">Notice of Allowance</span>” from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for his invention, the protonic-electronic-ionic-photonic molecular calculator (i.e., preliophic moleculator) ... …<br></br>
Colleagues,<br/><br/>We offer a hearty <span style="font-weight: bold;">MedTech-IQ</span> congratulations to <a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/RouletteWmSmithPhD?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Roulette
Smith, PhD</a> who has recently received a “<span style="font-weight: bold;">Notice of Allowance</span>” from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for his invention, the protonic-electronic-ionic-photonic molecular calculator (i.e., preliophic moleculator) ... <br/><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 18pt; margin-right: 65.25pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font face="Verdana"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br/></span></font></p>
... Dr. Smith’s invention represents a novel and significant advance over electrophoretic methods. Electrophoresis is useful in explicating and elucidating molecular structures (e.g., by separating natural and denatured molecules according to size, charge et al.). Preliophics can be used to explicate and elucidate molecular functions by examining normal and aberrant molecular interactions (or the lack of interactions). In electrophoresis, electromotive forces and gradients are used to propel molecules in parallel pathways. Because of this parallelism, molecular interactions cannot be investigated. Preliophics provides the novel means for using electromotive forces and gradients in investigating natural (i.e., non-denatured) molecular interactions and their normal and/or aberrant downstream consequences...<br/><br/>... Over the years, Dr. Smith has focused his research on novel ways for investigating stress-induced “autovirulent”
aberrant epigenetic molecular byproducts that can contribute to unforeseen and unforeseeable downstream consequences contributing to diseases, syndromes, natural conditions et al. ... He believes preliophics and a focus on downstream consequences of autovirulent actions could change the ways we perceive and discuss biochemistry, microbiology, infectious processes, genetics, pathology, psychiatry and many other disciplines...<br/><br/><br/>ENJOY!<br/><br/>CC<br/><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 18pt; margin-right: 65.25pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> Troops suffer long-term brain impacts from shock waves ... VA Study Findstag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-06-14:2140535:Topic:320822010-06-14T10:58:09.130ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttps://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues, <br></br><br></br>In the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Journal of Nuclear Medicine</span> (Metabolic deficits in blast-exposed veterans with mild traumatic
brain injury as revealed by FDG-PET, <font size="-1">J Nucl Med. 2010; 51</font>), and <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">findings published online in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">J</span></font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ournal…</span></font>
Colleagues, <br/><br/>In the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Journal of Nuclear Medicine</span> (Metabolic deficits in blast-exposed veterans with mild traumatic
brain injury as revealed by FDG-PET, <font size="-1">J Nucl Med. 2010; 51</font>), and <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">findings published online in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">J</span></font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ournal</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">NeuroImage</span> (</font><a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6WNP-4YTN405-1&_user=10&_coverDate=04%2F10%2F2010&_alid=1368986048&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_cdi=6968&_sort=r&_docanchor=&view=c&_ct=1&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=a89dac17c447d3adb6d7d55054ea2d35">Cerebrocerebellar hypometabolism associated with repetitive blast exposure mild traumatic brain injury in 12 Iraq war Veterans with persistent post-concussive symptoms)</a><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">,</font> Seattle researchers, have found what appear to be long-term changes in brain functions of Iraq veterans exposed to blast shock waves...<br/><br/>...The findings are published amid a debate about the causes of memory loss,
mood swings, insomnia and other symptoms that afflict some troops exposed to bomb blasts or other explosions...<br/><br/>..."This is evidence of persistent alterations of the brain of Iraq and
Afghanistan veterans with repetitive blast exposure," said <span style="font-weight: bold;">Elaine Peskind</span>, a Veterans Affairs Puget Health Sound Health System psychiatrist who led a team of 11 VA and University of Washington researchers....<br/><br/>... To conduct their research, Peskind and her research team turned to <span style="font-weight: bold;">
Postiron Emission Tomography, or PET</span>, scans that inject subjects with a minute dose of radioactive glucose, then track the rate the sugar is metabolized by the brain...<p><br/></p>
<p>... In scans of 12 veterans cited in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">NeuroImage</span> article, the researchers found four areas of the brain utilized the glucose at substantially below the rates of other study volunteers who never had served in the military. The affected brain areas are involved in regulating emotion, language, mental focus, sleep and other key functions ...</p>
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... In a new phase of research, Peskind's team is examining the brains of these veterans with a specialized form of <span style="font-weight: bold;">magnetic resonance imaging or MRI</span>. This research indicates the blasts also may have caused structural abnormalities to the brain, and researchers are looking for additional evidence that these veterans are at higher risk of dementia...<br/><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br/><br/>See attached powerpoint of preliminary data<br/><br/></span>CC<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br/></span></em> Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center Welcomes New National Directortag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-06-13:2140535:Topic:320232010-06-13T18:15:23.971ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttps://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br><p>Effective July 1, 2010, COL Jamie B Grimes, USA, MC will succeed Col Michael S Jaffee, USAF, MC as the new National Director of the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC)...</p>
<p><br></br></p>
<p>... COL Grimes comes to DVBIC headquarters from San Antonio, TX where, since 2007, she has been the DVBIC Site Director at Wilford Hall Medical Center (WHMC) and Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), now combined as the San Antonio Military Medical Center…</p>
Colleagues,<br/><br/><p>Effective July 1, 2010, COL Jamie B Grimes, USA, MC will succeed Col Michael S Jaffee, USAF, MC as the new National Director of the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC)...</p>
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<p>... COL Grimes comes to DVBIC headquarters from San Antonio, TX where, since 2007, she has been the DVBIC Site Director at Wilford Hall Medical Center (WHMC) and Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), now combined as the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC)....</p>
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<p>... In her new role, COL Grimes will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s mission: to serve active-duty military and veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) through state-of-the-art medical care and care coordination, and innovative clinical research<br/>
initiatives and educational programs....</p>
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<p>... With board certification in Vascular Neurology, Neurology, and Psychiatry, COL Grimes has the background to continue DVBIC’s leadership with integrated multidisciplinary approaches to care. COL Grimes has been a staff neurologist at BAMC since 2000 and has been serving as<br/>
deputy chair of Neurology at SAMMC...</p>
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<p>... In 2004 COL Grimes served a nine month tour of duty as a member of 359th Neurosurgical Team in Baghdad, Iraq during the period of highest neurotrauma patients in the past 7 years including both major battles in Fallujah...</p>
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<p>... Over the past three years, DVBIC has been recognized by four different cabinet-level departments for its impressive record of accomplishments under Col Jaffee’s leadership<br/>
including: the addition of new Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) TBI treatment programs; expansion of its mission as a designated DoD office of responsibility for TBI missions to include TBI surveillance and family caregiver education; development of theater clinical practice guidelines; creation of a national TBI care coordination network; authorship of more than 50 TBI-related articles in peer-reviewed publications; development of multiple partnerships with allied organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Football League (NFL); and becoming the primary operational TBI component of the Defense Centers for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE)...</p>
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<p>... DVBIC is comprised of military hospitals from each service branch, VA polytrauma facilities, and civilian partners located in 16 regional offices across the United States and abroad. There are approximately 225 professionals within the DVBIC network representing more than 20<br/>
clinical disciplines.... <br/></p>
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<p>Read on at: <a href="http://dcoe.health.mil/DCoeNews/DefenseandVeteransBrainInjuryCenterWelcomesNewNationalDirector.aspx">http://dcoe.health.mil/DCoeNews/DefenseandVeteransBrainInjuryCenterWelcomesNewNationalDirector.aspx</a></p>
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<p>ENJOY!</p>
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<p>CC<br/></p>
<br/> "Sports, the Military and Recurrent Concussion"tag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-03-08:2140535:Topic:293292010-03-08T15:18:16.783ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttps://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>Please note upcoming webinar being offered by the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury</span> ...<br></br><br></br><span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">"Sports, the Military and Recurrent Concussion"</span><br></br><br></br>ENJOY!<br></br><br></br>CC<br></br>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------…
Colleagues,<br/><br/>Please note upcoming webinar being offered by the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury</span> ...<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">"Sports, the Military and Recurrent Concussion"</span><br/><br/>ENJOY!<br/><br/>CC<br/>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"/><br/>Time/Date: 25 March 2010; 1300-1430 EST<br/><br/>Purpose: To discuss recurrent concussion in the military and sports communities. The webinar will provide an overview of the current state of sports-related concussions including emerging science of recurrent concussion and will discuss the collaborations between the sports and military communities as both work to change the clinical guidelines and cultures<br/>
surrounding these injuries. Intended audience includes military and civilian leaders, healthcare providers and subject matter experts.<br/><br/>To Participate
Virtually:<br/>For visual, click on <a href="https://connect.dco.dod.mil/dcoemarch2010webinar/">https://connect.dco.dod.mil/dcoemarch2010webinar/</a>
(The link will become live at 1230 EST.)<br/>For audio, dial 1-888-455-2084
(passcode 6762890#)<br/><br/>For instructions, requirements and trouble shooting
for Defense Connect Online (DCO) and telephone connections during DCoE's monthly<br/>
webinars, visit <a href="http://www.dcoe.health.mil/Training/MonthlyWebinars/WebinarTroubleshooting.aspx">http://www.dcoe.health.mil/Training/MonthlyWebinars/WebinarTroubleshooting.aspx</a><br/><br/>To
Participate in Person:<br/>DCoE Headquarters, 1401 Wilson Blvd, Suite 400,
Rosslyn VA 22209 OR<br/>DCoE Silver Spring, 1335 East West Hwy, Suite 9-706;
Silver Spring MD 20910<br/><br/>PROGRAM AGENDA<br/>CDR Scott Pyne, MC,USN<br/>Navy
Sports Medicine Specialty Leader<br/>Office of the Medical Inspector
General<br/><br/>Topic: Sports concussion <br/>·Risks associated with
sports (from bike riding to extreme sports)<br/>·CDC data<br/>·Mechanisms of
injury<br/><br/>Col Michael S. Jaffee, MD, MC, USAF, FS<br/>National Director,
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center <br/><br/>Topic: Emerging science and DoD
Collaboration<br/>·Tau protein, CTE<br/>·Brain Banks<br/>·Late
complications<br/>·NFL and other sports organizations<br/>·Cultural change in
sports and military<br/>·Overview of NFL's revised concussion
guidelines<br/>·Overview of DoD's revised in-theater concussion guidelines<br/><br/> U.S. DOD Webinar & Podcast: "Mobile Technologies: A "Smart" Connection to Psychological Health and TBI Care"tag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-03-03:2140535:Topic:292362010-03-03T13:39:03.077ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttps://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) recently conducted a webinar & podcast on the use of mobile devices to address Post Traumatic Stress Disorde (PTSD) and the affects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The webinar included participation by Brigadier General Lori Sutton, Director, Defense Centers of Excellence on Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) ...<br></br><br></br>Please see links to these resources…
Colleagues,<br/><br/>The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) recently conducted a webinar & podcast on the use of mobile devices to address Post Traumatic Stress Disorde (PTSD) and the affects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The webinar included participation by Brigadier General Lori Sutton, Director, Defense Centers of Excellence on Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) ...<br/><br/>Please see links to these resources below...<br/><br/>CC<br/>-------------------<br/><h2>"Mobile Technologies: A "Smart" Connection to Psychological Health and TBI Care"</h2>
<br />
<p><em>Purpose:</em> Mobile devices represent a strategic technology area with the potential to enhance access to PH & TBI care and
resources for Service Members, Veterans and Families. T2 is developing<br />
mobile applications for PH and TBI using emerging mobile technology in<br />
an effort to support outreach, advocacy and surveillance; treatment,<br />
education and research initiatives; as well as reduce barriers to<br />
resources and the stigma associated with seeking in-person behavioral<br />
health care.</p>
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<p><em>Agenda:</em> This webinar will review the rationale, potential, and current efforts to develop smart device mobile applications to
support Warriors, Veterans, and their families.</p>
<p><br/></p>
<p><em>Presenters:</em><br/> Greg Reger, Ph.D. - Acting Division Chief of Innovative Technology
Applications<br/>
Robert Ciulla, Ph.D. - Acting Division Chief of Populations and<br />
Prevention Programs<br/>
Jennifer Alford, Ph.D. - Functional Director of afterdeployment.org</p>
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<p><em>Resources:</em></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.dcoe.health.mil/DCoEV2/Content/navigation/documents/provision%20of%20mental%20health%20counseling%20services%20under%20tricare%202010%20%20report%20brief%5B1%5D.pdf">Provision of Mental Health Counseling Services under TRICARE</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Audio Recording:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.dcoe.health.mil/DCoEV2/Content/navigation/media/1965987034.mp3">Click here to listen to the audio recording of this webinar.</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Presentations:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.dcoe.health.mil/DCoEV2/Content/navigation/documents/mobile%20technologies%20-%20a%20smart%20connection%20to%20ph%20and%20tbi%20care_v1.3%20final.pdf">Presentation</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Weblinks:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.dcoe.health.mil/include/exitwarning.aspx?link=http://afterdeployment.org/">AfterDeployment website</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.dcoe.health.mil/include/exitwarning.aspx?link=http://t2health.org/">T2's website</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.dcoe.health.mil/include/exitwarning.aspx?link=http://afterdeployment.org/adpodcast/pdf/ThereAndBack.pdf">AfterDeployment Podcasts</a></li>
</ul>
<br/> MedTech-IQ member ... Barbara Beckerman, Co-Chairs 2010 Oak Ridge National Lab, Biomedical Research and Analysis in Neuroscience (BRAiN) Conference, May 25-26, 2010tag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-02-19:2140535:Topic:288802010-02-19T11:58:38.549ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttps://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>Please see note below from MedTech-IQ member, <a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/BarbaraBeckerman?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Barbara Beckerman</a>, reference upcoming conference: Annual Oak Ridge National Laboratory Biomedical Science and Engineering Center Conference ... "<a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/events/bsec-2010-annual-ornl">Biomedical Research and Analysis in Neuroscience…</a>
Colleagues,<br/><br/>Please see note below from MedTech-IQ member, <a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/BarbaraBeckerman?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Barbara Beckerman</a>, reference upcoming conference: Annual Oak Ridge National Laboratory Biomedical Science and Engineering Center Conference ... "<a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/events/bsec-2010-annual-ornl">Biomedical Research and Analysis in Neuroscience (BRAiN)</a>"<br/><br/>ENJOY!<br/><br/>CC<br/>-----------------------------------------------<br/><br/><div class="Section1"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;">REMINDER:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> The February 28, 2010, deadline for submitting papers is quickly drawing near. Please note</span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">that instructions for authors submitting papers has been revised and anyone submitting a paper for presentation or a poster session<br/> should pay close attention to the directions and templates on the Paper<br/>
Submissions and Authors’ Toolkit sections of the conference webpage, <a href="https://www.ornl.gov/bsec_conferences/2010/index.shtml">https://www.ornl.gov/bsec_conferences/2010/index.shtml</a>. <br/>
<span style="color: black;">We hope to see you at the conference in May. Please<br/>
do not hesitate to contact us if you have<br/>
questions.</span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BSEC 2010: Annual ORNL Biomedical Science and Engineering Center Conference: Biomedical Research and Analysis in Neuroscience <span style="color: black;"><br/> (BRAiN)</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Location: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dates: Ma<span style="color: black;">y 25-26,</span> 2010</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Optional Date: Pre-conference tour of ORNL: <span style="color: black;">May 24</span>, 2010</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">CALL FOR PAPERS</span></u></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Biomedical Science and Engineering Center (BSEC) at <span style="color: black;">the</span> Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) announces its annual conference. This year<span style="color: black;">’s theme focuses on</span> Biomedical Research and Analysis<br/> in Neuroscience (BRAiN), with emphasis on interdisciplinary, cross-cutting<br/>
research and applications in the areas of brain injury and neuroregeneration. <br/>
The conference goals are to: 1) identify cross-cutting, interdisciplinary tools<br/>
and applications needed by medical and scientific neuroscience communities in<br/>
the areas of brain injury (military and civilian) and neuro-regeneration, and 2)<br/>
facilitate the dialogue and collaborations necessary to address neuroscience<br/>
topics of national interest.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Papers and Posters are invited for the following topics:</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <b><u><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Neuroscience/Biomedical Informatics</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">: </span></b></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">a)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Data acquisition</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">b)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Data integration</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">c)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Data mining</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">d)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Data accessibility</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">e)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Multi-modal assessment</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">f)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">computational data management and integration</span></p>
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<li style="" class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Computational Models for Neuroscience:</span></u></b></li>
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<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">a)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Predictive models, mechanistic models</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">b)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Statistical models</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">c)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">3D and 4D simulations and visualizations</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">d)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Models of behavioral outcomes</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">3.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <b><u><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Neuroscience Measurement and Imaging Science</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">: </span></b></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">a)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Imaging of the brain and neuro-anatomy</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">b)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Image processing and integration</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">c)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Diagnostic and detection devices</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">d)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Surgical and optical tools</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">4.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <b><u><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Neuroscience/Neuroanatomy</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">:</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">a)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sensory cortex</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">b)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Retinal neuroscience (independent from the sensory cortex)</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">c)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Neuro-prosthetics</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 1in;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="">d)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Other relevant topics</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Papers can be submitted electronically, using the link <a href="https://www.ornl.gov/bsec_conferences/2010/abstract_registration.cfm">https://www.ornl.gov/bsec_conferences/2010/abstract_registration.cfm</a>. Papers will use the IEEE short form (4-page) format. Paper Submission<br/> Deadline: <span style="color: red;">February 28, 2010</span>. Proceedings will<br/>
be published in IEEE Xplore. Instructions for authors of posters and papers, as<br/>
well as important dates, are provided on the conference website.<br/>
</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All papers will be considered for both the presentation and the poster sessions. Papers not selected for presentation, but deemed of good quality will be automatically accepted in the<br/> poster session. In addition, authors may choose to submit a paper just for the<br/>
poster session. Students (graduate and undergraduate) may submit papers only to<br/>
the poster session.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please see the attached flyer and the conference website <b><a href="https://www.ornl.gov/bsec_conferences/2010/">https://www.ornl.gov/bsec_conferences/2010/</a></b> for details. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We look forward to seeing you there. Please forward this information to all colleagues and others who might be interested.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Best Regards,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Barbara Beckerman and Gary Alley</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conference Co-Chairs</span></p>
</div> MedTech-IQ member, Dr. Brenda Wiederhold Announces New Cyberpsychology Websitetag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-02-18:2140535:Topic:288732010-02-18T23:11:44.367ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttps://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
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<br></br><br></br>Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>It is with great excitement that I announce the launch of the new International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, and Rehabilitation
(iACToR) Member’s Website:<br></br><br></br><a href="http://iactor.ning.com">http://iactor.ning.com</a><br></br><br></br>For a limited
time only, everyone can enjoy a website that facilitates important dialogue and<br></br>
collaboration for free. (Three month free trial!)<br></br><br></br>Please visit…
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<br/><br/>Colleagues,<br/><br/>It is with great excitement that I announce the launch of the new International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, and Rehabilitation
(iACToR) Member’s Website:<br/><br/><a href="http://iactor.ning.com">http://iactor.ning.com</a><br/><br/>For a limited
time only, everyone can enjoy a website that facilitates important dialogue and<br/>
collaboration for free. (Three month free trial!)<br/><br/>Please visit our
website to join the iACToR online community by creating your profile and joining<br/>
the discussion between eminent experts in the field today.<br/><br/>We look
forward to seeing you on the site!<br/><br/><a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/BrendaKWiederhold?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Brenda K. Wiederhold</a>, PhD, MBA,
BCIA<br/>President<br/>International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, and
Rehabiliation (iACToR)<br/><br/> Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Publishes First Ever Annual Reporttag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-02-18:2140535:Topic:288672010-02-18T21:50:11.546ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttps://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>The U.S. Department of Defense DCoE’s first-ever Annual Report is now available online as a <a href="http://www.dcoe.health.mil/Content/Navigation/Documents/DCoE_AnnualReport2009_medium_res.pdf">downloadable PDF</a>
file. Read about DCoE’s first two years of purpose and progress, including its accomplishments in standardizing the quality of treatments for psychological health and traumatic brain injury for our nation’s warriors. …<br></br><p style="text-align: left;"><img alt="" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310101889?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></p>
Colleagues,<br/><br/>The U.S. Department of Defense DCoE’s first-ever Annual Report is now available online as a <a href="http://www.dcoe.health.mil/Content/Navigation/Documents/DCoE_AnnualReport2009_medium_res.pdf">downloadable PDF</a>
file. Read about DCoE’s first two years of purpose and progress, including its accomplishments in standardizing the quality of treatments for psychological health and traumatic brain injury for our nation’s warriors. <br/><p style="text-align: left;"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310101889?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" alt=""/></p>
<br/>The annual report also details the achievements of each DCoE component center and provides information about future initiatives that will improve standards of care in the months and years to come. <br/><br/>CC<br/><br/> Study Compares Methods of Assessing and Diagnosing TBI and PTSDtag:medtechiq.ning.com,2009-12-23:2140535:Topic:281682009-12-23T13:59:22.970ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttps://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br />
<br />
A recent study funded by the Department of Defense addressing obstacles for assessment and diagnosis of various mental health conditions found that current practices are hindered by biases and complications, but remain the most effective tool to study and assess brain injuries.<br />
The study, titled “Assessment and diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other polytrauma conditions: Burden of adversity hypothesis” was conducted in part by…
Colleagues,<br />
<br />
A recent study funded by the Department of Defense addressing obstacles for assessment and diagnosis of various mental health conditions found that current practices are hindered by biases and complications, but remain the most effective tool to study and assess brain injuries.<br />
The study, titled “Assessment and diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other polytrauma conditions: Burden of adversity hypothesis” was conducted in part by researchers from the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) and was published in the journal Rehabilitation Psychology...<br />
<br />
.. Both the DoD and the VA utilize the Post-Deployment Health Assessment, administered to service members within 30 days of returning from combat, and the Post-Deployment Health Reassessment, administered three to six months later. The recent study sought to determine whether or not this process is the most effective way to identify health concerns in service members, and what possible biases and complications occur in administering the two assessments...<br />
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.. Researchers found several biases that potentially interfere with accurate reporting. Service members were found to underreport symptoms and health problems immediately following their return home, which negatively impacts the clinical assessment process....<br />
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... The study determined that while many factors complicate current screening and assessment methods, they are an effective way to identify and treat mental and physical health concerns among service members...<br />
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Click here to read the study abstract (full text of the article is available for purchase through this link as well).: <a href="http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/rep/54/3/239/" target="_blank"><a href="http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/rep/54/3/239/">http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/rep/54/3/239/</a><br />
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CC NFL & Boston University to form partnership in concussion researchead on at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/20/AR2009122002241.html?referrer=emailarticletag:medtechiq.ning.com,2009-12-21:2140535:Topic:281132009-12-21T13:14:16.143ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttps://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br />
<br />
As reported in the Washington Post ... The NFL is creating a partnership with researchers at Boston University who are studying the long-term effects of brain injuries on players, the Associated Press reported.<br />
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"It's huge that the NFL actively gets behind this research," Robert Cantu, the co-director of the school's research program, told the AP. "It forwards the research. It allows players to realize the NFL is concerned about the possibility that they could have this problem and…
Colleagues,<br />
<br />
As reported in the Washington Post ... The NFL is creating a partnership with researchers at Boston University who are studying the long-term effects of brain injuries on players, the Associated Press reported.<br />
<br />
"It's huge that the NFL actively gets behind this research," Robert Cantu, the co-director of the school's research program, told the AP. "It forwards the research. It allows players to realize the NFL is concerned about the possibility that they could have this problem and that the NFL is doing everything it can to find out about the risks and the preventive strategies that can be implemented."<br />
<br />
League spokesman Greg Aiello told the AP that the league is donating at least $1 million to the research and has had discussions with the NFL Alumni Association about encouraging retired players to agree to donate their brains to the study after they die...<br />
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Read on at: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/20/AR2009122002241.html?referrer=emailarticle">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/20/AR2009122002241.html?referrer=emailarticle</a><br />
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