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New wearable wireless sensors can improve healthcare

Members of the public could form the backbone of powerful new mobile internet networks by carrying wearable sensors. According to researchers from Queen's University Belfast, the novel sensors could create new ultra high bandwidth mobile internet infrastructures and reduce the density of mobile phone base stations.

29 Oct 2010

Pepsi Refresh grant helps in launching Rett syndrome drug development program

The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) believes that accelerating the pace of meritorious research, supporting families, and raising awareness are the minimum effort necessary to successfully search for treatments and a cure for one of the most devastating neurological diseases to affect young girls. On October 1, IRSF became the recipient of a $250,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh contest that was officially confirmed later in the month.

29 Oct 2010

RExpert to discuss latest advancements in musculoskeletal bioengineering at NCKU International Symposium

The 4th International Symposium and Workshop on Virtual Interactive Musculoskeletal System, organized by National Cheng Kung University, Taiwanese Society of Biomechanics and Taiwanese Society of Biomechanics in Sports, is held on October 28th and 29th in International Conference Hall, Kuang-Fu Campus, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Tainan, Taiwan,

28 Oct 2010

Transcend 2010 third quarter revenue increases 24% to $22,916,000

TRANSCEND SERVICES, INC. a leading provider of clinical documentation services to the U.S. healthcare market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010.

28 Oct 2010

AAP recommends limiting screen time to 2 hours per day for preschool-age children

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents limit combined screen time from television, DVDs, computers, and video games to 2 hours per day for preschool-age children. In a study soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics, researchers found that many children are exposed to screen time both at home and while at child care, with 66% exceeding the recommended daily amount.

28 Oct 2010

Racial disparities among children with frequent ear infections can influence access to health care resources

Ear infections are one of the most common health problems for children, with most kids experiencing at least one by their third birthday. Annual costs in the United States alone are in the billions of dollars.

26 Oct 2010

Eye-gaze technology opens world of communication for Rett Syndrome children

Special eye-gaze technology now being used in the Department of Neurology at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) is revealing the hidden, inner world of children who have Rett Syndrome, a rare and severe autism spectrum disorder that primarily affects little girls. It is a neurological disease in which mobility and autonomic functions are severely impaired, seizures and orthopedic problems are common, and the children lose functional hand use and the ability to speak.

26 Oct 2010

Opinions: U.S. aid for Haiti delays; U.S. Medical Education Initiative

In a Washington Examiner opinion piece, Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) writes about U.S. aid to Haiti and addresses allegations that he is holding up funding The situation in Haiti is confusing, but there are some things we know. First, we know that immediately after the earthquake the United States responded quickly and compassionately with aid and relief.

25 Oct 2010

Transcend announces acquisition of Spryance

TRANSCEND SERVICES, INC. a leading provider of clinical documentation services to the U.S. healthcare market, announced today that it has acquired Spryance, Inc. and its subsidiaries on October 21, 2010.

22 Oct 2010

Researchers find gene mutation mechanism that cause mitochondrial diseases

Scientists have discovered a new cause of spastic ataxia, and believe this cause is also a trigger for other mitochondrial diseases neurological disorders that can lead to serious coordination, growth, visual, speech, and muscle defects.

22 Oct 2010

Researcher receives grant to conduct study on brain development of children who stutter

A Michigan State University researcher is hopeful that a recent National Institutes of Health grant she received will result in better treatment options and, ultimately, better lives for children who stutter.

22 Oct 2010

HFMA reviews 3M DRG Assurance Program using Peer Review Process

The Healthcare Financial Management Association recently reviewed the 3M DRG Assurance Program using the Peer Review Process. After undergoing the rigorous review, 3M DRG Assurance Program from 3M Health Information Systems has been granted the "Peer Reviewed by HFMA" designation.

22 Oct 2010

DynaVox releases new additions to Vmax line of communication devices

DynaVox, the leading provider of speech generating devices and symbol-adapted special education software used to assist individuals in overcoming speech, language and learning challenges, today announced the release of two new additions to the Vmax™ line of communication devices, the Vmax+ High Performance and the Vmax+ Battery Efficiency.

21 Oct 2010

First Edition: October 21, 2010

Today's headlines include news about how opponents of the health law are steering the educational efforts that surround it, as well as poll results that suggest continued Republican inroads at the polls.

21 Oct 2010

Arena reports results of APD916 Phase 1 clinical trial for narcolepsy with cataplexy

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today results from a Phase 1 clinical trial of APD916, a novel drug candidate discovered by Arena that targets the histamine H3 receptor for the treatment of narcolepsy with cataplexy.

20 Oct 2010

CASLPA celebrates International Stuttering Day on October 22

King George VI recognized the importance of speech therapy to treat his stuttering nearly 100 years ago, and it is just as important today. The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists celebrates the important work of speech-language pathologists to help people who stutter on International Stuttering Day October 22.

20 Oct 2010

USAID administrator outlines feed the future initiative at World Food Prize symposium

USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah on Friday in Iowa described the Obama administration's international agricultural development effort, Feed the Future, as a flagship effort for his agency and a key plank in the administration's global development strategy, but said it can't succeed without more support, CongressDaily reports.

20 Oct 2010

AU launches African women's decade project to improve health, development

Delegates from around the world attended the launch of the African Women's Decade, 2010-2020, (AWD) at an event in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation reports.

20 Oct 2010

NanoViricides' President delivers speech at ASNM Second Annual Conference

NanoViricides, Inc. announced today that the Company President was invited to and presented a talk at the Second Annual Conference of the American Society for NanoMedicine (ASNM).

18 Oct 2010

Former U.N. Secretary-General, Gates Foundation CEO, Ethiopian official address World Food Prize conference

In a speech at the World Food Prize conference on Thursday, former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan discussed several topics related to food security and said that discrimination against women is limiting agricultural development in Africa, the Des Moines Register reports.

18 Oct 2010

Speech News and Research

New wearable wireless sensors can improve healthcare

Pepsi Refresh grant helps in launching Rett syndrome drug development program

RExpert to discuss latest advancements in musculoskeletal bioengineering at NCKU International Symposium

Transcend 2010 third quarter revenue increases 24% to $22,916,000

AAP recommends limiting screen time to 2 hours per day for preschool-age children

Racial disparities among children with frequent ear infections can influence access to health care resources

Eye-gaze technology opens world of communication for Rett Syndrome children

Opinions: U.S. aid for Haiti delays; U.S. Medical Education Initiative

Transcend announces acquisition of Spryance

Researchers find gene mutation mechanism that cause mitochondrial diseases

Researcher receives grant to conduct study on brain development of children who stutter

HFMA reviews 3M DRG Assurance Program using Peer Review Process

DynaVox releases new additions to Vmax line of communication devices

First Edition: October 21, 2010

Arena reports results of APD916 Phase 1 clinical trial for narcolepsy with cataplexy

CASLPA celebrates International Stuttering Day on October 22

USAID administrator outlines feed the future initiative at World Food Prize symposium

AU launches African women's decade project to improve health, development

NanoViricides' President delivers speech at ASNM Second Annual Conference

Former U.N. Secretary-General, Gates Foundation CEO, Ethiopian official address World Food Prize conference

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