Software Company Uses Video Modeling to Assist Children with Autism

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 08, 2009 – Columbia, SC -- According to new statistics recently published, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that 1 in 100 children now have some form of autism. With such a high prevalence rate, many parents, educators and medical professionals are seeking the most effective treatments and therapies available. With this in mind, a South Carolina-based software developer is using the Activity Trainer video modeling program to assist children with autism, which it claims is a highly effective tool in treating children with the complex disorder.

“Research proves that video modeling increases acquisition rates across a wide variety of skill-sets for individuals with autism,” said Karl Smith, founder of Accelerations Educational Software and father of a child with autism.

“The Activity Trainer takes this a step further and makes the use of video modeling easy and practical so that it can become common practice in our schools,” he added.

John M. Williams, an expert in the area of assistive technology, recently stated that video modeling is helpful because it “takes advantage of a child’s experience of learning from television and video.”

“Students with autism are visual learners,” said Williams, who coined the term assistive technology over 30 years ago. “They replay these videos in their head, therefore helping them to accomplish tasks.”

Williams went on the praise the Activity Trainer because it directly addresses the “practicality issue.”

“The [Activity Trainer] program enables teachers to use videos to teach any targeted activity or skill -- from simple to complex,” he noted. “It also includes a skills library of activities with options to customize, and a user library for users to create their own activities.”

Williams concluded, “The Activity Trainer could be the next tool that makes a significant improvement on education by making practical what research has shown us for a long time.”

The Activity Trainer is competitively priced and designed to deliver at least ten times the content for the cost of typical special education software.

In addition, Accelerations Educational Software also provides the DT Trainer, a program that allows even very low functioning students to be independent learners for at least some of what they need to know.

For more information, including a free 30-day trial on both products, visit http://www.dttrainer.com or call 803-233-0541.

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Accelerations Educational Software (AES) was founded to create effective and affordable software, especially for children with autism and other learning disabilities. AES software is designed for individuals that need virtual one-on-one instruction.

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National Midwifery Week: Midwives Alliance Conference in California

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 08, 2009 – SAN FRANCISCO- The Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA) presents its 27th annual midwifery conference with the theme “Rising Tide: Women, Midwives and the Future”.  Hundreds of international and American midwives and health care professionals with gather at Asilomar in Monterey, California on October 22-25, 2009.  

In 2009, the tide of health care change has been rising as debate on health care policy heightens at the national level.  Midwives are proving to be leaders in the maternal-child healthcare movement by providing evidence-based and cost-effective maternity care.  

The Midwives Alliance, which is a non-profit, has the goal of unifying and strengthening the profession of midwifery, thereby improving the quality of health care for women, babies, and communities.  During National Midwifery Week, which is October 4-11, midwives and midwifery organization are showcasing the profession of midwifery throughout the United States.  

The conference will feature global maternity care experts who will present new research discoveries and models for midwifery care.  Over thirty renowned authors, midwives, physicians and epidemiologists including Ina May Gaskin, Eugene Declerq, Suzanne Arms and Simone Buitendijk will address four hundred midwives and allied maternity care professionals during the conference.  

Telephone interviews before the conference with any of the following maternal-child health and midwifery experts who will present at the conference can be arranged by contacting Sharon Economides.  

•   Geradine Simkins, CNM, MSN, President of the Midwives Alliance of North America

•   Melissa Cheyney, CPM, PhD.  Melissa is a professor in the Department of Anthropology at Oregon State University and a practicing homebirth midwife. She is the Director of Research for MANA’s Division of Research. Her current research projects examine the effects of state licensure on the safety of out-of-hospital birth with a focus on the impact of the “provider effect” on maternal and infant health outcomes.

•   Eugene Declerq, PhD is a Professor of Maternal and Child Health, Assistant Dean at the Boston University School of Public Health, lead author of the two “Listening to Mothers” Surveys and technical advisor for The Business of Being Born.

•   Simone Buitendijk, MD, MPH, PHD has published  research studies on midwifery and homebirth.  The most recent study, published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2009, compared perinatal mortality and morbidity in 529,688 low-risk women planning home and hospital births.  The study showed that “planning a home birth does not increase the risks of perinatal mortality and severe perinatal morbidity among low-risk women, provided the maternity care system facilitates this choice through the availability of well-trained midwives and through a good transportation and referral system.”

Full Press kits and press passes for access to the conference are available upon request.

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The Midwives Alliance, which is a non-profit, has the goal of unifying and strengthening the profession of midwifery, thereby improving the quality of health care for women, babies, and communities.

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Acai Berry India Health Supplements

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 08, 2009 – The acai berry is one of the most popular health supplements in India and around the world.  It has been featured on prominent television talk shows and news programs.  It has been rated the number 1 super food in popular diet books.  Several companies now offer acai berry supplements for shipment to India.

The acai berry has more antioxidants than any other fruit.  It also delivers a health dose of omega fatty acids and dietary fiber.  When combined with a healthy diet, it can have a positive impact on your overall health and energy level.

There are several supplements that are available for shipment to India.  Pure acai berry supplements from Amazon Thunder and Cloudnine are available for purchase as single bottles, package deals, and even a free trial in the case of Cloudnine.  Acai berry weight loss supplements that contain other ingredients like hoodia and green tea are also available from companies like Acai Power Blast and Absolute Acai.

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Jaslok health group for affordable Rhinoplasty in India

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 08, 2009 – Jaslok health group offers rhinoplasty in India with use of latest innovative aesthetic procedures to help make you look your best with the highest quality of service and excellent patient care. Today, with world-class facilities, patients from all around the world come to India for cosmetic treatments. Jaslok health group providing rhinoplasty in India is a member of the first and largest integrated hospital in India where medical care and patient comfort are second to none. The medical travelers get affordable treatment packages in India at Mumbai in state-of-art hospitals under the supervision of highly qualified doctors and surgeons.

Nose job commonly known as rhinoplasty is a nose correction surgery that enhances your looks by correcting the shape and size of your nose .Rhinoplasty or Nasal surgery is a surgical procedure to refine and reshape your nose to improve its appearance. Rhinoplasty may also be performed to reduce the dorsal hump, modify the nasal tip, narrow the nostrils, reduce the width of the nose, change the angle between the nose and the upper lip, and straighten or narrow the nasal bridge. The procedure of Rhinoplasty takes about 1 - 2 hours. Incisions for Rhinoplasty are made depending on the reshaping job that needs to be performed. The skin of the nose is separated from its underlying bone and cartilage which are cut and trimmed to obtain the desired results. The skin is then re-draped over the bone and cartilage. Incision(s) is sutured and nose packs are placed to minimize the chances of bleeding. 

Jaslok International Hospital at Mumbai is dedicated to provide rhinoplasty in India in a cost-effective manner. Qualified Physician and registered Nurse on staff can help to provide you with the best possible service and expertise that you are looking for. Medical tourism in India has been meeting the medical needs of international clients for more than ten years, with English-speaking, UK and America-trained health professionals on staff. Medical tourism in India is becoming a leader in cosmetic surgery packages providing a wide range on cosmetic surgery programs to international patients at an affordable cost. So, along with the other obvious advantages of cost and high quality surgery, you can also combine a great vacation on the sunny beaches of Mumbai. To get more info on rhinoplasty in India visit us at http://www.jaslokhealthgroup.com or mail your quires at info@jaslokhealthgroup.com you can also call us at +91-9579143422

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2010 West Kendall Relay For Life Selects Frank Irizarry Of Firstbank Florida As Event Chairman

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 06, 2009 – The 2010 West Kendall Relay for Life has selected Frank E. Irizarry, Jr. of FirstBank Florida as Event Chairman.  In this capacity he will lead a team of local civic and business leaders in planning this signature event of the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer.  

Mr. Irizarry is Vice President and Branch Manager of FirstBank Florida’s West Kendall branch office. Mr. Irizarry commented: “I am very honored to have been selected the Chairman of the 2010 West Kendall Relay For Life”. FirstBank Florida is a bank focused on pairing exceptional service with a variety consumer, small business and commercial banking products including deposit accounts, credit cards, and personal and commercial mortgage loans. FirstBank Florida currently has 10 branches with presence in the counties of Miami-Dade, Broward, Osceola and Orange.

The 2010 West Kendall Relay For Life will take place on Saturday, March 6th at Felix Varela Senior High School. For more information on the Relay and to register your team please visit www.relayforlife.org/wkfl or e-mail Yomayra Mora, American Cancer Society’s Community Representative at yomayra.mora@cancer.org.

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FirstBank Florida is a bank focused on pairing exceptional service with a variety consumer, small business and commercial banking products including deposit accounts, credit cards, and personal and commercial mortgage loans. FirstBank Florida currently has 10 branches with presence in the counties of Miami-Dade, Broward, Osceola and Orange.

New Hope Medical Center Announces Merge with Leading Stem Cell Research Facility

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 06, 2009 – Scottsdale, AZ--New Hope Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, is already known around the world for its extremely effective comprehensive cancer treatment protocols, as well as the caring atmosphere and individualized therapies that thousands of patients have experienced in the clinic’s nine years of operation.  New Hope’s founder and Director, Dr. Fredda Branyon, announced this morning that New Hope Medical Center is set to move to a higher level of patient care by merging with BioStem Genetics, a company that has focused its work on umbilical cord blood stem cell research and therapy.  The name of the newly-formed company will be Branyon Integrative Medical Group.

New Hope Medical Center has always promoted “The New Hope Method” of treatment, a three-to-four week program which involves complementary protocols that work to strengthen the body’s natural defenses while aggressively combating tumors and other symptoms of chronic diseases such as cancer.  Although no cancer treatment can claim to cure the disease, many of New Hope’s patients have seen great success using this treatment strategy.  “My condition was to the point that I could barely talk and it took me four hours to eat,” says Bill L., a New Hope patient.  “Today, thanks to the people at New Hope, I have my voice back and can speak normally and I can eat.  I have gained back 30 of the pounds that I have lost.”  While the New Hope Method of treatment has produced these wonderful results, the physicians and staff felt that more could be done.

Dr. Branyon recently announced the addition of a new and exciting treatment protocol known Origination Medicine ©, which consists of an impressive combination of therapies that stem from both traditional and alternative medical ideologies. The Origination program consists of a slightly shorter treatment time (two weeks at the clinic), but offers so much more.  One of the greatest tools used by the Origination protocol is autologous therapy.  This type of treatment uses the patient’s own cells to combat injuries caused by cancerous tumors.

“This merger with BioStem Genetics will offer our patients a more intensive treatment option,” says Dr. Branyon.  “Patients will be given the opportunity to participate in clinical trials and be given greater access to offshore treatments that, until now, have been extremely difficult to find.”

BioStem Genetics is known worldwide for providing physicians and patients access to umbilical cord blood stem cell therapies.  Although these therapies are still considered experimental in the United States, clinical studies performed in other countries have shown astounding results.  One of the patients helped by BioStem Genetics, Carrie B., wrote, “I truly believe that I was led to [BioStem Genetics] by no mistake.  With their help, my Lymphoma is in complete remission!”  Carrie also said, “Stem cell therapy is the way I had to go to get my Lymphoma under control.  Because of [BioStem Genetics], I will be here to celebrate another birthday.”  BioStem Genetics has seen positive results using stem cell therapy for the treatment of Cancer, COPD/Emphysema, Autism, and spinal cord injuries.  

BioStem Genetics has contracted with several outstanding physicians in Mexico and Panama. BioStem Genetics acknowledges that stem cell therapy is not approved for treatment in the United States and is not FDA approved.  All patients interested in stem cell therapy will be referred to a partner facility in either Mexico or Panama.  

“I truly believe that this collaboration will produce highly effective results,” said Dr. Branyon.  “To my knowledge, there is no other treatment program that can offer patients so much.  This merger between two companies, both designed to provide the highest level of patient care, is sure to set a new standard for treatment facilities in the U.S. and abroad.”

Dr. Fredda Branyon, NMD, collaborates with international experts in order to continually improve existing protocols.  New Hope Medical Center’s treatment strategy incorporates the best modalities of both worlds, mainstream and alternative, according to individual needs.  For questions regarding Origination Medicine ©, the New Hope Method © of cancer treatment, or other treatment protocols that are available, contact New Hope Medical Center at (866)524-HOPE, or email info@newhopemedicalcenter.com.

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About New Hope Medical Center: The New Hope treatment strategy utilizes the most comprehensive cancer treatments available today. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, New Hope Medical Center has more than 50 years of experience in treating cancer. Over the years, the New Hope Treatment Method has been developed as an alternative cancer treatment designed for each patient's individual needs. The staff at New Hope uses the most scientifically-proven cancer treatment methods from around the world that are designed to be complementary to standard medicine. Our protocol centers on non-toxic modalities which should enable the body to heal itself by normalizing its natural regulatory, repair and defense mechanisms.

Information Technology in Healthcare sector

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 06, 2009 – Global Healthcare Information Technology (2009 - 2014)

The market research report analyses the key trends in global the healthcare information technology market, and segments it into various submarkets as per their sizes in various geographies. It also analyzes the key market drivers, restraints, and opportunities of the global healthcare IT market. The global healthcare information technology market is estimated to be $53.8 billion in 2014. The market is expected to grow at a high CAGR of 16.1% (from 2009 to 2014) because of government initiatives to reduce healthcare costs; and the tremendous demand for healthcare IT applications such as electronic medical records, electronic health records, computerized physician order entry systems, and non-clinical systems. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Global ... )

Information technology offers solutions for almost all the areas in the healthcare system, including clinical trial management and clinical decision support. Hospitals are increasingly implementing e-prescribing systems, hospital information systems, ambulatory care management systems, and patient management systems. Clinicians as well as larger healthcare providers both use EMR, EHR, CPOE, and physician practice management systems to offer improved patient care. Imaging applications like PACS and RIS are highly useful in the management of images and patient scans; and also improve the workflow in hospitals.

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While existing reports have attempted to study end-user attitudes and demographics, they do not provide a complete picture from the industry’s perspective. This report on “Global Healthcare IT Market” analyzes the market dynamics exclusively from the industry point of view. The report provides a three-dimensional picture of the global healthcare IT market by focusing on all its aspects as well as its applications market reporting the key trends, which are further analyzed at the micro market levels. Each segment of the report will provide market tables, drivers, restraints and opportunities along with the key players and competitive landscape. This report will also provide more than 100 market tables for various geographic regions covering the sub-segments and micro-markets. In addition, the report provides 50 company profiles for each of its sub-segments, such as dental chair manufacturers, implants manufacturers, other devices manufacturers etc.

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