The Current Fall 05 Issue

Volume 1, Issue 4

Text Box: As the field of neurotechnology changes new companies and devices are introduced. Here are a few recent developments. You may have noticed that we have a new name Neurotech Network. The mission and purpose of the organization remains the same, but our name describes us more clearly. MetroHealth Medical is conducting a clinical trial for restoring cough for those with spinal cord injury above the T5 level. For more information, contact Dana Hromyack at 216-778-3612 pr dhromyack@metrohealth.org. Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy for the treatment of epilepsy and depression reached a milestone of more than 32,000 users worldwide. Calling all health care professionals. Neurotech Network is developing a professional education course about neurotechnology devices. We are gathering experiences with these devices, if you would like to share your experience, please contact us at 813-888-7501 or info@neurotechnetwork.org More highlights and developments, as well as this newsletter may be found in the Update section of the Neurtech Network website.

Text Box: The resources for pain management are dispersed. The following is a listing of some of the resources and the organizations who offer them. Supporting Organizations American Academy of Pain Management www.aapainmanage.org Phone: 209-533-9744 American Chronic Pain Association www.theacpa.org 800-533-3231 American Pain Foundation www.painfoundation.org Phone: 888-615-PAIN (7246) National Chronic Pain Outreach Association www.chronicpain.org 540-862-9437 National Chronic Pain Society www.ncps-cpr.org 281-357-4673 National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain www.paincare.org 713-862-9332 The Mayday Pain Project www.painandhealth.org NIH Neurological Disorders and Stroke—Chronic Pain page www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chronic_pain/

Text Box: Organizations who offer and provide resources for Pain Management Advanced Bionics www.advancedbionics.com 800-678-2575 800-328-2536 ANS—Advanced Neuromodulation Systems www.ans-medical.com/patient/ 800-727-7846 Axelgaard www.axelgaard.com Cleveland Medical Devices www.clevemed.com 877-CLEVEMED (253-8363 Compex Technologies www.compextechnologies.com 800-676-6489 Cyclotec AMT www.cyclotecamt.com 866-I GOT PAIN (866-446-8724) Dynatronics www.dynatronics.com/chronicpain/ 800-874-6251 Electronmedical Products International www.alpha-stim.com 800-FOR-PAIN Empi, Inc. www.empi.com 800-328-2536 Medtronic, Inc. www.medtronic.com/hic/pain.html 800-510-6735 RS Medical www.rsmedical.com 800-683-0353 Vertis Neuroscience www.pnthealth.com 800-597-2695 Information regarding these devices and organizations is available in the Educate section of our website at www.NeurotechNetwork.org.

Text Box: Our efforts are not possible without the generous donations from our supporters. Founding Sponsors Cyberkinetics The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation ANS - Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Alfred E. Mann Foundation Neurotech Business Report The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Join the supporters. Visit the Sponsor panel of our website at www.NeurotechNetwork.org and donate on-line or contact us today.

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