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In New U-M Lab-On-A-Chip Device, Music Is The Engine
Music, rather than electromechanical valves, can drive experimental samples through a lab-on-a-chip in a new system developed at the University of Michigan. This development could significantly simplify the process of conducting experiments in microfluidic devices.
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Forsyth Medical Center Participating In Avastin Trial For New Glioblastoma Patients
The Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer Center at Forsyth Medical Center is participating in a national trial of the experimental drug Avastin to treat glioblastoma, a fast-growing tumor of the brain or spinal cord.
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HHS To Propose Removal Of HIV From List Preventing Foreigners U.S. Entry
HHS this week will issue proposed regulations to remove HIV from the list of "communicable diseases of public health significance," effectively lifting the ban on HIV-positive foreign residents from entering the country, Newsday reports (Reddy, 6/29). Last year, then-President George W. Bush signed into law a provision to remove HIV from the HHS list, the Washington Post"s blog, "44," reports. The proposed rule has to be published in the Federal Register, and then undergo a 45-day comment period before becoming finalized (Hsu, 6/29).
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Autism Spectrum Therapies' Clinician Contributes To Research On Generalization For Individuals With Autism

Sabrina Daneshvar, Ph.D., BCBA-D of Southern California-based Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), participated in a panel discussion on generalization at the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona, May 22-26, 2009. The discussion addressed strategies for increasing generalization and focused on training approaches that increase success. Dr. Daneshvar specializes in therapeutic techniques that help individuals with autism "generalize," or apply newly learned behavior, communication, and social skills with different people in diverse situations and unfamiliar settings. Key points presented at the ABAI included: - Intensive in-home therapy is becoming the "gold standard" of early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders. - In-home play-based programs allow for more treatment hours than clinic-based programs, usually result in more rapid gains, encourage parent involvement, and are taught within a natural, family-based environment. - Limiting teaching to in-home settings can mean a child has fewer opportunities to experience new people, behaviors, and environments. - Parents are encouraged to arrange play dates, participate in community activities, and to introduce as much diversity and unpredictability as possible into their child"s life. "Parents need to be informed when selecting an in-home treatment program for their child," said Dr. Daneshvar. "Generalization needs to be planned from the outset, and communication between parents, teachers, and therapists needs to be clear so that everyone has the same goals and expectations." Dr. Daneshvar contributed a chapter to the recently published book, Real Life, Real Progress for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, the first how-to guide to generalization for autism professionals, published by Brooks Publishing. AST"s co-founders, William Frea, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Ronit Molko, Ph.D., BCBA-D co-authored the chapter. Last month, Dr. Daneshvar and her AST colleague, Loc Le, Ph.D., BCBA-D were recognized by the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis for authoring two of the 25 most popular JABA research articles within the last year. AST is an agency providing autism services to individuals throughout Southern California. AST"s family-focused programs are designed to incorporate natural home routines and scientifically-validated teaching methods. For more information about AST"s services, please call (866) AST-1520 or visit http://www.autismtherapies.com. Autism Spectrum Therapies


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