A laboratory automation system (las) for electrophysiologists will be developed. it will consist of a computer-controlled network of nine smart instruments, which would replace their conventional counterparts, including a stimulator/controller, analog and digital switching devices, waveform… More

This project will complete the initial development of growth-sensitive measures of non-verbalcognitive abilities for assisting mental health professionals in decision making, treatment planning andassessment for the estimated three million children, adolescents and adults with significant… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This study relates directly to identified goals (GOALS 2000) to examine risk and readiness in the five domains of IDEA (cognition, language, motor/health, social-emotional and adaptive behavior). It examines the use of "quality of development" indicators, rather… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Chronic pain remains a major burden on society, significantly affecting millions of people and costing the populace billions annually. Despite major advances made to our understanding of pain, very few novel therapies h ave successfully translated to clinical… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Chronic pain remains a major burden on society, significantly affecting millions of people and costing the populace billions annually. Despite major advances made to our understanding of pain, very few new therapies hav e successfully translated to clinical care.… More