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5/3-4 "Brain Injury: What's New on the Horizon"

THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY, INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic.

Antonym: dec.
.

19TH ANNUAL SEMINAR Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Eatontown, NJ

Open to professionals, people with a brain injury and their families, students, and the general public, this seminar will feature over 15 workshops on topics as broad ranging as cognitive rehabilitation cognitive rehabilitation,
n therapy that connects memory failure with a person's relationship, anxiety, and self-concept issues. Has been used for traumatic brain injury.
, employment, spirituality and the treatment team, ethics and HMOs, sexuality after a brain injury, and new approaches in pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children.

pe·di·at·ric
adj.
Of or relating to pediatrics.
 treatment. Contact the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey, Inc., by phone at: (732) 738-1002, or E-mail: info@bianj.org.

5/4-4 National Coalition for Phenylketonuria phenylketonuria (fĕn'əlkēt'ənr`ēə) (PKU), inherited metabolic disorder caused by the absence of a specific enzyme (phenylalanine hydroxylase).  (PKU PKU: see phenylketonuria. ) and Allied Disorders

METABOLIC CONFERENCE Embassy Suite Hotel, Dublin, OH

Parents and professionals will have the chance to exchange information regarding rare metabolic disorders in educational workshops and lecture sessions; for example, supplemental newborn screening newborn screening Neonatology The analysis of a neonate's blood for metabolic or other disorders to prevent mental retardation, disability or death , how to work with insurance companies, and misdiagnosed abuse. For further information, see advertisement on page 73.

6/1-2 "People in Motion"

Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place Toronto, Canada

Making up the event will be exhibits with a variety of products and services, such as: adapted vehicles, mobility aids, barrier-free design, rehabilitation services, home healthcare products, accessible travel, leisure activities, technical aids, employment information, corporate services, and government programs. Admission is free. For more information, contact People in Motion by phone at: (877) 745-6555 or (905) 702-1121; Fax: (905) 702-1244; or E-mail: sales@people-in-motion.com.

Parents of Galactosemic Children, Inc.

"TODAY AND TOMORROW: ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOPE"

Atlanta Airport Marriot, Atlanta, GA

This conference aims to educate parents and professionals on galactosemia galactosemia (gəlăk'təsē`mēə), inherited metabolic disorder caused by an enzyme deficiency and transmitted as a recessive trait; it results in the accumulation of the sugar galactose in the body. ; build a support and communication network among families; and improve the channels of communication between parents and health professionals. Related issues, such as dietary needs, ovarian function, newborn screening, and pharmaceuticals, will also be addressed. For more information, contact Evelyn Rice by phone at (775) 626-0885, or E-mail: mesameadow@aol.com.
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Date:Apr 1, 2001
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