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from the Publisher E LCOM E TO the third-quarter issue of MD News West Virginia, in which our featured topic is neurosciences. From WVU's comprehensive range of services in the state of West Virginia, to our special clini- cal section, we consider current research efforts and recent developments in this critical field. WVU Healthcare's Neuroscience Programs — where technological innovation and subspecialty expertise are hallmarks — offer a comprehensive range of personalized neurological and neurosurgical care for both children and adults. Recent developments at WVU include improved protocols for stroke, mobile computerized tomography, transcranial Doppler, a new minimally invasive treatment for multifocal epilepsy and deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, dystonia and obsessive- compulsive disorder. When it comes to treating neurological disorders in children, specialists at WVU Children's Hospital at Ruby are trained in all areas of pediatric neurology care — from cerebral palsy, developmental disorders, epilepsy and headaches, to neuromuscular and movement disorders, spasticity and stroke. Among the experts at WVU Children's is Paola Pergami, MD, PhD, the state's only specialist in children's stroke. The feature in our special clinical section about neurosciences looks at cracking the mammalian cerebral cortex's organizational code and the research underway at the University of Southern California that is providing a greater understanding of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's. We also consider the promise of a new device for assessing a patient's potential for Parkinson's. And our That's News article provides perspectives on new treatments for Lou Gehrig's disease. Thanks for serving the medical needs of our community. MD News West Virginia is a valuable tool for supporting your work. Please email secenbarger@mdnews.com with any suggestions for article topics that may help us continue to serve you. MD News West Virginia is brought to you through a collaboration of WVU Healthcare and the publishers of MD News magazine. Thank you for reading, Susan Ecenbarger W 05-731 Publisher: Susan Ecenbarger Managing Editor: Conner Armstrong President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President, B2B Brand Development: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Kelsey McAuliffe Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Aimee Burchard Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Jamie Dent, Michael Ferguson, Sue Luse, Brian Norman, Kimmi Patterson, Michael Simmons, David Smith, Jennifer Webster Financial Services: Ashley Byrd, April Charlton Audience Development: Debbie Dodski, David Enoch MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Although every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2014, True North Custom. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News West Virginia edition, call Publisher Susan Ecenbarger at 717-575-6691 or email secenbarger@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to secenbarger@mdnews.com. West Virginia 05-758 Susan Ecenbarger PU BLISHER West Virginia S E C E N B A R G E R @ M D N E W S . C O M 717-575-6691