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We now have not only an online membership enrollment but this year an online registration for the state conference. Completing the process is very user friendly and payment is easy also. Both of these processes make it easier to update data connected to both. Get your membership updated and get registered for the conference. Early bird prices available to members only is in place till the end of July.
Zones have adapted to the change in financial setup whereby coverage for expenses is through the state treasury. Zones no longer maintain there own bank accounts. This made it easier for zones that were having difficulties setting up a local account.
The new Facebook page has opened a venue for members to share information and post zone activities. It easy to connect to the page from the link on the website. Members will be accepted to the Facebook group and can then post.
Presentations have been made available by members of the group particularly Linda Cultrara and Cindy Pross. Some of these presentations have been kept available. Check with information@nysidddna.org to find out the status.
Recent visits from DQI emphasize PONs and ensuring DSPs understand information on MARs. Instructions for AMAPs are being checked.
Both scholarships were made available this year for DSP to RN and RN to to BSN.
Resources available or linked to the website were reviewed and updated.
In testing is a neurostimulator similar to a VNS. This would be implanted in the person’s brain. This is by Amber Therapeutics and named Picostim. This study was out of London and focused on Lennox-Gestault syndrome patients. (medpagetoday 6/25/24)
Research is being done on the effect of neuromuscular training on reducing neuropathy secondary to chemotherapy. Two specific exercise regimens were used with reduction of symptoms.
Medpage Today 7/2/24
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