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2nd Indian Brain Computer Interface (BCI) and Neuro Stimulation Workshop @ Bangalore, India

Welcome to the 2nd Indian Brain Computer Interface and Neurostimulation Workshop

This 2 day workshop (7th and 8th November 2015 from 9h00 to 18h00) will focus on EEG data analysis, neuro-feedback, Brain Computer Interface (BCI) applications and Neurostimulation. The registration is free of cost. Coffee breaks and meals will be provided.

The tentavive agenda will cover:

-Advances in BCI

-Neurofeedback Aplications

-EEG sonification

-Neurostimulation

-Clinical Application

-Demos

 

This workshop will also bring the opportunity to participants to get involved in the emerging Indian BCI community.

Registration

BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY-NEW SURGERY TO TREAT ASTHMA

Journal of Asthma

Bronchial thermoplasty is a non-drug procedure for severe persistent asthma in patients 18 years and older whose asthma is not well controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta-agonists.

BT was described as “the first nondrug asthma treatment,” a statement that overlooks important measures such as avoidance and education. Nevertheless, it is very helpful that a new invasive procedure has been subjected to a prospective, randomized, sham-controlled study, permitting healthcare practitioners to be relatively confident that the benefits are real.

You can read more about this procedure from