Palm Desert Research Articles

Yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) toxicosis in 4 goats.

Four alpine goats developed diarrhea soon after the owner placed plant clippings believed to be yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) into their pen on a suburban property near Palm Desert, CA, USA. A 1-y-old female goat died suddenly ~1 h after eating the plant clippings and was submitted to the San Bernardino Branch of the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System for postmortem examination. The main autopsy and histopathologic findings were myocardial hemorrhage and necrosis, consistent with cardiac glycoside intoxication. Rumen contents were analyzed by LC-MS/MS; peruvoside, a cardiac glycoside, was detected, but oleandrin, the cardiac glycoside of common oleander (Nerium oleander), was not. An LC-high-resolution MS (LC-HRMS) analysis revealed the presence of peruvoside and neriifolin in the rumen contents and in a tested plant fragment, indicating that the plant was a member of the Thevetia genus. A clipping from the plant fed to the goats and submitted by the owner was identified as yellow oleander, Thevetia peruviana (also known as Cascabela thevetia).

Improving the mechanical performance of biocomposite plaster/ Washingtonian filifira fibres using the RSM method

This article describes a study on the use of a new biocomposite for the construction material made of plaster and fibres extracted from palm Washingtonia filifera (WF), also known under the name palm desert or California. The main objective is to investigate the influence of the treatment of WF fibres with NaHCO3 on the mechanical properties of the resulting biocomposite. Several plaster/WF fibre composites are prepared with 2% of untreated WF fibres and treated for different treatment times (24, 72, 168 and 240 h) according to different NaHCO3 concentrations (5, 10 and 20%). The mechanical properties in tensile and 3-point bending are studied respectively for untreated (WF) fibres and elaborated gypsum/fibre (WF) composites. The results obtained show that the incorporation of WF fibres into the plaster matrix improves the mechanical performance of this new biocomposite and its ductility. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is used to statistically study the experimental results. Response models generated by ANOVA, indicate that the rate of NaHCO3 significantly influences the ultimate strength and flexural modulus. The optimization study showed that the ideal rate of NaHCO3 is 20%, while the optimum treatment time is 168 h, which is in agreement with the experimental results.

Abstract 124: The Relationship Between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Migraine Headache, A Diathesis?

Purpose: Compression of extra-cranial sensory nerves by surrounding tissues can provoke migraine headache pain (MH). We have demonstrated that at the occipital trigger site, the greater occipital nerve is surrounded by thickened trapezius fascia in 94% of patients1.This pathology is similar to that found in other nerve compression syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). We hypothesized that MH surgery patients may have a higher prevalence of CTS than the general population. Methods: 108 migraine surgery patients who also have primary care with complete medical records at our institution were included in a retrospective chart review. Subjects with clinically certain diagnosis of CTS were identified and prevalence was compared to general population data. Results: Average age was 47.6 ±13.8 years (19-74). Prevalence of CTS was 13.8% (n=15). In the CTS group, eleven subjects presented with physician confirmed diagnosis of CTS that led to surgical release, one had EMG documented CTS and three had a physician confirmed diagnosis of CTS with no surgery to date. The prevalence of clinically certain CTS in the general population ranges from 3.8%2 to 7.8%3. Conclusion: CTS is significantly more prevalent in patients undergoing migraine surgery than the general population. (1.7- 3.5-fold). These remarkable findings warrant further exploration. We suspect that patients with nerve compression syndromes are more susceptible to development of this disease complex through shared pathogenesis, genetics and risk factors. This may have important clinical implications for evaluation of patients with CTS and/or MH. 1Gfrerer, L., Hansdorfer M., Ortiz R., Nealon K., Austen WG. Occipital neuralgia/ migraine: Intra- operative evidence for extracranial pathology. Paper presented at: American Society of Peripheral Nerve Meeting; Feb 1-3 2019; Palm Desert, CA. 2Atroshi, I., Gummesson, C., Johnsson, R., Ornstein, E., Ranstam, J., Rosen, I. Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome in a general population. JAMA 1999;282:153-158. 3Dale, A. M., Harris-Adamson, C., Rempel, D., et al. Prevalence and incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome in US working populations: pooled analysis of six prospective studies. Scand J Work Environ Health 2013;39:495-505.

Evolution of concepts in epilepsy surgery.

At the time of the first meeting of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) in 1909, surgical treatment for epilepsy had been accepted as an alternative therapy for over two decades, but was rarely practiced, considered a last resort for carefully selected patients. Localization was based on ictal semiology and identification of a structural lesion. Very few papers on epilepsy surgery were presented at ILAE meetings or published in Epilepsia during the first half of the 20th century. A modest explosion in interest in epilepsy surgery at mid-century resulted from recognition that "invisible" epileptogenic lesions could be identified by EEG, especially for temporal lobe epilepsy. Epilepsy surgery received a second boost in popularity toward the end of the 20th century with the advent of structural and functional neuroimaging, and the number of epilepsy centers worldwide doubled between the first Palm Desert conference in 1986 and the second Palm Desert conference in 1992. Neuroimaging also helped to increase application of surgical treatment to infants and young children with severe epilepsies. Epilepsy surgery was accepted as standard of care for drug-resistant focal epilepsy and was well-represented at international ILAE congresses and in Epilepsia. Advances continue into the 21st century with the introduction of laser ablation, and palliative neuromodulation approaches, which have greatly increased the population of patients who can benefit from surgery. Modern presurgical evaluation techniques have also made surgical treatment possible in many countries with limited resources. Three randomized control trials now have definitively proved the safety and efficacy of epilepsy surgery, however, this alternative therapy remains under-utilized even in the industrialized world, where less than 1% of potential candidates are being referred to epilepsy centers. Furthermore, those who are referred receive surgery an average of 20 years after onset of epilepsy, often too late to avoid irreversible disability. The major challenges in realizing the full potential of epilepsy surgery, therefore, are not as much in the continued improvement of the treatment itself, as they are in addressing the treatment gap that is preventing appropriate patients from being referred to full-service epilepsy centers.

Systematics of Paraleucopis Malloch with proposal of Paraleucopidae, a new family of acalyptrate Diptera.

Paraleucopidae Wheeler fam. nov. is proposed for the previously unplaced New World genera Paraleucopis Malloch, Mallochianamyia Santos-Neto and Schizostomyia Malloch and undescribed Australian species. A key to genera of Paraleucopidae is provided. Paraleucopis is revised and includes nine species: P. auripes Wheeler Sinclair sp. nov. (type locality: Andalgala, Argentina); P. bispinosa Wheeler Sinclair sp. nov. (type locality: Socos, Coquimbo, Chile); P. boharti Wheeler Sinclair sp. nov. (type locality: Andalgala, Argentina); P. boydensis Steyskal (type locality: nr. Palm Desert, California, USA); P. corvina Malloch (type species of genus; type locality: New Mexico, USA); P. mexicana Steyskal (type locality: Kino Bay, Mexico); P. nigra Wheeler Sinclair sp. nov. (type locality: Portal, Arizona, USA); P. paraboydensis Wheeler Sinclair sp. nov. (type locality: Willis Palms Oasis, California, USA); P. saguaro Wheeler Sinclair sp. nov. (type locality: Usery Mtn Park, Arizona, USA). A key to the species of Paraleucopis is provided. The distribution of Paraleucopis is disjunct, with six species in the western United States and northwestern Mexico and three species in northern Chile and northern Argentina. The sister group and superfamilial assignment of the Paraleucopidae cannot be established based on current knowledge although the family has affinities to some families of the Asteioinea sensu J.F. McAlpine. A well-supported hypothesis on the relationships of the families of the Acalyptratae will be required before the sister group relationships of Paraleucopidae can be determined.

Low Back Pain and Systemic Inflammation: A Functional Neurology Approach

Event Abstract Back to Event Low Back Pain and Systemic Inflammation: A Functional Neurology Approach Gilbert S. Jaudy1* 1 Jaudy Treatment Center, United States Background and Aims A 62-year-old female presented to our office with severe low back pain on a scale of 8-10/10 (10 being the worst pain). She also complains of neck pain, muscle spasms, leg cramps, jaw pain, painful joints, migraines, allergies, fatigue, gum disease, stomachaches, and constipation. She was diagnosed with Lupus in 1996 and has been on Prednisone ever since. She’s also on Lyrica, Cymbalta, Lidoderm patches, and Oxycodone. She had a right knee surgery in 2011. Methods Detailed standard neurological examination was performed. Functional Neurology and Organ Remapping applications were administered. Cerebellar activation excercises were applied coupled by timed breathing excercises. Other neuro-visceral applications were administered on daily basis. Saccadic eye activities and gaze stabilization were implemented. Results Patient’s pain was reduced from 8/10 to 1-2/10 on the first session. During that time patient showed gradual improvement and increase in energy level. Within 1 week visits the patient symptoms were resolved and stability achieved. Patient was under care for a total of 3 weeks. Patient lives pain free and enjoys life with family, kids, and friends. References All references and clinical date are available at the Jaudy Treatment Center Keywords: Low Back Pain, systemic inflammation, Neck Pain, Muscle spasms, Leg cramps, jaw pain, joint pain, Migraines, allergies, Fatigue, Constipation, lupus Conference: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience, Orlando, United States, 24 May - 26 May, 2019. Presentation Type: Poster Presentation Topic: Clinical Neuroscience Citation: Jaudy GS (2019). Low Back Pain and Systemic Inflammation: A Functional Neurology Approach. Front. Neurol. Conference Abstract: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience. doi: 10.3389/conf.fneur.2019.62.00051 Copyright: The abstracts in this collection have not been subject to any Frontiers peer review or checks, and are not endorsed by Frontiers. They are made available through the Frontiers publishing platform as a service to conference organizers and presenters. The copyright in the individual abstracts is owned by the author of each abstract or his/her employer unless otherwise stated. Each abstract, as well as the collection of abstracts, are published under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 (attribution) licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and may thus be reproduced, translated, adapted and be the subject of derivative works provided the authors and Frontiers are attributed. For Frontiers’ terms and conditions please see https://www.frontiersin.org/legal/terms-and-conditions. Received: 28 Mar 2019; Published Online: 27 Sep 2019. * Correspondence: Dr. Gilbert S Jaudy, Jaudy Treatment Center, Palm Desert, California, 92211, United States, drjaudy@hotmail.com Login Required This action requires you to be registered with Frontiers and logged in. To register or login click here. Abstract Info Abstract The Authors in Frontiers Gilbert S Jaudy Google Gilbert S Jaudy Google Scholar Gilbert S Jaudy PubMed Gilbert S Jaudy Related Article in Frontiers Google Scholar PubMed Abstract Close Back to top Javascript is disabled. Please enable Javascript in your browser settings in order to see all the content on this page.

Retropulsion: Presentation, Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology

Event Abstract Back to Event Retropulsion: Presentation, Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology Gilbert S. Jaudy1* 1 Jaudy Treatment Center, United States A 45-year-old male presented to our office, complaining of frequent and constant seizures since 2000, that happen when he assumes any sitting or standing position, and sometimes spontaneous. He also reported a history of falls, injuries, muscle spasms, balance problems, stomachaches, osteoarthritis, eye pain, blurred vision, vertigo, belching, gas, gallbladder removal, depression, light-headedness, headaches, dizziness, itching, back/neck/shoulder/arm/knee/ankle pain, allergies, painful joints, swollen joints, migraines, and extreme fatigue. He’s on different types of medications. He has seen about 15 physicians for his condition, and was told that he had to get used to it and manage it. On 03/15/2017 during consultation with Dr. Jaudy at Jaudy Treatment Center, the patient had a 10 minute spastic seizure which was described by her husband as “that’s what happens almost all day long”. Methods The patient had undergone a neurological examination in stages, information was obtained when the patient was still for moments. Standard neurological tests and diagnostics including VNG and posturography were obtained. She had general sensory and motor deficiency. Posterior center of pressure with left deviation. Severe spastic myoclonus on lower extremities. During seizure patient developed decerebrate posturing on the right side, and decorticate posturing on the left, in addition to bilateral positive Babinski and Hoffman signs. The patient had slow and irregular pursuits with loss of gaze. A slow systemic Functional Neurology approach was implemented using various sensory and motor, orthostatic postural positions and applications, organ remapping procedures, visual and auditory stimulation, cerebellar activation, complex therapeutic activities, home instructions and dietary changes. Results The patient responded favorably during the first week. First visit post testing revealed immediate improvement and resolution of pathological reflexes (Babinski’s and Hoffman’s). Post first treatment testing showed immediate improvement in motor and sensory function on the left side vs. the right, and reduction of frequency and duration of seizures. The patient was treated for 3 months. Today he lives symptom free, migraine free, and enjoys life with family and friends. References All references and clinical date are available at the Jaudy Treatment Center Keywords: Retropulsion, Seizures, Migraines, balance problems, Eye Pain, joint pain, Vertigo, Muscle spasms, Blurred vision, Gas, Itching, Osteoarthritis Conference: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience, Orlando, United States, 24 May - 26 May, 2019. Presentation Type: Poster Presentation Topic: Clinical Neuroscience Citation: Jaudy GS (2019). Retropulsion: Presentation, Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology. Front. Neurol. Conference Abstract: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience. doi: 10.3389/conf.fneur.2019.62.00067 Copyright: The abstracts in this collection have not been subject to any Frontiers peer review or checks, and are not endorsed by Frontiers. They are made available through the Frontiers publishing platform as a service to conference organizers and presenters. The copyright in the individual abstracts is owned by the author of each abstract or his/her employer unless otherwise stated. Each abstract, as well as the collection of abstracts, are published under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 (attribution) licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and may thus be reproduced, translated, adapted and be the subject of derivative works provided the authors and Frontiers are attributed. For Frontiers’ terms and conditions please see https://www.frontiersin.org/legal/terms-and-conditions. Received: 28 Mar 2019; Published Online: 27 Sep 2019. * Correspondence: Dr. Gilbert S Jaudy, Jaudy Treatment Center, Palm Desert, California, 92211, United States, drjaudy@hotmail.com Login Required This action requires you to be registered with Frontiers and logged in. To register or login click here. Abstract Info Abstract The Authors in Frontiers Gilbert S Jaudy Google Gilbert S Jaudy Google Scholar Gilbert S Jaudy PubMed Gilbert S Jaudy Related Article in Frontiers Google Scholar PubMed Abstract Close Back to top Javascript is disabled. Please enable Javascript in your browser settings in order to see all the content on this page.

APSNA's 27th Annual Scientific Conference in Palm Desert, California

APSNA's 27th Annual Scientific Conference in Palm Desert, California

Report from the Standards Vice President: Standards for Media Workflows

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Effects of &lt;i&gt;Balanites aegyptiaca&lt;/i&gt; on tadpoles and &lt;i&gt;Oreochromis niloticus&lt;/i&gt;

Objective: Fingerlings of Oreochromis niloticus and tadpoles were exposed to the acute concentrations of aqueous extract of the bark of Balanites aegyptiaca (date palm desert) to determine the 96h-LC50 (lethal concentration 50, concentration that will kill half of the test animals exposed).Methodology and results: The O. niloticus (Nile tilapia) was further subjected to sub-lethal concentrations of the plant extract to determine the effect on growth and haematological indices. The time for toxicity disappearance (TTD) was also estimated. The experiments were conducted using the static renewal bioassay technique at UNAAB Fish Laboratory. The 96h-LC50 for O. niloticus was estimated to be 26.22 mg l-1 while that of Tadpole (Rana species) was13.77 mg l-1. The TTD of B. aegyptiaca was estimated to be 48 hours. During sub-lethal exposure, there was a slight decrease in the mean body weight and all the haematological parameters as the concentration of the toxicant increased except MCV, MCH, MHC that were more or less equal. However, statistical analysis on these values of haematological indices did not show any significant difference at 5%. The use of Balanites aegyptiaca is recommended in control of predators e.g. tadpoles in pond fish culture system because the product is non-toxic to fish at lower concentration, biodegradable and very cheap. The uncontrolled use in open water body for fishing should be prohibited, as the resultant deleterious effects will subsequently lead to death of not only target fish but also other aquatic organism. Hence, contribute to reduction in the biodiversity.Conclusion and application of results: The results of this study show the toxic effect of B. aegyptiaca on O. niloticus and Tadpoles. The lethal doses (96h-LC50) obtained are 26.22 mg l -1 and 13.80 mg l-1 respectively. Therefore, B. aegyptiaca powder can be use in selective eradication of aquatic organism to control unwanted predatory species i.e. tadpoles. B. aegyptiaca bark powder can be recommended because it is biodegradable and leave no adverse effect on environment.Keys words: Balanites aegyptiaca, Oreochromis niloticus, Tadpoles, haematological parameters

Multiple System Atrophy/Dysautonomia Complicated by Viral Infections, Hashimoto�s and other Autoimmune Disorders: Functional Neurology Approach and Applications

Event Abstract Back to Event Multiple System Atrophy/Dysautonomia Complicated by Viral Infections, Hashimoto’s and other Autoimmune Disorders: Functional Neurology Approach and Applications Gil S. Jaudy1* 1 Jaudy Treatment Center, United States Background and Aims A 41-year-old female presented to our clinic complaining of fatigue, anxiety, muscle tension, headaches, brain fog, interrupted sleep, autoimmune sensitivities, digestive issues, bone spurs, and neck and shoulders pain. History of the patient consisted of allergies all her life, Hashimoto’s, light-headedness, migraine headaches, viral infections, in addition to several accidents, falls and surgeries. The patient has seen several allopathic and alternative doctors, was as put on several medications and supplements, but her symptoms kept worsening. The patient fears that her symptoms will make her bedridden and helpless in the next 2 years, and become a burden on her husband and family. Methods The patient had undergone a comprehensive and extensive neurological examination using standard neurological tests and diagnostics including VNG, computerized dynamic posturography, tremorscopic testing. She had bilateral areflexia, orthostatic concomitance, sensorimotor deficiencies, anterior center of pressure (ACOP). She also had positive pathological reflexes. The patient had balance and incoordination issues. She also had slow saccadic movements in various planes, and aberrant vertical to horizontal optokinetic. She also had irregular pursuits, bilateral hippus with loss of gaze. A slow systemic Functional Neurology approach was implemented using various visual, auditory, vestibular, sensory and motor applications, brain-based activities, cerebellar activation, complex therapeutic activities, home instructions and dietary changes. Results During the first 2 days of treatment, the patient slept for 6 hours straight and was able to digest better. By the second week of treatment, 80% of her symptoms had resolved. The patient was discharged for one month, followed by one week of treatment. Today the patient is seen three times a year and enjoys life with her family. Acknowledgements Abstracts are clinically documented by the Jaudy Treatment Center. All clinical data is available upon request. Jaudy Treatment Center (JTC), all rights reserved, 2016. References Jaudy Treatment Center clinical data, 2016. Keywords: Multiple System Atrophy, dysautonomia, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Autoimmune disorders, Migraine Disorders Conference: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: Clinical Neuroscience for Optimization of Human Function, Orlando, United States, 7 Oct - 9 Oct, 2016. Presentation Type: Poster Presentation Topic: Abstracts ISCN 2016 Citation: Jaudy GS (2016). Multiple System Atrophy/Dysautonomia Complicated by Viral Infections, Hashimoto’s and other Autoimmune Disorders: Functional Neurology Approach and Applications. Front. Neurol. Conference Abstract: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: Clinical Neuroscience for Optimization of Human Function. doi: 10.3389/conf.fneur.2016.59.00079 Copyright: The abstracts in this collection have not been subject to any Frontiers peer review or checks, and are not endorsed by Frontiers. They are made available through the Frontiers publishing platform as a service to conference organizers and presenters. The copyright in the individual abstracts is owned by the author of each abstract or his/her employer unless otherwise stated. Each abstract, as well as the collection of abstracts, are published under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 (attribution) licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and may thus be reproduced, translated, adapted and be the subject of derivative works provided the authors and Frontiers are attributed. For Frontiers’ terms and conditions please see https://www.frontiersin.org/legal/terms-and-conditions. Received: 02 Sep 2016; Published Online: 07 Sep 2016. * Correspondence: Dr. Gil S Jaudy, Jaudy Treatment Center, Palm Desert, CA, United States, drjaudy@hotmail.com Login Required This action requires you to be registered with Frontiers and logged in. To register or login click here. Abstract Info Abstract The Authors in Frontiers Gil S Jaudy Google Gil S Jaudy Google Scholar Gil S Jaudy PubMed Gil S Jaudy Related Article in Frontiers Google Scholar PubMed Abstract Close Back to top Javascript is disabled. Please enable Javascript in your browser settings in order to see all the content on this page.

Irritable Bowel Disease Complicated by Food Intolerances, Malabsorption, Dysphagia, Weight Loss, Brain Fogginess, Light-Headedness, and Chronic Fatigue: A Functional Neurology and Neuro-Visceral Applications� Approach.

Event Abstract Back to Event Irritable Bowel Disease Complicated by Food Intolerances, Malabsorption, Dysphagia, Weight Loss, Brain Fogginess, Light-Headedness, and Chronic Fatigue: A Functional Neurology and Neuro-Visceral Applications™ Approach. Gil S. Jaudy1* 1 JTC, United States Background and Aims The patient is 30-year-old male who presented to our clinic on 02/24/2016 complaining of digestive issues, mental issues, throat issues, headaches, light-headedness, stomachaches, difficulty breathing, and chronic fatigue. The patient reported that he was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. He has had a past medical history of valley fever and balance problems . The patient was put on Clonazepam, Amitriptyline, Famotidine, Dicyclomine, HCL, Dexilant and several others. He reported an overall feeling of ill-being and increase in his symptoms, and further debilitation. Methods The patient had undergone a comprehensive neurological examination using standard neurological tests and diagnostics including VNG, computerized dynamic posturography, tremorscopic testing. He had memory and cognitive issues, sensorimotor deficiencies, posterior center of pressure (PCOP), Myerson’s sign, tachycardia, positive dual tasking and Fukuda, and abnormal abdominal sounds. The patient had balance and incoordination issues. He also had slow saccadic movements, aberrant vertical to horizontal optokinetic. He also had irregular pursuits, with loss of gaze. A slow systemic Functional Neurology and Organ Remapping approach was implemented using various pre and post ganglionic procedures, visual, auditory, vestibular, sensory and motor applications, brain based activities, cerebellar activation, complex therapeutic activities, home instructions and dietary changes. Results Faulty pathways lead to misfiring and signal mismatch. Functional Neurology addresses different faulty pathways which lead to brain plasticity, remapping and proto oncogene in the nucleotide sequence. It’s been diagnostically determined that through specific and gradual applications in Functional Neurology and Organ Remapping the patient’s IBS was contained. In 10 treatment days, the patient IBS and all other symptoms were resolved. He enjoys a normal life with his friends, able to eat regular, and has resumed work as a programmer. Acknowledgements Abstracts are clinically documented by the Jaudy Treatment Center. All clinical data is available upon request. Jaudy Treatment Center (JTC), all rights reserved, 2016. References Jaudy Treatment Center clinical data, 2016. Keywords: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Food intolerances, Malabsorption Syndromes, dyshagia, chronic fatigue syndrome Conference: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: Clinical Neuroscience for Optimization of Human Function, Orlando, United States, 7 Oct - 9 Oct, 2016. Presentation Type: Poster Presentation Topic: Abstracts ISCN 2016 Citation: Jaudy GS (2016). Irritable Bowel Disease Complicated by Food Intolerances, Malabsorption, Dysphagia, Weight Loss, Brain Fogginess, Light-Headedness, and Chronic Fatigue: A Functional Neurology and Neuro-Visceral Applications™ Approach.. Front. Neurol. Conference Abstract: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: Clinical Neuroscience for Optimization of Human Function. doi: 10.3389/conf.fneur.2016.59.00052 Copyright: The abstracts in this collection have not been subject to any Frontiers peer review or checks, and are not endorsed by Frontiers. They are made available through the Frontiers publishing platform as a service to conference organizers and presenters. The copyright in the individual abstracts is owned by the author of each abstract or his/her employer unless otherwise stated. Each abstract, as well as the collection of abstracts, are published under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 (attribution) licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and may thus be reproduced, translated, adapted and be the subject of derivative works provided the authors and Frontiers are attributed. For Frontiers’ terms and conditions please see https://www.frontiersin.org/legal/terms-and-conditions. Received: 02 Sep 2016; Published Online: 07 Sep 2016. * Correspondence: Dr. Gil S Jaudy, JTC, Palm Desert, CA, 92211, United States, drjaudy@hotmail.com Login Required This action requires you to be registered with Frontiers and logged in. To register or login click here. Abstract Info Abstract The Authors in Frontiers Gil S Jaudy Google Gil S Jaudy Google Scholar Gil S Jaudy PubMed Gil S Jaudy Related Article in Frontiers Google Scholar PubMed Abstract Close Back to top Javascript is disabled. Please enable Javascript in your browser settings in order to see all the content on this page.

Multiple Sclerosis Coupled with Ataxia, Muscle Atrophy, Dysautonomia and Anhydrosis: A Functional Neurology Approach

Event Abstract Back to Event Multiple Sclerosis Coupled with Ataxia, Muscle Atrophy, Dysautonomia and Anhydrosis: A Functional Neurology Approach Gil S. Jaudy1* 1 Jaudy Treatment Center, United States Background and Aims A 56-year-old male, presented to our office complaining of insidious neurological dysfunctions that started on 10, 1991. He reported consistent numbness and inability to walk without assistant device since 2009. He also complained of neck pain and low back pain on a scale of 8/10 (10 being the worst pain). History included right shoulder dislocation, whiplash, mononucleosis, bad reaction to Swine Flu Vaccine in 1977, MVA in 1983 which ended plastic surgery to his forehead, bad reaction to Hepatitis B Vaccine in 1988, Diagnosed with parasites and Lyme disease in 1989. 1990 he experienced the first episode of anhydrosis. 1992 was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and was administered oral steroid, prednisone and Copaxone. 2010 he had exacerbation of Multiple Sclerosis symptoms. Advanced radiology brain MRI 09/22/2006 described new lesions since the previous study, dated 06/26/2002. The report stated progression of callosal volume loss and cerebral atrophy. Methods Upon examination, on 04/19/2011, spontaneous legs movement was observed. Opthalmoscopic examination showed V:A ratio 3:1 on the right. OPK showed abnormal upward to downward saccades ratio. Horizontal saccades preserved. Irregular pursuits, and square wave jerks were observed. Right soft palate paresis was observed. Left facial weakness. Cardiac auscultation split S2. Positive convergence and cardinal fields. Romberg’s stance with severe sway. Bilateral positive Babinski sign and jerky myoclonic activity. Paresis of left big toe. Bilateral dysmetria. Positive Myerson’s sign. Bilateral decreased DTR’s. Bilateral muscle spasticity in the lower extremity and hypotonia in the upper extremity. Cortical blind spot showed right partial hemianopia. Treatment consisted of Brain-Based therapeutic activities, segmental coupled motion reduction, myofascial release, vestibular stimulation, timed breathing exercises, complex movement activities, visual stimulation, sound stimulation, SEP, activities of daily living, and nutritional consultation. Results Patient showed progressive improvement in his motor function and decrease in muscle spasticity. Pathological reflexes were resolved. He showed improvement in gait and reported that he was able to take couple of steps without assistance. He reported ability to move his left big toe after he had lost this function for more than 20 years. A laboratory test obtained on 04/21/2012 by his primary showed no signs of Multiple Sclerosis. Acknowledgements Abstracts are clinically documented by the Jaudy Treatment Center. All clinical data is available upon request. Jaudy Treatment Center (JTC), all rights reserved, 2016. References Jaudy Treatment Center clinical data, 2016. Keywords: multiple sclerosis (MS), Ataxia, muscle atrophy, dysautonomia, Anhydrosis Conference: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: Clinical Neuroscience for Optimization of Human Function, Orlando, United States, 7 Oct - 9 Oct, 2016. Presentation Type: Poster Presentation Topic: Abstracts ISCN 2016 Citation: Jaudy GS (2016). Multiple Sclerosis Coupled with Ataxia, Muscle Atrophy, Dysautonomia and Anhydrosis: A Functional Neurology Approach. Front. Neurol. Conference Abstract: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: Clinical Neuroscience for Optimization of Human Function. doi: 10.3389/conf.fneur.2016.59.00086 Copyright: The abstracts in this collection have not been subject to any Frontiers peer review or checks, and are not endorsed by Frontiers. They are made available through the Frontiers publishing platform as a service to conference organizers and presenters. The copyright in the individual abstracts is owned by the author of each abstract or his/her employer unless otherwise stated. Each abstract, as well as the collection of abstracts, are published under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 (attribution) licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and may thus be reproduced, translated, adapted and be the subject of derivative works provided the authors and Frontiers are attributed. For Frontiers’ terms and conditions please see https://www.frontiersin.org/legal/terms-and-conditions. Received: 02 Sep 2016; Published Online: 07 Sep 2016. * Correspondence: Dr. Gil S Jaudy, Jaudy Treatment Center, Palm Desert, CA, United States, drjaudy@hotmail.com Login Required This action requires you to be registered with Frontiers and logged in. To register or login click here. Abstract Info Abstract The Authors in Frontiers Gil S Jaudy Google Gil S Jaudy Google Scholar Gil S Jaudy PubMed Gil S Jaudy Related Article in Frontiers Google Scholar PubMed Abstract Close Back to top Javascript is disabled. Please enable Javascript in your browser settings in order to see all the content on this page.

Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) Complicated by Orthostatic Dizziness, Light-Headedness and Renal Insufficiency: Presentation, Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology

Event Abstract Back to Event Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) Complicated by Orthostatic Dizziness, Light-Headedness and Renal Insufficiency: Presentation, Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology Gil S. Jaudy1* 1 Jaudy Treatment Center, United States Background and Aims The patient is a 65-year-old male who presents with long-standing history of severe loss of balance, dizziness, light-headedness, and on-going gastrointestinal problems, including flatulence, bowel incontinence, and frequent diarrhea. The patient reported that he had been involved in a heavy chemotherapeutic treatment for testicular cancer about 40 years ago, which resulted in gradual loss of lower extremity function, muscle atrophy, and aberrant peroneal, and tibial nerve conductivity on the right leg. He reported that when he attempted to walk, he felt his “leg gives and needed to have a cane”, and someone by his side. He also has a history of DJD, low back pain, neck pain, muscle spasms, leg cramps, jaw pain, painful joints, migraines, allergies, high blood pressure, blurred vision, weight loss, fatigue, fainting, and dimness of vision at night time. He takes Propranolol, Enalapril, Colchicine and other medications for his symptoms. Methods A comprehensive and extensive neurological examination was performed, using standard neurological tests and diagnostics including VNG and Posturography, Tremorscope, and NCV studies. He had bilateral sensorimotor deficiencies, in addition to ncoordination, dysmetria, disequilibrium, dyskinesia, abnormal gait, severely irregular pursuits, absent VOR, intention tremors, hyperreflexia, carotid bruits. A systemic caudal to rostral Functional Neurology approach, addressing central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system, and skeletal musculature, was implemented using various sensory and motor applications, sensory evoked potential, visual and auditory stimulation, cerebellar activation, complex therapeutic activities, home instructions and dietary changes. Results Functional Neurology addresses different faulty pathways which lead to brain plasticity, remapping and proto oncogene in the nucleotide sequence. It’s been diagnostically determined that through specific and gradual applications in Functional Neurology the patient’s DM1 Complicated by Orthostatic conomitance, dizziness, and gait were contained. He is able to walk and enjoys a normal life. Systemic Functional Neurology procedures and applications were implemented using various sensory and motor applications, coupled motion reductions, visual and auditory stimulation, cerebellar activation, complex therapeutic activities, home instructions, and various specific mitochondrial neutraceuticals and phytonutrients. Various applications were administered on daily basis for 2 weeks. By the end of the second week, the patient’s hyperkinetic movement disorder has resolved and his respiratory vitals were stabilized. Today the patient lives symptom free. Acknowledgements Abstracts are clinically documented by the Jaudy Treatment Center. All clinical data is available upon request. Jaudy Treatment Center (JTC), all rights reserved, 2016. References Jaudy Treatment Center clinical data, 2016. Keywords: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Orthostatic Dizziness, Light-Headedness, Renal Insufficiency, Gastrointestinal Diseases Conference: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: Clinical Neuroscience for Optimization of Human Function, Orlando, United States, 7 Oct - 9 Oct, 2016. Presentation Type: Poster Presentation Topic: Abstracts ISCN 2016 Citation: Jaudy GS (2016). Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) Complicated by Orthostatic Dizziness, Light-Headedness and Renal Insufficiency: Presentation, Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology. Front. Neurol. Conference Abstract: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: Clinical Neuroscience for Optimization of Human Function. doi: 10.3389/conf.fneur.2016.59.00088 Copyright: The abstracts in this collection have not been subject to any Frontiers peer review or checks, and are not endorsed by Frontiers. They are made available through the Frontiers publishing platform as a service to conference organizers and presenters. The copyright in the individual abstracts is owned by the author of each abstract or his/her employer unless otherwise stated. Each abstract, as well as the collection of abstracts, are published under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 (attribution) licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and may thus be reproduced, translated, adapted and be the subject of derivative works provided the authors and Frontiers are attributed. For Frontiers’ terms and conditions please see https://www.frontiersin.org/legal/terms-and-conditions. Received: 02 Sep 2016; Published Online: 07 Sep 2016. * Correspondence: Dr. Gil S Jaudy, Jaudy Treatment Center, Palm Desert, CA, United States, drjaudy@hotmail.com Login Required This action requires you to be registered with Frontiers and logged in. To register or login click here. 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Autism/Asperger�s Coupled with Depression and Digestive Disorders: Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology

Event Abstract Back to Event Autism/Asperger’s Coupled with Depression and Digestive Disorders: Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology Dr. Gil S. Jaudy1* 1 JTC, United States The patient is a 14-year-old female who presents with long-standing history of depression, anxiety, lack of focus, anger, seclusion, eating disorder, fatigue, no motivation, and repetitive patterns of behavior. The patient’s parents reported that their daughter can stay in her room for days without any interaction with them or her brother and sister. They said that her family doctor put her on Tylenol since 2011. They parents were extremely concerned and bewildered regarding their daughter’s condition. Methods A comprehensive neurological examination was done, using standard neurological tests and diagnostics including VNG, computerized dynamic posturography, tremorscopic testing. VOR was absent, pursuits irregular with saccadic intrusions, positive Moro, Spinal Galant, and ATNR reflexes, positive dual tasking (freezing), poor memory and cognition, very emotional and angry, posterior center of pressure (PCOP). The patient had balance and incoordination issues. She also had slow saccadic movements in various planes, and aberrant vertical to horizontal optokinetic. A slow systemic Functional Neurology approach was implemented using various visual, auditory, vestibular, sensory and motor applications, brain based activities, cerebellar activation, complex therapeutic activities, home instructions and dietary changes. Results The patient’s VOR was restored to normal within the first 2 days of treatment. In two weeks the patient verbal communication and eye contact improved 85% and was able to digest better. Functional Neurology addresses different faulty pathways which lead to brain plasticity. It’s been diagnostically determined that through specific and gradual applications in Functional Neurology the patient’s depression disorder, Autistic/Asperger’s spectrum is resolved. Today, the patient enjoys normal life with her family and friends, is interested in art and has composed and presented our facility with a fine artistic portrait of the brain. Acknowledgements Gilbert S. Jaudy, DC, FACFN References Gilbert S. Jaudy, DC, FACFN Keywords: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), Asperger’s syndrome, Depression, gut leakage, Behavior Conference: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: TBI and Neurodegeneration, Orlando, Florida, United States, 10 Dec - 14 Dec, 2015. Presentation Type: Poster Presentation Topic: Case Reports for Poster Presentation Citation: Jaudy DS (2015). Autism/Asperger’s Coupled with Depression and Digestive Disorders: Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology. Front. Neurol. Conference Abstract: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: TBI and Neurodegeneration. doi: 10.3389/conf.fneur.2015.58.00012 Copyright: The abstracts in this collection have not been subject to any Frontiers peer review or checks, and are not endorsed by Frontiers. They are made available through the Frontiers publishing platform as a service to conference organizers and presenters. The copyright in the individual abstracts is owned by the author of each abstract or his/her employer unless otherwise stated. Each abstract, as well as the collection of abstracts, are published under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 (attribution) licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and may thus be reproduced, translated, adapted and be the subject of derivative works provided the authors and Frontiers are attributed. For Frontiers’ terms and conditions please see https://www.frontiersin.org/legal/terms-and-conditions. Received: 01 Nov 2015; Published Online: 02 Nov 2015. * Correspondence: Dr. Dr. Gil S Jaudy, JTC, palm desert, ca, 92211, United States, drjaudy@hotmail.com Login Required This action requires you to be registered with Frontiers and logged in. To register or login click here. Abstract Info Abstract The Authors in Frontiers Dr. Gil S Jaudy Google Dr. Gil S Jaudy Google Scholar Dr. Gil S Jaudy PubMed Dr. Gil S Jaudy Related Article in Frontiers Google Scholar PubMed Abstract Close Back to top Javascript is disabled. Please enable Javascript in your browser settings in order to see all the content on this page.

Alpha Synucleinopathy Complicated by Renal Encephalopathy: Presentation, Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology

Event Abstract Back to Event Alpha Synucleinopathy Complicated by Renal Encephalopathy: Presentation, Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology Gil S. Jaudy1* 1 JTC, United States Background and Aims The patient is a 65-year-old female presented to our clinic on 5/25/15 complaining of lower abdominal pain, general body pain, depression, fogginess, loss of energy and back pain. The patient reported that she was sweating, had faint feeling and the pain felt Like “taking your breath away”. She also complained of weight loss, icy cold feet and hands. The patient reported that his pain was an 9/10, on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the worst. She has a past medical history of fractured bones, gallbladder problems, stiffness, painful/swollen joints, leg cramps, hip/leg pain, and fatigue. The patient was put on several medications for low back pain. An abdominal ultrasound showed “renal enlargement and cyst formation”. Another ultrasound showed “gallstones, gallbladder sludge, and heterogeneous liver echotexture”. Methods The patient had undergone a comprehensive neurological and physical examination using standard neurological tests and diagnostics including VNG, posturography, tremorscope, blind spot mapping. He had global sensory and motor deficiencies, in addition to incoordination, cerebellar dysmetria, hyperreflexia, allodynia, posterior center of pressure, asterixis, dyskinesia, Myerson’s sign, ocular dysmetria, irregular vertical saccades compared to horizontal ones. Systemic Functional Neurology and Organ-Remapping procedures and applications were implemented using various sensory and motor applications, coupled motion reductions, pre-ganglionic and post-ganglionic applications, visual and auditory stimulation, cerebellar activation, complex therapeutic activities, home instructions, and various specific mitochondrial neutraceuticals and phytonutrients. Various applications were administered on daily basis for 2 weeks. Results After the first day the patient’s lower abdominal pain was resolved. By the end of the week his fainting and sweating feeling was resolved. Patient was discharged for one month, and returned for one week. Today the patient’s symptoms have completely resolved and she enjoys life with her family. Acknowledgements Gilbert S. Jaudy, DC, FACFN References Gilbert S. Jaudy, DC, FACFN Keywords: neurology and psychology, Renal Circulation, Cortical Plasticity, Memory Disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome Conference: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: TBI and Neurodegeneration, Orlando, Florida, United States, 10 Dec - 14 Dec, 2015. Presentation Type: Poster Presentation Topic: Case Reports for Poster Presentation Citation: Jaudy GS (2015). Alpha Synucleinopathy Complicated by Renal Encephalopathy: Presentation, Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology. Front. Neurol. Conference Abstract: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: TBI and Neurodegeneration. doi: 10.3389/conf.fneur.2015.58.00021 Copyright: The abstracts in this collection have not been subject to any Frontiers peer review or checks, and are not endorsed by Frontiers. They are made available through the Frontiers publishing platform as a service to conference organizers and presenters. The copyright in the individual abstracts is owned by the author of each abstract or his/her employer unless otherwise stated. Each abstract, as well as the collection of abstracts, are published under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 (attribution) licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and may thus be reproduced, translated, adapted and be the subject of derivative works provided the authors and Frontiers are attributed. For Frontiers’ terms and conditions please see https://www.frontiersin.org/legal/terms-and-conditions. Received: 01 Nov 2015; Published Online: 02 Nov 2015. * Correspondence: Dr. Gil S Jaudy, JTC, palm desert, ca, 92211, United States, drjaudy@hotmail.com Login Required This action requires you to be registered with Frontiers and logged in. To register or login click here. Abstract Info Abstract The Authors in Frontiers Gil S Jaudy Google Gil S Jaudy Google Scholar Gil S Jaudy PubMed Gil S Jaudy Related Article in Frontiers Google Scholar PubMed Abstract Close Back to top Javascript is disabled. Please enable Javascript in your browser settings in order to see all the content on this page.

Fibromylagia Complicated by Severe Cognitive Disorder, Migraines and Insomnia: Presentation, Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology

Event Abstract Back to Event Fibromylagia Complicated by Severe Cognitive Disorder, Migraines and Insomnia: Presentation, Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology Gil S. Jaudy1* 1 JTC, United States Background and Aims The patient is a 41-year-old female who presented to our clinic on 10/12/2015 complaining of severe widespread body pain, cognitive issues, migraines and insomnia since 2001. She has had a past medical history of fractured bones, high blood pressure, eye pain, blurred vision, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, tremors, muscle cramps, mold poisoning, vertigo, depression, constipation, tremors, muscle spasms, rheumatoid arthritis, difficulty breathing, swollen joints, miscarriages, chest pain, belching, gas and digestive disorders. The patient saw 150 doctors since 2001and was put on 50 medications. She reported extreme anxiety and an overall increase of symptoms. Methods The patient had undergone a comprehensive neurological examination at our facility using standard neurological tests and diagnostics. She had orthostatic blood pressure concomitance, global motor deficiencies, in addition to incoordination, cerebellar dysmetria, posterior center of pressure, freezing gait, hyperkinesia, frontal release sign, ocular dysmetria, poor gaze stabilization, and saccades. Systemic Functional Neurology procedures and applications were implemented using various sensory and motor applications, coupled motion reductions, visual and auditory stimulation, cerebellar activation, complex therapeutic activities, home instructions, and various specific mitochondrial neutraceuticals and phytonutrients. Various applications were administered on daily basis for 3 days. Results By the end of the 3rd day week most of the patient’s symptoms and disorders, including her fibromyalgia have resolved. Patient and her husband gave an emotional testimonial. The patient left symptom free. Acknowledgements Gilbert S. Jaudy, DC, FACFN References Gilbert S. Jaudy, DC, FACFN Keywords: insomnia, Migraine Disorders, Muscle Contraction, Swelling, Fibromyalgia Conference: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: TBI and Neurodegeneration, Orlando, Florida, United States, 10 Dec - 14 Dec, 2015. Presentation Type: Poster Presentation Topic: Case Reports for Poster Presentation Citation: Jaudy GS (2015). Fibromylagia Complicated by Severe Cognitive Disorder, Migraines and Insomnia: Presentation, Diagnosis and Applications of Functional Neurology. Front. Neurol. Conference Abstract: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: TBI and Neurodegeneration. doi: 10.3389/conf.fneur.2015.58.00011 Copyright: The abstracts in this collection have not been subject to any Frontiers peer review or checks, and are not endorsed by Frontiers. They are made available through the Frontiers publishing platform as a service to conference organizers and presenters. The copyright in the individual abstracts is owned by the author of each abstract or his/her employer unless otherwise stated. Each abstract, as well as the collection of abstracts, are published under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 (attribution) licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and may thus be reproduced, translated, adapted and be the subject of derivative works provided the authors and Frontiers are attributed. For Frontiers’ terms and conditions please see https://www.frontiersin.org/legal/terms-and-conditions. Received: 01 Nov 2015; Published Online: 02 Nov 2015. * Correspondence: Dr. Gil S Jaudy, JTC, palm desert ca, ca, 92211, United States, drjaudy@hotmail.com Login Required This action requires you to be registered with Frontiers and logged in. To register or login click here. Abstract Info Abstract The Authors in Frontiers Gil S Jaudy Google Gil S Jaudy Google Scholar Gil S Jaudy PubMed Gil S Jaudy Related Article in Frontiers Google Scholar PubMed Abstract Close Back to top Javascript is disabled. Please enable Javascript in your browser settings in order to see all the content on this page.

American Telemedicine Association: 2014 Fall Forum

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) will host its annual Fall Forum in Palm Desert, California, Sept. 6-9, 2014. In addition to two full days of programs related to managing and improving chronic conditions, ATA will host a full-day American-Chinese Telemedicine Forum on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. The forum, co-sponsored by the American International Telemedicine Council, will deliver the tools and information that are essential to building a successful telemedicine business abroad. Attendees will learn about the existing clinical and business landscape oftelemedicine in China, and how to establish key partnerships to help their respective health system, or business, grow in the international market.

Consumer Horticulture Outreach: Communication Challenges and Solutions

Communication is a critical issue for consumer horticulture specialists and extension agents. They must communicate effectively with the public interested in gardening, with Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteers and with other scientists. A workshop was held at the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science on 22 July 2013 in Palm Desert, CA, with the intent of sharing tips and techniques that facilitated consumer horticulture and EMG programming. Presentations focused on communication. One program leader reported on the North Carolina Master Gardener web site, which integrates an online volunteer management system (VMS) with widely available web tools to create one-stop shopping for people who want to volunteer, get help from volunteers, or support volunteers at both the county and state level. Another program used the state VMS to house videos providing continuing education (CE) training required for EMG volunteers. This training is available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week. Agents created the videos by recording live presentations with widely available, screen capture software and a microphone. Features that make the social media site Pinterest a strong tool for gathering together focused programming resources and professional collaboration were outlined. Finally, the use of a compact, subirrigated gardening system that uses peat-based potting mix was suggested as a means to simplify communication with new urban gardeners and address their unique gardening issues.

A TRIBUTE ON THE 25 TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (IIMA) AND ITS CO-FOUNDERS: C. E. TAPIE ROHM JR., PATRICK J. MCINTURFF JR. AND WALTER T. STEWART JR.

Welcome to the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the International Information Management Association (IIMA) on this afternoon of Monday, October 13th, 2014 at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus (PDC) in Palm Desert, California. OPENING REMARKS BY JAKE ZHU CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO IIMA is a special place for all of us. For twenty-five years, it has served as a forum for all of us to gather together to engage in intellectual conversations, to disseminate knowledge, and to renew our profession. Over the many years, IIMA has helped many us with our tenure and promotion, and has made our manuscripts available worldwide through our publication outlets, the three IIMA journals and the seasonal conference proceedings. Also for many of us, IIMA is not only a forum for academics, but also a place for friendship, family and fun. Many of us have become life-long friends and some of our families are known to each other. We eat, drink, walk, chat, dance and laugh. No matter it is in New York, Houston or Chicago, or it is in Beijing, Dublin or Amsterdam, we all had fun and enjoyed the collegiality, professionalism and friendship that IIMA has brought to us. As we gather here today to celebrate the 25th IIMA anniversary, we would like to thank and offer tributes to our long-time friends, the IIMA co-founders, C. E. Tapie Rohm Jr., Patrick McInturff and Walt Stewart. Many IIMAers who have run or helped run our annual conferences, served or are serving as IIMA Officers, and Journal Editors. Tributes also go to them. In a private conversation, my friend, Warren Adis, Professor at Iona College in New York made a comment on organizing conferences, he said, don't realize how much work is involved until they actually run one themselves. I believe we all would agree. No matter you are a regular IIMA attendee or an occasional visitor to our conferences, we thank you, too, for your support of what we do at IIMA. In this sense, we are here to celebrate each other and the entity that has brought us together, the IIMA. In a series of remarks this afternoon, presented by colleagues who have attended IIMA conferences over many years, we will enliven the specialness of the IIMA that offered a place for all of us to come together and make a contribution to our disciplines, to become mature intellectually, and to learn from one another. We each have become better because of IIMA and the many people who have contributed to it. Presented now, in alphabetical order of last names of colleagues, are several tributes to the IIMA founders, Tapie Rohm Jr., Patrick McInturff and Walt Stewart in celebration of the 25th anniversary of IIMA. REMARKS BY WARREN ADIS IONA COLLEGE, NEW YORK While each year with Tapie at IIMA has been memorable, I would like to tell three stories that capture those times. The first is 25 years ago in San Bernardino. The very first conference I attended, it was there that I met Tapie and we hit it off, right from the start. My guess is that is everybody here has felt the same way, when they first met Tapie. He makes everyone feels immediately at home and important. I liked how he talked--with lots of Folks and All and Oks He had a plan to create IIMA, it was supposed to be People Centered rather than Organization Centered like those large conferences that we all have attended. And he was right, in that if you grow the people and then everything falls into place. Whatever challenges there were, and there were many, Tapie was handling them. Whether it was hauling the newly published IIMA journals through O'Hare Airport, then by subway to our Hotel in Chicago. That is Tapie. Numerous Airports numerous subways, numerous hotels. Talking about journals, figuring out how to start our Journal (actually 2= JIIMA and CIIMA), get them printed cost effectively (Prison System), get them edited (Tapie was Editor in Chief). So in his own folksy way, with lots of hard work, here we are 25 years later. …