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EMG Laboratory is an AANEM Accredited Laboratory with Exemplary Status that has been serving the communities of Merrimack Valley and Cape Cod and the Islands since 1997...

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Dr. Drasko Simovic of Lawrence and Hyannis, MA is ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews. Patients' Choice has announced that Dr. Drasko Simovic was one...

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EMG and NCS tests are done in order to evaluate the condition of nerves and muscles. An EMG Test gives doctors information about such disorders as injured nerve roots...

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EMG Laboratory Attains Prestigious National Accreditation for Clinical Excellence in Neuromuscular Diagnosis

One of First EMG Laboratories in the United States to Be Awarded Honor

HYANNIS and LAWRENCE, Mass., Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EMG Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility for electrodiagnostic medicine, was awarded the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine's (AANEM) highest level of recognition, Accreditation with Exemplary Status. EMG Laboratory has provided advanced testing of nerves and muscles to communities in and around Merrimack Valley and Cape Cod since 1997. Currently, it is the first and only electrodiagnostic laboratory with such accreditation to serve these communities.

Led by Drasko Simovic, M.D., EMG Laboratory is one of only 17 EMG laboratories nationwide to achieve the AANEM's peer-reviewed accreditation for high-quality performance, integrity and patient care, exceeding a rigorous set of measures of excellence.

"This accreditation validates the quality of Dr. Simovic's work as superior," said Allan H. Ropper, M.D., M.D., Executive Vice Chairman, Department of Neurology, Brigham and Woman's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. "He's a dedicated and highly qualified specialist with a strong commitment to electrophysiology and to the patients he treats. He's thoughtful about how he conducts studies, tailors the study logically, and provides referring physicians diagnoses with certainty. Such certainty is important. It helps referring physicians make well-informed decisions about a clear course of patient treatment."

Dr. Simovic uses techniques from major U.S. academic centers. He completed Boston University's Affiliated Hospitals Residency Program in Neurology and two fellowships in electrodiagnostic medicine and clinical neurophysiology at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA.

He is one of the few Boston-area specialists Board Certified in four specialties: Neurology (ABPN), Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM), Clinical Neurophysiology (ABPN-CN), and Disability Analysis (ABDA). An Assistant Professor of Neurology at Tufts University's School of Medicine, Dr. Simovic has co-authored ground-breaking research in gene therapy and diabetic neuropathy and published research in novel electrodiagnostic techniques.

"We are pleased to receive this accreditation and recognition from the AANEM," said Dr. Simovic. "Electrodiagnostic medicine is my passion. I receive gratification in my daily work by helping patients along the path of wellness and establishing correct diagnoses. Once we know the name of our 'medical enemy,' it's much easier for physicians to use the appropriate therapeutic tools. My dedication to providing test results to referring physicians on the same day the test is conducted helps doctors provide the best care to their patients."

Electrodiagnostic medicine helps diagnose conditions with symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling and/or weakness from problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, neuropathy, pinched nerves, and low back and neck pain to complex diseases such as muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig's Disease.

About AANEM

The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (www.aanem.org) is dedicated to advancing neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and electrodiagnostic medicine. Its 5,000 physician members work to improve the care of patients with muscle and nerve disorders.

About EMG Laboratory

Serving communities in and around Merrimack Valley, MA and Hyannis, MA for many years, EMG Laboratory provides the highest levels of patient care and diagnostic support for referring physicians in its state-of-the-art facility. EMG Laboratory, a multi-lingual environment, specializes in sophisticated Electromyography and nerve conduction testing that provides information about a range of nerves and muscles disorders. The highly detailed information and meticulous analysis that follows are critical to understanding the complete neuromuscular condition, which assists physicians in selecting an effective treatment plan. Visit www.emglaboratory.com for information about EMG Laboratory and Dr. Simovic.

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Patients Honor Dr. Drasko Simovic for Compassion

Dr. Drasko Simovic of Lawrence and Hyannis, MA is ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews.

LAWRENCE and HYANNIS, Mass., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patients' Choice has announced that Dr. Drasko Simovic was one of a select few physicians honored with the prestigious 2011 Compassionate Doctor Certification.

Each year, nearly 100 million patients across the U.S. access websites like Vitals (www.vitals.com), UCompareHealthCare (www.ucomparehealthcare.com) , and Patients' Choice (www.patientschoice.org) to provide feedback about experiences with their physicians.

Only those physicians with near perfect overall and bedside manner scores, as voted by their patients, are selected for the Compassionate Doctor recognition. Of the nation's 720,000 active physicians, only 3% were accorded this honor in 2011.

The Compassionate Doctor certification is part of the Patients' Choice recognition program, where patients rate and vote for their favorite doctors.

Dr. Drasko Simovic commented on the recognition: "This is quite an honor for me. I am very pleased to have been selected and grateful to my patients who went out of their way to rate me and give me positive reviews."

About Dr. Drasko Simovic: a short profile by and about the honoree:

Drasko Simovic, M.D., Assistant Professor of Neurology at Tufts University is a graduate of the Boston University Residency Program in Neurology. He completed two sub-specialty fellowships at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Tufts University, in Boston, MA. He is Board Certified in Neurology, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Clinical Neurophysiology and Disability Analysis. He is the Medical Director of EMG Laboratory, an AANEM Accredited Laboratory with Exemplary Status. His clinical and research achievements have been featured in national and international scientific and popular media.

For more information on this Compassionate Doctor, please visit Dr. Drasko Simovic's profile on PatientsChoice.org.

Following the publication of Dr. Drasko Simovic's selection as a Compassionate Doctor, American Registry seconded the honor and added Dr. Simovic to The Registry™ of Business Excellence. An exclusive recognition plaque has been designed to commemorate the honor. The doctor's custom wall plaque is shown here.

For more information on Dr. Drasko Simovic, located in Lawrence and Hyannis, MA please call 978-687-2586, or visit www.emglaboratory.com.

This press release was written by American Registry, LLC with approval by and/or contributions from Dr. Simovic and was distributed by PR Newswire, a subsidiary of UBM plc.

Patients' Choice provides in depth information on doctors in your area who have been recognized and awarded for outstanding patient care and expertise. The Compassionate Doctor certification is the honor role of physicians who have received the highest overall and bedside manner ratings by their patients.

American Registry, LLC, recognizes excellence in top businesses and professionals. The Registry™ includes over 2 million significant business and professional recognitions. For more information, search The Registry at www.americanregistry.com.

ELECTROMYOGRAPHY/NERVE CONDUCTION TEST EXPLANATION

EMG and NCS tests are done in order to evaluate the condition of nerves and muscles. During the test there may be a very mild electrical stimulation applied to your extremities, and a very thin electrode-needle will be inserted into some of the muscles in order to observe their reactions. The test makes use of highly-sophisticated computerized equipment, which allows calculations of the rate at which your nerves conduct electrical impulses, and it assesses whether or not your muscles may have had some interruption in their nerve supply, or whether there is any damage in the muscles. This gives your doctor information about such disorders as injured nerve roots, damaged nerve and muscle disorders, which will allow a better understanding of your problem and provide for the best possible treatment.

Nerve Conduction Studies

Median Motor Median Sensory

There is often some discomfort during the procedure, but it is usually mild, and you should feel free to ask for an explanation or a rest in between various parts of the study as it progresses. Generally, the complete examination requires an hour.

Please do not use any lotion, ointments, creams, or powder on your skin for 24 hours prior to the test. Clean skin is imperative. However, you may use deodorant


Explicación de la prueba de Electromiografía (EMG) y del examen de conducción nerviosa (NCS)

El EMG y el NCS son pruebas que se hacen para medir la velocidad con la cual sus nervios conducen el impulso nervioso (similar a la conducción de la electricidad) y para medir la manera como sus músculos responden a cierto estímulo. Durante la prueba se le insertará una aguja muy pequeña en algunos musculos a través de la cual se le aplicará una estímulo eléctrico de muy bajo voltage. Durante el examen, se utiliza un equipo de computación altamente sofisticado, el cual nos permite calcular la velocidad a la cual sus nervios conducen el impulso nervioso y determinar si existe algun daño en el músculo. Esta información ayudara a su médico a diagnosticar problemas, incluyendo lesiones en la raiz del nervio u otras abnormalidades tanto en los nervios como en los músculos, y de esta manera entender su problema y ofrecerle el mejor tratamiento posible.

Usualmente, los pacientes sienten alguna molestia durante el examen, pero ésta es generalmente leve. Usted puede pedir que se le explique los que se le está haciendo durante el examen, e incluso que lo interrumpamos momentaneamente. El examen tiene una duración de 1 hora.

Por favor, no use aceite, loción, crema o talco en la piel 24 horas antes del estudio. Sólo se permite el uso de desodorante. Limpiar la piel es indispensable.

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Welcome

EMG Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility that specializes in sophisticated electrodiagnostic testing of the nerves and muscles. Our goal is to provide the highest level of patient care and diagnostic support for our referring physicians. EMG Laboratory – Drasko Simovic, M.D., has been awarded the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine Accreditation with Exemplary Status. Exemplary Status is the highest level of accreditation that an electrodiagnostic laboratory can achieve under the AANEM Accreditation Program. To be awarded Accreditation with Exemplary Status, physicians performing studies in the EMG Laboratory must meet the strict set of criteria and provide the highest level of quality in electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Simovic is Board Certified in Neurology, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Clinical Neurophysiology and Disability Analysis.

"This accreditation validates the quality of Dr. Simovic's work as superior," said Allan H. Ropper, M.D., Executive Vice Chairman, Department of Neurology, Brigham and Woman's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. "He's a dedicated and highly qualified specialist with a strong commitment to electrophysiology and to the patients he treats. He's thoughtful about how he conducts studies, tailors the study logically, and provides referring physicians diagnoses with certainty. Such certainty is important. It helps referring physicians make well-informed decisions about a clear course of patient treatment."

We at EMG Laboratory are proud of our commitment to excellence and look forward to continuing to serve the patients and medical professionals of Merrimack Valley and Cape Cod and the Islands as we have since 1997.