Matthew Libassi

May 30, 2024 | prdaily.com | Lisa Powell |Matthew Libassi

Lisa Arledge Powell, APR, is the founder and CEO of MediaSource. Matthew Libassi is the public relations and speakers bureau manager for Northwell Health. We’ve all heard the familiar adage, “keep it simple, stupid,” or KISS. From press releases to pitches, it’s certainly a mantra for PR practitioners to live by. Even in the most complex fields, it’s imperative to maintain simplicity in language, message and call to action. But even simple can be complicated.

Jul 31, 2023 | newatlas.com | Matthew Libassi |Paul McClure

Combining brain implants, AI, and electrical stimulation, a team of researchers, engineers and surgeons has developed a novel ‘double neural bypass’ technology that has restored arm movement and sensation to a quadriplegic man. It’s hoped the technology will help others affected by impaired movement or paralysis. Keith Thomas’ life changed on the 18th of July, 2020, when he dove into a pool, injuring his C4 and C5 vertebrae and leaving him paralyzed from the chest down.