MedWorm: Disability Top 20

Aspirin, Acetaminophen and NSAID's Increase Risk of Male Hearing Loss

Disabled World — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:26:21 +0100

Regular analgesic use increases hearing loss in men - According to new study published in the American Journal of Medicine... (Source: Disabled World)

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Using Hypnosis for Health and Success

Disabled World — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:08:10 +0100

Have you ever tried to eliminate a negative behavior, only to fail? There is a long list of common problem behaviors that people often try to change or eliminate. (Source: Disabled World)

Phobia Treatments using Hypnotherapy

Disabled World — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:23:21 +0100

Imagine a life controlled by fear and anxiety, where every movement is scrutinized and even the smallest decision is agonized over. Hours are spent examining daily tasks or situations that most people endure easily. (Source: Disabled World)

New Childhood Asthma Statistics

Disabled World — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:20:28 +0100

New findings show that while America spends 50 percent more on children with asthma, more than 1 million children with asthma remain uninsured and at risk for inadequate care (Source: Disabled World)

Protecting the Brain from Huntington's Disease

Disabled World — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:20:28 +0100

Because HD is a dominant genetic disease, every child with an affected parent has a 50 per cent chance of inheriting the fatal condition. (Source: Disabled World)

Immune System and Celiac Disease

Disabled World — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:52:05 +0100

New research has identified four aspects of immune system disturbance which lead to the development of celiac disease. (Source: Disabled World)

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Healthcare Professionals Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

Disabled World — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:53:01 +0100

To Raise Awareness Of Serious Lung Disease - Doctors and Physician Assistant Embark on “Path to a Cure” in Support of Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness and Research... (Source: Disabled World)

Osteoporosis Drugs Associated with Decrease Risk of Breast Cancer

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:05:03 +0100

Common osteoporosis drugs are associated with a decrease in risk of breast cancer... (Source: Disabled World)

Accessibility for Women with Disabilities at Mammogram Facilities in the DC Metro Area

Disabled World — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:20:28 +0100

The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Partner to Increase Accessibility for Women with Disabilities at Mammogram Facilities in the DC Metro Area (Source: Disabled World)

Does Hypnosis Work?

Disabled World — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:38:10 +0100

The AMA accepted hypnosis in 1958 as an effective method for treating stress, and stress related symptoms. (Source: Disabled World)

VLP Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Study - Novavax

Disabled World — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:53:00 +0100

NOVAVAX Presents Positive Clinical Results at The World Health Organization Conference, Geneva, Switzerland - Positive Clinical Results from Pivotal Study of H1N1 Virus-Like Particle (VLP) Pandemic Influenza Vaccine in Mexico. Immunogenicity responses at all dose levels meet U.S. and European regulatory authorities recommended criteria for seroconversion and seroprotection - More than fifty percent of the volunteers already enrolled in Stage B of study. (Source: Disabled World)

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Brain Cancer Survivor to Cycle Across USA

Disabled World — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:51:48 +0100

Brain Cancer Survivor Will Cycle 4,170 Miles Across USA to Outsmart Disease - Brains on Bikes Raises Funds to Improve Mortality Rate that Hasn't Changed in a Decade... (Source: Disabled World)

Project DyAdd: Phonological Processing, Reading, Spelling, and Arithmetic in Adults With Dyslexia or ADHD.

Journal of Learning Disabilities — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

In this study, the authors investigated the domains of phonological processing, reading, spelling, and arithmetic in 110 adults (ages 18-55 years) in healthy control,dyslexia,and ADHD groups.The aim of the study was specifically to compare domain profiles of participants with ADHD to those in other groups.The results showed that participants with dyslexia had the most generalized difficulties. Participants with ADHD were the least affected, and their difficulties reflected less accurate performance. Furthermore, all the observed differences became nonsignificant when intelligence quotient was controlled for.This suggests that adult ADHD is not related to significant impairments in phonological processing or achievement. PMID: 19723980 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journa...

Gaucher Disease Therapy Approved by FDA

Disabled World — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:40:51 +0100

FDA Approves Therapy to Treat Gaucher Disease - New drug will offer a treatment alternative for patients with rare genetic disorder. (Source: Disabled World)

Mucosal Melanoma - Facts and Information

Disabled World — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:41:36 +0100

Mucosal melanoma are lesions that may be blue to black in color with irregular borders. Malignant melanoma, whether they are present on a person's skin or in their oral cavity, have the same cell of origin; the melanocyte. (Source: Disabled World)

Obesity and Being inactive Poses Arthritis Risk for Women

Disabled World — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:10:13 +0100

Obesity and physical inactivity poses arthritis risk, especially for women - Study shows arthritis rates are higher in US compared with Canada. (Source: Disabled World)

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How Can I Gain Self-Confidence

Disabled World — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:40:06 +0100

A social phobia is a fear of interacting with others on a social level. Examples would be imagining others are looking at you while waiting in line at a checkout, talking in front of other people, or even fear of talking on the phone. (Source: Disabled World)

Americans Hit Hard by Economy Risk Knockout Without Disability Insurance

Disabled World — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:28:41 +0100

Recent Survey Results Released by QuoteRetriever.com Show That Americans Hit Hard by the Economy, Risk Knockout Without Disability Insurance. (Source: Disabled World)

Should Botox Users Switch to Dysport and Save Money

Disabled World — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:10:13 +0100

Dysport: Should Botox Users Switch and Save Money? CosmeticSurgeryGuru Investigates - Similar to Botox, Dysport is a botulinum toxin Type A injection for eliminating fine lines and wrinkles. It costs 20% less than Botox, despite needing two extra treatments. (Source: Disabled World)

Is the Person Exposing You to Radiation Qualified?

Disabled World — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:42:42 +0100

Every day in the United States, tens of thousands of patients are exposed to ionizing radiation through radiation therapy, CT scans, x rays, mammograms, and other medical imaging and therapeutic procedures. (Source: Disabled World)