MedWorm: Disability Top 20

Making the Most of Your Health Care Dollars

Disabled World — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:02:54 +0100

You can help lower your out-of-pocket health care costs by understanding what your health plan covers, what it does not cover and how to make the most of every dollar spent on health care and health insurance. (Source: Disabled World)

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Association between parent reports of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder behaviours and child impulsivity in children with severe intellectual disability

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions Parent reports of ADHD symptoms in children with ID may be positively associated with data derived using clinical interview methods, but they may be less sensitive to developmental expectations when compared with observed child behaviour. Practical implications include the need for multiple sources of information and normative data for children with ID on simple experimental tasks that can be used to aid diagnosis of ADHD in clinical settings. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)

Anger management interventions for adults with learning disabilities living in the community: a review of recent (2000–2010) evidence

British Journal of Learning Disabilities — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

This study looks at research on helping adults with learning disabilities to manage their anger.• More research needs to be carried out to find better ways of helping adults with learning disabilities to manage their anger.SummaryEstimates suggest that around a quarter of adults with learning disabilities living in the community have difficulties controlling their anger. Angry or aggressive behaviour can have serious repercussions, including loss of residential or day placements, admission to hospital and reduced quality of life. In addition, the psychological well being of both paid and family carers can be adversely affected. A previous review of this area (Whitaker 2001) suggested equivocal results for cognitive‐behavioural (CBT) approaches. The current study provides an update to...

‘Eye Know’: translating needs from annual health checks for people with learning disabilities to demand

British Journal of Learning Disabilities — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

This study seeks to implore and share the findings from audits conducted on annual health checks in one geographical area that led us to translate consistent identified eye care needs and hence promoted the conception of a pilot study. The aim of this study was to understand the reasons why people with learning disabilities were not accessing optometrist and to amend current services with a view to increasing access and uptake of eye tests. The outcome has shown that access by people with learning disabilities to opticians has increased with a number of people having problems identified and glasses prescribed. This study provides an understanding of how evidence of consistent unmet need identified from annual health checks directed innovative practice to improve outcomes that are of benefi...

Autism Redefined - Harder to get Autism Diagnosis in 2013 as Revised Definition Goes into Effect

Disabled World — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:10:55 +0100

Autism redefined: Yale researchers study impact of proposed diagnostic criteria - Getting an autism diagnosis could be more difficult in 2013 when a revised diagnostic definition goes into effect. (Source: Disabled World)

Dangers of Common Painkiller Medication

Disabled World — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:28:28 +0100

Prescription and over the counter painkillers are found in relatively every household and they are used for a variety of ailments and injuries. However, despite the widespread popularity of many painkillers, they also come with a variety of dangers. (Source: Disabled World)

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Doctor Lewis Mehl-Madrona and Autism Treatments

Disabled World — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:47:03 +0100

Doctor Lewis Mehl-Madrona has researched and presented worthy written items about children with autism and different types of educational therapies, as well as other types of therapies. (Source: Disabled World)

Public Service and Profit in America

Disabled World — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:50:23 +0100

Services that assist others in society could be greatly enhanced were it not for the endless desire for profit among various entities in America. The services provided would not preclude employment, participation by organizations, or the earning of appropriate wages. In fact, many more people in this nation would find themselves employed through the approach to be described. (Source: Disabled World)

Chronic Pain - A New Understanding

Disabled World — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:03:59 +0100

Scripps Research scientists provide new understanding of chronic pain - Findings suggest new target for drug development. (Source: Disabled World)

Researchers Temporarily Halt Research on H5N1 Avian Influenza

Disabled World — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:05:18 +0100

A Georgetown University Medical Center professor says the voluntary action taken by two research teams to temporarily halt work involving the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 is laudable. (Source: Disabled World)

Editorial Acknowledgements

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:39:39 +0100

(Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)

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Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Positive Results for Parkinson's Treatment

Disabled World — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:00:58 +0100

Researchers from the University of Florida and 14 additional medical centers reported results today in the online version of The Lancet Neurology journal indicating that deep brain stimulation - also known as DBS - is effective at improving motor symptoms and quality of life in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease. (Source: Disabled World)

Aspirin Vs Warfarin Comparison for Heart Failure Treatment

Disabled World — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:36:50 +0100

In the largest and longest head-to-head comparison of two anti-clotting medications, warfarin was similar to aspirin in preventing deaths and strokes in patients with heart failure with normal heart rhythm. (Source: Disabled World)

Investigating low adaptive behaviour and presence of the triad of impairments characteristic of autistic spectrum disorder as indicators of risk for challenging behaviour among adults with intellectual disabilities

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions This study has shown that it is necessary to control for intercorrelation between potential risk factors for challenging behaviour and to explore how interaction between them might moderate associations. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)

Abnormal repetitive behaviours: shared phenomenology and pathophysiology

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions We can use available information from clinical and animal models to make more precise hypotheses regarding the particular pathophysiology driving SIB. The results of testing such hypotheses should generate pharmacological strategies that may prove efficacious in reducing SIB. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)

Early Retirement Due to Bad Back Problems

Disabled World — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:32:43 +0100

People who retire early due to back problems face long-term financial disadvantage. (Source: Disabled World)

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Smoking After being Diagnosed with Cancer

Disabled World — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:57:47 +0100

Many people continue to smoke after being diagnosed with cancer - A new analysis has found that a substantial number of lung and colorectal cancer patients continue to smoke after being diagnosed. (Source: Disabled World)

The Mystery of Autism - Another Clue

Disabled World — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:19:14 +0100

Another Clue in the Mystery of Autism - New research suggests birth weight plays a role in autism spectrum disorder. (Source: Disabled World)

Profiles of Receptive and Expressive Language Abilities in Boys With Comorbid Fragile X Syndrome and Autism

American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:47:27 +0100

American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Volume 117, Issue 1, Page 18-32, January 2012. (Source: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Overview

Disabled World — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:04:44 +0100

Complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, is a form of chronic pain that can affect any part of the body; in most instances, however, CRPS affects an arm or leg. The pain experienced by CPRS sufferers can be incredibly intense, leaving many with the condition unable to work. (Source: Disabled World)