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No Time to Exercise? New Exercise HIT Involves Exercising Less!

Disabled World — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:58:00 +0100

The new exercise HIT: do less - The usual excuse of "lack of time" for not doing enough exercise is blown away by new research published in The Journal of Physiology. (Source: Disabled World)

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Upload Photo of Skin Condition for Melanoma Analysis

Disabled World — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:58:00 +0100

New Website Skinofmine.com Allows Users to Analyze and Track Changes in Their Skin and Share Their Photos with Their Doctor. (Source: Disabled World)

Disability in America Status Report Event

Disabled World — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:58:00 +0100

These important changes will be discussed, along with several new topics, including health insurance coverage and veterans service-connected disability-rating. (Source: Disabled World)

Keeping Disability Benefits after a Disabled Child Becomes an Adult

Disabled World — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:54:06 +0100

Many parents may believe that their disabled children will be able to continue receiving Social Security disability or SSI payments once they have reached 18 years old. (Source: Disabled World)

Autism Employment Campaigners U.K. Victory

Disabled World — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:48:11 +0100

Autism Employment Campaigners Claim Victory From Government, UK - The Government announced Jobcentre Plus staff are to receive autism training in the adult autism strategy published on 3rd March. (Source: Disabled World)

Diabetes Link to Eating Disorders

Disabled World — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:06:23 +0100

Diabetics, under the gun to better manage their disease by controlling their food intake and weight, may find themselves in the sticky wicket of needing treatment that makes them hungry, researchers said. (Source: Disabled World)

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Grants Available for Children's Medical Expenses

Disabled World — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:59:38 +0100

UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation grants help families pay for children's medical expenses not covered by a commercial health insurance plan. (Source: Disabled World)

Disability Etiquette Webinar to Assist United Way of America Tax Preparation Sites

Disabled World — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:52:18 +0100

United Spinal Association Launches "Disability Etiquette" Webinar to Assist United Way of America Tax Preparation Sites - Increased Access to the Earned Income Tax Credit. (Source: Disabled World)

Social Security Health Care Information for Disability Applicants

Disabled World — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:42:54 +0100

Social Security to Provide Helpful Health Care Information to Over 3 Million Disability Applicants Each Year... (Source: Disabled World)

Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) - Facts and Information

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:43:12 +0100

The symptoms a person with SSPE experiences are subtle. They usually include symptoms such as changes in behavior and mild mental deterioration such as memory loss. (Source: Disabled World)

Knee Replacement in Seniors Improves Balance

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:22:06 +0100

Knee replacement in elderly patients shown to improve balance - Multiple benefits to surgery reported for patients with advanced osteoarthritis. (Source: Disabled World)

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Doctors Failing to Lower Heart Patients Cholesterol Levels

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:48:19 +0100

Doctors are failing to lower heart patients' cholesterol adequately - Women are particularly at risk of incorrect cholesterol targets. (Source: Disabled World)

Now Accepting Medicaid and CHIP - 6 Day Dental and Orthodontics

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:42:38 +0100

6 Day Dental and Orthodontics Now Accepting Medicaid and CHIP (Source: Disabled World)

Virtual Senior Center Connects Homebound Seniors to Community and Family

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:36:08 +0100

A demonstration project developed by Microsoft, the city of New York and Selfhelp Community Services shows how technology can reduce social isolation, increase wellness and enhance quality of life for homebound seniors. (Source: Disabled World)

IBM to Collaborate With Universities to Make Mobile Devices More Accessible

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:31:02 +0100

Could Help Make eGovernment Services and Economic Opportunity Available to More Populations (Source: Disabled World)

High Speed Internet for People with Disabilities

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:25:35 +0100

Verizon Supports FCC Broadband Team's Focus on Access to People With Disabilities... (Source: Disabled World)

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Integrating Health and Long Term Care for Those Who Qualify for Both Medicare and Medicaid

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:17:06 +0100

Options to Integrate Health and Long-Term Care for Dual Eligibles - A new policy options document examines four alternatives to integrate care for the nearly 9 million seniors and adults with disabilities whose Medicare and Medicaid services cost $250 billion per year. (Source: Disabled World)

Access to Books by Americans with Print Disabilities

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:09:32 +0100

Joint Statement on Access to Books by Americans with Print Disabilities... (Source: Disabled World)

NFB Newspaper Service Offers More Digital Talking Book Player Compatibility

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:03:35 +0100

National Federation of the Blind's Newspaper Service Now Offers More Digital Talking Book Player Compatibility - NFB-NEWSLINE(R) In Your Pocket Now Compatible with BookSense and Book Port Plus. (Source: Disabled World)

Services for Female and Veterans With Disabilities

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:58:13 +0100

Computer training classes that enhance job skills and qualifications are being offered at the Institute for Social Renewal... (Source: Disabled World)

Breakthroughs in Back and Spine Treatments

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:46:09 +0100

Breakthroughs in treatment of spine and back conditions - Results of new studies will help surgeons and patients together determine... (Source: Disabled World)

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Stroke Treatment Passes Safety Stage of Clinical Trial

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:39:03 +0100

Novel stroke treatment passes safety stage of UCI-led clinical trial - Sequential-growth-factor therapy holds promise for improving recovery outcomes... (Source: Disabled World)

Movement Disorder Symptoms Lessened by Antibiotic

Disabled World — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:29:36 +0100

Movement disorder symptoms are lessened by an antibiotic - Treating worms with ampicillin helps restore normal movement... (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)

Niemann-Pick Disease - Facts and Information

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

Niemann-Pick Disease is one of a group of lysosome storage disease that affect a person's metabolism, caused by mutations in the person's genes. (Source: Disabled World)

Dignity in health care for people with learning disabilities

Learning Disabilities Specialist Library — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:11:53 +0100

Guidance developed by the Royal College of Nursing Learning Disability Nursing Forum aiming to improve dignity in health care for people with learning disabilities. (Source: Learning Disabilities Specialist Library)

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New Website Makes Health and Wellness Professionals Accessible to All

Disabled World — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:21:00 +0100

Liquic Launches Website Dedicated to Making Health and Wellness Professionals Accessible to Individuals Worldwide - eClinic Offers a Host of Health and Wellness Information and Expertise Regardless of Physical Location. (Source: Disabled World)

Moderate Female Drinkers Gain Less Weight than Non-drinkers

Disabled World — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:16:00 +0100

Women who drink moderately appear to gain less weight than non-drinkers... (Source: Disabled World)

Immigrants with Disability more Frequently Employed than US Born with Disabilities

Disabled World — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:55:09 +0100

Immigrants with disabilities more frequently employed than US-born persons with disabilities (Source: Disabled World)

Nutrition Services for Seniors in Communities and at Home

Disabled World — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:00:22 +0100

Nutrition services for older adults at home and in communities - New position of Society for Nutrition Education issued... (Source: Disabled World)

Better Doctor-Pharmacist Collaboration Needed

Disabled World — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:56:19 +0100

Improved doctor-pharmacist collaboration needed: study - Health care partnership examined in Canadian Medical Association Journal (Source: Disabled World)

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Evaluation of executive functioning in people with intellectual disabilities

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions The CEFA is suitable for use with people with mild to moderate learning disabilities, whereas the BADS-C is at the lower limit of usability with this client group. The lower-than-expected scores observed on the BADS-C may indicate that people known to learning disability services may be more impaired than people of comparable IQ not known to services. The structure of EF seen in people with IDs closely resembles a model of EF in the general population that has received a broad level of support. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)

Autism's Impact on Older Siblings

Disabled World — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:37:42 +0100

A possible early glimpse of autism's impact on older siblings - Controlled study finds a possible early warning signs for autism spectrum disorders within families... (Source: Disabled World)

Prenatal Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy too Costly

Disabled World — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:28:47 +0100

Is prenatal screening for rare diseases like spinal muscular atrophy too costly? - New study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology explores this controversy. (Source: Disabled World)

Join the Movement to End Multiple Sclerosis

Disabled World — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:12:24 +0100

MOVE IT! Join the Movement to End Multiple Sclerosis During MS Awareness Week March 8-14, 2010... (Source: Disabled World)

Genomic Test Result Discussions

Disabled World — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:57:53 +0100

Improvements needed in genomic test result discussions - Genomic testing is an increasingly important part of care for patients after they are diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. (Source: Disabled World)

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Farm to School Program - School Food Service

Disabled World — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:51:25 +0100

Farm-to-school programs motivate school food service professionals - Potential to improve children's diets without burdening school finances while helping local farmers. (Source: Disabled World)

Hirayama's Disease - Facts and Information

Disabled World — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:50:04 +0100

Hirayama's disease is characterized by a progressive degeneration and loss of motor neurons. (Source: Disabled World)

Hirayama’s Disease - Facts and Information

Disabled World — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:50:04 +0100

Hirayama's disease is characterized by a progressive degeneration and loss of motor neurons. (Source: Disabled World)

Ritalin Boosts Learning Ability

Disabled World — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:20:21 +0100

Ritalin boosts learning by increasing brain plasticity - Doctors treat millions of children with Ritalin every year to improve their ability to focus on tasks, but scientists now report that Ritalin also directly enhances the speed of learning. (Source: Disabled World)

New Way of Producing Electricity

Disabled World — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:15:39 +0100

MIT researchers discover new way of producing electricity - Phenomenon causes powerful waves of energy to shoot through carbon nanotubes... (Source: Disabled World)

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Shoulder Function Not Fully Restored After Rotator Cuff Surgery

Disabled World — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:09:38 +0100

Henry Ford Hospital study: Shoulder function not fully restored after surgery... (Source: Disabled World)

Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay

Disabled World — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:01:40 +0100

Canadian Tourism Commission proud to bring international torchbearers to the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay... (Source: Disabled World)

Walker-Warburg Syndrome - Facts and Information

Disabled World — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:35:49 +0100

Walker-Warburg Syndrome is considered to be a form of muscular dystrophy, a group of disorder that are characterized by both weakness and atrophy of a person’s various voluntary muscles in their body. (Source: Disabled World)

Hospital Departments - Definitions

Disabled World — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:54:06 +0100

Hospitals vary widely in the services they offer and therefore, in the departments they have. (Source: Disabled World)

UCB Rheumatoid Arthritis Family Scholarship Deadline

Disabled World — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:41:28 +0100

Applications are being accepted until March 19, 2010 for the UCB Rheumatoid Arthritis Family Scholarship. (Source: Disabled World)

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National Center for Creative Aging Presents Creativity Matters

Disabled World — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:41:28 +0100

! Civic Engagement & Garden Symposium - Event Provides Training To Communities Looking To Develop Garden Programs That Bring Generations Together (Source: Disabled World)

Free Antibiotic Program California

Disabled World — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:41:28 +0100

Thousands of FREE ANTIBIOTIC prescriptions have been filled to ensure accessibility to affordable health care (Source: Disabled World)

Federal Legislation to End Abusive Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

Disabled World — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:41:28 +0100

National Autism Association Applauds Congress for Passing Federal Legislation to End Abusive Restraint and Seclusion in Schools... (Source: Disabled World)

Cosmetic Skincare Concerns

Disabled World — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:41:28 +0100

Americans Weigh in on Skincare Issues - The Patient's Guide Survey Reveals Consumers Attitudes toward Cosmetic Skincare Concerns (Source: Disabled World)

Massage Therapy - Medical and Disability

Disabled World — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:32:12 +0100

Massage therapy has become an important part of general health care for many people living in a stressful world. (Source: Disabled World)

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Non-drug Techniques Reduce Pain in Patients

Disabled World — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:22:40 +0100

Abbott Northwestern study shows non-drug techniques reduce pain in hospitalized patients - Non-traditional therapies relieve pain among a wide range of hospitalized patients as much as 50 percent, according to a first-of-a-kind study in the Journal of Patient Safety. (Source: Disabled World)

Transplant Criteria for Liver Cancer Patients

Disabled World — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:34:59 +0100

US doctors sanction transplant criteria for liver cancer patients - New standards aim for equitable allocation of available organs. (Source: Disabled World)

Gluten Intolerance Doubles in Finland

Disabled World — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:28:01 +0100

Gluten intolerance in Finland has doubled - The occurrence of gluten intolerance in the Finnish population has doubled in the past twenty years. (Source: Disabled World)

ICSD Committed to French Deaf Athletes Solution

Disabled World — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:36:35 +0100

ICSD remains committed to find solution for French Deaf Athletes... (Source: Disabled World)

Stress and Teeth Grinding at Night

Disabled World — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:53:03 +0100

Stress, don't let it grind you down - People who are stressed by daily problems or trouble at work seem to be more likely to grind their teeth at night... (Source: Disabled World)

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Keeping a Healthy Bacterial Balance

Disabled World — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:53:03 +0100

Bacterial balance that keeps us healthy - EMBL scientists present genetic catalogue of our gut flora... (Source: Disabled World)

In Most Cases Avoiding Dairy Products Due to Lactose Intolerance is Unnecessary

Disabled World — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:46:01 +0100

Avoiding dairy due to lactose intolerance is unnecessary in most cases - May pose diet and health risks, concludes National Institutes of Health consensus development conference panel. (Source: Disabled World)

In Most Cases Avoiding Dairy Products Due to Lactose Intolerance is Unnecessary

Disabled World — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:46:01 +0100

Retinoblastoma - Facts and Information

Disabled World — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:41:47 +0100

Retinoblastoma is a rare form of tumor, accounting for approximately three-percent of all cancers in children under the age of fifteen. (Source: Disabled World)

Athletes with Disabilities Network to Inspire Amputees to Become Athletes of the Future

Disabled World — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:53:37 +0100

Plastics Make it Possible(SM) Partners With the Athletes with Disabilities Network to Inspire Amputees to Become Athletes of the Future - Disabled Athletes Hit Their Stride with the Use of Plastic-Based Active Prostheses That Are Lighter, Stronger and More Effective Than Ever. (Source: Disabled World)

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BeneVia(R) Adult Nutrition Drink

Disabled World — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:51:03 +0100

HealthSpan Solutions Launches BeneVia(R) Adult Nutrition Drink - Beverage targets growing health-conscious boomer population... (Source: Disabled World)

Congress Short-Term Fix on Therapy Services for Nation's Elderly

Disabled World — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:48:57 +0100

AHCA Applauds Congress for Passing Short-Term Fix on Therapy Services for Nation's Elderly - Long Term Care Leader Urges Congress to Enact a Longer Term Solution for Financial Limits on Therapy Services for Nation's Elderly. (Source: Disabled World)

Interventional Radiology Treatment

Disabled World — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:21:50 +0100

People Are Talking: Interventional Radiology - Know Your Treatment Options... (Source: Disabled World)

Workers Age 60 Plus Putting Off Retirement Due to Financial Restraints

Disabled World — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:58:36 +0100

More Than Seven-in-Ten Workers Age 60+ Are Putting Off Retirement Due to Financial Restraints, According to a New CareerBuilder Survey - Career Expert Offers Tips on How to Survive Delaying Retirement... (Source: Disabled World)

Medical Tourism Big Draw for Boomers

Disabled World — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:30:21 +0100

It is estimated that almost half a million US citizens traveled to Europe or Mexico for treatment last year... (Source: Disabled World)

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Greek Peak Disability Adaptive Sports

Disabled World — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:28:30 +0100

Greek Peak Adaptive Sports For The Disabled Holds 5th Annual Challenge Week - Individuals with Physical Disabilities Soar on the Slopes... (Source: Disabled World)

Google Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Disabled World — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:57:00 +0100

If you have a disability and are intending to attend college, the Google Lime Scholarship, and other scholarships from Google for students with disabilities are worth checking out. (Source: Disabled World)

A family perspective of the value of a diagnosis for intellectual disability: experiences from a genetic research study

British Journal of Learning Disabilities — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This article is about families where more than one of the boys or men in the family have a learning disability. We found that Families usually want to know the cause of the disability and to be able to give it a name. Sometimes they want to know whether other people in the family will have babies who will have a learning disability. Genetic research is a way for families to find these things out. Families have to balance how they care for people who have a learning disability and what other family members need. Many professionals working with individuals with intellectual disability are unconcerned with why someone has the impairment. Genetic aspects may be viewed as, at best irrelevant, but more often, potentially negative. However, where the intellectual disability may be inherited, ther...

Working memory and educational achievement in children with intellectual disabilities

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions Compensatory strategies for weak PSTM may help to improve reading and spelling skills in children with ID, whereas reducing CELWM loads may be more helpful in aiding their number skills. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)

Antibiotic Resistance Increasing Evidence

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:50:54 +0100

Evidence of increasing antibiotic resistance - A team of scientists in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands are reporting disturbing evidence that soil microbes have become progressively more resistant to antibiotics over the last 60 years. (Source: Disabled World)

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Biceps Injury - Surgical Treatment Improves Recovery

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:19:18 +0100

Battling a Biceps Injury - New study finds early surgical treatment improves level of recovery in both function and strength. (Source: Disabled World)

Spinal Cord Injuries and Destructive Inflammations

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:19:18 +0100

Scientists discover cause of destructive inflammations - The signaling molecule CD95L, known as "death messenger," causes an inflammatory process in injured tissue after spinal cord injuries and prevents its healing. (Source: Disabled World)

Author Gail Sheehy 2010 Caring Coalition Conference

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:12:04 +0100

2010 Caring Coalition Conference Welcomes Author Gail Sheehy. (Source: Disabled World)

Osteoporosis Drugs Associated with Decreased 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)

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)

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Hand Movement Using Brain Signals for Movement Impaired

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:55:04 +0100

Researchers reconstruct 3-D hand movement using brain signals - Study suggests future portable prosthetic devices for movement-impaired... (Source: Disabled World)

$5.75 Million in Funding for Parkinson's Disease - Michael J. Fox Foundation

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:46:19 +0100

Michael J. Fox Foundation Commits up to $5.75 Million in Funding for 2010 Critical Challenges in Parkinson's Disease. (Source: Disabled World)

Free Health Care for Uninsured - Atlanta

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:40:08 +0100

Free Health Care for the Uninsured Is Coming to Atlanta This Month - Volunteers Can Register Now. (Source: Disabled World)

Senior Americans Census Bureau Statistics

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:32:42 +0100

Census Bureau Facts for Features: Older Americans Month: May 2010. (Source: Disabled World)

Obama Gets Virtual Colonoscopy But Coverage Denied to Seniors

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:23:42 +0100

President Obama Gets Virtual Colonoscopy (CT Colonography) But Medicare Denies CTC Coverage to Seniors - Medicare Should Cover Screening CT Colonography for Older Americans Who Want It. (Source: Disabled World)

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Stevie Wonder Joins Junior Blind of America's Board of Directors

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:15:10 +0100

After Two Decades of Dedicated Involvement - Continuing His Commitment to Improving the Lives of Those with Disabilities, Wonder Joins Board of Nonprofit Dedicated to Helping Blind and Disabled. (Source: Disabled World)

Insulin Therapy and Cancer Relationship

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:03:57 +0100

Experts call for further research into the relationship between insulin therapy and cancer... (Source: Disabled World)

Reduced Risk of Hospitalization for Heart Rhythm Disturbances from Coffee

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:55:16 +0100

Coffee associated with reduced risk of hospitalization for heart rhythm disturbances - While it is not proven that coffee is protective, it is unlikely that moderate caffeine intake increases arrhythmia risk, Kaiser Permanente study finds... (Source: Disabled World)

The National Disability Summit - Australia

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:18:52 +0100

The agenda for this summit comprehensively covers the impact and implications of re working Australia’s Disability services and solutions to the current pressure on Australia’s disability services system, in particular the examination of a no-fault social insurance approach to disability services. (Source: Disabled World)

Easter Seals UCP Holds First Triangle Walk with Me Event

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:04:52 +0100

Easter Seals UCP is holding its first Triangle Walk With Me event at North Carolina State University Centennial Campus on Saturday, April 10th. (Source: Disabled World)

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Social Security Hearings Backlog Falls

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:57:14 +0100

to Lowest Level Since 2005 - Pending Cases Drop Below 700,000; Processing Time Down 72 Days. (Source: Disabled World)

Disabled World Community Newsletter, March 1st, 2010

Disabled World — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:55:34 +0100

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Searching for the Hebb effect in Down syndrome: evidence for a dissociation between verbal short-term memory and domain-general learning of serial order

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions These studies suggest that the Hebb effect is essentially preserved within Down syndrome, implying that explicit verbal short-term memory is dissociable from potentially more implicit Hebb learning. The relative strength in receptive vocabulary observed in Down syndrome may therefore be supported by largely intact long-term as opposed to short-term serial order learning. This in turn may have implications for teaching methods and interventions that present new phonological material to individuals with Down syndrome. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)

Erratum

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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Informational Digest Bulletin From San Raffaele Foundation and Tosinvest Sanità (No. 21). A New Quantitative Approach of the Evaluation of "Tonic" Cortical EEG Rhythms in Adults With Down Syndrome and in Adults With an Impairment of Awareness—Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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Aging in Down Syndrome: Morbidity and Mortality

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The life expectancy of adults with Down syndrome has increased dramatically over the last 30 years, leading to increasing numbers of adults with Down syndrome now living into middle and old age. Early-onset dementia of the Alzheimer type is highly prevalent in adults with Down syndrome in the sixth decade, and this has overshadowed other important conditions related to aging among adults with Down syndrome. The authors' aim was to update and summarize current knowledge on these conditions, and examine causes of morbidity and mortality in older people with Down syndrome by conducting a systematic review of the published literature for the period: 1993[ndash]2008. They reviewed English-language literature drawn from searches in the electronic databases Medline, CINAHL, and PsycINFO, as well ...

Major Health Risks in Aging Persons With Intellectual Disabilities: An Overview of Recent Studies

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The authors examined the health-related literature on aging and intellectual disabilities (ID) published since 1999, with specific focus on examining findings on age-associated health risk factors, such as cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal system health issues, and age-related oral health. They also examined studies of lifestyle health risks, primarily the contributions to overweight or obesity. Although the review revealed varying differences in the prevalence of health risk factors, significant evidence is emerging that cardiovascular disease is as prevalent among people with ID and is as common a cause of death as in the general population. However, the review showed that the variations in prevalence were culturally dependent. Digestive system problems were evident w...

Frailty vs. Disability Distinctions in People With Intellectual Disabilities

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

While the extent of research on age-related frailty among adults in general has increased substantially during the past two decades, there has been a void in equivalent research with respect to adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). While frailty and disability have been seen as different, but overlapping, concepts in the field of ID, the concept of frailty is missing an empirical foundation. The authors define the concept of frailty as applied to adults with ID, using indicators based on Fried's definition (i.e., a physiological state of increased vulnerability to stressors that follows from decreased physiological reserves and dysregulation of a physiological system) and Rockwood's frailty criteria (multisystemic instability, change over time, allowance for heterogeneity, associatio...

Carer Knowledge and Experiences With Menopause in Women With Intellectual Disabilities

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This study investigated carer knowledge of how menopause affects women with ID under their care and how they may help them to cope with it. One-to-one interviews were undertaken with 69 carers (7 male/62 female) from a range of backgrounds, all with current responsibility for the care of one or more pre-, peri-, and/or postmenopausal women with ID. Carers reported difficulty in disentangling the psychological and physical consequences of the menopause from behaviors and symptoms arising from other causes. There was general recognition of the transitional importance of menopause and a widespread acknowledgment of the resilience that many women with ID show in coping with it. However, carers emphasized the need for health resources to be better tailored to the women's needs and for more rele...

Reliance on Carer Reports of Early Symptoms of Dementia Among Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

As clinicians often rely on carer reports to identify adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) with early signs of dementia, this study focused on carer-reported symptoms to ascertain whether carer reports of decline in everyday function would be a more effective screening method to detect possible cases of dementia than reports of memory decline in older adults with ID. Subjects were 154 participants who were reassessed along with their carers two to three years after baseline. A questionnaire for carer-reported change in everyday function and the Dementia Questionnaire for Persons with Mental Retardation (DMR) were used to assess carer views of everyday function and memory. The diagnosis of dementia was confirmed by two psychiatrists working independently. Participants who developed de...

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Caregiving and Adults With Intellectual Disabilities Affected by Dementia

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors conducted a systematic review of the available Dutch, English, and German language literature for the period 1997[ndash]2008 on the current knowledge on social-psychological and pharmacological caregiving with respect to older adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) affected by dementia. Authors note that caregiving occurs on a personal level between the person and their carer and organizational and interorganizational supports have an impact on the quality of care provided. However, the lack of robust evidence to meet the needs of adults with ID affected by dementia means that service organizations often have to extrapolate from the evidence base of dementia care practices in the general population. The review showed that concerns over staff burden, behavioral interventions, an...

Siblings of Adults With Developmental Disabilities: Psychosocial Outcomes, Relationships, and Future Planning

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

As siblings play an increasing role in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as a result of the longer lifespan of this population and the aging of their parents, more investigative work in this area is warranted. To lay a foundation for this, the authors reviewed the English-language literature on siblings of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on three main questions: (1) what are the psychosocial outcomes of having a sibling with an intellectual and developmental disabilities on the sibling without a disability?; (2) what factors relate to the nature of the sibling relationship?; and (3) what factors relate to future planning, including expected and future relationships when parents can no longer provide care? This literature ...

A Five-Country Comparative Review of Accommodation Support Policies for Older People With Intellectual Disability

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This article compares the development and implementation of accommodation support policies for people aging with intellectual disabilities in five liberal welfare states. It describes the limited development of policies in this area and suggests possible reasons why this is the case. A review of the peer reviewed and grey or unpublished advocacy and policy literature on aging policies for people with intellectual disability was conducted which covered Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK, and the U.S. Despite consistent identification of similar broad policy issues and overarching goals, little progress has been made in the development of more specific policies or implementation strategies to address issues associated with accommodation support as people age. Policy debates have conceptualiz...

Pollution in California Costs Millions for Medical Care Each Year

Disabled World — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:17:03 +0100

Study finds dirty air in California causes millions worth of medical care each year... (Source: Disabled World)

Hyalgan - A Treatment for Osteoarthritis

Disabled World — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:17:03 +0100

Hyalgan is a medication used to treat knee pain in people with osteoarthritis in the knees... (Source: Disabled World)

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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)

Down Syndrome Leukemia and Cancer

Disabled World — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:19:57 +0100

Key player found for a cancer typical in Down syndrome - Over-expression of gene regulator spurs development of leukemia in babies with Down syndrome. (Source: Disabled World)

The Disability Foundation of Vancouver

Disabled World — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:14:00 +0100

The Disability Foundation is deeply involved in serving people with disabilities and making sure that opportunity for involvement in life and living exists. (Source: Disabled World)

Predicting Early Death or Hospital Readmission

Disabled World — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:01:44 +0100

New tool to predict early death or hospital readmission - A new tool can help physicians predict the likelihood of death or readmission to hospital for patients within 30 days of discharge from hospital, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) (Source: Disabled World)

Open Call for Season 10 of NBC's Hit Series the Biggest Loser

Disabled World — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:49:41 +0100

The Shape Up America Health & Fitness Expo Hosts Open Call for Season 10 of NBC's Hit Series the Biggest Loser. The Shape Up America Health & Fitness Expo has been selected to host an open call for NBC's The Biggest Loser. The casting team will be interviewing potential contestants at the launch of Shape Up America's 30-city Tour at Pershing Square in Los Angeles. The event will also be offering a variety of complimentary health screenings, product give-a-ways and fun activities to encourage Americans to take that first step in the journey to better health. (Source: Disabled World)

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Health and nursing care in the criminal justice service RCN guidance for nursing staff

Learning Disabilities Specialist Library — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:31:56 +0100

The guide is designed primarily for nurses, health care assistants and other health care practitioners who are working in, or want to work in, health care in criminal justice service (CJS). (Source: Learning Disabilities Specialist Library)

Aging . . . A Continuing Challenge

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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A flexible response: person-centred support and social inclusion for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour

British Journal of Learning Disabilities — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This article describes the philosophy, development, operationalisation and evaluation of a person-centred day opportunities and supported lifestyle service which is successfully placing service users at the heart of their local community. Its innovation lies in embedding clinical input directly in the support model, creating interdependent partnership working across agencies and developing frontline staff to become highly skilled practitioners. (Source: British Journal of Learning Disabilities)

Executive function in adolescents with Down Syndrome

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions The results suggest a broad impairment in EF in adolescents with DS, and are consistent with several similar studies conducted with adults with DS. We assume that EF deficit is a characteristic of DS. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)

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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Teaching Organizational Skills

Disabled World — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:05:47 +0100

Using a day planner is one of the most essential coping skills that a student with attentional issues or disorganization struggles can develop; however, it is also a skill that they must practice and develop over time. Actually, using a day planner is not a single skill, but involves a set of skills that can be worked on one-by-one. (Source: Disabled World)

Accessible Rotating Garden

Disabled World — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:51:12 +0100

Ornamental Brass Works (OBW) presents their new "Rotating Garden". Mr. Don Bundy designed the new Rotating Garden sitting at the kitchen table one morning for his wife (Caroline), who has had numerous knee surgeries, and can't bend like she use to. (Source: Disabled World)

The Lord’s Taverners and BT - Multi-sensory Rooms for Children with Disabilities

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

Three year partnership will enhance the communications skills of disabled children - One of Britain’s leading sports charities, The Lord’s Taverners, has entered into a major partnership with BT to create 12 new “sensory areas” across the UK for children with learning difficulties and disabilities. (Source: Disabled World)

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)

Enable America's Outreach Via Facebook and Twitter

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

Facebook and Twitter Broaden Enable America's Outreach - At Enable America's 2010 Disability Employment Forum, keynote speaker Kathy Martinez of the U.S. Department of Labor said the nation needs to do more to improve employment among people with disabilities. Those who could not attend the event were able to access it through Enable America's social media outreach effort. (Source: Disabled World)

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Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities

Disabled World — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:04:00 +0100

Inclusive Emergency Preparedness Canada (IEPC) is developing training materials for emergency reception centres and shelter staff and volunteers on how best to assist people with disabilities during an emergency or disaster. (Source: Disabled World)

Evaluating an assertive outreach team for supporting clients who present behaviour that challenges

British Journal of Learning Disabilities — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This study looked at a team that tried to help these people to stay in their own homes instead of having to move to a different area. The study looked at the good things about the team and things that could be better. We found that the team helped the services to support people in a different way, so that there were fewer behaviours which were hard to manage. This article evaluates an assertive outreach team which aimed to help support people with a learning disability who displayed challenging behaviour in their own environment. The service was evaluated using Maxwell's Multi-dimensional Quality Evaluation Model (Maxwell 1984), which recognises that different stakeholders in a service are likely to focus on different indices of quality including effectiveness, efficiency, economy, equit...

Genetic Test for Cause of Intellectual Disability

Disabled World — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +0100

New genetic test for cause of intellectual disability to be launched - For the second time in as many months the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has signed a licensing agreement with US-based Athena Diagnostics Inc. to market a new genetic test. (Source: Disabled World)

Permanent and Partial Disability

Disabled World — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +0100

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), a disability can be physical, mental or emotional, or a combination of all. (Source: Disabled World)

NICHY - National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

Disabled World — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +0100

NICHY is a center that provides information to America related to disabilities in children and youth, programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities and, ‘No Child Left Behind,’ America’s general education law. (Source: Disabled World)

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Negligent Security Lawsuits

Disabled World — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +0100

When a property owner or manager does not provide adequate security, and you are injured as a result of that negligence, you may be entitled to monetary compensation through a negligent security claim under premises liability law. (Source: Disabled World)

Otoplasty Cosmetic Ear Surgery

Disabled World — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +0100

Are you concerned that your child's ear prominence may cause him or her to suffer from prolonged peer abuse throughout childhood? If so, it is possible to have a surgeon perform otoplasty, or ear surgery, in order to adjust your child's ear shape to a more natural appearance. (Source: Disabled World)

Foods That are Good for your Eyes

Disabled World — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +0100

One of the most important things you can do to ensure good eye sight is to eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, herbs, spices and fish that supply certain vitamins, carotenoids, minerals and essential fatty acids to your eyes. (Source: Disabled World)

Cosmetic Surgery - Benefits of a Mommy Makeover

Disabled World — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +0100

A mommy makeover is one of the newest advances in cosmetic surgery. (Source: Disabled World)

Improved Access to Dental Care for Underserved Communities in California

Disabled World — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +0100

New Telemedicine Project Will Provide Improved Access to Dental Care for Underserved Communities in California - State Sen. Alex Padilla and Other Dignitaries Attend Demonstration of the Project (Source: Disabled World)

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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)

Introduction to the special issue on models of reading component skills in low-literate adults.

Journal of Learning Disabilities — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:00:22 +0100

Authors: Macarthur CA, Greenberg D, Mellard DF, Sabatini JP PMID: 20179304 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Learning Disabilities)

Advances and remaining challenges in adult literacy research.

Journal of Learning Disabilities — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:00:19 +0100

Authors: Miller B, McCardle P, Hernandez R Low literacy levels in adult learners pose an educational and public health challenge to practitioners and the scientific community. Increasing demands placed on literacy can limit opportunities in the workplace and access to health-related resources, negatively affecting public health. Current estimates from the National Center for Education Statistics suggest that more than 40 million adults in the United States possess only the most basic and concrete literacy skills. Despite the estimated number of learners possessing minimal literacy skills in English in the United States, there remains a paucity of research focused on adult learners to inform remediation efforts. This special issue of the Journal of Learning Disabilities represents an im...

Reading component skills of learners in adult basic education.

Journal of Learning Disabilities — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:00:16 +0100

Authors: Macarthur CA, Konold TR, Glutting JJ, Alamprese JA The purposes of this study were to investigate the reliability and construct validity of measures of reading component skills with a sample of adult basic education (ABE) learners, including both native and nonnative English speakers, and to describe the performance of those learners on the measures. Investigation of measures of reading components is needed because available measures were neither developed for nor normed on ABE populations or with nonnative speakers of English. The study included 486 students, 334 born or educated in the United States (native) and 152 not born or educated in the United States (nonnative) but who spoke English well enough to participate in English reading classes. All students had scores on 11 ...

Relationships among reading skills of adults with low literacy.

Journal of Learning Disabilities — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:00:13 +0100

In this study, confirmatory factor analyses were used to examine the interrelationships among latent factors of the simple view model of reading comprehension (word recognition and language comprehension) and hypothesized additional factors (vocabulary and reading fluency) in a sample of 476 adult learners with low literacy levels. The results provided evidence for reliable distinctions between word recognition, fluency, language comprehension, and vocabulary skills as components of reading. Even so, the data did not support the hypothesis that the simple view needs to be expanded to include vocabulary or fluency factors, as has been posited in a few prior studies of younger and more able readers. Rather, word recognition and language comprehension alone were found to account adequately fo...

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Modeling child-based theoretical reading constructs with struggling adult readers.

Journal of Learning Disabilities — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:00:11 +0100

This study examined whether measurement constructs behind reading-related tests for struggling adult readers are similar to what is known about measurement constructs for children. The sample included 371 adults reading between the third-and fifth-grade levels, including 127 men and 153 English speakers of other languages. Using measures of skills and subskills, confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to test child-based theoretical measurement models of reading: an achievement model of reading skills, a core deficit model of reading subskills, and an integrated model containing achievement and deficit variables. Although the findings present the best measurement models, the contribution of this article is the description of the difficulties encountered when applying child-based assump...

A path analysis of reading comprehension for adults with low literacy.

Journal of Learning Disabilities — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:00:08 +0100

Authors: Mellard DF, Fall E, Woods KL Adult literacy interventions often rely on models of reading validated with children or adult populations with a broad range of reading abilities. Such models do not fully satisfy the need for intervention research and development for adults with low literacy. Thus, the authors hypothesized that a model representing the relationship between reading component skills would be predictive of reading comprehension for an adult population with low literacy and beneficial to adult literacy researchers. Using data from 174 adults participating in adult basic education and secondary education programs, the authors performed a path analysis of component skills' contribution to reading comprehension. The findings are clear that existing reading models do not ...

Construct validity of reading measures in adults with significant reading difficulties.

Journal of Learning Disabilities — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:00:05 +0100

Authors: Fletcher JM The four studies of adult literacy in this special issue of the Journal of Learning Disabilities address measurement issues in adult populations and the relation (by comparison) of similar studies of childhood literacy. Despite differences in selection criteria, tests, and research questions, there is some convergence across studies, especially on construct validity issues. It is reassuring to see evidence of construct invariance across children and adults. The examples of lack of convergence relative to childhood literacy studies are instructive, and investigators should be careful not to extrapolate directly from child to adult models. PMID: 20179310 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Learning Disabilities)

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)

Seniors, Military and Baby Boomers Hurt by Senate Inaction on Medicare

Disabled World — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:24:50 +0100

Senate Inaction On Medicare Hurts Seniors, Military and Boomers - Drastic 21 percent Medicare physician payment cut will take place on Monday, March 1... (Source: Disabled World)

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New Cancer Treatment for Leukemia and Lymphoma Patients

Disabled World — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:50:06 +0100

New cancer treatment gives hope to lymphoma and leukemia patients - PCI-32765 is a new drug being assessed in a Phase I clinical trial at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center in collaboration with the Clinical Division of the Translational Genomics Research Institute. (Source: Disabled World)

Canada's Ambassador for 2010 Paralympic Winter Games

Disabled World — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:07:21 +0100

From March 12 to 21, Whistler and Vancouver will host 1350 athletes and officials from 44 countries at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. (Source: Disabled World)

Who is Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits

Disabled World — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:07:21 +0100

When facing a severe illness or injury, the last thing a person needs is the stress of wondering how the bills will be paid. In the event of long-term illness or injury, lasting at least one year, the Social Security Administration provides disability benefits for eligible candidates to ease the financial burdens of those who are unable to work. (Source: Disabled World)

Brain Injury in Nursing Homes

Disabled World — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:07:21 +0100

Cullan & Cullan M.D., J.D . - Brain Injury - Few things can be as damaging and dangerous as a brain injury. For seniors residing in nursing homes, brain injuries can be life threatening and should be prevented at all costs. (Source: Disabled World)

Most Frequent Error in Medicine

Disabled World — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:07:21 +0100

The most frequent error in medicine seems to occur nearly one out of three times a patient is referred to a specialist... (Source: Disabled World)

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Ending Furloughs of Federally Funded State Employees

Disabled World — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:36:54 +0100

Social Security Commissioner Astrue Calls for Prompt State Assembly Passage of Bill Ending Furloughs of Federally-Funded State Employees - Asks Governor to Withdraw Veto Threat and Not Appeal Lawsuit. (Source: Disabled World)

TV Auditions, Winnings and Jobs for Disabled and Non-disabled Youth and Adult Artists

Disabled World — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:09:46 +0100

Corporation for Artistic Development to give various prizes monthly to artists you vote for on K.E.Y.S. Kids TV Show (Source: Disabled World)

Support workers within learning/intellectual disability services perception of their role, training and support needs

British Journal of Learning Disabilities — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This study explores the perceptions of support workers working with adults with learning/intellectual disabilities, training and support needs. Data was collected by focus group (n = 3) and semi-structured interviews (n = 5). Participants saw their key role as maximising quality of life, identified 'Trial and error' as the main mode of skill development for new staff and experienced stress as a result of conflict between their beliefs and demands of the service. Participants recognised their responsibility to model good and challenge poor practice; however, poor communication and assertiveness skills affected their ability to do this. A preference for more on site supervision to provide leadership was indicated. Training by the community learning disability team was highly regarded; howeve...

Theoretical exploration of the neural bases of behavioural disinhibition, apathy and executive dysfunction in preclinical Alzheimer's disease in people with Down's syndrome: potential involvement of multiple frontal-subcortical neuronal circuits

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion Observed dissociation between performance on cognitive tasks associated with reported apathy and disinhibition is in keeping with proposed differences underlying neural circuitry and supports the involvement of multiple frontal-subcortical circuits in the early stages of DAT in DS. However, the prominence of disinhibition in the behavioural profile (which more closely resembles that of disinhibited subtype of DFT than that of AD in the general population) leads us to postulate that the serotonergically mediated orbitofrontal circuit may be disproportionately affected. A speculative theory is developed regarding the biological basis for observed changes and discussion is focused on how this understanding may aid us in the development of treatments directly targeting underlying a...

Antibodies Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Lupus Patients

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

Antibodies linked to cardiovascular disease increase in patients with active lupus - Study finds SLE patients at risk for developing atherosclerosis. (Source: Disabled World)

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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)

New Treatment for Head Lice

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

Study shows that suffocating head lice works in new treatment - New FDA approved treatment is safe and effective in children as young as 6 months old... (Source: Disabled World)

World Pistachio Day - Health Information on the Pistachio Nut

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

February 26th is World Pistachio Day, so why not take a moment to reflect on the amazing history and modern day health benefits of this wonderful nut? (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)