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Improved Vision and Inflammation in Graves Eye Disease

Study shows that rituximab, used for other autoimmune disease, is effective after steroids fail. A small group of patients with severe Graves eye disease experienced rapid improvement of their symptoms - and improved vision - following treatment with the drug rituximab.

Babies with an Accent

In this study, the scientists compared recordings of 30 French and 30 German infants aged between two and five days old. While the French newborns more frequently produced rising crying tones, German babies cried with falling intonation.

Attorney Disability Insurance LLC Launches Website for Attorneys and Law Students

Attorney Disability Insurance LLC recently launched its new website, which offers free disability insurance quote comparisons of the industry's leading carriers to attorneys and law students in all fifty states.

Conference Helps Employers Hire More People with Disabilities

Job prospects for Ontarians living with a disability are taking another step forward today as more than 150 Toronto businesses and 300 delegates gather to address issues related to hiring people with disabilities.

Canada Employment Program Supports People with Disabilities in Vancouver

Local community organizations will be able to help people with disabilities develop the skills they need to make the transition to the labour market thanks to support from the Government of Canada.

NAMI-OC Veterans Front Line Event for Veterans and Their Families

On November 14 from 9 AM - 2:30 PM professionals and community agencies will be available at the American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 to offer a free lunch, support and services to Orange County Veterans and their families.

Ankylosing Spondylitis - Knee, Hip and Spine Pain

Information on Ankylosing Spondylitis a chronic inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune disease affecting spinal joints and causing eventual fusion of the spine.

Prevent Spinal Cord Damage with Vitamin B3 Precursor

Substances naturally produced by the human body may one day help prevent paralysis following a spinal cord injury, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College. A recent $2.5 million grant from the New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Board will fund their research investigating this possibility.

Segways for Wounded Warriors

Through a unique pilot project, Wounded Warriors.ca is pleased to announce the presentation of Segway Personal Transporters to seven Canadian Forces members who were wounded overseas.

Recycling Event for Wheelchairs and Other Home Care Items

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, Too! (FODAC) is proud to be an organizational sponsor of the southeast Abilities Expo which will be held THIS Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 6-8, at the Cobb Galleria Convention Center in Marietta, GA.