http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 23 May 2012 19:33:14 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/stones.php Digestive System Disorders The number of Americans suffering from kidney stones between 2007 and 2010 nearly doubled since 1994, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and RAND. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:21:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/stones.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/siblings.php Autism Information Common genetic variants identify autism risk in high risk siblings of children with ASD. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:27:47 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/siblings.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/dermatology/eye-color.php Dermatology Hair Nails Skin Eye color may indicate risk for serious skin conditions - University of Colorado School of Medicine leads multi-center study. Sun, 06 May 2012 16:50:23 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/dermatology/eye-color.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/diets/special/dietary.php Special Health Diets Together with child and adolescent psychiatrists, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have just completed an extensive report which reviews the studies which have been done so far on the significance of diet for children and young people with ADHD. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:54:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/diets/special/dietary.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/chemical-autistic.php Autism Information List of the top 10 toxic chemicals suspected to cause autism and learning disabilities. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:21:01 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/chemical-autistic.php http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/immunization/shingles-herpes.php Immunization and Vaccines Shingles vaccine is safe, according to new study - Kaiser Permanente study found no serious reactions to vaccine. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:21:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/immunization/shingles-herpes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/tbi/revolutionizing.php Traumatic Brain Injury New Technology Could Revolutionize Brain Injury Diagnosis - Promising new brain imaging technology could bring major advancements in doctors ability to diagnose and treat concussions and other types of traumatic brain injuries. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:14:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/tbi/revolutionizing.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/brain/avastin.php Brain Cancer Brain cancer vaccine proves effective - With help of patient groups, phase 2 clinical trial paves way for testing therapy that combines cancer vaccine with the drug Avastin. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:42:17 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/brain/avastin.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/diagnostic-criteria.php Autism Information Getting an autism diagnosis could be more difficult in 2013 when a revised diagnostic definition goes into effect. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:16:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/diagnostic-criteria.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/fampyra.php Multiple Sclerosis FAMPYR(R), the First Oral Treatment for the Improvement of Walking in MS, is Now Available in Canada. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:26:16 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/fampyra.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/oral/dental/dental-x-ray.php Dental and Teeth Dental X-rays linked to common brain tumor- Research finds correlation between frequent dental X-rays and increased risk of developing meningioma. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:32:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/oral/dental/dental-x-ray.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/arisk.php Autism Information IntegraGen launches ARISk test, a genetic screening tool for autism in high-risk children. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:10:53 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/arisk.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/epilepsy/improving-life.php Epilepsy IOM report identifies public health actions for improving the lives of those with epilepsy. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:45:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/epilepsy/improving-life.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/2012-autism-day.php Disability Awareness Presidential Proclamation — World Autism Awareness Day, 2012 - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:48:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/2012-autism-day.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/female/pregnancy/labor.php Pregnancy Information NIH study finds women spend longer in labor now than 50 years ago - Changes in delivery practices appear to be main contributing factor. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:50:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/female/pregnancy/labor.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/adhd-autism/over-diagnosed.php ADHD and ADD ADHD is over-diagnosed - Researchers at RUB and University of Basel provide unprecedented reliable data. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:49:04 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/adhd-autism/over-diagnosed.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/soaring-rates.php Autism Information A new study estimates that 1 in 88 children in the United States has an autism spectrum disorder. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:26:51 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/soaring-rates.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/preventable.php Cancer and Tumor Types More than half of all cancer is preventable - Public health researchers outline obstacles standing in the way of prevention. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:12:08 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/preventable.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/cardiovascular/dose.php Cardiovascular Diseases Aspirin: High or Low Dose Following Heart Attack? Researchers report no significant difference in high versus low dose aspirin in preventing recurring cardiovascular events. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:02:28 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/cardiovascular/dose.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/symptom-relief.php Multiple Sclerosis Short-term Follow-up Supports Evidence That Angioplasty of Azygos and Jugular Veins Safe, Improves Quality of Life for Those With Multiple Sclerosis, Say Researchers at Society of Interventional Radiology's 37th Annual Scientific Meeting. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:01:17 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/symptom-relief.php