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Disabled World Community Newsletter - July 1, 2009
By Thomas C. Weiss
Jul 1, 2009 9:55:21 AM
Disabled World Community Newsletter – July 1st, 2009
Eliminating Tobacco Use in Military Populations
By National Academy of Sciences
DOD, VA, Congress Should Take Stronger Steps Toward Eliminating Tobacco Use In Military Populations, VA Medical Centers
Because tobacco use impairs military readiness, harms the health of soldiers and veterans, and imposes a substantial financial burden on the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, these agencies should implement a comprehensive strategy to achieve the Defense Department's stated goal of a tobacco-free military, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.
DOD should gradually phase in a ban on tobacco use in the military, starting at military academies and officer training programs and among new recruits, the report says. DOD should also stop selling tobacco products in Army and Air Force commissaries -- Navy and Marine Corps commissaries already do not sell them -- and should stop selling them at a discount in military exchanges and other stores. In addition, Congress should allow VA to establish tobacco-free medical centers.
READ MORE...http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/tobacco-military.php
Celiac Disease - Facts and Information
By Thomas C. Weiss
Celiac disease is a disorder which causes problems with a person's intestines when they consume gluten, something found in rye, barley, oats, and wheat. Gluten is a poison to persons with celiac disease. Celiac disease is a genetic disorder; persons who consume gluten, a certain type of protein, set off an autoimmune response that causes damage to their small intestine. The response then causes their small intestine to lose its ability to absorb nutrients found in food, leading to malnutrition and additional complications. Other proteins related to celiac disease include spelt, kamut, and triticale.
READ MORE...http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/celiac-disease.php
Diabetic Foot Ulcers - New Hope
By Collatamp G
Working to Save Lives and Limbs - New Hope Emerges For Canadians with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
In an article in this month's issue of Expert Opinion in Drug Delivery, a group of US experts in the management of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) has identified Collatamp G (Theramed Corp, Mississauga) as a promising and superior system for delivering high concentrations of broad-spectrum antibiotic directly to the ulcer for patients with Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
Canadian expert Dr. P. Mayer, Medical Director of The Mayer Institute in Hamilton Ontario which specializes in advanced diabetic foot and wound care, concurs and reports that "We used Collatamp G on several chronic deep wounds associated with osteomyelitis with excellent result. By providing a direct assault on the infected bone, Collatamp G dramatically improved healing in chronic, non-healing wounds and in at least 3 instances Collatamp G was key in helping us prevent amputations".
READ MORE...http://www.disabled-world.com/health/diabetes/diabetic-foot-ulcers.php
Dementia and Alzheimers Disease - The Difference
By John Trevey
Many people mistakenly use the terms dementia and Alzheimer's disease interchangeably, though the terms do not have the same meaning.
Alzheimer's disease is in fact the most common form of dementia, while dementia describes a collection of symptoms which may be but are not necessarily caused by Alzheimer's disease.
Confusion between the meanings of dementia and Alzheimer's disease stems from their similar symptoms, such as forgetfulness, time disorientation and a reduced ability to communicate effectively with others.
When a loved one is exhibiting symptoms of dementia, some people erroneously conclude that Alzheimer's disease is the cause. However, since some causes of dementia are treatable, making a distinction between the two and obtaining an accurate diagnosis for any condition that may exist may mean the difference between disease progression and treatment.
READ MORE...http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/dementia-alzheimers.php
Braille Facts and Information
By Thomas C. Weiss
Braille is a tactile system of raised dots that represent letters of the alphabet which can be used by persons with vision impairment. In order to read braille, a person gently glides their fingers over paper which has been embossed with braille code. For note taking purposes, a person uses a pointed instrument to punch dots into paper that is held in a metal slate. The punched holes appear as dots that are readable on the other side of the paper. Braille is, to a person who experiences vision loss, what printed words are to persons who are sighted. Braille provides access to both information and contact with the outside world.
The Braille alphabet is the building block for language skills; it is a means for teaching spelling to children who have vision loss, as well as the most direct means of contact through written thoughts of others.
READ MORE...http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/visual/braille.php
Students with Disabilities - Rights and Responsibilities
By U.S. Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
More and more high school students with disabilities are planning to continue their education in postsecondary schools, including vocational and career schools, two and four year colleges, and universities. As a student with a disability, you need to be well informed about your rights and responsibilities as well as the responsibilities postsecondary schools have toward you. Being well informed will help ensure you have a full opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the postsecondary education experience without confusion or delay.
The information in this pamphlet, provided by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U. S. Department of Education, explains the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities who are preparing to attend postsecondary schools.
READ MORE...http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/student-disability-rights.php
Meet Disabled World Community Member Owtlaw1!
Owtlaw1 is a thirty-two year old father of one. He experienced a stroke at the age of eighteen after being a star athlete for his hight school. Owtlaw1 uses a wheelchair and a walker to get around, works as a Supervisor of Financial Accounting at a casino in Atlantic City while pursuing his CPA, and has an extroverted nature. He is more of a homebody and appreciates what God has given him in terms of a family, job, and ultimately a mate. He enjoys watching his fourteen year old develop into a better athlete than he was while watching him turn into a fine young man. Owtlaw1 is easy-going, down-to-earth, and romantic. He takes life's challenges as they come and for what they are while appreciating inspirations and the connections that God has blessed him with. You can view Owtlaw1's profile at: http://community.disabled-world.com/owtlaw1.
Meet Disabled World Community Member Ur_angle88!
Ur_angel88 is a twenty year old woman from Jamaica in the United States. She has a lot to say about herself, just ask! She loves listening to music, watching a good movie, chatting, and hanging out with friends; she also likes to read. When it comes to movies, Ur_angel88 likes Daddy Day Care, Lord of the Rings, 50 Cent movies, and Finding Nemo, among others. She especially likes family movies such as Happy Feet. Books that she enjoys include Where the Red Fern Grows, Boxcar Children, A Brave New World, and In Sheep's Clothing. Ur_angel88 doesn't like fake, phony, or rude people who are depressing. You can view Ur_angel88's profile at: http://community.disabled-world.com/ur_angel88.
Measuring Intellectual Disability
By American Journal of Pathology
Researchers from the University of California, Davis have developed a specific and quantitative means of measuring levels of the fragile X mental retardation 1 (FMR1) protein (FMRP), which is mutated in fragile X syndrome.
The related report by Iwahashi et al, "A quantitative ELISA assay for the fragile X mental retardation 1 protein," appears in the July 2009 issue of the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.
Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited intellectual impairment. Nearly one third of patients diagnosed with fragile X syndrome also have some degree of autism, and the mutation underlying fragile X syndrome is the most commonly known single gene cause of autism.
Fragile X syndrome is caused by low levels of the FMRP protein, which is thought to play a role in communication between nerve cells. In patients with fragile X syndrome, a sequence in the FMR1 gene that is repeated 10-40 times in normal individuals may be repeated from 200 to more than 1,000 times, decreasing levels of the FMRP protein.
READ MORE...http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/cognitive/measuring-intellectual-disability.php
Things to do in Hospital for Children and Adults
By Disabled World
Whether you are a child, teenager or an adult, hospitals are boring places at the best of times. Disabled World has put together a list of fun activities and things to do in hospital to pass the time during your stay.
Most hospitals already have a few things you can do to pass the time, like hospital libraries and tv rooms, but it’s best to find out before you go into hospital what they have in the particular hospital you will be an inpatient in, so you know what to bring with you for your stay.
Things for Children to do in Hospital
1. Hand held video games, Walkman, discman or ipods are great time passers, bring one from home or have your parents buy you a new one (being in hospital is a good time to get what you want)
2. Depending on the child's age, coloring books and a box of crayons will keep children amused for awhile.
3. For older children that have a laptop, or can borrow one, there is lots to do including playing pc computer games and writing a diary or stories.
READ MORE...http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/rehabilitation/hospital-entertainment.php
Ratification of United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities
By Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
The Government of Canada Launches Online Consultations on the Ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today invited Canadians to provide their views on the ratification and implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
"The Convention promises to be an important tool for the protection and promotion of the human rights of people with disabilities worldwide," said Minister Finley. "This consultation process is an important opportunity for stakeholders and other Canadians to provide valuable feedback and recommendations on the potential impacts of the Convention for people with disabilities."
READ MORE...http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/un-disability-rights-canada.php
Superfoods for Health
By Sylvia Riley
Take a more in depth look at what the positive effects are to eating more color rich, dense plant 'superfoods', and in eating more of the health enhancing properties of good 'superfood' fat foods.
'Superfoods' are a classification of certain types of whole foods (minimally processed whenever possible) that are believed, and have been shown, to be good for you. If you begin to make a conscious effort to include more of these superfood recipes into your weekly diet, and commit to understanding why they are good for your body, then you will be living a healthier life inside your body.
Of Course, you should know fresh and raw is best but, whether canned, frozen, or minimally processed, it is far better to eat them this way than not to eat them at all. Eating these health enriching 'super foods' will help you look and feel your best, and younger. They will, also, help you lose excess weight and maintain it, reduce your risks of life long diseases, give you longer lasting energy, and a feeling of full satiation after eating them.
READ MORE...http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/cooking/superfood.php
VA Launches 10-Year Health Study of 60,000 New Veterans
By Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has initiated a large, long-term study to look carefully at a broad array of health issues that may affect Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veterans and their counterparts who served during the same time period.
VA’s “National Health Study for a New Generation of U.S. Veterans” will begin with 30,000 Veterans deployed to OEF/OIF and 30,000 comparison Veterans who were not deployed.
“This study will help us fulfill President Obama’s pledge to ‘stand with our Veterans as they face new challenges’ by enabling us to understand the health problems of our newest generation of combat Veterans,”Dr. Gerald M. Cross, VA’s acting under secretary for health, said. “The study’s findings will help us plan more effectively to provide the best care possible for these deserving Veterans.”
READ MORE...http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/va-health-study.php
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