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Disabled World Community Newsletter, November 15th, 2010
Information provided by Thomas C. Weiss - Published: 2010-11-15
Disabled World Community Newsletter, November 15th, 2010.
Sleep Makes Your Memories Stronger
By Association for Psychological Science
Scientists have found that sleep helps consolidate memories, fixing them in the brain so we can retrieve them later. Now, new research is showing that sleep also seems to reorganize memories, picking out the emotional details and reconfiguring the memories to help you produce new and creative ideas, according to the authors of an article in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
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Nickel Allergy Information
By Thomas C. Weiss
Nickel is a type of silvery-white metal that is commonly mixed with other types of metal in order to produce alloys. As an example, nickel-iron, something that is used to manufacture stainless-steel, is one of the more common types of nickel alloys. Other types of nickel alloys are used to make everything from costume jewelry to coins; zippers, buttons, bra or girdle fasteners, hair-pins, eyeglass frames, pens, studs, paper clips, tools, keys, and more. Nickel may be bound tightly in stainless-steel, particularly surgical stainless-steel.
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Treating Head and Neck Cancer
By University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), a radiation therapy procedure pioneered at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) that precisely delivers a large dose of radiation to tumors, may effectively control and treat head and neck cancers when combined with the chemotherapy Cetuximab, according to researchers from UPCI. The results of the research will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Diego.
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Shedding Light on Lupus with New Assessment Tool
By Hospital for Special Surgery
A newly designed tool is helping researchers shed light on the quality of life (QoL) of children with lupus around the world, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) annual meeting, held Nov. 7-11, in Atlanta. "Lupus is a significant disease with a major impact on QoL of children around the world. This is a chronic, unremitting disease that we need to get under better control," said Thomas J.A. Lehman, M.D.
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How to Install a Bidet
By bidetsPLUS, LLC
This article will walk you through how to install a bidet attachment to your existing toilet. Note: If you need help installing a basin-type bidet, which are separate porcelain fixtures that sit next to the toilet, please contact your local plumber. Basin-type bidets may require additional plumbing and a new drainage system. Modern electronic bidets are easy to install because they tap in to the existing cold water valve which refills your toilet’s water tank.
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Power Wheelchairs Change the Lives of Medicare Beneficiaries
By American Association for Homecare
"I wouldn't have been able to accomplish much without the power wheelchair," Keli says. "It has made a tremendous difference in my life. I can move around my home, I work, and I've been able to travel. None of those things would have happened if it weren't for the power wheelchair that Medicare provided." Keli, now 27, works at the Tri-County Independent Living Center in Ogden, where she helps patients with mobility limitations overcome their challenges. "I tell people my story, and what I have had to overcome, and hope it will inspire them," says Keli, who a year ago was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Utah for 2010.
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Playing with Your Child Helps Their Mental Health
By Binghamton University
Learning a hobby or other complex task in childhood with assistance from a trusted adult may help guard against the emergence of a personality disorder (PD) later on in life, reports a study in the current issue of the journal, Development and Psychopathology. Spending time with a child by reading with them, helping with homework or teaching them organizational skills helps to foster better psychological health in adulthood.
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US Nationwide Veterans Employment Campaign
By HirePatriots
HirePatriots, a national organization serving US Military members, veterans and their families through a unique community job board is launching a grassroots campaign to find jobs for veterans: Don't just thank a veteran, hire one. This campaign revolves around the idea that one of the best ways to honor veterans, and their families is by employing them. HirePatriots has provided employment assistance to thousands of veterans and their families for more than 6 years.
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Travel and Medications - Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Routine
By American Pharmacists Association
As the holiday season approaches, schedules become full of seasonal and familial activities and disruptions to our daily routines become the norm. Our health care habits, including medication regimens, sometimes take a back seat. The American Pharmacists Association encourages consumers to have a conversation with their pharmacist regarding their medication use while traveling, to ensure the proper usage, storage and effectiveness of all medications.
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Nanotechnology Helps Deliver Drugs to Intestinal Target
By Inderscience Publishers
There are several drugs that would have more beneficial therapeutic effects if they could be targeted at absorption by the lower intestine. However, in order to target the colon for treating colon cancer for instance, medication delivered by mouth must surmount several barriers including stomach acidity, binding to mucus layers, rapid clearance from the gut, and premature uptake by cells higher up the gastrointestinal tract. Being able to deliver a drug by mouth has several benefits over injection or suppository: ease of dosing, for instance, and better patient compliance.
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Can Aspirin Prolong a Healthy Life
By Michael Parchman, M.D.
The Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly ( ASPREE ) study will assess not only whether aspirin can prolong life but also whether it can prolong a life free of physical disability and/or dementia for healthy older people. The study is now enrolling participants from the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Participants will be seen in the clinical research unit at the Regional Academic Health Center ( RAHC ) in Harlingen. The clinical research unit shares the first floor of the RAHC with the South Texas VA Health Care Center.
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The Harmful Effects of Sugar
By Better Health Publishing
With the various forms of sugar available, such as table sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, agave, and honey, understanding the differences between sugars and their effects on the body is not all sweet. Dr. Isaac Eliaz has some insightful news about these effects, providing those who already suffer from diabetes, those who are at risk, and those who need to become better equipped with the tools to stay healthy this holiday season.
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Reducing Calorie in Restaurant Foods
By Penn State
Restaurants could play an important role in helping to reduce the growing obesity epidemic by creating reduced-calorie meals, according to Penn State researchers. The researchers surveyed chefs, restaurant owners, and culinary executives from across the country to assess their perceptions of serving healthy foods in restaurants.
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