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Disabled World Community Newsletter - December 1st, 2009
Information provided by Thomas C. Weiss - Published: 2009-11-30
Disabled World Community Newsletter - December 1st, 2009.
New Device Helps Paralyzed Patients Breathe Easier
By Southwestern Medical Center
Physicians at UT Southwestern Medical Center soon will begin implanting a new device designed to improve breathing in patients with upper spinal-cord injuries or other diseases that keep them from breathing independently. UT Southwestern University Hospital - St. Paul is only one of only two sites in Texas and one of 25 in the country currently equipped to implant the device, called the NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System.
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Hormone Ghrelin Boosts Resistance to Parkinson's Disease
By Yale University
Ghrelin, a hormone produced in the stomach, may be used to boost resistance to, or slow, the development of Parkinson's disease, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in a study published in a recent issue of the Journal of Neuroscience. Ghrelin, a hormone produced in the stomach, may be used to boost resistance to, or slow, the development of Parkinson's disease, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in a study published in a recent issue of the Journal of Neuroscience.
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Diabetes Cases will Double and Costs Triple
By University of Chicago Medical Center
In the next 25 years, the number of Americans living with diabetes will nearly double, increasing from 23.7 million in 2009 to 44.1 million in 2034. Over the same period, spending on diabetes will almost triple, rising from $113 billion to $336 billion, even with no increase in the prevalence of obesity, researchers based at the University of Chicago report in the December issue of Diabetes Care.
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Chronic Pain in Older Adults
By Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Chronic pain is experienced by as many as two out of three older adults. Now, a new study finds that pain may be more hazardous than previously thought, contributing to an increased risk of falls in adults over age 70. "It's clear that pain is not just a normal part of aging and that pain is often undertreated in older adults," explains lead author Suzanne Leveille, PhD, RN, who conducted the research while a member of the Division of Primary Care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and is currently on the faculty at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Releases 2009 Holiday Gift Guide
By Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has created a holiday gift guide for people living with paralysis comprising of 27 top-notch gifts in eight categories. The gift guide is now available on the Foundation's website, www.ChristopherReeve.org. The gift guide features ideas suggested by wheelchair users and manufacturers.
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Inspector General Asked to Investigate California and Hawaii Disability Determination Services
By SSA Press Office
Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today asked the agency's Inspector General to investigate allegations that the states of California and Hawaii have recently implemented practices that deny applicants the right to receive full consideration of their Social Security disability claims. In a memo to Patrick P. O’Carroll, Inspector General, Social Security Administration, Commissioner Astrue writes, “As you know, Gov. Schwarzenegger has insisted on furloughing California Disability Determination Service (DDS) employees, despite the fact that we fully fund both their salaries and overhead.
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Aortic Stenosis - Facts and Information
By Thomas C. Weiss
A person may experience aortic stenosis from birth, meaning that it is congenital; the condition may also be acquired later on in a person’s life. The main artery leaving a person’s heart is the aorta. When blood leaves the heart it flows from the lower left chamber, referred to as a, ‘ventricle,’ through the aortic valve, and into the aorta. When a person has aortic stenosis, their aortic valve does not open fully, restricting the flow of blood.
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Last Minute Airfares - Find Discount Flights
By Disabled World
A search on the Internet for last minute airfares and deals can often show the enthusiastic traveler some impressive offers. No matter why you need last minute airfare, perhaps it's because someone is ill, or you want to visit a celebration you forgot about, or just for the thrill of it all, cheap last minute airfares can be found online at great prices. Most last minute airfare economy deals are posted between three and fourteen days before takeoff.
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Social Networking Website for People with Learning Disabilities
By Craegmoor
Craegmoor - the leading independent provider of support for people with learning disabilities, mental health illnesses and older people - launched its new brand identity, which was marked by the announcement of it working with the world's first ever international social networking website specifically designed for people with learning disabilities. The news was officially announced at Learning Disability Today 2009 on Wednesday 25th November in London.
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Winter Vitamin D Deficiences and Your Health
By Oregon State University
A string of recent discoveries about the multiple health benefits of vitamin D has renewed interest in this multi-purpose nutrient, increased awareness of the huge numbers of people who are deficient in it, spurred research and even led to an appreciation of it as "nature's antibiotic." On issues ranging from the health of your immune system to prevention of heart disease and even vulnerability to influenza, vitamin D is now seen as one of the most critical nutrients for overall health.
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Benefit of Reboxetine Antidepressant not Proven
By Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care
There is no scientific proof that people suffering from depression can benefit from taking reboxetine. However, clinical trials do provide proof of benefit of bupropion XL and mirtazapine: both agents can alleviate symptoms. The final evaluation of reboxetine and mirtazapine was only possible after manufacturers disclosed data that had previously been concealed.
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FREE Drug Discount Card Raises Funds for Disabled Veterans
By Disabled American Veterans
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) announces the launch of a free prescription drug discount card that offers savings up to 75% and when the card is used, 50 cents will be donated to the DAV from United Networks of America. The free prescription drug cards may be used by anyone, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage.
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