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Disability News Weekly Roundup Monday, Jan 13 – Friday Jan 17

Posted on January 17, 2014 by teddowusu

Health: Science Daily—Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Traced from Genetic Roots to Physical Defect A team including researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, have discovered that a specific gene may play a major role in the development of a life-threatening birth defect called … Continue reading →

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Disability News Weekly Roundup Monday, Jan 6 – Friday Jan 10

Posted on January 10, 2014 by teddowusu

Health: Chicago Tribune— Daily Pot Tied to Age of First Psychotic Episode In a study of adults who experienced psychosis for the first time, having smoked marijuana daily was linked to an earlier age of onset of the disorder, according … Continue reading →

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Glaucoma Awareness and the Importance of Eye Health

Posted on January 8, 2014 by teddowusu

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Currently, 2.7 million people in the United States over age 40 have glaucoma—a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and destroy eyesight. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach … Continue reading →

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Disability News Weekly Roundup Monday, Dec 16 – Friday Dec 20

Posted on December 20, 2013 by teddowusu

Health: Reuters— Older Women are Sedentary Most of the Day: Study Older women spend about two-thirds of their time sitting, a new study suggests. Sedentary behavior has been linked to disease and disability. “Even people who go to the gym … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Awareness: NARIC Remembers Sandy Hook

Posted on December 19, 2013 by teddowusu

The events of December 14, 2012 will be remembered as a national tragedy. The recent anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre stirred up feelings of heartbreak as people across the nation remembered the day 26 lives, 20 of … Continue reading →

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Disability News Weekly Roundup Monday, Dec 9 – Friday Dec 13

Posted on December 13, 2013 by teddowusu

Disability News Weekly Roundup -12/9-12/13 Health: Reuters—Psychiatrists less likely to take insurance than others Researchers found only about half of psychiatrists accepted private insurance between 2009 and 2010, compared to almost 90 percent of doctors in other specialties. Dr. Tara … Continue reading →

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AUCD Free Webinar on Antipsychotic Meds & Ways to Asses Trauma

Posted on December 11, 2013 by teddowusu

The Association of University Centers on Disabilities(AUCD) is hosting a webinar, “The Importance of Assessments in Helping People with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health and/or Behavioral Challenges: New Ways to Address Antipsychotic Medications and their Side Effects and Ways to … Continue reading →

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Disability News Weekly Roundup Monday, Dec 2 – Friday Dec 6

Posted on December 6, 2013 by teddowusu

Health: Reuters—Mild depression tied to diabetes complications Even mild bouts of depression may worsen the health complications that often go along with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Canadian researchers followed more than 1,000 patients for five years … Continue reading →

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Making the Affordable Care Act Accessible to Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities

Posted on December 5, 2013 by teddowusu

As part of its continuing commitment to the participation of people with mental health conditions in community life, the Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities recently co-sponsored a one-day program in Philadelphia to provide people … Continue reading →

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Disability News Weekly Roundup -Monday Nov. 25-Wed Nov. 27 – (Holiday)

Posted on November 27, 2013 by teddowusu

Disability News Weekly Roundup -11/25-11/27 Health: Science Daily— Meat, Egg, Dairy Nutrient Essential for Brain Development Asparagine, found in foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy products, was until now considered non-essential because it is produced naturally by the body. … Continue reading →

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