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Tag Archives: Duchenne muscular dystrophy
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
According to the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center at the National Institutes of Health, Duchene muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a “progressive form of muscular dystrophy that occurs primarily in males, though in rare cases may affect females. DMD causes … Continue reading
Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, January 25 to Friday, January 29
Aquí puede leer este artículo en español. Aging and Health: Seniors need to take extra care in the cold (HealthDay News) Seniors are especially vulnerable to hypothermia during cold weather because their body’s response to the cold can be affected … Continue reading
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Tagged Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, chronic skin ulcers, diabetes, disability awareness campaigns, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, elderly, hypothermia, knitting and stress reduction, learning disability, LightHouse for the Blind, mental illness, obsessive compulsive disorder, Parkinson's Disease, person first, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, robotic upper limb orthosis, seniors, SenseGO smart socks, TNS, trigeminal nerve stimulation
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Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, April 21 – Friday, April 25
Policy: UN: People with disabilities free to make own decisions (Disability Scoop) The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has issued new guidelines urging countries to recognize the importance of supported decision-making for people with disabilities. … Continue reading
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Tagged 3-D printed prosthesis, American Sign Language, artificial retina, ASL, assistive technology, autism, bionic eye, caffeine, coffee, communication app, deaf, Deaf language skills, decision making for people with disabilities, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Food and Drug Administration, gallaudet university, iPad app, motor skills in autism, muscular dystrophy drug, progressive neurological disease, prosthetic hand, rights of people with disabilities, state disability services, type 2 diabetes, United Nations Committee on the Rights of People with Disabilities, voice-controlled wheelchair
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