Tag Archives: National Institutes of Health

You Can Help Understand TBI: Join the Late Effects of TBI Project

If you have ever sustained a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) or experienced repetitive head impacts or exposures, you may be eligible to participate in a ground-breaking research study. The Brain Injury Research Center (BIRC) at Mount Sinai … Continue reading

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Artritis y Envejecimiento – Asesoramiento gratuito en español en el Instituto Nacional sobre el Envejecimiento y los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades

Muchos adultos mayores experimentan al menos un tipo de artritis. Ya se trate de la osteoartritis, gota, o artritis reumatoide, hable con su médico acerca de la artritis si usted está experimentando dolor o sensibilidad continuo de la articulación,  hinchazón … Continue reading

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Arthritis and Aging – Free Advice in Spanish from the National Institute on Aging and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Many older adults experience at least one type of arthritis. Whether it is osteoarthritis, gout, or rheumatoid arthritis, talk to your doctor about arthritis if you are experiencing ongoing joint pain or tenderness, joint swelling, joint stiffness, problems using or … Continue reading

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What are Craniofacial Anomalies?

Craniofacial anomalies (CFA) are a “diverse group of deformities in the growth of the head and facial bones.” (Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford) CFAs are present at birth and there are numerous variations which can range from mild to severe … Continue reading

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Resumen Semanal de las Noticias sobre la Discapacidad: Lunes, 14 de Abril – Viernes, 18 de Abril

Interés Humano: La gracia biónica de Amy Purdy en “Dancing with the Stars” (The Washington Post) Un bailarín que es un doble amputado usa sus prótesis para conseguir a traves de cuatro semanas de competición en la competición “Dancing with … Continue reading

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

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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The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) has as a mission the promotion of minority health and to lead, coordinate and support the efforts of the National Institutes on Health (NIH) to eventually help in the elimination … Continue reading

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