Medical officials say one punch, fall on head can be severe WISCONSIN

02/28/2009 08:09 AM

When Cassidy Smith arrived at Hurley Medical Center in Flint in August, it was by helicopter while in a coma with a severe brain injury. But when the 8-year-old Peck girl arrived Friday at the hospital, it was a much different scene: smiles, teddy bears and, perhaps most important, Cassidy's ability to take steps with the assistance of a walker.

TBI Legislative Alert

02/27/2009 02:06 PM

Sen. Lesil McGuire, R-Anchorage, called on legislative colleagues today to actively support greater public awareness of the impact that traumatic brain injuries can have on Alaska families, with Senate passage of a resolution declaring March as Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Traumatic Brain Injury - Healing with Creativity

02/27/2009 09:51 AM

Known as the silent epidemic, traumatic brain injury here in Alaska is the highest in the country. That's why partnerships are being made statewide to come up with solutions. The key word is solutions as leaders are looking for a permanent fix to decreasing traumatic brain injuries in Alaska.

Brain tumour won't keep football coach at home AUSTRALIA

02/27/2009 09:44 AM

George Peter, a Capitol cop, scowled when the aide tried to get to the House subway without ID -- until he found out the aide worked for New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell. Then he waved the aide through with a smile. Pascrell wants to do more about many things than his House seat and seniority allow. About helping injured veterans, for example, especially those suffering from traumatic brain injury. He was his most relaxed all week with a delegation of New Jersey members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Injured vets.

Head injury may end teen's career CANADA

02/27/2009 09:36 AM

"When you learn your daughter has this brain injury, it is an absolute tidal wave of grief, upset and guilt." Andrew Lindsay's feelings of despair when doctors told him his daughter was suffering from quadriplegic cerebral palsy will be etched on his memory forever.

Brain conference hopes to make waves CALIFORNIA

02/27/2009 09:31 AM

Two compounds developed by Northwestern University chemists have been shown to be effective in pre-clinical trials in protecting against cerebral palsy, a condition caused by neurodegeneration that affects body movement and muscle coordination.

Study Finds Risks And Benefits Of Intensive Insulin Therapy In Neurosurgical Patients

02/27/2009 09:29 AM

Pilot results using primary stenting in a series of 20 patients with acute ischemic stroke has shown that recanalization of the infarct vessel was achieved in all patients, with 45% achieving a modified Rankin Scale score of 0 or 1.

Parkinson's Disease Linked to Reproductive History

02/27/2009 09:22 AM

The Congressional Brain Injury Task Force Awareness Day has been scheduled for March 25th 2009 on Capital Hill.

Mayo medical student speaks about life with brain tumor MINNESOTA

02/27/2009 09:19 AM

EXPERTS in Yorkshire are set to carry out ground-breaking research which could help stroke victims improve their memory.

Many new heart, stroke drugs being created

02/27/2009 09:18 AM

A new statistical model could be used to predict an individual's lifetime risk of stroke, finds a study from the Children's Hospital Informatics Program (CHIP). Using genetic information from 569 hospital patients, the researchers showed that their predictive model could estimate an individual's overall risk of cardioembolic stroke - the most common form of stroke - with 86 percent accuracy.

Statins Lower Stroke Severity, Improve Recovery

02/27/2009 09:14 AM

The odds of having a stroke seem to spike up when men reach their mid-40s.

The Brain Injury Association of Connecticut Announces Concussion Awareness is the March 2009 Brain Injury Awareness Theme

02/27/2009 09:14 AM

Travis Tollett plans to make some history July 19 at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb when he becomes the first quadriplegic to compete in the annual "Race to the Clouds."

Man in wheelchair not allowed to board Jetstar flight in Bangkok

02/27/2009 09:10 AM

Off-road vehicle created as mobility aid for man's mother will be studied at CMU for marketability.

Deciphering motor neuron disease AUSTRALIA

02/27/2009 09:06 AM

The Canada-U.S. sledge hockey game at UBC Arena in Vancouver last night featured players "missing legs to amputation or birth defects" and paraplegics. It also featured a massive line brawl with 1.7 seconds left after American Taylor Chace rammed goalie Paul Rosen as he froze the puck. Must. Have. VIDEO LINK.

Duke's Smith out indefinitely NORTH CAROLINA

02/27/2009 09:02 AM

Ben Cousins spent time in hospital after suffering concussion during Richmond's AFL pre-season loss to Collingwood.

Hearts of Gold Service Dogs Aid Area Residents WEST VIRGINIA

02/27/2009 08:59 AM

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc., a private medical device company, today announced it has completed the first human implant of its Inspire II system designed to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

La Jolla Institute For Allergy And Immunology Signs Exclusive License Agreement With Medimmune On Major Asthma Discovery

02/27/2009 08:54 AM

Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX - News) announced results from a preclinical study of a Respiratory Syncytial Virus ("RSV") vaccine candidate directed against the viral fusion (F) protein. The virus utilizes the F protein to fuse with cells in the respiratory tract and cause illness. Novavax's RSV-F VLPs were made using a proprietary matrix (i.e., "core") protein decorated with the human RSV F protein. The VLPs mimic the three-dimensional structure of RSV but cannot replicate and cause disease because they contain no genetic material.

Wave Of Brain Activity Linked To Anticipation Captured By Researchers

02/27/2009 08:53 AM

Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) announced the first 3D imaging results obtained with a new imaging technology called Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI).

Ventilator Designed By UB Can Safely Sedate ICU Patients For Less

02/27/2009 08:48 AM

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine are blazing a trail down a molecular pathway that could lead to new treatments, and perhaps even prevention strategies, for the lung disease emphysema.

Beating Blood Clots After Joint Replacement

02/27/2009 08:27 AM

As the mother of a child with Down syndrome, Kathy Ratkiewicz knows firsthand the challenges that can come with raising someone with special needs.

ISO Standard measures climb/descent of electric wheelchairs

02/27/2009 08:26 AM

Women who have more years of fertility (the time from first menstruation to menopause) have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease than women with fewer years, according to a large, new study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.

Over 3,000 Health Care Professionals Go On-line To Benefit From Parkinson's Awareness Training

02/27/2009 08:22 AM

A new comprehensive review by researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), McGill University and the University of Cambridge, England provides vital insights into the neurological basis of addiction by investigating Parkinson's disease patients, who in some instances develop various addictions when undergoing medical treatment

Cheryl Gillan MP: Improving our autism services UK

02/27/2009 08:19 AM

The bill recently passed its second reading by a 35-14 vote. If it becomes law, insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of autism would be provided for children in Montana who are 18 years old and younger. VIDEO LINK.

Seniors, disabled get to live nurse's dream come true NEW JERSEY

02/27/2009 08:16 AM

"He walked - No, he ran, climbed, jumped - reads the caption on scrapbook photos of 1-year-old Rick Warrick." - But, today those abilities are being taken away by an insidious fatal disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly called ALS.

One-lunged swimmer's Olympic hope UK

02/27/2009 08:13 AM

When Cerrie Burnell landed a role as the new presenter on CBeebies, she was thrilled. But within weeks of appearing on TV screens hosting Do And Discover and The Bedtime Hour, her joy at her new job was soon tainted by sadness.

National Council on Disability Monthly Bulletin for February, 2009

02/27/2009 08:11 AM

Charles Tucker, a 48-year-old accountant from Titusville, Fla., began developing frightening physical symptoms about two years ago. VIDEO LINK.

Ohtahara Syndrome: The rare form of epilepsy that afflicted Ivan Cameron UK

02/27/2009 08:09 AM

Throughout schools and community colleges in the East Suburbs, assistive technology is making learning easier -- and even fun -- for students with a range of learning challenges, such as blindness, hearing impairment, learning disabilities, dyslexia or problems with fine motor skills. It can be as low-tech as pictures that help autistic children communicate and as sophisticated as Kurzweil, which can help students create outlines, study guides or word lists.

Mental health group seeks name change ALABAMA

02/27/2009 08:08 AM

Gov. Linda Lingle has released $1.5 million for design and construction of improvements at Waimea High School to meet Americans With Disabilities Act guidelines.

We know the Camerons' agony: we lost our disabled son, too UK

02/27/2009 08:06 AM

Bridgewell, a Lynnfield-based nonprofit, received a $690,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Jan. 29 to build a five-bedroom, 2,500-square-foot, fully accessible ranch home for five residents with disabilities.

Dial-a-Ride service secure UK

02/27/2009 08:04 AM

The Veterans Health Council hopes to improve veterans' health by creating an ongoing educational forum for health care professionals, advocacy organizations, educational institutions, employee representatives, businesses, state and local governments and veterans themselves.

New lead rules could push youth motocross off track

02/27/2009 08:00 AM

Autism is known as a complex developmental disability. Experts believe that Autism presents itself during the first three years of a person's life. The condition is the result of a neurological disorder that has an effect on normal brain function, affecting development of the person's communication and social interaction skills.

Cuts for the disabled on the table in budget battle MINNESOTA

02/27/2009 07:57 AM

CIGNA is enhancing its claim filing services with a new secure verbal authorization system that allows individuals reporting their disability claim to give immediate permission - right over the phone - for CIGNA to obtain medical records that are routinely used in reviewing claims.

Standardized testing presents unique challenges for students with disabilities NORTH CAROLINA

02/27/2009 07:51 AM

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, physician at Children's Hospital Boston, has co-authored a new book for teenage siblings of people with Down syndrome. Written in an easy-to-understand Q&A format, the book addresses the most common questions posed to Skotko and co-author Susan Levine by teenage siblings over their years conducting brother-and-sister workshops.

Challenge Alaska reaches out to disabled kids

02/27/2009 07:47 AM

Authors Dennis H. Reid and Marsha Parsons bring you a best-selling competency-based training curriculum that is helping providers nationwide enhance the quality of care provided to people with intellectual disabilities.

Supports Intensity Scale is effective for identifying needs in people with intellectual disability

02/27/2009 07:45 AM

The Department of Defense is spending almost one million dollars to fund the Inclusive Recreation for Wounded Warriors program at Penn State. Retired Penn State professor Ralph Smith helped create it. He said Thursday, it is important to make bases accessible to soldiers with disabilities. VIDEO LINK.

Program helps disabled veterans start businesses NEW YORK

02/27/2009 07:43 AM

It's been nearly 15 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was first passed by Congress, yet some disabled Louisville residents say they are having problems with enforcement of the law in a place you might not expect, Jefferson County's two downtown court houses, the Hall of Justice and the Judicial Center. VIDEO LINK.

MSPs pass bill over misuse of disabled parking bays

02/27/2009 07:41 AM

The Martin County School District Exceptional Student Education Department, in collaboration with Project Connect, will hold an evening seminar, "Self and System-Wide Advocacy: The Power Of One!"

Heineman's plan would reduce BSDC population NEBRASKA

02/27/2009 07:38 AM

The Family Support Center of New Jersey (FSCNJ), 2516 Route 35, Manasquan, a clearinghouse for disability information, is offering the parents and caregivers of the developmentally disabled an opportunity to schedule free computer drop-in hours for employment searching and research.

Specialist says evidence clear on stroke unit benefits CANADA

02/27/2009 07:36 AM

During a news conference Thursday, representatives of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, as well as the official Opposition, called on the provincial government to approve a new stroke unit in April's budget.

Advocate for disabled mourned CANADA

02/27/2009 07:35 AM

Tucson police are investigating a case of possible abuse at a group home on the city's east side. The facility is run by Encompass, a program servicing at risk individuals with both developmental disabilities and mental health diagnosis. VIDEO LINK.

Hyatt Regency resort offers kitchen training to disabled FLORIDA

02/27/2009 07:32 AM

A Painesville-based organization that provides housing and support services to low-income and homeless people who have a severe mental illness has been awarded a five-year, $911,160 grant.

Saddles stolen from therapeutic riding academy for people with disabilities SOUTH DAKOTA

02/27/2009 07:30 AM

Anthony Valentin's colored pencil drawing of a boy holding a book, and Sharon Backrich's purple sky with a pink house are among art that is part of a special show this month. Developmentally disabled artists will display paintings, drawings and sculpture in a show sponsored by the Vallejo Artists Guild at the Umpqua Bank in Vallejo's Target Shopping Center.

City taking on disabled-access projects CALIFORNIA

02/27/2009 07:27 AM

Cuts in the state's mental health budget have led to big increases in the waiting lists for those with developmental disabilities to receive services.

Major changes to school plans for children with special needs UK

02/27/2009 07:25 AM

Is educating children with special needs in mainstream schools beneficial or misguided? And how do teachers cope?

Hospital, mental health cuts restored VIRGINIA

02/27/2009 07:20 AM

Today in Albany the New York State Coalition for Adult Home Reform held a press conference to urge policymakers to help residents with mental disabilities move into independent housing.

Women with Disabilities Peer Support Group NORTH C AROLINA

02/27/2009 07:16 AM

Hundreds of people in support of Community Now! marched to the Capitol steps Thursday morning.

Second team finds natural super flu fighter

02/27/2009 07:12 AM

Experts on Friday urged governments on Friday to diversify their stockpiles of drugs and called for more new medicines to fight what could be the world's next flu pandemic caused by the H5N1 bird flu virus.

Drew Christy fighting his way back from brain injury INDIANA

02/25/2009 09:56 AM

he war on terror has left thousands of U.S. soldiers both physically and mentally injured, changing their lives forever. A team of researchers led by Kerry Z. Donnelly, an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Counseling, has been studying the clinical profiles of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) to design treatments to better the return to civilian life.

Son's crash injury poses anguishing dilemma for Arlington couple TEXAS

02/25/2009 09:45 AM

Fine Gael spokesperson on health, Dr James Reilly TD has hit out at the lack of investment in neurosurgery. Speaking after the publication last week of The National Report on Traumatic Brain Injury, Deputy Reilly said Ireland only had 10 neurosurgeons - the lowest number per head of population in Europe.

Mom Wakes From Coma 2 Months After Accident TEXAS

02/25/2009 09:42 AM

U.S. scientists say they have developed a new wireless method of brain stimulation using light-activated semiconductor nanoparticles.

Fort Lewis study of deployed soldiers notes brain trauma WASHINGTON

02/25/2009 09:38 AM

Many soldiers who experienced mild head trauma or a blast exposure while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan are returning to the United States with headaches, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 61st Annual Meeting in Seattle, April 25 to May 2, 2009.

Discovery Of Brain Hub That Links Music, Memory And Emotion

02/25/2009 09:36 AM

More than a year after developing a unique neurological disorder, the affected pork processing plant workers have improved, but all have some continuing symptoms and many have ongoing mild pain, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 61st Annual Meeting in Seattle, April 25 to May 2, 2009.

New Protein May Reverse Neurodegenerative Diseases

02/25/2009 09:34 AM

Los Angeles resident Kelvin Kelley rarely, if ever, got sick, had managed to avoid doctors for more than 40 years and had never even taken a prescription drug. But last year he began to have occasional episodes of weakness and a feeling that he might pass out. At one point, he did black out for a second while driving and thought he might be having some kind of panic attack.

Four Health Behaviors Combined Help Predict Stroke Incidence

02/25/2009 09:33 AM

Researchers have engineered human stem cells to mimic Lou Gehrig's disease, which could lead to new methods of studying this debilitating disease, according to a new study.

Putting Huntington's Patients in Control

02/25/2009 09:30 AM

Making simple changes to your lifestyle could dramatically decrease your risk of having a stroke, one of the leading causes of death and illness across the world.

The Journal Of Neuroscience News, 24-Feb-2009

02/25/2009 09:29 AM

Children with high blood pressure are not as good at complicated, goal-directed tasks, have more working memory problems and are not as adept at planning as their peers without hypertension, according to recent research. If they are both hypertensive and obese, they are also more likely to have anxiety and depression.

Aneurysms Don't Occur Earlier In Second Generation

02/25/2009 09:27 AM

Headaches are one of the most common symptoms following a traumatic brain injury. Headaches frequently follow a concussion.

Good News For Boxer Who Was In Coma

02/25/2009 09:26 AM

Children and young adults who suffer a traumatic brain injury are at high risk of developing epilepsy for more than 10 years after the injury, Danish researchers report.

Neurotrauma conference: Save the Date

02/25/2009 09:21 AM

Below is an article written by Jennipher Dickens, the Communications Director for the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation, and quotes members of the Foundation's National Advisory Board. The article discusses young veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with traumatic brain injuries and the concerns many on the Foundation's National Advisory Board have expressed.

VGX Pharmaceuticals Avian Influenza DNA Vaccine Delivered With Electroporation Provides 100% Protection Of Non-Human Primates

02/25/2009 09:19 AM

Britain's Paralympians will meet the Queen on Wednesday at a reception in their honour at Buckingham Palace.

Kindred and Lewis star in awards UK

02/25/2009 09:18 AM

The American Lung Association won a critical victory in our fight for healthy air in the United States. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that they must review and reconsider their 2006 decision on the national ambient air quality standards for particulate matter.

Data From Phase 2 Study Of Peramivir In Patients Hospitalized With Influenza Presented At The XI International Symposium

02/25/2009 09:16 AM

MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAPP) announced results of its initial Phase 3 clinical trial of Unit Dose Budesonide (UDB) for the potential treatment of children with asthma.

Oridion Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For Capnostream(TM)20 Monitor With Integrated Pulmonary Index(TM)

02/25/2009 09:15 AM

The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) and the Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) are pleased to announce an agreement that will promote awareness of and participation in OPAF's First Clinics across the country.

Amputee Coalition of America Decries Furor Over TV Host With Congenital Limb Absence

02/25/2009 09:13 AM

When a handful of parents complained that the host of a British children's television show was scaring young viewers, comments exploded on Internet message boards -- some so vicious they had to be removed. VIDEO LINK.

Stroke And The 'Sight' Effects National Conference 2009 Tuesday 24 March At RNIB, Birmingham

02/25/2009 09:10 AM

The recovery of some stroke victims, those who suffer brain haemorrhage, could be vastly improved if they were tested and treated for post-traumatic stress disorder, a distressing psychological condition more commonly known to affect soldiers who have fought in war zones.

Medical Residents Treat Stroke Faster, Just As Safely

02/25/2009 09:07 AM

Stem cells scientists at UCLA showed for the first time that human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells can be differentiated into electrically active motor neurons, a discovery that may aid in studying and treating neurological disorders.

Champion: 'Never give up' MICHIGAN

02/25/2009 09:04 AM

A paraplegic man says his customized hand-controlled car was stolen after being dropped at the wrong Detroit address.

Local teenager returns home after being paralyzed in accident ILLINOIS

02/25/2009 09:02 AM

A paper published online today in Nature Neuroscience reveals the presence of methyl CpG binding protein 2 (MeCP2) in glia. MeCP2 is a protein associated with a variety of neurological disorders, including Rett Syndrome, the most physically disabling of the autism spectrum disorders.

Father paralysed for 20 years hopes to walk again thanks to pioneering stem cell therapy UK

02/25/2009 09:00 AM

The recovery of some stroke victims, those who suffer brain haemorrhage, could be vastly improved if they were tested and treated for post-traumatic stress disorder, a distressing psychological condition more commonly known to affect soldiers who have fought in war zones.

Response To University Of Michigan 'Stroke And Fast Food Study' Presented At The International Stroke Conference

02/25/2009 08:59 AM

"With levels of obesity reaching epidemic levels across the country these are worrying findings. A stroke is a brain attack, it happens when the blood supply is cut to the brain, it causes brain cells to die and results in brain damage. It's the third biggest killer and if it doesn't kill it can leave you severely disabled. However, even small changes to our lifestyle factors such as an improved diet, drinking alcohol in moderation, not smoking and being active can reduce your risk of stroke"

Pharmacists Give Bad Advice On Stroke Symptoms

02/25/2009 08:55 AM

It took nine years to convince Carol Cruise walking was what God wanted her to do. Cruise, 54, a right-leg amputee, is trekking the perimeter of the United States to encourage those she calls 'differently abled' to focus on their abilities, not their limitations.

Army, amputee golf group teach soldiers the game TEXAS

02/25/2009 08:52 AM

Good: double amputee gets prosthetic legs so she can walk. Better: double amputee gets realistic-looking mermaid tail so she can swim. Awesome: it's developed and built by Weta, the special-effects company that did all the work for the "Lord of the Rings" movies, as well as "King Kong" and "The Chronicles of Narnia" series.

Iraq War Veteran Wants to Revolutionize Prosthetics

02/25/2009 08:46 AM

Jamey Wills, Sales Manager at Action Cycle and Sleds says, 'Kids' machines, smaller dirt bikes and smaller ATV's. It was really up to the manufacturers to decide which machines were pulled off the floor, 'cause there are no set guidelines from the Feds in regards to what needed to be taken away from sales. VIDEO LINK.

NBA sees sudden, scary increase in concussions

02/25/2009 08:45 AM

Preseason All-America Blake Griffin's status is uncertain for No. 2 Oklahoma's game against Kansas on Monday night after he sustained a concussion in a loss to Texas.

Youth gets funding for canine companion CANADA

02/25/2009 08:41 AM

If overweight people with sleep apnea shed some pounds, might the breathing disruptions that disturb their sleep lessen?

Anatomy May Help Identify Sleep Apnea

02/25/2009 08:35 AM

A hospital in South Korea said Tuesday it will ask the Supreme Court for permission to keep a woman on life support against the wishes of her family.

Babies Born In Pollen And Mold Seasons Have Greater Odds Of Developing Asthma Symptoms

02/25/2009 08:33 AM

Influenza results in billions of dollars in lost wages every year, and recent studies found that an estimated 75 million missed workdays a year, and about 200 million days of restricted activity, are due to this vaccine preventable disease. Yet vaccination rates remain alarmingly low, especially among working adults. In fact, adults between the ages of 18 and 49, typical ages of those in the workplace, have the lowest influenza immunization rates of any other age group.

Recently Reported Childhood Deaths From Influenza Are A Stark Reminder To Vaccinate Now

02/25/2009 08:28 AM

Culling operation has been completed in the Avian Influenza-affected Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal and 210 cullers were under chemoprophylaxis.

News From The American Journal Of Pathology

02/25/2009 08:24 AM

Vitamin D may be an important way to arm the immune system against disorders like the common cold, report investigators from the University of Colorado Denver (UC Denver) School of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Children's Hospital Boston.

Putting a face on influenza

02/25/2009 07:56 AM

It's never been a burden to have a brother like Tony, Mayor Mike Gaskill said, it's been a blessing. Gaskill spoke to about 85 second-graders at Oak Grove Elementary School Monday morning about having a mentally-disabled brother. Students are learning how to treat people with handicaps in the school’s Body and Mind program.

Fighting ALS ILLINOIS

02/25/2009 07:51 AM

The word "impossible" isn't a part of Cooper Blair's vocabulary and it probably never will be. That's because he only sees the possible. It's a lesson for us all. But here's the difference between Cooper and the rest of us: he's only five years old but he walks taller than most adults he comes in contact with. VIDEO LINK.

The Daily Checkup: Tackling spinal cord injuries

02/25/2009 07:48 AM

The state has spent about $200,000 to refurbish parts of a former Army barracks to house children committed for psychiatric care, while a section set aside for children in a new state mental hospital remains vacant.

Kansas 2009 Spring Turkey Permits, Special Hunts Applications Available Online

02/25/2009 07:46 AM

A new networking site has been launched to help people with disabilities find resources.

Riyadh to host global forum on disability

02/25/2009 07:44 AM

The biography of my maternal, Pa Emmanuel Edjidikeme Nzelu Nwokedike, who passed on recently at the ripe age of 90, is a moving story of great ability in disability.

Laser Treatment Of Brain Cells Does Not Significantly Reduce Stroke Disability, Study Shows

02/25/2009 07:42 AM

A boy aardvark with his own TV show is looking for a little help from his fans to help children better understand peers with special challenges.

Films among activities during Abilities Awareness Week SOUTH DAKOTA

02/25/2009 07:39 AM

Parents have complained that a children's TV presenter with one hand is prompting awkward questions from young children. So how should you explain this kind of disability to a child?

Top Industry Leaders Discuss Accessibility Strategies at ATIA Leadership Forum

02/25/2009 07:37 AM

As if an economic crisis wasn't bad enough, Easter Seals Disability Services in Key West suffered a major setback last week when thieves pried open the front door of its office on Junior College Road and made off with laptop computers, special toys used to assess disabilities and thousands of dollars in gift certificates meant to be prizes in an upcoming golf tournament fundraiser.

Special Olympics league starts NEW YORK

02/25/2009 07:35 AM

A longtime advocate of moving people out of the Beatrice State Developmental Center says the state mishandled the transfer of 47 medically fragile residents to hospitals and nursing homes. Patty McGill Smith of Omaha, past president of the Arc of Nebraska, said Monday that the way the move was done puts residents at greater risk of dying and is creating unnecessary stress for families.

Trolley's Easy Access Program Promotes Ridership For Seniors And Individuals With Disabilities CALIFORNIA

02/25/2009 07:32 AM

The RDSP is largely modeled after the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) with both grant and bond incentive programs. It is a new registered savings plan that allows Canadian residents eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, and in certain cases their parents and other eligible contributors, to invest up to $200,000 in a tax-deferred plan.

Kelly golden at Special Olympics MONTANA

02/25/2009 07:30 AM

After an extensive search for quality staff and opportunities to properly service their growing retail network, Psalm 23 Jewelry (www.Psalm23Jewelry.com) pieces are now assembled and packaged by the well-trained staff at OPARC, a local non-profit organization with a mission to enable people with disabilities to achieve their full potential.

Tony Stewart's donation helps Riley INDIANA

02/25/2009 07:28 AM

A handful of biotech companies are racing to market a new generation of tests for Down syndrome, a development that promises a safer way to spot the most common genetic cause of mental retardation early in pregnancy even as it weaves a thicket of moral, medical, political and regulatory concerns.

Stanford/Packard Researchers Recruit Children For Study Of The Biology Of Autism

02/25/2009 07:25 AM

UT Houston pediatric dentist provides training to 35 colleagues from around the world at the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Sanford Fenton, D.D.S., chair of pediatric dentistry at The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, has been a Special Olympics Global Clinical Adviser since 2005.

MBTA manager Rizzo dies at 60 MASSACHUSETTS

02/25/2009 07:23 AM

Andy Wade was a 30-year-old substitute teacher when a car accident nearly severed his spine. An 'incomplete quadriplegic' with only very limited mobility, the wheelchair-bound Roman is nonetheless headed to Atlanta on Thursday for the 11th annual Disability Day at the Capitol.

Local Artist Is Positively Influenced By Autism MARYLAND

02/25/2009 07:20 AM

When 39-year-old Special Olympics nordic skier Michelle Swager, of Bend, is asked what she likes about the Special Olympics Winter Games - usually held at Mount Bachelor each year - she has a simple answer.

Employment for developmentally disabled adults MASSACHUSETTS

02/25/2009 07:18 AM

School children with a disability are being further handicapped by the education system and a well-meaning drive for inclusion. Kids with special needs in mainstream secondaries are receiving physical education but much of this is from teachers whose university courses give minimal training in delivery to disabled pupils.

Kauai school getting disability upgrades HAWAII

02/25/2009 07:16 AM

Advocates and parents are concerned children under the age of three with developmental disabilities will have to go without therapy after the Department of Economic Security announced budget cuts about a week ago. According to Southwest Human Development, the cuts would take away state-funded speech, occupational and physical therapy for these children, and essentially leave them without these therapies as they are too young to receive federal funding. VIDEO LINK.

Creator of playground for everyone speaks CONNECTICUT

02/25/2009 07:14 AM

Some voters may find themselves casting ballots at different locations as the Columbiana County Board of Elections seeks to consolidate more polling places to comply with handicapped-accessibility laws.

CCI dogs are caretakers to the disabled FLORIDA

02/25/2009 07:12 AM

Nearly five months after it debuted in October - and following the repeated requests of at least one patron - the city-owned Owen Theatre in downtown Conroe will install an audio system to meet federal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act for theatergoers who can't hear actors' dialogue.

Drug development raises ethical issues CANADA

02/25/2009 07:09 AM

NOTHING can dim the memories of the October day in 1981 when the car Lloyd Thomas was travelling in careened several feet down a ravine in Portland. Compensation for the accident which left him paralysed and bed-ridden for 27 years could certainly make the remainder of his life a lot more comfortable, but Thomas, who was 15 at the time, was robbed of this compensation by the police who withheld the accident report for more than six years, by which time it was too late to file a claim with the insurance company.

Handi-capable Equestrian Center raising money to replace stolen gear CALIFORNIA

02/25/2009 07:07 AM

Discrimination against employees with disabilities is a significant problem and a difficult issue for employers to deal with.

Facility for autistic children proposed in Union NEW YORK

02/25/2009 07:05 AM

More than 8,000 photos of sixteen handicapped people in Thanh Hoa Province featuring their own life stories will be displayed at a photo exhibition at the Goethe Institute in Hanoi on February 25th.

BBC defends news presenters reading aloud telephone numbers for blind UK

02/25/2009 07:02 AM

Paragon, service provider to people with developmental disabilities, closed the doors at its Sturgeon Bay site on Friday. The business, located in the Cherry Point Mall on Egg Harbor Road, had been open for about two years.

Elderly, Disabled People Brace For Dial-A-Ride Aid Cut CONNECTICUT

02/25/2009 07:00 AM

Politicians from all parties sent their condolences to David Cameron today over the death of his six-year-old son, Ivan. Mr Cameron's first child, who suffered from Ohtohara Syndrome, a rare form of cerebral palsy involving severe degenerative seizures, died at a hospital in West London this morning after being taken ill overnight.

Lay off the BBC's disabled presenter UK

02/25/2009 06:56 AM

The Afro-fusion melody comes from an unlikely source -- the small, wheelchair-ridden body of Prudence Mabhena, a woman from Zimbabwe who has overcome her physical disabilities and the hurdles of daily life in her home country. VIDEO LINK.

Disabled get bullied - even in an 'idyllic small town' CANADA

02/25/2009 06:54 AM

The dream of treating learning disabilities with a drug is a little closer to reality now that Canadian scientists have identified a brain protein crucial to learning.

Sparta baseball adds Challenger Division for kids with disabilities NEW JERSEY

02/25/2009 06:53 AM

State budget cuts could leave more than 30 Tucsonans with developmental disabilities without jobs by the end of March.

Students With Learning Disabilities Get Help With College

02/25/2009 06:51 AM

UN agencies called on Tuesday for Vietnam to be vigilant in fighting bird flu after three new human cases were discovered this year, including one woman who died.

WHO warns of lengthy wait for bird flu vaccine

Researchers launch major brain injury study NEW ZEALAND

02/23/2009 10:04 AM

FIVE months after she suffered life-threatening injuries when she was knocked down at a busy Worcester junction, McAyla Johnston is stepping out for her first day at high school today. But the plucky 11-year-old has made nothing short of a miraculous recovery since then by emerging from an eight-day coma and confounding doctors’ initial prognosis that she would be moderately to severely disabled for the rest of her life.

Prince pools resources for brain trauma awareness ARIZONA

02/23/2009 09:53 AM

-A young Dryden Township boy wears the helmet of a hero as he battles back from a head-on sledding crash that could have killed or permanently disabled him.

Vangent Awarded Contract From the Department of Defense to Develop Clinical Enhancements for Traumatic Brain Injury

02/23/2009 09:45 AM

A clinical trial has shown that face masks can protect against respiratory illnesses such as flu and the common cold, but convincing people to wear them is harder.

Former DDSN commissioner joins gov. in criticizing agency SOUTH CAROLINA

02/23/2009 09:40 AM

AFP Imaging Corporation (OTCBB: AFPC.OB) announces the release of the NewTom VGi, offering the latest technology in the NewTom family of Cone Beam 3D imaging equipment.

Making Sense Of Sentences: How We Think Before We Speak

02/23/2009 09:37 AM

Scientists have identified a small family of lab-made proteins that neutralize a broad range of influenza A viruses, including the H5N1 avian virus, the 1918 pandemic influenza virus and seasonal H1N1 flu viruses.

Family History of Melanoma Linked to Parkinson's

02/23/2009 09:32 AM

After brain injury, there is an elevated risk of epilepsy for more than ten years after the physical damage occurred. Therefore, there could be an opportunity to protect these patients from epilepsy, concludes Dr Jakob Christensen, Department of Neurology, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark, and team in an article published Online First (The Lancet) and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet.

New Program to Assess Returning Troops for Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

02/23/2009 09:30 AM

The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey, on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, will be holding its Annual Gala at the Marriott Hanover, 1401 Route 10 East, Whippany. The Association will be honoring three guests for their contributions to the brain injury community. These guests are: Paul Anzano Esq., Steven Benvenisti Esq., and Corinne "Cookie" Slade. Each of these fine people have contributed their talents to advancing the quality of life of people affected by brain injury.

Lab-Made Proteins That Neutralize Multiple Strains Of Seasonal And Pandemic Flu Identified By Scientists

02/23/2009 09:28 AM

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has received three grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation totaling more than $43 million to be used to help understand the causes of pneumonia, which go unidentified in up to one third of patients. Pneumonia kills more children than any other illness. Scaling up proven and available interventions, like pneumococcal vaccines and antibiotic treatments, could prevent many pneumonia deaths. Research to fully understand the causes of pneumonia in the remaining cases could help develop the tools to prevent even more.

Climate Change Brings Hotter Days, Increased Hospitalizations For Respiratory Problems

02/23/2009 09:27 AM

There may be a new way to predict mortality in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a devastating disease that slowly petrifies the lungs. Most patients live only three years after diagnosis on average; however, some remain stable for many years, while for others, the disease progresses more rapidly.

American Lung Association Of New England Launches Online Asthma Control Test

02/23/2009 09:22 AM

Lying on the floor of his house, James Pride Jr. thought he was dead. The 43-year-old suffered a stroke on June 6 and continues rehabilitation to recover the motor skills on the right side of his body.

Quick Acting Saves 7-Year-Old Stroke Victim's Life COLORADO

02/23/2009 09:15 AM

Scientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have found a way of activating the neuronal reserves in the brains of mice by switching off the signal that inhibits the formation of new nerve cells.

Human stem cells provide a new model for Lou Gehrig's disease

02/23/2009 09:11 AM

Most of us take breathing through our nose and mouth for granted, but some survivors of spinal cord injuries must spend the rest of their lives with a machine forcing air through their lungs. They can't taste or smell. Now a new medical procedure recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration is giving patients the opportunity to breathe again. VIDEO LINK.

Christopher Nolan: Irish author who overcame cerebral palsy to win the Whitbread Prize at the age of 21 UK

02/23/2009 09:09 AM

Debbie Berish remembers that first time. She sat in her car in the parking lot outside Sport & Wellness in Hopewell, stuck in one of those, "What am I doing?" moments.

Disabled find freedom with sled ice hockey

02/23/2009 09:05 AM

Forgive Jimmy Haynes if he recalls the days before June 14, 2007, as bright, shiny things. "Those were the happiest days of my life," he said as he sat in the semi-darkness of a little white one-story home on Johnston Street.

Augusta man arrested for attacking and robbing his own paralyzed grandmother GEORGIA

02/23/2009 08:58 AM

Gerald Wolberg, a distinguished immunologist and author of dozens of academic papers, recently earned applause for another achievement. As Wolberg, a stroke survivor, uttered the hard-fought words, he got applause from others in a discussion at WakeMed.

Advanced Arm Dynamics Develops All-New Silicone Skin Protection For Upper Extremity Amputees

02/23/2009 08:56 AM

Damage to the dominant hand need not limit one's ability. "Handwriting for Heroes," a new workbook that teaches people to write with their non-dominant hands, offers self-esteem, hope and a return to normalcy.

Amputee is in line for double transplant

02/23/2009 08:52 AM

The study, funded by a $2 million grant from the Department of Defense, led to the establishment of the Indiana-Ohio Center for Traumatic Amputation Rehabilitation Research. The goal of the research is to collect as much data from Vietnam veteran amputees as possible, in hopes of better understanding their lives after amputation. VIDEO LINK.

Holy MOMA! An Eames-Inspired Prosthetic Leg

02/23/2009 08:49 AM

Experimental prosthetic arms in labs across the country will soon pave the way for commercial versions to antiquate the last major upgrade that took place almost a hundred years ago. That was the cable-operated prosthetic hook (for above-the-elbow amputees).

Bill puts prosthetics on par with hip replacements UTAH

02/23/2009 08:46 AM

The only way to know if your child has lead poisoning is to have a blood test. Children 6 years and younger are more likely to have lead poisoning because their bodies are smaller and it doesn't take as much exposure to make them ill.

EPA to test soil for lead PENNSYLVANIA

02/23/2009 08:44 AM

Watching Super Bowl-bound Ben Roethlisberger being taken off the field on a stretcher after being leveled by two Cleveland Browns at the end of the regular season has brought renewed attention to concussion injuries. Participation in basketball, ice hockey, football, boxing, wrestling, and even baseball carries a measured risk of concussion and traumatic brain injuries.

Oklahoma's Griffin day-to-day with concussion

02/23/2009 08:41 AM

For Kathy Richard, her canine, Cheyenne, is more than just her ears. Cheyenne gives her a sense of independence. VIDEO LINK.

Susquehanna Service Dogs Launches New PawsAbilities Website

02/23/2009 08:38 AM

Destiny Concepcion never will walk. She eats mostly through a feeding tube punched into her stomach. Destiny's injuries horrified even the most hardened officials charged with protecting children. They predicted a grim future for Destiny during her mother's sentencing hearing - words backed up by their decision to put the child with one of their top sets of foster parents.

Infant taken from mom after 'shaken baby' call

02/23/2009 08:35 AM

Assistance for patients Intelligent sensor networks monitor important vital signs of patients or measure their activity. Fraunhofer researchers present the new systems at CeBIT 2009 in Hannover in Hall 9, Stand B36. Poor sleep can be attributed to many causes, including shift work, stress, snoring or even sleep apnea - a disorder in which the sleeper temporarily stops breathing.

Wisconsin operation offers sleep apnea program

02/23/2009 08:31 AM

People with the breathing disturbance known as obstructive sleep apnea have soft palates that are more elongated and angled than those of people without the condition, researchers report.

First bird flu patient in Quang Ninh dies VIET NAM

02/23/2009 08:26 AM

Scientists led by a team from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have discovered what they describe as the Achilles' heel of the influenza virus, a finding that suggests it might be possible to end the ritual of the annual flu shot.

Pistorius in boating accident SOUTH AFRICA

02/23/2009 08:21 AM

Researchers are still trying to figure out why there is such a high prevalence of asthma in the United States, where 10 percent of all children have been diagnosed with the condition. VIDEO LINK.

Reata's Antioxidant Inflammation Modulator Shows Promise For COPD In Study Published In Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences

02/23/2009 08:20 AM

New research shows that individual exacerbations in chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) themselves increase the likelihood of repeat exacerbations, even after five days of full, asymptomatic recovery - bad news for patients with COPD, where each exacerbation can drive the progression of the disease.

SonoLysis Clot Busting Ultrasound Therapy Demonstrates Promising Results For Treatment Of Stroke Patients

02/23/2009 07:42 AM

New figures show that stroke mortality rates and burden vary greatly by country and between regions, with low-income countries being the most affected. However, known risk factors for stroke, including diabetes and alcohol consumption, are poor predictors of national stroke mortality and burden and do not explain the greater burden in low-income countries.

Disabled characters earn Oscar nominations

02/23/2009 07:39 AM

There has been a lot of attention paid of late to the handicapped parking situation in New Jersey. This paper has printed several letters, most recently by Kathy Randall of Monroe, complaining about the scarcity of available handicapped parking spots.

Neglect, abuse at S.A. State School TEXAS

02/23/2009 07:33 AM

Laughing thugs tipped a disabled woman from her mobility scooter. The 44-year-old needed medical treatment for injuries after the three yobs shook her machine until it toppled over.

Medicare Patients Do Not Receive Powerful Acute Stroke Drug In Most U.S. Hospitals

02/23/2009 07:28 AM

THE Makati City Government will launch Monday the first-ever "Search for Disabled-Friendly Tourist Establishments," as part of its program to promote the welfare of persons with disability (PWDs).

Stroke Vaccine Shows Promise

02/23/2009 07:24 AM

MEMBERS of local disability groups were invited to see the Town Hall meeting room which has been redesigned to make it fully accessible.

Sat-nav to aid disabled motorists UK

02/23/2009 07:22 AM

The City of Albuquerque is planning on making big changes since Albuquerque buses were caught not complying with disability laws. VIDEO LINK.

Laser Treatment Clinical Trial Misses Primary Endpoint

02/23/2009 07:17 AM

People at the highest risk of having a stroke - the elderly and those who have had a previous stroke - are less likely to know the five warning signs of stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2009.

Founder of Scurry riding center offers equine therapy program to help people with disabilities TEXAS

02/23/2009 07:13 AM

Time is running out as the Byce family tries to find a solution to the nightmare they have been living since Christmas 2006. With their house for sale in Greenville, Linda McAlister Byce recently moved to Anderson with her husband, David Byce, and son Trammell Byce, who are both disabled.

Second 'medically fragile' BSDC resident dies NEBRASKA

02/23/2009 07:11 AM

Every day, thousands of hungry servicemen and women line up for meals at Pensacola Naval Air Station, and Schaeffer makes sure they don't wait long. He pushes carts of supplies through a maze of people and equipment to keep drink machines topped off and servers fully stocked with trays of food.

Improving access for disabled GEORGIA

02/23/2009 07:08 AM

An advocacy group for residents of Wrentham Developmental Center is looking to the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the transfer of developmentally disabled residents of a similar center in Waltham to the Wrentham facility. As part of the extensive state budget cuts, Fernald Developmental Center in Waltham and three other state facilities for people with developmental disabilities are scheduled to close over the next four years.

Tri-Valley student triumphs against autism ALASKA

02/23/2009 07:05 AM

Betsy Smetona of Haddon Heights quit her job last summer to stay home with her children. Her 23-year-old twins, Megan and Michael, have graduated from the Bancroft School in Haddonfield and can't be left alone. Both have autism, although in different degrees.

Workshops to offer disability sensitivity training MICHIGAN

02/23/2009 07:03 AM

"A person with a disability should never be reduced to being that disability," said Fadi al- Halabi, president of the NGO "Ecumenical Disability Advocates Network - Middle East" (EDAN-ME), anchor for the Future TV social talk show "Tawassol," and counselor for adult couples.

Disability Leaders Protest Oscars

02/23/2009 07:00 AM

As her colleagues showered her with confetti, Pearl Weaver barely broke stride as she disappeared into the back room of Geneva Woods Pharmacy. The celebration in her honor was going on out front. But Pearl needed to punch the clock for her shift. She hates being late.

Disabled players tear up the basketball court GEORGIA

02/23/2009 06:58 AM

Snow-shoe racer Scott Niklas of Tioga County exemplifies the determination of Special Olympic athletes.

Activists protest award for comedian

02/23/2009 06:56 AM

If anyone has a right to criticize the Springfield School District for how it deals with student disabilities, it’s Lisa Brunson - but she also believes the district is working hard to change its ways.

Housing for mentally ill in jeopardy FLORIDA

02/23/2009 06:55 AM

The battle over how to care for profoundly disabled Texans begins in the Legislature today as lawmakers file a measure to drastically downsize the state school system and expand community living options.

The trouble with Jerry ILLINOIS OPINION

02/23/2009 06:47 AM

Pam Nass doesn't feel very lucky. She entered her son, Chip Davis, into the system to wait for a housing match when he was 18 - that was nearly 15 years ago. Davis has watched his siblings grow up, move out and begin their own families while he's been left behind.

Firefighters train dog for disabled MISSOURI

02/23/2009 06:45 AM

Disabled World, an online disability community for the disabled, and people with health problems, celebrates five years of serving people with disabilities. The Disabled World website, managed from a home basement in Montreal Canada by husband and wife team Lynn and Ian Langtree, was launched in 2004 with the intention of providing a very much needed International Online Disability Community for persons with disabilities.

200 volunteers prepare Rainier House for new residents WASHINGTON

02/23/2009 06:43 AM

What can society do to include and support the physically and mentally disabled? That was the question posed by Sunday's panel discussion at Beth Sholom Congregation, held to mark February as Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month.

Wal-Mart Foundation Backs Training; Disabled Get New Aid From Support Network ARKANSAS

02/23/2009 06:42 AM

A Reno mom whose olden son was born with Down Syndrome is headed to Washington D.C. this week. Colette McKenzie wants to make sure her son's future is safe and secure.

Texas disabled schools face-off at hand

02/23/2009 06:40 AM

Three parents are accusing the Francis Howell School District of mistreating children with disabilities by confining them in small, padded rooms.

Future of disabled centre in the spotlight UK

02/23/2009 06:38 AM

DOZENS of parents have complained to the BBC that a disabled television presenter is scaring their children. Cerrie Burnell, who was born with one arm, and co-presenter Alex Winters took over the popular Do and Discover slot and The Bedtime Hour programme on the CBeebies channel last month.

Karo Magiji - Village Where Disabled are Enterprising NIGERIA

02/23/2009 06:36 AM

Meet Michael Carpenter, 41, who lives in an apartment with a caregiver in Ellensburg. He works, rides public transportation and is active in a disability-rights group. "The institution was not a good place for me to live," he said. "I wasn't able to go out and do things like I do now."

Special lift helps disabled ease into horse saddles TENNESSEE

02/23/2009 06:34 AM

Legislators from both chambers are looking to file a bill that would reform the state's system of services for persons with mental disabilities.

Ramp up accessibility: Creasor CANADA

02/23/2009 06:33 AM

A TOTAL of 53 children and elderly people with disabilities in Sironko and Pallisa districts have received wheelchairs worth sh27m from Send the Cow Uganda, a charity organisation.

Va. Supreme Court to hear access lawsuit filed against Va. Lottery

02/23/2009 06:31 AM

For Therese Fitzhugh, seeing the Americans With Disabilities Act become reality in 1990 was an enormous accomplishment that literally opened the doors of opportunity for millions of others who have disabilities.

Disabilities leadership could be next to go SOUTH CAROLINA

02/23/2009 06:29 AM

Even as future readers and their parents swarm around her, Sue Rodenbaugh smiles and continues to alphabetize books.

A Web site and a workplace for the disabled

02/23/2009 06:27 AM

ONE of the many complaints you'll hear from members of Jamaica's Combined Disabilities Association is that while the challenges facing the disabled are critical to stabilising any society, the country pays far more attention to economics and security concerns.

Art students with disabilities embrace new skills MICHIGAN

02/23/2009 06:25 AM

Kids that have physical and or/developmental disabilities can now play baseball on a Little League team in Sparta.

Hong Kong bird tests positive for H5N1

02/23/2009 06:24 AM

The incidence of strokes in low- and middle-income countries has doubled since 1970, surpassing for the first time the rate in rich nations, down by 40 percent over the same period, report two studies released Friday.

Early Menopause Doubles Stroke Risk

02/23/2009 06:22 AM

An experimental laser treatment of damaged brain areas failed to significantly reduce disability in stroke patients, researchers report.

Anatomy May Help Identify Sleep Apnea

02/23/2009 06:21 AM

Tiny tubes called stents, used for years to open blocked coronary blood vessels, may also work well to reopen brain blood vessels clogged from strokes, according to new research.

Brain injury raises epilepsy risk for years: study UK

Brain Injury Legislative Alert

02/13/2009 07:25 AM

Shaken baby syndrome is a type of child physical abuse that is characterized by brain injury and bleeding on the brain from shaking and/or slamming. Every year in the United States, there are approximately 1500 confirmed cases of shaken baby syndrome. Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin typically sees about 16-18 cases a year.

Scientists Use Human Medicine To Detect Brain Injuries In Salmon

02/13/2009 07:22 AM

One of the most prevalent, severe and compelling health issues in sports today - a condition that affects athletes of virtually all ages, sizes and types - - is serious head injuries. From suffering frequent concussions to experiencing a severe jolt to the head, this issue is becoming more worrisome and frequent in today’s world of sports.

Program to help adults with acquired brain injuries adjust back into community CANADA

02/13/2009 07:19 AM

Vaccines aren't to blame for autism, a special federal court declared Thursday in a blow to thousands of families hoping to win compensation and to many more who are convinced of a connection. VIDEO LINK.

Bill targeting child abusers advances MONTANA

02/13/2009 07:15 AM

Collingdale Police have arrested a man for allegedly assaulting a two-year-old child who suffered a serious brain injury.+ VIDEO LINK.

Claire survived stroke thanks to quick action UK

02/13/2009 07:13 AM

New research provides strong support for the idea that one of the key functions of sleep is the consolidation of memories. The study, published by Cell Press in the February 12th issue of the journal Neuron, provides fascinating insight into the cellular mechanisms that govern the sleep-dependent consolidation of experiences that occur while we are awake.

Lower Limb Orthotics Improve Balance and Gait After Stroke

02/13/2009 07:03 AM

The identity and origin of tiny, potentially hazardous particles emitted from common laser printers have been revealed by a new study at Queensland University of Technology. These tiny particles are potentially dangerous to human health because they can penetrate deep into the lungs.

Pioneering paramedics help stroke victims UK

02/13/2009 07:01 AM

62-year old Barbara Russo doesn't remember much about that day in November of 2007, when she suffered a stroke, but her husband recalls how scary it was. VIDEO LINK.

New Report Highlights Better Ways Of Delivering Stroke Care And Improving Outcomes For Patients

02/13/2009 07:00 AM

Five hundred lives a year will be saved through the creation of specialist stroke and trauma centres in London, according to a consultation launched this week. Expert clinical care and the latest technology would be concentrated in a few super - centres which would treat the most serious and life-threatening cases. And they would be linked to a network of A&E and stroke units across the capital dealing with less serious cases, rehabilitation and continued treatment.

Study: Drug Therapy May Help More Stroke Victims MASSACHUSETTS

02/13/2009 06:53 AM

Singer Kurt Darren has spoken of his sadness at the death of Anja Wolmarans, a 12-year-old quadriplegic from Middelburg in Mpumalanga. He said it looked as if she was getting better, but then she died suddenly. Darren said he was "deeply moved" and had formed a special bond with the girl after he visited her last year in the Life New Kensington Clinic in Johannesburg as part of the Jacaranda 94.2 Good Morning Angels project.

Road to recovery: Girl paralyzed by infection learns to walk again WASHINGTON

02/13/2009 06:48 AM

Nanocarbon modeling may be the next step toward emulating human brain function. That'™s the focus of USC electrical engineering professor Alice Parker's "synthetic cortex" study funded by the National Science Foundation.

Company to give scoop on prosthetics ARIZONA

02/13/2009 06:46 AM

After an accidental and tragic arm-lopping, Mark Lesek's early efforts to find a suitable prosthesis didn't really pan out. Lesek, by trade a mechanical engineer, took matters into his own hand(s). He made his own.

UNB researchers part of prosthetics breakthrough CANADA

02/13/2009 06:41 AM

Authorities said Wednesday they are researching whether a child's recent death justifies filing new charges against her father, who served a prison term for violently shaking her in 1999.

Shaken baby critical; father, 30, in jail OHIO

02/13/2009 06:32 AM

Health Minister Tony Ryall says he will look closely at a report showing more than half New Zealand's district health boards (DHBs) do not meet minimum standards of respiratory care.

Coma woman to be flown home UK

02/13/2009 06:26 AM

Newly published research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine finds that a popular class of anti-inflammatory inhalers significantly increases the risk of pneumonia in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Scientists decode genomes of all known rhinoviruses, first step towards cure CANADA

02/13/2009 06:23 AM

When California legislators finally finish wrestling with a $40 billion budget deficit, residents of all sorts will feel the pinch - school children and municipal workers, the developmentally disabled and unemployed parents.

Group mapping out access issues UK

02/13/2009 06:19 AM

Torridge District Council, in conjunction with The Devon County Football Association, is running a coaching session and fun football games for adults with disabilities.

Roundtable panelists discuss discrepancies in state special education funding PENNSYLVANIA

02/13/2009 06:13 AM

A collapse in charitable funding due to the world financial crisis has claimed one of its first casualties - a group that runs recreational activities for disabled youth.

Trujillo to snowboard in Special Olympics World Games IDAHO

02/13/2009 06:07 AM

This week, one child with autism is in the spotlight. Not because of his disability, but because of his success. Now, his victory is teaching and inspiring others.

City to build sidewalk ramps with extra grant funds ARIZONA

02/13/2009 06:02 AM

"Xbox kind of gets boring, 24/7. I'd rather go to school than play Xbox all day." These are the words of a 14-year-old boy in the Chester school district who should be in ninth grade, but hasn't been to school all year. In the spring of 2008, his Orange-Ulster BOCES middle school determined it wasn't equipped to meet his needs, and the Chester school district placed him in a school that primarily serves emotionally disturbed boys.

Wheelchair accessibility bill fails NORTH DAKOTA

02/13/2009 05:59 AM

Disabled youngsters in part of Lancashire are being invited to sign up for free sports sessions.

Assembly Holds Hearing On Bill for Disabled NIGERIA

02/13/2009 05:56 AM

George Young is an avid bow and rifle hunter, and he wanted desperately to get within shooting range of an elk or deer.

Waverly athletes with disabilities crack the lineup NEW YORK

02/13/2009 05:54 AM

Six Jewish women with development disabilities will soon have a new group home in suburban New York - and it's kosher.

MRDD superintendent contract almost a done deal OHIO

02/13/2009 05:51 AM

The mother of an autistic Bensonhurst man who was brutally beaten at a Crown Heights group home in October is pleading for witnesses to come forward after an NYPD detective told her he may drop the case.

End Waitlists Now lobbies for more funding CANADA

02/13/2009 05:49 AM

Medical negligence at the troubled Beatrice State Developmental Center led to the death last month of an 18-year-old with mental disabilities, the woman's family says.

5,000 persons with disability stuck in IDP camps UGANDA

02/13/2009 05:46 AM

State officials will seek community placement for many of the remaining 88 residents and eliminate more than 400 jobs as they work to close the Mt. Pleasant Center by October. Budget constraints and a goal of placing residents with developmental disabilities into communities were cited as reasons for closing the facility, one of only three left in the state.

Special-education suit stands against D.C. schools WASHINGTON DC

02/13/2009 05:43 AM

People with disabilities are experiencing cuts in their favorite programs and private donations are way down. It means a long-time program called Art-ability is looking for help. VIDEO LINK.

Epilepsy - Often an invisible disease

02/13/2009 05:39 AM

Under a plan for a new respite center in the Rochester area, adolescents with developmental disabilities and behavior problems would spend one week every other month living in a home with a playground and swimming pool, while their parents take a break from the constant pressures of caring for them.

Careers Industries adds new program WISCONSIN

02/13/2009 05:37 AM

City council has sounded the alarm over the cost to Ontario municipalities of implementing new information and communications standards under provincial disability legislation.

Canvas reveals what words can't COLORADO

02/13/2009 05:15 AM

In today's economy finding a job is no easy task even for the most able-bodied residents. Imagine what it's like for those who are disabled, or for those who suffer from a medical condition.

Tax Benefits for Disabled Taxpayers TEXAS

02/13/2009 05:12 AM

A FLOWER farm which is used to help rehabilitate people with learning disabilities and depression has been targeted by thieves. Thousands of pounds worth of equipment was stolen from Organic Blooms at Frome Valley Fruit Farm in Frampton Cotterell, leaving staff and patients devastated.

Senators question independence of disabilities agency's auditor SOUTH CAROLINA

02/13/2009 05:10 AM

For more than 30 years, Don Neff has been instructing and educating people who have disabilities on how to obey the rules of the road.

Group honors employers of people with disabilities CALIFORNIA

02/13/2009 05:08 AM

The Defense Logistics Agency hired 91 college students with disabilities under the federal government's Workforce Recruitment Program in 2008, more than any other federal agency.

Is China Making Its Bird Flu Outbreak Worse?

02/13/2009 05:05 AM

British Columbia officials have detected another case of Avian influenza, commonly known as the bird flu.

Grandma's moistening kettle may have held off flu