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Understanding the face of autism

A multidisciplinary group of researchers, affiliated with HMRI and based at the University of Newcastle, are conducting a groundbreaking study which aims to identify whether the difficulties with social interaction often experienced by individuals with autism are related to a difficulty in interpreting the emotional content of faces.

23 Jul 2004

Combined, heart disease and stroke account for over 50% of all deaths among Los Angeles County women

The Los Angeles County Office of Women’s Health and the American Heart Association have launched a joint heart-health education and stroke prevention program targeting low-income women. Combined, heart disease and stroke account for over 50% of all deaths among Los Angeles County women.

23 Jul 2004

Young holidaymaker's traveling overseas face serious health issues from casual sex

A paper published this week in the British Medical Journal says that young holidaymaker's traveling overseas face serious health issues from casual sex, and even goes as far as to suggest that some could be at risk of death.

23 Jul 2004

Report on case where dentist removed all of woman's bottom teeth by accident

As if straight out of a Monty Python sketch, New Zealand's Health and Disability Commission has issued final opinion on a women who had all of her bottom teeth removed by accident.

22 Jul 2004

Levodopa and pramipexole appear to be reasonable options as initial therapy for Parkinson disease

An article in the July issue of the Archives of Neurology reports that the drugs levodopa and pramipexole both appear to be reasonable options as initial therapy for Parkinson disease, but they are associated with different efficacy and adverse effects.

20 Jul 2004

Two new senior appointments announced by the British Medical Association

Tony Bourne has been appointed Secretary/Chief Executive of the British Medical Association. He replaces Jeremy Strachan, who is retiring at the end of the year. Mr Bourne will take up his post at the beginning of 2005.

19 Jul 2004

Results of study have considerable implications for the management of people with rheumatoid arthritis

Results of a UK study in this week’s issue of THE LANCET suggest that intensive monthly outpatient treatment with antirheumatic drugs and steroid injections can substantially improve patients’ symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis compared with standard three-month outpatient treatment.

15 Jul 2004

HHS has announced $6.78 million to develop innovative approaches to provide care for people with Alzheimer’s disease

HHS has announced $6.78 million to develop innovative approaches to provide care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and support for their family caregivers.

9 Jul 2004

New guidelines for treating heart attacks

If your chest pain worsens and lasts more than five minutes, especially if you’re short of breath, feel weak, nauseated or lightheaded, call 9-1-1—you could be having a heart attack.

8 Jul 2004

Environmental risks in the development of autism and autism spectrum disorders

Funding for a new study to find out more about the role of environmental risks in the development of autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), has been announced by the Medical Research Council (MRC).

8 Jul 2004

Diagnosing depression in people with intellectual disabilities

Monash University researchers are developing checklists to help general practitioners and support workers recognise depression in people with an intellectual disability.

7 Jul 2004

Stress alters immunity

Psychologists have long known that stress affects our ability to fight infection, but a major new “meta-analysis” – a study of studies – has elucidated intriguing patterns of how stress affects human immunity, strengthening it in the short term but wearing it down over time.

2 Jul 2004

New Welsh research centre to improve understanding of the psychosocial factors that influence illness, disease, recovery

The launch of a major new research centre at Cardiff University, Wales has been welcomed by senior figures from the worlds of health, politics, research and business.

2 Jul 2004

Secondhand smoke increases the risk of heart disease among non-smokers by as much as 60 percent

Exposure to secondhand smoke is even more dangerous than previously thought and increases the risk of heart disease among non-smokers by as much as 60 percent.

2 Jul 2004

The fee that British GP's receive for completing Factual Reports will rise from £17 to £32

From 1st October 2004, the fee for completing Factual Reports will rise from £17 to £32 providing the GP meets new targets on turnaround times for completion.

2 Jul 2004

Small and medium sized UK businesses have little or no access to occupational health physicians

The work of occupational health physicians (OHPs) is highly rated by organisations, but small and medium sized businesses have little or no access to their support.

29 Jun 2004

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability in the elderly

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability in the elderly, according to information in the article. Treatment for knee OA, which includes surgery, weight loss, muscle-strengthening exercise, and joint protection techniques, is aimed at improving or maintaining knee function, and targeting symptoms.

29 Jun 2004

Disability News and Research

Understanding the face of autism

Combined, heart disease and stroke account for over 50% of all deaths among Los Angeles County women

Young holidaymaker's traveling overseas face serious health issues from casual sex

Report on case where dentist removed all of woman's bottom teeth by accident

Levodopa and pramipexole appear to be reasonable options as initial therapy for Parkinson disease

Two new senior appointments announced by the British Medical Association

Results of study have considerable implications for the management of people with rheumatoid arthritis

HHS has announced $6.78 million to develop innovative approaches to provide care for people with Alzheimer’s disease

New guidelines for treating heart attacks

Environmental risks in the development of autism and autism spectrum disorders

Diagnosing depression in people with intellectual disabilities

Stress alters immunity

New Welsh research centre to improve understanding of the psychosocial factors that influence illness, disease, recovery

Secondhand smoke increases the risk of heart disease among non-smokers by as much as 60 percent

The fee that British GP's receive for completing Factual Reports will rise from £17 to £32

Small and medium sized UK businesses have little or no access to occupational health physicians

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability in the elderly

Meningococcal disease: peak season warning

World is currently facing a twin epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes in young people

Australia will have some of the most graphic tobacco health warnings in the world

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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