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New test to measure expressive language skills of people with Fragile X syndrome

Researchers have developed a test to measure the expressive language skills of people with Fragile X syndrome, a genetic disorder that may result in intellectual disability, cognitive impairment and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.

25 Mar 2020

ELS can be useful in measuring outcomes for treatment studies in intellectual disabilities

A multi-university team of researchers found that expressive language sampling can be useful in measuring outcomes in clinical trials targeting fragile X syndrome.

24 Mar 2020

Gig economy workers hurt by coronavirus eye new federal funds for relief

Being your own boss can mean missing out on benefits that many employees get on the job: paid leave when you're sick or caring for a family member.

19 Mar 2020

Was the novel coronavirus really sneaky in its spread to the U.S.? Experts say no

Unveiling a series of policies meant to mitigate the threat of COVID-19, President Donald Trump also sought to respond to criticism that his administration has been slow to deal with what is now a worldwide pandemic.

19 Mar 2020

$FLS care effective for patients with fragility fractures$

FLS care effective for patients with fragility fractures

For patients with fragility fractures related to underlying bone weakness, a dedicated fracture liaison service can lower the risk of subsequent fractures, suggests a study in the March 18, 2020 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

18 Mar 2020

Is the Bay Area’s ‘unprecedented’ lockdown the first of many?

Life came to a grinding halt for millions of San Francisco Bay Area residents as the most stringent isolation orders in the country took effect Tuesday.

17 Mar 2020

Study: Evidence clearly favors tax on sugary drinks

New Zealand should follow the UK and more than 30 other countries in introducing a tax on sugary drinks to tackle obesity and reduce deaths from chronic diseases, leading researchers say.

13 Mar 2020

Researchers probe how specific genes can impact early brain development

When brains begin developing, there are a lot of moving parts -- and when mutations happen in early neurodevelopment, it can lead to disorders like macrocephaly and autism.

11 Mar 2020

Virtual reality could aid in early detection of MS balance problems

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often have a greatly increased risk of falling and injuring themselves even when they feel they're able to walk normally.

11 Mar 2020

Diet influences multiple sclerosis disease course

The short-chain fatty acid propionic acid influences the intestine-mediated immune regulation in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

11 Mar 2020

Researchers secure DARPA grant to develop smart device for healing large muscle wounds

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, Northwestern University, Rice University, University of Vermont, University of Wisconsin and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center also are part of this four-year initiative.

11 Mar 2020

New model can help caregivers to tackle challenges of bringing up children with disabilities

Caregivers in low-income settings will be able to respond to the challenges of bringing up children with disabilities, thanks to a new model created by the University of East Anglia and the Kenya Medical Research Institute.

10 Mar 2020

What is the best week for the birth of twins?

A new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics indicates that the optimal time of birth for twins is at 37 completed weeks of pregnancy.

9 Mar 2020

Major grant expands regenerative rehabilitation research at Kessler Foundation

A major award by the Derfner Foundation expands the capacity of Kessler Foundation to conduct regenerative rehabilitation research aimed at developing new ways to restore function to people with disabilities caused by musculoskeletal and neurological injuries.

9 Mar 2020

Around the corner: 3D housing designed for the homeless and needy seniors

Tim Shea is counting the days until he can move into a new, 3D-printed house. Shea, 69, will be the first to live in one of six such rentals created by what some in the housing industry call a futuristic approach that could revolutionize home construction.

9 Mar 2020

Seismic imaging has potential to deliver high-fidelity images of the human brain

The Imperial College London and UCL researchers say their proof-of-concept study, published today in npj Digital Medicine, paves the way for the development of high-fidelity clinical imaging of the human brain that could be superior to existing technology.

6 Mar 2020

Norwegian national center receives NOK 22.5 million for the fight against Alzheimer's disease

The Foundation Stiftelsen Kristian Gerhard Jebsen has donated NOK 22.5 million to a Norwegian national center for the fight against Alzheimer's disease. The grant was made public on 26 February.

5 Mar 2020

Majority of young women with breast cancer experience financial difficulties after diagnosis

Young women with breast cancer experienced substantial financial difficulties in the wake of a breast cancer diagnosis, even if they had stable jobs with insurance benefits.

4 Mar 2020

Less than 20% of Americans can access a stroke center capable of endovascular thrombectomy

Timely treatment is critical for stroke victims, yet only 19.8% of the U.S. population can access a stroke center capable of endovascular thrombectomy to remove a large clot in 15 minutes or less by ambulance, according to researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

3 Mar 2020

Reitman Foundation funds pilot study to investigate outcomes of neonates treated for opioid withdrawal

Researchers at Kessler Foundation will collaborate with Children's Specialized Hospital to study the outcomes of neonates treated for opioid withdrawal in the Hospital's Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Program.

3 Mar 2020

Disability News and Research

New test to measure expressive language skills of people with Fragile X syndrome

ELS can be useful in measuring outcomes for treatment studies in intellectual disabilities

Gig economy workers hurt by coronavirus eye new federal funds for relief

Was the novel coronavirus really sneaky in its spread to the U.S.? Experts say no

FLS care effective for patients with fragility fractures

Is the Bay Area’s ‘unprecedented’ lockdown the first of many?

Study: Evidence clearly favors tax on sugary drinks

Researchers probe how specific genes can impact early brain development

Virtual reality could aid in early detection of MS balance problems

Diet influences multiple sclerosis disease course

Researchers secure DARPA grant to develop smart device for healing large muscle wounds

New model can help caregivers to tackle challenges of bringing up children with disabilities

What is the best week for the birth of twins?

Major grant expands regenerative rehabilitation research at Kessler Foundation

Around the corner: 3D housing designed for the homeless and needy seniors

Seismic imaging has potential to deliver high-fidelity images of the human brain

Norwegian national center receives NOK 22.5 million for the fight against Alzheimer's disease

Majority of young women with breast cancer experience financial difficulties after diagnosis

Less than 20% of Americans can access a stroke center capable of endovascular thrombectomy

Reitman Foundation funds pilot study to investigate outcomes of neonates treated for opioid withdrawal

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