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Study to examine prevalence of intimate partner violence among women with mental health disability

Women with a severe mental health-related disability are nearly four times more likely to have been a victim of intimate partner violence than those without a disability, according to a new study by Women's College Hospital researcher Janice Du Mont and co-author Tonia Forte.

31 Jan 2014

Retrieval practice can improve memory in individuals with severe TBI

Kessler Foundation researchers have shown that retrieval practice can improve memory in individuals with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). "Retrieval Practice Improves Memory in Survivors of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury," was published as a brief report in the current issue of Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Volume 95, Issue 2 (390-396) February 2014.

31 Jan 2014

Core stabilization exercise in stroke patients could be enhanced by real-time video feedback

About 80% of stroke survivors experience hemiparesis, which causes weakness or the inability to move one side of the body. Core stabilization exercise to improve postural stability and independent walking in chronic hemiparetic stroke patients could be enhanced by real-time video feedback, report researchers in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience.

31 Jan 2014

Griffith University to host symposium on National Disability Insurance Scheme

Griffith University will be hosting a one day symposium on the National Disability Insurance Scheme and possible issues around its implementation.

30 Jan 2014

Aspirin prescribed more often for stroke prevention in AF despite of dangerous side effects

Aspirin is still overprescribed for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) despite the potential for dangerous side effects, according to research published today.

29 Jan 2014

Early rehabilitation interventions seem to be essential for patient recovery after severe TBI

Early rehabilitation interventions seem to be essential for how well a patient recovers after a severe brain injury. It might even increase the chances for long-term survival, according to researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy.

29 Jan 2014

Serious traumatic spinal cord injuries rising among older people in the U.S.

The number of serious traumatic spinal cord injuries is on the rise in the United States, and the leading cause no longer appears to be motor vehicle crashes, but falls, new Johns Hopkins research suggests.

28 Jan 2014

Number of serious traumatic spinal cord injuries is on the rise in US, shows study

28 Jan 2014

NICE approves MabThera for treating severe forms of GPA and MPA

Today the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has approved the use of MabThera for two potentially life-threatening auto-immune diseases, GPA and MPA, which result in the inflammation and damage of small blood vessels and frequently involve multiple organs. The two diseases affect over 13,000 people in the UK and are characterised by the breaking down of specific areas of tissue in the body that, if not treated, can lead to organ damage, organ failure and even death.

24 Jan 2014

Research reveals new information about the genetic complexity underpinning schizophrenia

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai today announced the publication of two papers in the journal Nature that reveal new information about the genetic complexity underpinning schizophrenia. These collaborative studies represent the largest exome sequencing efforts to date to elucidate this mental illness, and together found that the disorder is likely caused by far more rare genetic mutations than previously suspected.

23 Jan 2014

Researchers discover new gene involved in severe childhood epilepsy

A European consortium of epilepsy researchers has reported the discovery of a new gene involved in severe childhood epilepsy. Using a novel combination of technologies, including trio exome sequencing of patient/parental DNA and genetic studies in the tiny larvae of zebrafish, the EuroEPINOMICS RES consortium found that mutations in the gene CHD2 are responsible for a subset of epilepsy patients with symptoms similar to Dravet syndrome - a severe form of childhood epilepsy that is in many patients resistant to currently available anti-epileptic drugs.

23 Jan 2014

Targeting symptoms, rather than disorders, might help reduce work impact of mental health issues

Symptoms such as insomnia and emotional distress account for much of the work impact of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, reports a study in the February issue of Medical Care.

23 Jan 2014

Study shows that older people who enjoy life more show slower declines in physical function as they age

People who enjoy life maintain better physical function in daily activities and keep up faster walking speeds as they age, compared with people who enjoy life less, according to a new study in CMAJ.

20 Jan 2014

Patients with MS could stave off disease symptoms by increasing vitamin D intake

For patients in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), low levels of vitamin D were found to strongly predict disease severity and hasten its progression, according to a new study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) investigators in collaboration with Bayer HealthCare.

20 Jan 2014

Study: People with learning disabilities largely invisible within hospitals

Hospital patients with learning disabilities face longer waits and mismanaged treatment due to a failure to understand them by nursing staff, says a new report.

20 Jan 2014

Cedars-Sinai researcher to receive 2014 Troland Research Award

Ueli Rutishauser, PhD, assistant professor of neurosurgery and director of human neurophysiology research in the Department of Neurosurgery and the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai, will receive a 2014 Troland Research Award at the National Academy of Sciences annual meeting April 27.

16 Jan 2014

Health law's prevention funds diverted to other programs in $1T spending bill

New details emerge about the cut to the health law's Prevention and Public Health Fund in the $1 trillion spending bill, but a jobless benefits extension in Congress stalls. In the meantime, a mental health plan pushed by President Obama will get spending bill funds.

16 Jan 2014

First Edition: January 15, 2014

Today's headlines include reports about the announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services that people who get their health insurance through high-risk insurance pools will have an extra two months before this program ends.

15 Jan 2014

FAMPYRA now available in Ireland for symptomatic treatment of walking impairment in MS patients

Biogen Idec today announced that FAMPYRA (prolonged-release fampridine tablets) has been made available in Ireland for the symptomatic treatment of walking impairment in adults with Multiple Sclerosis. FAMPYRA is a prescription drug and is licensed for use in all types of the disease, including the progressive forms. FAMPYRA is available by way of retail pharmacy on a private payment basis.

15 Jan 2014

More independent work environments may lead to reductions in autism symptoms

More independent work environments may lead to reductions in autism symptoms and improve daily living in adults with the disorder, according to a new study released in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

15 Jan 2014

Disability News and Research

Study to examine prevalence of intimate partner violence among women with mental health disability

Retrieval practice can improve memory in individuals with severe TBI

Core stabilization exercise in stroke patients could be enhanced by real-time video feedback

Griffith University to host symposium on National Disability Insurance Scheme

Aspirin prescribed more often for stroke prevention in AF despite of dangerous side effects

Early rehabilitation interventions seem to be essential for patient recovery after severe TBI

Serious traumatic spinal cord injuries rising among older people in the U.S.

Number of serious traumatic spinal cord injuries is on the rise in US, shows study

NICE approves MabThera for treating severe forms of GPA and MPA

Research reveals new information about the genetic complexity underpinning schizophrenia

Researchers discover new gene involved in severe childhood epilepsy

Targeting symptoms, rather than disorders, might help reduce work impact of mental health issues

Study shows that older people who enjoy life more show slower declines in physical function as they age

Patients with MS could stave off disease symptoms by increasing vitamin D intake

Study: People with learning disabilities largely invisible within hospitals

Cedars-Sinai researcher to receive 2014 Troland Research Award

Health law's prevention funds diverted to other programs in $1T spending bill

First Edition: January 15, 2014

FAMPYRA now available in Ireland for symptomatic treatment of walking impairment in MS patients

More independent work environments may lead to reductions in autism symptoms

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