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Health leaders discuss polio, alcohol, childhood obesity at WHA

From the 63rd World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, the Associated Press reports on what some "describe as a new strategy to get rid of" polio that focuses on developing solutions to "problems in each country, provides more WHO monitoring, like more teleconferences, and holds governments more accountable." The plans also provide "[n]ew [polio] outbreak response plans," according to the AP.

24 May 2010

IGF1 drug improves nerve cell communication in PMS mouse model

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified a drug that improves communication between nerve cells in a mouse model of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS).

21 May 2010

Researchers identify drug that improves communication between nerve cells in Phelan-McDermid Syndrome

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified a drug that improves communication between nerve cells in a mouse model of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS). Behavioral symptoms of PMS fall under the autism spectrum disorder category. The research will be presented Friday at the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) in Philadelphia.

21 May 2010

Restoration of post-meal blood vessel expansion may help improve strength and health in elderly people

Why do people become physically weaker as they age? And is there any way to slow, stop, or even reverse this process, breaking the link between increasing age and frailty?

21 May 2010

Blood clot-related strokes decrease among whites for the first time: Study

The incidence of blood clot-related strokes fell among whites in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area for the first time, according to long-term surveillance study representative of strokes in blacks and whites nationwide reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

21 May 2010

3rd Annual Disability Leadership and Policy Summit to commemorate 20th Anniversary of the ADA

United Spinal Association will host its 3rd Annual Disability Leadership and Policy Summit commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on June 2nd at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.

20 May 2010

American Legion testifies in Congress on bills affecting veterans

The American Legion testified in Congress yesterday on several pieces of pending legislation that would affect veterans if signed into law.

20 May 2010

Healthiest Companies in America for 2010

Amid the glaring spotlight focused on healthcare reform in the U.S., Interactive Health Solutions today announced a list of the "Healthiest Companies in America" for 2010, a group of thirty-four corporations who have significantly reduced healthcare costs through employee participation in a prevention-based health program in the workplace.

20 May 2010

US subsidiary of Novartis disputes claims of discrimination

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC), a US subsidiary of Novartis AG, strongly disputes the claims of past discrimination in the sales force during the period of 2002 to 2007.

20 May 2010

Psychological factors are major predictors of chronic pain in trauma patients, say researchers

Can long-term pain and disability be predicted in individuals recovering from non-life-threatening orthopedic injuries? A team of Australian researchers writing in The Journal of Pain, the peer review journal of the American Pain Society, www.ampainsoc.org, says yes and believes psychological factors, such as pessimism about recovery and depression, are major predictors of chronic pain in trauma patients.

20 May 2010

Flexible treatment delivery intervention in primary care reduces symptoms of anxiety: Study

An intervention in primary care settings that allowed a choice of cognitive behavior therapy, medication, or both, along with computer-assisted treatment support for patients with common anxiety disorders, resulted in greater improvement in anxiety symptoms and functional disability compared to usual care, according to a study in the May 19 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on mental health.

19 May 2010

Majority of patients experience depression following hospitalization for TBI: Study

During the year following hospitalization for a traumatic brain injury, a majority of patients experienced major depression, according to a study in the May 19 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on mental health.

19 May 2010

Statue commemorating 30th anniversary of the eradication of smallpox unveiled

A statue commemorating the 30th anniversary of the eradication of smallpox is being unveiled today in front of the World Health Organization headquarters by the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Margaret Chan.

18 May 2010

ICF International awarded multi-year contract to support community action in reducing chronic disease

ICF International, a leading provider of consulting services and technology solutions to government and commercial clients, has been awarded a new $11.6 million multi-year contract by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to develop a resource center for broad-scale community action to reduce chronic disease.

18 May 2010

Study confirms genetic overlap for susceptibility to COPD and lung cancer

New research shows genes that make smokers more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or emphysema, are also closely linked to an increased likelihood of developing lung cancer, according to studies presented today at the American Thoracic Society's annual meeting.

18 May 2010

Remote Presence hospital networks to accelerate patient's access to clinical stroke experts

InTouch Health, the world leader in Remote Presence Total Telemedicine solutions, is advancing stroke care by developing Remote Presence hospital networks that accelerate a patient's access to clinical stroke experts. To date, the Company has more than 25 stroke and multispecialty care networks comprised of over 300 hospital locations.

18 May 2010

Electrical muscle stimulation prevents critical illness polynueromyopathy

Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) can prevent critical illness polyneuromyopathy (CIPNM), according to Greek researchers. CIPNM is an acquired limb and respiratory muscle weakness that is a common and serious problem among intensive care unit patients, and can result in prolonged ICU and hospital stay. EMS can also shorten the duration of weaning from mechanical ventilation and the length of ICU stay.

18 May 2010

United Spinal Association and ICS co-sponsor first annual conference to empower women with disabilities

United Spinal Association and Independence Care System (ICS), are co-sponsoring the first annual conference to improve the lives, health, and well-being of women with disabilities.

15 May 2010

SAMHSA awards three new TSA Center grants for $5.4M as part of National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is awarding three new Treatment and Services Adaptation (TSA) Center grants for a total of $5.4 million over three years. These new grants are part of SAMHSA's National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative.

15 May 2010

Athersys presents data supporting MultiStem programs

Athersys, Inc. today presented data supporting its MultiStem® programs in cardiovascular disease, neurological disease and immune system modulation, and highlighted advancements in other areas, including progress in its drug development program in the area of obesity.

15 May 2010

Disability News and Research

Health leaders discuss polio, alcohol, childhood obesity at WHA

IGF1 drug improves nerve cell communication in PMS mouse model

Researchers identify drug that improves communication between nerve cells in Phelan-McDermid Syndrome

Restoration of post-meal blood vessel expansion may help improve strength and health in elderly people

Blood clot-related strokes decrease among whites for the first time: Study

3rd Annual Disability Leadership and Policy Summit to commemorate 20th Anniversary of the ADA

American Legion testifies in Congress on bills affecting veterans

Healthiest Companies in America for 2010

US subsidiary of Novartis disputes claims of discrimination

Psychological factors are major predictors of chronic pain in trauma patients, say researchers

Flexible treatment delivery intervention in primary care reduces symptoms of anxiety: Study

Majority of patients experience depression following hospitalization for TBI: Study

Statue commemorating 30th anniversary of the eradication of smallpox unveiled

ICF International awarded multi-year contract to support community action in reducing chronic disease

Study confirms genetic overlap for susceptibility to COPD and lung cancer

Remote Presence hospital networks to accelerate patient's access to clinical stroke experts

Electrical muscle stimulation prevents critical illness polynueromyopathy

United Spinal Association and ICS co-sponsor first annual conference to empower women with disabilities

SAMHSA awards three new TSA Center grants for $5.4M as part of National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative

Athersys presents data supporting MultiStem programs

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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