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People in their 60s may have more disabilities than their counterparts from prior generations

In a development that could have significant ramifications for the nation's health care system, Baby Boomers may well be entering their 60s suffering far more disabilities than their counterparts did in previous generations, according to a new UCLA study. The findings, researchers say, may be due in part to changing American demographics.

13 Nov 2009

Tentative agreement reached with Oklahoma lawmaker stalling veterans' health bill

Congressional Quarterly: "Senate Democratic leaders reached a tentative agreement with Tom Coburn, R-Okla., on Tuesday night that averted the necessity of filing cloture on a veterans' health care omnibus measure and could lead to passage of the bill early next week. ... On Monday, Coburn said he objected to the bill because its five-year, $3.7 billion cost was not offset" (Oliveri, 11/10).

12 Nov 2009

Disability plan could be another roadblock to health reform bill

The Washington Times reports that an "insurance plan championed by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy that would help elderly or disabled people avoid nursing homes ironically adds yet another sticking point to the comprehensive health care reform plans" in Congress.

11 Nov 2009

Newborn and Parenting Resources: A new service from WellPoint for working mothers

WellPoint's affiliated Life and Disability Companies are pleased to announce Newborn and Parenting Resources - a new service designed to help new mothers adjust to their newborn baby and return to work after maternity leave. Newborn and Parenting Resources are available to all new and in-force short term disability plans offered by the affiliates effective 1/1/2010.

11 Nov 2009

Osteotech highlights Magnifuse bone grafting products at NASS Annual Meeting

Osteotech, Inc., a leader in the emerging field of biologic products for regenerative healing, today announced it is highlighting three procedure-specific MagniFuse(TM) bone grafting products for different spine therapy areas at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 2009 Annual Meeting, taking place November 10th through 14th in San Francisco, California. To date MagniFuse has been used in 40 spinal surgeries in the United States

11 Nov 2009

Women face higher risk of post-stroke depression

Depression occurs in as many as one-third of patients after a stroke, and women are at somewhat higher risk, according to a large new review of studies. Post-stroke depression is associated with greater disability, reduced quality of life and an increased risk of death.

11 Nov 2009

Exposure to common infections may increase stroke risk

Cumulative exposure to five common infection-causing pathogens may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the January 2010 print issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

10 Nov 2009

Goethe University professors discuss cataract surgery and artificial lens implantation

As many as 10 million people around the world suffer from cataracts. Thomas Kohnen of the Goethe University in Frankfurt and his coauthors discuss cataract surgery with the implantation of an artificial lens in the current issue of Deutsches -rzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009; 106[43]: 695).

10 Nov 2009

Speaker Pelosi praises H.R. 3962 that will improve Medicaid access to HIV/AIDS-affected people

"Effective drug treatments have improved both health and quality of life for thousands of Americans living with HIV/AIDS. However, many uninsured, low-income HIV-positive individuals still do not have access to these life-saving medications because they generally do not meet Medicaid requirements until becoming disabled by full-blown AIDS.

10 Nov 2009

Treatment of allergic rhinitis can improve nasal and ocular symptoms

The treatment of allergic rhinitis is shown to improve co-existing conditions including conjunctivitis, asthma, sinusitis, otitis media with effusion (fluid in the middle ear) and sleep disorders according to an international expert at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla.

10 Nov 2009

NIOSH funds the DUSTI project

In the construction industry, respiratory disease, often leading to disability or an increased risk of cancer, is a major public health concern. Studies led by Deborah Young-Corbett, a faculty member in Virginia Tech's School of Construction, have shown that specific types of sanding tools are highly effective in reducing the dust that causes these health hazards, yet the industry's usage of the available technology remains very low.

10 Nov 2009

Thomson Reuters releases CareFocus 2.0 clinical surveillance solution

Thomson Reuters today announced the newest release of Clinical Xpert(TM) CareFocus, a leading clinical surveillance solution that enables hospitals to identify at-risk patients in real-time and respond immediately to improve clinical quality and reduce total cost of treatment.

9 Nov 2009

$Connection between depression and loss of bone mass leads to osteoporosis and fractures$

Connection between depression and loss of bone mass leads to osteoporosis and fractures

Research carried out among thousands of people has shown a clear connection between depression and a loss of bone mass, leading to osteoporosis and fractures.

9 Nov 2009

Health education on ID and stability balls, an opportunity for healthier life

An Indiana University study involving adults with intellectual disabilities found that the adults increased their personal health knowledge after taking a semi-weekly class for four weeks.

9 Nov 2009

Seminar highlights the importance of chronic health issues

With 125 million Americans challenged by at least one chronic illness and 22% of that number facing life with two or more chronic illnesses, early, smart estate and financial planning can make the difference between maximizing control over your life or falling victim to its exigencies.

7 Nov 2009

Pediatrician recommends red reflex vision test for all newborns

With the number of premature births and medically fragile infants now increasing in the U.S., a basic eye exam, including a red reflex test, should be given to all children shortly after birth, reports Angela Buffenn, M.D., M.P.H., Director of the Orbit and Eye Movement Institute at The Vision Center of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

7 Nov 2009

cbm's initiative to help families break the cycle of poverty and disability

How can the gift of a goat this holiday season transform the life of a child in Africa?

6 Nov 2009

Benefits enrollments work most efficiently when looked at holistically

Benefits enrollments work most efficiently when looked at holistically instead of as a one-time activity, according to a new white paper released by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.

6 Nov 2009

Rush University Medical Center opens TMS Clinic to offer non-drug treatment for depression

Rush University Medical Center has opened the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic to offer patients suffering from major depression a safe, effective, non-drug treatment. TMS therapy is the first FDA-approved, non-invasive antidepressant device-based treatment clinically proven for treatment of depression.

6 Nov 2009

CIGNA reports consolidated revenues of $4.5 billion for the third quarter of 2009

CIGNA Corporation today reported shareholders’ net income of $329 million, or $1.19 per share, for the third quarter of 2009 compared with shareholders’ net income of $171 million, or $0.62 per share, for the same period last year. Shareholders’ net income for the third quarter 2009 included income related to the variable annuity products within our Run-off Reinsurance segment of $16 million after-tax, or $0.06 per share, primarily related to favorable performance in the equity markets.

5 Nov 2009

Disability News and Research

People in their 60s may have more disabilities than their counterparts from prior generations

Tentative agreement reached with Oklahoma lawmaker stalling veterans' health bill

Disability plan could be another roadblock to health reform bill

Newborn and Parenting Resources: A new service from WellPoint for working mothers

Osteotech highlights Magnifuse bone grafting products at NASS Annual Meeting

Women face higher risk of post-stroke depression

Exposure to common infections may increase stroke risk

Goethe University professors discuss cataract surgery and artificial lens implantation

Speaker Pelosi praises H.R. 3962 that will improve Medicaid access to HIV/AIDS-affected people

Treatment of allergic rhinitis can improve nasal and ocular symptoms

NIOSH funds the DUSTI project

Thomson Reuters releases CareFocus 2.0 clinical surveillance solution

Connection between depression and loss of bone mass leads to osteoporosis and fractures

Health education on ID and stability balls, an opportunity for healthier life

Seminar highlights the importance of chronic health issues

Pediatrician recommends red reflex vision test for all newborns

cbm's initiative to help families break the cycle of poverty and disability

Benefits enrollments work most efficiently when looked at holistically

Rush University Medical Center opens TMS Clinic to offer non-drug treatment for depression

CIGNA reports consolidated revenues of $4.5 billion for the third quarter of 2009

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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