Monthly Archives: August 2022

Newly Released BMJ Publication Demonstrates Improved Acute Stroke/STEMI Treatment Times with Pulsara – Media Database

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Oregon State Hospital limits treatment time for suspected criminals

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge has ruled that Oregon State Hospital must place strict limits on the length of treatment for patients charged with crimes who need mental health treatment. Judge Michael W. Mosman’s decision aims to reduce overcrowding at the psychiatric hospital, speed …

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Disability benefits for millions ‘will be rendered worthless’ by soaring energy bills

Millions of Britons with disabilities or long-term illnesses will see their benefits wiped out by skyrocketing bills, new figures reveal. Energy bills are expected to reach around £5,386 a year by January, but benefits to help the 2.9 million people who receive a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are not expected …

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Long COVID patients struggle to access disability benefits

Brian Yost left a message on the ABC57 Sound Off inbox, complaining about issues with the Social Security administration, while trying to get disability benefits during an extended period of COVID. While life has mostly returned to normal since the peak of the pandemic, there are still an estimated 24.8 …

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Waitangi court spoke about disparities in funding and care for disabled Maori

Waitangi Court heard about the poor quality of care for disabled Maori in remote areas and the difficulty for care providers to help them due to funding disparities. A support service provider in Hokianga says it is underfunded compared to other similar services for no good reason. He said people …

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Satisfaction with home care services has improved in recent years: survey

The New Brunswick Health Council released a survey on Tuesday that it says shows overall satisfaction with the home care services people receive from the extramural program and home support services from Province. But a disability advocate says that doesn’t match what she hears from clients. Stéphane Robichaud, CEO of …

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Marion County commissioners consider funding for drug addiction and mental health treatment

The Marion County Board of Commissioners is meeting Wednesday to consider two Oregon Health Authority grants for community programs. The programs provide substance abuse treatment and cater to people facing criminal charges who are deemed unable to help and assist in their own defense. AGENDA Commissioners will consider accepting approximately …

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Breeze Disability Insurance Platform Now Available for Appalachian Underwriter Network – InsuranceNewsNet

Through this partnership, thousands of agents and brokers can offer disability insurance online through Breeze’s turnkey platform. OMAHA, Neb., August 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Brokenthe insurtech making it easier to buy and sell disability insurance, today announced a new partnership with a leading insurance wholesaler Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (UIA). Licensed …

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Breeze Disability Insurance Platform Now Available for Appalachian Underwriters Network

Through this partnership, thousands of agents and brokers can offer disability insurance online through Breeze’s turnkey platform. OMAHA, Neb., August 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Brokenthe insurtech making it easier to buy and sell disability insurance, today announced a new partnership with a leading insurance wholesaler Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (UIA). Licensed …

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Unable to bear the pain and pay for treatment, a young handicapped person requests authorization for euthanasia

No more news August 29, 2022 | 10:08 p.m. Shillong, Aug 29 (UNI) Cyclist Rojit Singh Yanglem interacted Monday with the youth of Shillong here in Meghalaya on the benefits of a balanced diet and maintaining a disciplined life in the Meghalaya edition of the Ministry of Youth and of …

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Elderly patients forced into long-term care

Public goods • August 29, 2022 • Ontario Health Coalition Here are the facts about the new legislation from the Ontario Conservative government of Doug Ford, Bill 7 – More Beds and Better Care Act of 2022, which was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario last week and is …

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Wes Welker angry at ‘bush league’ treatment of retired players

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker is unhappy with the NFL’s treatment of retired players seeking medical attention. Welker recently filed for a disability in the line of duty in the NFL and the league wrote a letter to the former catcher advising him that “there were no records …

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Aaron Rodgers describes NFL’s pain management treatment as ‘backwards’ for pushing addictive painkillers instead of natural remedies

Jay Biggerstaff – USA TODAY SportsAt various times over the past nine years of his career, Aaron Rodgers has managed to become a controversial figure. Sometimes it’s his actions, and other times it’s his words. The four-time NFL MVP’s recent appearance on the ‘Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast shouldn’t raise any …

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The renovated elderly care facility in Rockhampton has 22 empty beds due to a lack of staff

Despite having up to 80 people on its waiting list, a recently refurbished aged care facility in central Queensland has more than 20 empty beds due to a lack of staff. Key points: The Rockhampton facility cannot fill more than 20 beds due to a lack of staff The center …

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As CARE Court faces key vote, counties say Newsom’s proposal adds burden to overstretched behavioral health departments

A controversial new plan that could pave the way for county judges to order the housing and treatment of thousands of people with addictions and serious mental illnesses will soon face a key vote in the California Assembly. The proposal known as the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Court — …

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My daughter is disabled – I need help with energy bills, her care needs mean my bill will be £700 a month

A mum caring for her disabled daughter has appealed to the government for urgent help amid spiraling energy bills. Carolynne Hunter’s daughter Freya, 12, has serious health issues, is non-verbal and blind and requires full-time oxygen and home nursing care. 2 Families need intervention now to stop spiraling costsCredit: PA …

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Olokizumab is non-inferior to adalimumab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

1. Olokizumab was shown to be superior to placebo in improving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). 2. Olokizumab was also non-inferior to adalimumab in improving rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Level of evidence assessment: 1 (Excellent) Summary of the study: Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by persistent synovitis and …

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Decision can improve access to gender-affirming care | National

DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. — A federal ruling that gender dysphoria is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act could help block conservative political efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care, advocates and experts say. A panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week became …

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Louisiana City Councilman Peter Lewis Charged with Disability Insurance Fraud – InsuranceNewsNet

Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) Covington City Councilman Peter Lewis was arrested on Thursday for felony insurance fraud following a state police investigation. Lewis, 44, is accused of providing false information about his employment status to support a claim for long-term disability with Unum Life Insurance Company of America, according …

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Early treatment with methotrexate alters the course of rheumatoid arthritis

Methotrexate (MTX) therapy for pre-rheumatoid arthritis (RA) does not prevent clinical arthritis but improves inflammation, symptoms and impairment compared to placebo, according to study results published in Lancet. The researchers sought to assess whether MTX treatment for pre-RA could delay the development of arthritis and patient-reported disease burden outcomes. They …

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$1million ad campaign doomed until low wages are addressed, care advocate says

A million-dollar ad campaign promoting a ‘rewarding and fulfilling’ career in the care and support sector is unlikely to increase the number of the burnt-out workforce as low wages , uncertain schedules and a lack of paid breaks remain, unions and advocates say. The sector is haemorrhaging staff – and …

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New drug expands treatment options for

In its latest phase III clinical trial, a new drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has been shown to be at least as effective as the current “gold standard” treatment for this autoimmune disease. This opens new treatment options for affected patients. The results of the international multicenter study …

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The PACT Law | VA Health Care Cincinnati

The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits The PACT Act is a new law that extends health care and VA benefits to veterans exposed to fireplaces and other toxic substances. This act helps us provide generations of veterans — and their survivors — with the care and benefits they have …

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Alterity Therapeutics Initiates ATH434 Phase 2 Clinical Trial for the Treatment of Patients With Multiple System Atrophy in Europe

Second region now open for registration for rare, rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease Melbourne, Australia and SAN FRANCISCO, August 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) (“Alterity” or “the Company”), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing disease-modifying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced The company’s Phase 2 clinical …

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People with dementia may be less likely to receive advanced treatment for stroke

(John Fedele/Tetra Images via Getty Images) Among people with the most common type of stroke – those caused by blocked blood vessels – those with dementia appear less likely than others to receive advanced clot-removal treatment, a large new study has found. . The treatment, called mechanical thrombectomy, uses a …

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Aflac launches Individual Short Term Disability Insurance

Aflaca provider of supplemental health insurance products, launched enhanced Aflac individual short-term disability insurance. The new policy aims to help employers better meet the changing needs of their workers amid economic uncertainty and ongoing pandemic challenges. Its income protection insurance product provides policyholders with a source of monthly income when …

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Three Southcoast Health hospitals recognized for advanced stroke care – Fall River Reporter

FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD and WAREHAM Mass. – Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s and Tobey’s hospitals have all been honored with the American Heart Association’s 2022 Get with the Guidelines awards, officials announced today. St. Luke’s and Tobey were named recipients of the Get with The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement …

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Treatment of deaf and deaf children is possible completely free of charge: Dr Akhter Lal SEXI News

The treatment of deaf and deaf children is possible completely free of charge: Dr Akhter Lal BHAGALPUR: Lack of money is no longer an obstacle in the treatment of a deaf and deaf child. The Government of India has set up a special fund to eliminate the disability of these …

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Synlogic Obtains FDA Fast Track Designation for SYNB1353 for the Treatment of Homocystinuria (HCU)

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synlogic, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYBX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing drugs for metabolic and immunological diseases through its proprietary synthetic biology approach, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to SYNB1353 for the potential …

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Weekly Webinar on Elder Care and COVID-19 – Thursday, August 25, 2022

Date published: August 23, 2022 Type: Subscriber Announcement Targeted audience: Health sector This session will include a moderated Q&A with Ministry officials and we encourage you to submit your questions in advance through the registration link. Please register to attend. More information For more information, visit our website or email …

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REGENATIVE LABS STUDY OPENS DOOR TO ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR DEGENERATING TISSUE IN KNEE JOINTS

PENSACOLA, Florida., August 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Regenative Labs, a leading manufacturer of HCT/P, has co-authored an MDPI study demonstrating the benefits of allograft tissue, such as its Wharton jelly products, in the treatment of knee joint degeneration . Also known as osteoarthritis (OA), knee degeneration is the most common …

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initial symptoms, causes, treatment and mortality

The affected joints become painful, swollen and deformed over time. It can also involve other organs and systems such as the lungs, serous membranes, eyes, skin and vessels. It differs from osteoarthritis in that it initially affects the synovial membrane and not the cartilage; it strikes less frequently and at …

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Disability Insurance Market Shows Huge Demand and Future Scope Including Top Players 2031 | Aegon NV, Ahana, Assurity Group, Inc.

>> FLASH SALE OFFER >> Up to 20% off – Ends soon >> Allied Market Research (Portland, Oregon, USA) released the latest report titled “Disability insurance market by type of insurance (employer-provided disability insurance, individual disability insurance, high ceiling disability insurance, business overhead disability insurance, other), by end user (government, …

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ZHO and Family Care Authority sign memorandum of understanding to provide…

(MENAFN – Emirates News Agency (WAM)) ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2022 (WAM) — The Zayed Higher Organization for Determined People (ZHO) and the Family Care Authority (FCA) in Abu Dhabi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their mutual cooperation in the provision of integrated social services for determined …

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Wait 10 years for treatment? Texas kids don’t deserve this.

They don’t give awards for good parents. Just rewarding moments, worth their weight in Olympic gold. Such moments take away, if only for a short time, all worries and efforts. For mother-of-four Sheletta Brundidge, that sweet release comes when her home is filled with happy chatter at the end of …

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How a United Community Center program empowers families to care for loved ones with memory loss

By Matt Martinez This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories about fifteen neighborhoods in the city of Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. The United Community Center offers services to seniors who speak Spanish. Here, attendees celebrated Puerto Rican Discovery Day at the UCC …

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Home care coverage for veterans who stay at home

Some have given their all — our country’s veterans and their families certainly embody the word “service”. However, many are unaware of the resources and programs that exist for home care. The VA outlines the care provided to help veterans with daily activities, ranging from services ranging from meal preparation …

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Young guest with epilepsy gets royal treatment at Disney World Parade

Credit: TikTok/poppysnorfolk Guests at Disney World can see the magic come to life at different times of the day as they see some of their favorite characters parade on themed floats in an epic parade. The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade is an entertaining tribute to Fantasyland and its tales …

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Video shows Schertz daycare employee slapping and dragging child with special needs

SCHERTZ, TX — A Schertz daycare worker will not face criminal charges for assault despite school bus surveillance video that showed her slapping a 13-year-old girl with severe intellectual disability, then slapping her dragging her on the floor of the bus earlier this year. Lori Doores, 55, was under investigation …

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Does disability insurance cover mental health issues?

Arisara_Tongdonnoi / iStock.com Nearly one in five American adults lives with a mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. And in 2020, there were approximately 14.2 million American adults living with serious mental illness, defined by the National Institute of Mental Health as a mental, behavioral, or …

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The global disability insurance market will reach $9.2 billion by 2031:

Portland, OR, Aug. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the report released by Allied Market Research, the disability insurance market amassed revenue of $3.3 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $9.2 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 11.2% from 2022 to 2031. The market study provides …

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New guide provides adults with Down syndrome with a roadmap to care

Marilyn Long, left, helps her brother, Jeff Malanoski, who has Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease, at their home in Elk Grove Village, Illinois in 2014. (Chris Walker/Chicago Tribune/TNS) As people with Down syndrome live longer than ever, a newly released guide offers families never-before-seen advice on how the chromosomal disorder …

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Beneficial Dimethyl Fumarate Treatment for Black, Hispanic/Latino MS Patients

August 18, 2022 2 minute read Source/Disclosures Source: Williams MJ, et al. Real-world efficacy and safety after 5 years of dimethyl fumarate treatment in black/African American and Hispanic/Latino patients with multiple sclerosis in ESTEEM. Presented at the annual meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers; June 1-4, 2022; …

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Robert Benjamin Savary discusses long COVID and disability insurance

Robert Benjamin Savary of New Jersey is a Registered Financial Representative who helps clients purchase life, long term care and disability insurance. In the following article, Robert Savary explains disability insurance as it relates to Long COVID, as well as the benefits of having disability insurance for those suffering from …

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Aflac enhances individual short-term disability insurance to include mental health coverage

Benefits help provide workers with income protection as financial and mental pressures mount COLUMBUS, Ga., August 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance products in the United States, today announced the launch of its newly enhanced Aflac individual short-term disability insurance to help employers better …

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Governor praises healthcare workers as she further lifts COVID protections

At an awards ceremony for healthcare workers at an upscale hotel with a cocktail dress code on Tuesday night, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham praised their collective effort to save lives from COVID. “We withstood the tests. We defended vaccinations. We resisted everything. No one pointed to another group and said, …

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Short-term or long-term disability insurance

Both short-term and long-term disability insurance provide a financial safety net if you become ill or injured and unable to work, but they offer different types of coverage. Here’s what makes short-term disability insurance different from long-term disability insurance and why you might actually need both. How does disability insurance …

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Long-term disability insurance: what you need to know

If you have a serious illness or injury that prevents you from doing your job for six months or more, you may be eligible for long-term disability insurance. Long-term disability can replace part of your income for several months or years when you are sick or injured and unable to …

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AI has yet to revolutionize healthcare – POLITICO

By BEN LEONARD and RUTH READER 08/17/2022 10:00 a.m. EDT Updated 08/17/2022 3:43 PM EDT 2022-08-17T03:43-0400 Investors have been eyeing artificial intelligence as the next big thing in healthcare, with billions of dollars pouring into AI-enabled digital health startups in recent years. But technology has yet to transform medicine as …

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Lexington Park woman convicted of conspiring to obtain fraudulent military disability benefits

GREEN BELT, Maryland – A federal jury convicted Mary Francis Biggs, 65, of Lexington Park, Maryland, late August 15, 2022, of conspiracy to commit theft of government property and theft of government property in connection of a scheme to fraudulently obtain additional military disability benefits for her husband from the …

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Americans can get $3,333 worth of Social Security disability benefits faster under new program expansion — do you qualify?

THOUSANDS of Americans living with disabilities will be able to more easily receive Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced 12 new conditions that will be covered by its compassionate care allowance program. 1 Applying for disability benefits will be easier for thousands of Americans thanks to …

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Aged care commissioner calls for ‘urgent action’ on workforce issues

Carolyn Cooper has only been in the role of aged care watchdog since March but is already calling for ‘urgent government action’ to address critical staff shortages. “We are facing major challenges across the health system and urgent government intervention and a collaborative response from all sectors of aged care …

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Long-term immunosuppressive therapy is suitable for patients with NMOSD

Long-term immunosuppression in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is generally appropriate, although those with extensive transverse myelitis appear more likely to relapse after discontinuation, study results show in the European Journal of Neurology.1 Altogether, study investigator Wei Qiu, MD, PhD, Vice Chief of Department of Neurology, Third Affiliated …

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Democrats’ health care expansions leave the most needy behind

June marked a dark anniversary for Chase Brown and his mother, Lisa. It has been 11 years since the partially paralyzed 29-year-old autistic first applied for community services through Medicaid. He is still waiting. A recent Chronicle of Houston article examined Brown’s story and the grief of so many other …

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Maori health officials upset but not surprised by inadequate treatment of Maori patient who later died

He had presented to the hospital emergency room five times in two months with symptoms. The man in his thirties developed a fatal brain abscess which is a rare complication of a middle ear infection. The Health and Disability Commission said staff had not done enough to investigate the extent …

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Governor Laura Kelly reinforces ongoing work to make mental health care affordable and accessible

WICHITA-Governor Laura Kelly met with Sedgwick County leaders today to discuss the need for a public mental health hospital in the area. The meeting included a round table and a visit to the COMCARE crisis center. “When I came to power, one of my top priorities was to strengthen our …

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Short Wave Pharma launches clinical trial for treatment of anorexia nervosa

Short Wave Pharma Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing patent-pending psychedelic compositions and delivery methods, has signed a clinical trial agreement with the Sheba Fund for Health Services and Research and Researcher Eitan Gur principal and chief of the Sheba Medical Center’s department for Eating Disorders, and Yoel Golbert, co-investigator at …

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Postnatal care is essential for maintaining the health and well-being of women and newborns

Monday, August 15, 2022, 2:28 p.m.Press release: Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner The importance of comprehensive postnatal care and support and the difficulties that can arise when certain aspects are lacking were underscored in a decision by Deputy Commissioner Rose Wall, who found a midwife breached the Code …

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Consider health care costs in retirement planning

Focus on diet, exercise, and budget at all stages of your working life. In a recent Jamaica Observer report, the Minister of Health and Welfare, Dr Christopher Tufton, reportedly said that stroke is the leading cause of death in Jamaica and accounts for “13.62% of the total number of deaths …

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Agustin was given a drug for the treatment of dwarfism that costs $30,000 a month

The days of waiting and anguish are over for Agustin Cordenos Garces and his family, since this Saturday a four-year-old child received his medicine imported from the United States for treatment. achondroplegiaIts cost is about 30 thousand dollars per month. Achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism. This means …

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“Why bone fracture patients should consult a physiotherapist before using an alternative treatment”

A physiotherapist at Yaba Military Hospital, Chinedu Ukaegbu, warned patients with bone diseases, especially fractures, to speak and seek advice from their health experts before using any alternative medicine. He noted that while he won’t stop or discourage patients who prefer alternative treatment for their health issues, those with bone-related …

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House Democrats pass climate, health care, tax bill, send to Biden for signature

A row of wind turbines from the 60 megawatt Busch Ranch II wind project which came online in 2019 dwarfs a nearby house on January 19, 2020 east of Walsenburg (Photo by Mike Sweeney/sweeneyphoto.com). WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved the climate, health care and tax …

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Montana VA Health Care System Encourages Veterans and Families to File Claims After PACT Act Passes | New

Here is a press release from the US Department of Veterans Affairs: HELENA, Mont.—The Montana VA (Montana VA) Health Care System encourages all Montana veterans and their families to consider the potential benefits available to them through the new PACT Act legislation. On August 10, 2022, the PACT law was …

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Disability pension risk and time to first treatment in the SEP-RR

For one study, researchers sought to explore the association between the duration between disease onset and the start of therapy and the risk of receiving a disability pension. Patients who had their disease onset between January 1, 1996 and April 5, 2016 were followed until they received a disability pension …

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What is an anoxic brain injury? Causes, signs, treatment and outlook

What is an anoxic brain injury? Anoxic brain injury occurs when the brain does not get enough oxygen, unlike traumatic brain injury, which is caused by direct physical trauma. The most common cause of anoxic brain damage is stroke, although stroke is not the only cause [2]. What causes anoxic …

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Letter: Public Opposition Rises in Newsom CARE Court

Sacramento, California – Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and former Congressman Tony Coelho, co-authors of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), joined Disability Rights California and more than 500 people and organizations nationwide, urging the governor to change course on the CARE Court proposal. Letter calls on Governor to …

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“Making us feel like horrible people”

Sunny Days Camp campers and supervisors board a MiWay bus on August 4. One of the camp organizers said the group encountered hostility from a public transport operator when they tried to use special tickets. A “just awful” MiWay transit experience almost ruined a recent outing in Mississauga for children …

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Jury convicts veteran of defrauding VA for disability benefits

From the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Kansas: KANSAS CITY, KA. – A federal jury has convicted a Kansas veteran of wire fraud and theft of government funds on charges related to a scheme to defraud the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on disability benefits. According to court …

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Oklahoma paramedic fights to receive disability benefits

A Green Country paramedic who was shot twice in the head and beaten by a colleague says she is still fighting for disability benefits, four years later. Bonnie VanDeraa said she was a fighter and fought to recover after being shot in the head. She said she couldn’t understand why …

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Jury Convicts Veteran of Defrauding VA for Disability Benefits | USAO-KS

KANSAS CITY, KA. – A federal jury has convicted a Kansas veteran of wire fraud and theft of government funds on charges related to a scheme to defraud the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on disability benefits. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Bruce Hay, 53, …

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White House aims to restore health care protections for LGBTQ workers

A settlement proposed by the Biden administration would once again protect transgender and other LGBTQ workers seeking health care services from discrimination. Proposal new rule would reverse a Trump-era regulation by restoring gender identity and sexual orientation as categories protected from discrimination under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act …

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Ash Brokerage Announces Joining of Brian Lauber as Senior Vice President of Disability Insurance

Industry veteran to unlock new opportunities for ID sales and position Ash as a market leader in income protection FORT WAYNE, Ind., August 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ash Brokerage LLC (“Ash”), a leading provider of life insurance, long-term care, disability and retirement solutions, announced the addition of Brian LauberCLU, ChFC, …

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COVID deaths rise again despite treatment advances

In the fall of 2020, the first year of the pandemic, doctors treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients said they were starting to make diet a science. They’ve learned when to put patients on ventilators, administer steroids, and roll out a growing array of new drugs. Yet the latest data from Pennsylvania …

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Social security benefits in 2023: would an increase apply to disability benefits?

STATEN ISLAND, NY — All Social Security recipients will be eligible for a monthly raise starting next year. This includes those who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), as well as people who receive standard Social Security benefits. Currently, Social Security recipients receive an average of $1,542.22 per month, however, …

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Sweeping new law expands medical and disability benefits for veterans

Veterans of many eras who suffer from chronic illnesses related to their military service have just become eligible for free health care and disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. In perhaps the greatest health care and benefits expansion in VA history, the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive …

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Learning Disabilities Treatment Market Size, Scope, Revenue, Opportunities and Growth by 2028 – Shanghaiist

New Jersey, United States – Verified Market Research recently released a new report titled Learning Disabilities Treatment Market Overviews, Size, Forecast to 2028. The report is prepared using primary as well as secondary research methodologies that provide precise and concise understanding of the Learning Disabilities Treatment market. Analysts have used …

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Speech from the Throne addresses health care, inflation and labor shortages

By Maureen Revait August 9, 2022 2:33 p.m. The Conservative government’s first Speech from the Throne after the election acknowledged the stressors in the health care system, but failed to mention many detailed solutions. Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell delivered the speech at Queens Park on Tuesday afternoon. The speech said …

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Disability Insurance | MUSK | Charleston, South Carolina

Disability insurance According to the CDC, 1 in 4 adults is considered disabled. Disability insurance would replace a person’s income if they were no longer able to work. This is often a benefit offered by the workplace. The cost of insurance varies depending on the job. Short-term incapacity This insurance …

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Income from market research on life, retirement, health and disability insurance

The market value of life, pension, health and disability insurance is expected to increase by 2022-2031 Life, Retirement, Health & Disability Insurance Market by Top Key Companies ( ACE Insurance, Achmea, AEGON, AIA Group ) Market.us also works closely with clients to better understand technology, properties, market environment statistics and …

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Life, Retirement, Health and Disability Insurance Market Research Revenues | Valuation will rise at a healthy CAGR through 2031

The market value of life, pension, health and disability insurance is expected to increase by 2022-2031 Life, Pension, Health & Disability Insurance Market by Major Key Companies (ACE Insurance, Achmea, AEGON, AIA Group) Market.us also works closely with clients to better understand technology, properties, market environment statistics and help them …

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Oceania Care sorry for ‘shocking’ treatment of nursing home resident

A healthcare company has apologized for the ‘shocking’ treatment of a diabetic woman who did not receive her usual insulin treatment and died less than 24 hours after being admitted to one of its nursing homes. Generic photo of an elderly person’s hands (Source: istock.com) Assistant Health and Disability Commissioner …

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The government has warned against expanding ex parte hearings in child custody proceedings

Proposals to expand the use of ex parte hearings in child custody proceedings could be challenged as unconstitutional, the government has been told. The Department of Childhood, Equality, Handicap, Integration and Youth has just published the answers to its 2020 consultation on the reform of the Child Care Act 1991. …

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Sarcopenia treatment market revenue is nearly $3.30 billion with

Sarcopenia Treatment Market 2022 Sarcopenia Treatment Market 2022 Global Sarcopenia Treatment Market to Witness Strong Revenue Growth in North America, Followed by Europe: Persistence Market Research. According to the latest market report released by the company titled “Sarcopenia Treatment Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013 – 2017 and Forecast, 2018 – …

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Launch of a study on the treatment of emphysema | Cranbourne Star News

Australian researchers are recruiting volunteers aged 40 and over living with severe emphysema for their study of a new two-step procedure for the devastating lung disease. COVE is an Australian study looking at the safety and effectiveness of a first-in-man procedure for people with severe emphysema, who suffer from ‘collateral …

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New advisory group aims to improve pregnancy and postpartum care in Pennsylvania | Five for the weekend

Good weekend to all. At the start of the week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced the creation of an advisory group to improve support for pregnancy and postpartum care across the Commonwealth. Known as the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Advisory Group, it is responsible for “providing support to …

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It Can Be Difficult Caring For Pets While Living With A Disability, But A Service Is Trying To Fill The Gap

Debbie Pragt lives with multiple sclerosis (MS) and gets around using a mobility scooter. Some days, when her symptoms are particularly severe, she finds it difficult to move around her house. What brings her joy and helps her get through each day is the company of her two dogs. She’s …

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Baptist Health Care Foundation donation, pet adoption events and more

Former Baptist Health Care President and CEO Al Stubblefield and his wife, Mary Lee, donated $100,000 to Baptist Health Care Foundation. The foundation will name the emergency department waiting room, located on the first floor of the new Baptist Hospital campus, in honor of the Stubblefields for this donation. The …

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South African government to use former elderly care home to help discharge NDIS patients from hospital

A former nursing home for the elderly will be used to discharge NDIS patients who no longer need acute medical care from hospital in a bid to free up capacity in South Australia’s overwhelmed healthcare system. Key points: State government opens new community care facility to help discharge NDIS patients …

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Disability advocate ‘humiliated’ by treatment on Air Canada flight to Hawaii

Breadcrumb Links Local News Ottawa disability rights advocate says he was embarrassed and humiliated by the treatment he received from Air Canada staff who were unprepared to care for a man in a wheelchair. Disability advocate Max Brault says he was embarrassed and humiliated when Air Canada botched his travel …

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UP health data access to eye care, pandemic impact | News, Sports, Jobs

By Houghton Daily Mining Gazette Staff HANCOCK – The Upper Peninsula West District Health Department, located on Depot Street, last week announced the release of the 2021 Upper Peninsula Community Health Needs Assessment. The 458-page book, available online for the general public, includes findings from health surveys; data …

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Effective Cannabidiol for Young People with Treatment-Resistant Anxiety

Summary: Cannabidiol treatment reduced the severity of anxiety by an average of 42.6% in young adults with treatment-resistant anxiety, a new study reports. Source: Orygene Cannabidiol can be effective in halving the severity of symptoms and disorders caused by chronic anxiety, a pilot study by Orygen, Australia’s center of excellence …

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Deaf people are asked to rate the treatment they receive from the NHS and private providers

Deaf people can use sign language on the CQC website The Care Quality Commission (CQC) works with Disability Rights UK to ensure deaf people receive effective treatment from the NHS and other healthcare providers. The CQC has installed SignLive on its website, so people can provide feedback in British Sign …

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Louisville Urology Care Company Pays $60,000 Fine for Violating ADA | New

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – The largest urology care provider in the greater Louisville area has agreed to pay $60,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by not providing people with reduced mobility equal access to its services and equipment. According to the U.S. Attorney’s …

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Community placements for learning disabilities and autism increasingly expensive than hospital care – report

Photo: Chrupka/Adobe Stock More funds are needed to help people with learning disabilities and people with autism leave mental health hospitals due to the rising cost of community care, a government-commissioned report found. The study, by consultants RedQuadrant, found the needs of those now discharged were greater than previous cohorts, …

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Finally! A new effective treatment for chronic back pain

Sensorimotor rehabilitation changes how people perceive their bodies in pain, how they process sensory information from their backs, and how they move their backs during activities. A new effective treatment for chronic back pain targets the nervous system. A new treatment offers hope for people with chronic back pain. It …

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How health care and disability benefits for veterans became a fight in Congress

Jon Stewart calls for justice for American veterans exposed to toxins Jon Stewart speaks at a rally in Washington, DC to support veterans who have been diagnosed with illnesses as a result of working around burns following military conflicts. WASHINGTON – A bill that would improve health care and disability …

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Senate passes bill to extend death and disability benefits to public safety officers who suffer from PTSD and those who die by suicide

By Kristin Wilson and Ali Zaslav, CNN The Senate on Monday night approved a bill passed by the House that would extend disability benefits to public safety officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of traumatic events, and provide death benefits to survivors of officers who died by …

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Services and supports for older Australians at risk of homelessness

Around one in six people aged 55 and over are homeless in Australia. Over the past three censuses, the number of older Australians who are homeless has steadily increased. Older women were found to be the fastest growing group of homeless people between 2011 and 2016. Currently, 240,000 older women …

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