Relatives of people affected dementia are still struggling to access NHS support due to ‘system failures’, according to a leading charity. Dementia UK’s head of policy said I problems with NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) have left families wrongly paying for help. HCC is available to adults with complex long-term health …
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A comparative study of peginterferon beta-1a and interferon beta-1a
OVER THE YEARS, the number of disease-modifying treatments (DMTs) approved to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) has increased exponentially, providing a range of options for the benefit of patients. As these therapies advance, the need for optimized treatment selection becomes even more important. Started in 2017, a randomized, parallel, non-inferiority …
Read More »Disability benefits for veterans and how to get an estimate
Veterans who have become disabled as a result of their service may be eligible for a disability award from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA provides monthly payments to veterans who cannot work due to a service-related injury or illness. To receive disability benefits, veterans must first submit …
Read More »Southwest Vermont health care doctor aims for Olympics
Vermont Business Magazine Ivette Guttmann, MD, a sports medicine physician with SVMC Orthopedics, part of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) and Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) in Bennington, has something in common with the best athletes in the world; she dreams of going to the Olympic Games. His hope is …
Read More »Disability Insurance Market Expected to Witness Huge Growth by 2028
Disability insurance market Disability Insurance Market – Global Outlook and Forecast 2022-2028 is the latest research study published by HTF MI assessing the analysis on the risk side of the market, highlighting opportunities and leveraging support for taking strategic and tactical decision-making. The report provides information on market trends and …
Read More »The Quebec Court of Appeal rules that disability insurance benefits should not be deducted from the indemnity in lieu of notice of termination of employment
In a decision rendered on September 1, 2022[1] the Court of Appeal ruled that disability insurance benefits received by an employee should not be deducted from the indemnity in lieu of notice of termination, even if the employer funded the insurance plan . In this case, Ms. Girard, a manager …
Read More »COPD treatment options at Serdang Hospital beyond inhalers
KUALA LUMPUR, November 23 – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is associated with a significant humanistic and socio-economic burden on patients and society. It has become one of the top three causes of death worldwide; 90% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Although preventable and treatable, it …
Read More »Inclusive Personal Care Vending Machines Aim to Collaborate with University | New
Owner and founder of Ann Nichole’s Vending LLC, Taylor Winston wants to bring inclusive personal care vending machines to Bowling Green State University. The mission of Winston and their company is to make personal care products for people of color and other minorities more accessible on college campuses where such …
Read More »Social Security Disability Insurance Payment: When Will You Get Your November Check?
The last Social Security Disability Insurance of November is to be distributed to beneficiaries this week. Whether or not your money arrived depends on two things: your date of birth and the year you started receiving SSDI money. Each month, checks are paid on four different dates, and it can …
Read More »Exploring the role of oral valacyclovir in the treatment of herpes simplex encephalitis
November 22, 2022 4 minute read Source/Disclosures Published by: Disclosures: Brock and LeFevre do not report any relevant financial information. ADD A SUBJECT TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are published on Please provide your email address to receive an email …
Read More »Hello Leaders lights the spark in elderly care
Since its launch in early October, Hello leaders has provided decision makers in the aged care sector with a wealth of knowledge while developing a network of like-minded industry professionals. From information on the newly introduced star rating for elderly care, tips for leading and motivating a team through change …
Read More »IMU-838 treatment associated with low rate of confirmed disability worsening in relapsing MS
Recently reported interim data from the Phase 2 EMPhASIS trial (NCT03846219) of Immunic’s investigational agent, vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838), showed that treatment with the therapy was associated with a low rate of confirmed worsening of disability (CDW) over time in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS).1.2 EMPhASIS included a 24-week blinded …
Read More »A Yorkshire assisted living company has taken special action after care inspectors discovered residents were locked in their rooms and living in a filthy environment
A care business which provides assisted living to vulnerable adults has been subject to special measures after inspectors discovered a litany of safety issues including broken furniture and residents locked in their rooms against their rights. The company runs six housing blocks in the area and was inspected after concerns …
Read More »Sue Ryder: How volunteering at Preston’s state-of-the-art neuro-care center helps more than residents
Caroline volunteers at Sue Ryder’s Lancashire Neurological Care Center in Fulwood two days a week and says she has always been drawn to working with people. Read more How the Sue Ryder Neurology Center in Preston is helping patients get their lives back Now, the specialist center for people with …
Read More »Mental health advocates praise opening of new children’s hospital care center in St. Paul | The mighty 790 KFGO
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (KFGO/WCCO) – Children’s Minnesota will open its first inpatient mental health care center later this month in St. Paul, aiming to help treat hundreds of children and teenagers every year with a variety of conditions and symptoms. Dr. Marc Gorelick, president and CEO of Children’s Minnesota, said that …
Read More »Healthcare utilization varies among people with spinal cord injury
Eastern Hanover, NJ. November 18, 2022. A survey of people with spinal cord injury living in the community found health care utilization below recommended rates for four types of care: primary care, spinal cord injury, dental and optical care. The researchers also found disparities associated with demographic, socioeconomic and injury-related …
Read More »Families feel trapped between overcrowded hospitals and a struggling welfare system
MORE families in Northern Ireland feel trapped between overcrowded hospitals and a struggling welfare system, a group representing patients and carers has said. Katherine McElroy of the Patients and Customers Council said the stereotype of bed blockers refusing to leave hospitals without getting their first choice of care was oversimplified. …
Read More »A life-saving treatment on the other side of the world
TAKING FLIGHT: Sarah McDowell has been battling multiple sclerosis for nearly five years and hopes a bone marrow transplant in Mexico will stop the disease in its tracks. Photo: Aidan Curtis. Aidan Curtis A MOUNT Gambier woman takes extraordinary steps to seek treatment for a degenerative disease in hopes of …
Read More »Capitol City Residential Health Care Marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration
The Jackson, Tennessee-based care community wants to celebrate the annual occasion by bringing attention to Down syndrome and raising awareness about it. JACKSON, TN/ACCESSWIRE/November 18, 2022/ Each year, the month of October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the United States. As a renowned residential care community for people with …
Read More »Immunic reports promising new data for MS treatment
Immunic has reported new positive data from a Phase 2 trial of vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838) to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). The treatment has helped reduce the rate of confirmed disability worsening over time and compares favorably to historical trial data for currently available multiple sclerosis (MS) drugs. EMPhASIS is …
Read More »Best disability insurance for the self employed in 2022
Assurity extends its disability benefits to workers in various high-risk self-employed categories, including labourers, electricians and farmers. We won’t be thrilled: if you’re in a high-risk occupational category (like manual labor), you’ll have a harder time getting a disability insurance policy. It comes down to risk: because you’re more likely …
Read More »Behavior analysis group votes to oppose electric shock treatment
The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center in Canton, Massachusetts, shown in a Google Street View image, is the only facility in the country known to use so-called electrical stimulation devices, which send electric shocks through electrodes attached to the skin, to to treat serious behaviors in people with intellectual disabilities. (Google …
Read More »A national dental benefit is about to become law, here’s who’s eligible
Canada will soon have its first form of national dental coverage, now that legislation establishing a benefit program for children under 12 has been passed. On Thursday, the bill bringing the dental benefit passed the final stage in the Senate. He is now awaiting royal assent, the final step to …
Read More »Carter and Schakowsky applaud passage of Lymphedema Treatment Act: U.S. Representative Buddy Carter
WASHINGTON DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) celebrated the passage today of their landmark legislation, HR 3630, the Lymphedema Treatment Act, which will provide Medicare Part B coverage for physician-prescribed compression garments, clinically recognized treatment for lymphedema. The bill, which was reintroduced in …
Read More »Woman with long COVID can’t work, disability insurance denied
Jenna Dreier has stopped working after developing long debilitating COVID symptoms. Thousands of Americans have probably left the workforce for the same reason. She had disability insurance, but the company said she did not have enough evidence to qualify for long-term payments. Loading Something is loading. Thank you for your …
Read More »Measles outbreak in Mumbai: warning signs, treatment, complications in children | Health
Amid the measles outbreak in Mumbai, a one-year-old boy lost his life on Monday due to complications from the disease. So far, seven deaths have been suspected due to the virus infection and 164 measles cases have been reported in the city according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Measles …
Read More »Launch of WHO recommendations for the management of premature or low birth weight infants
It is estimated that 15 million babies are born too early each year. That’s more than 1 in 10 babies. About 1 million children die each year due to complications from premature birth. Many surviving babies face lifelong disabilities, including learning disabilities and visual and hearing problems. On the occasion …
Read More »Psychedelics and Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Snapshot of the Latest COMPASS Trial Results – Compass Pathways (NASDAQ:CMPS)
(Part one of a four-part series) COMPASS Pathways Results CMPSA phase 2b trial evaluating the safety of different doses of proprietary synthetic psilocybin combined with psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) was recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study took place at 22 sites in the US, …
Read More »Workers in 16 new occupations are now eligible for permanent residency
OTTAWAON , November 16, 2022 /CNW/ – Immigration is not only good for our communities and our economy. It’s essential. This is why the government of Canada strives to welcome newcomers who bring the skills our economy needs to help fill critical labor shortages across the country. The Honorable Sean …
Read More »Migraine sufferers in Canada have a new treatment option
– UBRELVY® is the first and only oral CGRP receptor antagonist (gepant) approved by Health Canada for the acute treatment of migraine — UBRELVY® shown to reduce or eliminate migraine pain with a single oral tablet, with the option of taking an optional second dose for persistent pain MONTREAL, November …
Read More »wealthier older people and NDIS users can pay their own way
Aged care home packages under the former coalition government went well beyond the basics to include lawn mowing, gardening and cleaning. Taxpayers should not foot the bill for these non-essential services. People who have the financial capacity to purchase these taxpayer-subsidized services should be called upon to participate. Considering that …
Read More »Could there be a better treatment for MS flare-ups?
What if a patient with multiple sclerosis has an acute relapse, but standard treatment with methylprednisolone does not bring any improvement? As it stands, the guidelines recommend a second cycle of double-dose steroids. A German study has now shown that visual, motor and sensory abilities are better preserved through immunoadsorption …
Read More »Council of Elders – Have your say to rethink care for the elderly
Australia’s aged care system currently ticks all the wrong boxes. It is complex, unwieldy, expensive and does not provide the care older Australians have come to expect. The Commonwealth Home Support Scheme is supposed to provide basic home care. Support staff are so limited in what they can do that …
Read More »Process to Get COVID Long Haul Disability Benefits
OHIO – More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the world is getting back to normal in many ways. What do you want to know Long COVID is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, but not everyone qualifies. The process to get the benefits can …
Read More »Neil and Jillian Powell win the Wales Care Awards
Support local, independent and quality journalism… that mattersof just £3 per month you can help fund our work – and use our website ad-free. Become a member today Jillian and Neil Powell have won a Wales Care Award A Blackwood couple who have dedicated their lives to caring for vulnerable …
Read More »Beneficial influence of single-stage posterior surgery for the treatment of lumbar brucellic spondylitis associated with spondylolisthesis
Pathological changes in brucellar spondylitis are primarily infectious in vertebrates and discites, with vertebral destruction, spinal instability, and spinal cord or nerve compression.3,4,5,6,15. In recent years, with further research into the biomechanics of the spine, researchers have reasoned that surgery should be performed to remove lesions and rebuild the stability …
Read More »2021 HVAC upgrade of the treatment plant. Project. for offers
TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT MADISON METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT CONTRACT 1 2022 2021 TREATMENT PLANT HVAC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (owner) will receive proposals for the construction of the Treatment Plant HVAC Improvement Project 2021, contract 1 2022. Proposals will be received until 2 p.m. (CDT) on Friday, December 16, 2022, …
Read More »Woman who developed sepsis did not receive care of an acceptable standard, says HDC
Monday, November 14, 2022, 2:07 PMPress release: Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner Assistant Health and Disability Commissioner Deborah James has found the Southern District Health Board failed to provide services of an appropriate standard to a woman who developed sepsis following surgery surgery at Dunedin Hospital. Deborah James …
Read More »Great-grandmother who protested to Supreme Court alleges ‘inhumane’ treatment at DC prison
Rolande Baker, Nikki Enfield and Emily Paterson protested outside the Supreme Court on November 2. They were arrested and imprisoned for 30 hours in what Baker, who has been jailed for civil disobedience numerous times, called “the most inhumane place I have ever seen”. never been.” Rolande Baker, a 71-year-old …
Read More »Northland Horror raises $5,000 for Kind Hands Respite Care Cottage in Whangārei
The Northland Horror team at their A Hearty Halloween fundraiser. Photo / Provided A festival of fear turned into a festival of joy after Northland Horror’s Hearty Halloween event raised around $5,000 for Kind Hands in Whangārei. A sold-out crowd of cheaters flocked to McKay Stadium in Kensington on November …
Read More »World Diabetes Day 2022: Access to diabetes care.
What is diabetes ? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood sugar, also called blood sugar, is too high. With diabetes, your body doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it as well as it should. When there is not enough insulin or cells stop responding to insulin, …
Read More »Cement Augmentation for the Treatment of High to Medium Osteoporotic Compression Fractures, Percutaneous High Viscosity Cement Vertebroplasty Versus Balloon Kyphoplasty
VP and BKP are common interventions for the treatment of osteoporotic FVC. The difference between VP and BKP is that BKP adds a balloon inflation procedure in the collapsed vertebrae. Both procedures use bone cement to stabilize the fracture. Clinical studies of different cement augmentation procedures have been encouraging. Several …
Read More »ASP Hosts Stroke Care Transformation Conference
Guests and attendees pose for a photo at an international scientific conference on transforming stroke care in Sylhet recently. – Photo of the press release Planetary Health Academia recently held an international scientific conference on transforming stroke care at a hotel in Sylhet. The main themes of this conference were …
Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Eczema and Skin Care Products – Newz Hook | Disability News
Dermatitis is a skin condition that affects many people and can be very difficult to deal with. It causes dry, irritated and irritated skin, which can lead to diseases. Skin inflammation can also cause a ton of discomfort and torment, especially when it affects the hands or face. There is …
Read More »Joint stiffness: symptoms, causes, treatment
Joint stiffness occurs when your joints lack the mobility to move smoothly through their full range of motion. When you have stiff joints, it can be difficult and sometimes painful to move parts of your body. Joint stiffness often occurs alongside muscle stiffness, further limiting your range of motion and …
Read More »Auckland woman’s heart swells after six months of incorrect dialysis treatment
RICKY WILSON / Stuff Ashritha Bagadam went on an incorrect dialysis schedule for six months which made her even sicker. An Auckland woman unknowingly taken off the kidney transplant list also went on the incorrect dialysis schedule for six months, which made her sicker and caused fluid to build up …
Read More »Partnerships target health care, jobs for veterans and former NFL players
Access to quality health care, social support, housing and professional resources often determines how well military veterans and NFL players transition to normal life after their service and retirement. career. Tulane University Brain Health Center and Merge veterans and players (MVP) have partnered to create a New Orleans MVP Chapter …
Read More »Guest Opinion: Birmingham VA healthcare system celebrates veterans every day
This is a guest opinion column Today is a day we remember the sacrifice of those who raised their right hands and took an oath to protect our country. It is a day when we recognize those individuals from all walks of life, those who are united as brothers and …
Read More »QUIT TOBACCO WITH THE SUPPORT OF RIVERVIEW TOBACCO TREATMENT SPECIALIST STEPHANIE KORYNTA
Did you know that the American Cancer Society is sponsoring the Great American Smokeout on November 17? The annual event challenges smokers to quit smoking for 24 hours. If you or a loved one smokes cigarettes, consider joining the movement and taking the first step towards quitting smoking for good. …
Read More »Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment Market to Reach US$4,612.1 Million by 2026: IndustryARC
Market Research Reports, Business Advisory Services and Analytics The growing focus on autism programs for new autism findings is accelerating the growth of the autism spectrum disorder treatment market. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, Nov. 11, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — IndustryARC in its latest report predicts the Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment market size …
Read More »Online service helps South Carolina families receive child care assistance
COLUMBIA, SC (WRDW/WAGT) – The Department of Social Services announces the launch of the South Carolina voucher online application portal for families to receive childcare support, starting October 13. According to the ministry, this online service now allows families to apply for financial assistance for child care online at the …
Read More »Independent investigation after woman was choked to death in disabled care home – The Irish Times
An independent investigation is underway into the death of a resident of a disability accommodation center who died after choking on a piece of food in the care home. Margaret Evans, a 55-year-old woman with an intellectual disability, had lived for 12 years in a residential center run by disability …
Read More »Rotary Club of Ojodu Supports Treatment for Deaf Students
By Adaku Onyenucheya November 10, 2022 | 1:40 a.m. The Rotary Club of Ojodu, in conjunction with District 9110, supported the treatment of hearing impaired children at Wesley, Surulere, Lagos Schools. Club chairman Edwin Okon said the common project was the club’s desire to help people in need, especially children …
Read More »SSDI Payout for November: When Will You Get Your Money?
The following Social Security Disability Insurance payment is due this week, making a total of three November payments that have been disbursed. Whether or not you received your money depends on several factors: your date of birth and the year you started receiving SSDI money. November checks will be disbursed …
Read More »Social Security Disability Insurance November Payment: When Will You Get Your Money?
Of them Social Security Disability Insurance the payments were made this month, and whether or not you received yours depends on several factors: your date of birth and the year you started receiving SSDI money. November checks will be disbursed on four different dates, and it can get confusing to …
Read More »Luton care home under special measures after damning report from care watchdog
The Victoriana Retirement Home A care home in Luton has been placed under special measures after a damning report from the care watchdog. The Care Quality Commission is meeting with owners of Victoriana Care Home and Luton Council to address what it says are major issues. Heritage Care Homes Limited, …
Read More »Insurtech Asteya Platform Introduces New Individual Disability Insurance Product – InsuranceNewsNet
Asteya launches a new individual disability insurance product, Individual Sickness & Injury Disability Insurancelaunched in 33 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Colombia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, …
Read More »Insurtech Asteya Platform Introduces New Individual Disability Insurance Product
Asteya Introduces New Individual Disability Insurance Product, Individual Sickness and Injury Disability Insurance, Launched in 33 States: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana , Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode …
Read More »Global Leprosy Treatment Market Business Growth 2022-2028 | Cadila Pharmaceuticals, Macleods Pharmaceuticals, Astra Zeneca
Leading market research firm “Coherent Market Insights” recently released an updated data analysis report “Leprosy Treatment Market Research Report 2022”. The report provides an actionable insight into the market to clients/vendors with which sustainable and profitable business strategies can be created. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the Leprosy …
Read More »UNC TEACCH at 50: A global leader in autism care, training, education and research
Efficient, modern, and breathtaking in its scope, UNC TEACCH celebrates its 50th anniversary as a stellar display of commitment, excellence, and collaboration in helping people with autism and their families across the state and around the world. “TEACCH is one of the few places in the state you can go …
Read More »Combination therapy does not slow radiographic spinal progression in patients with radiographic axSpA
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, showed that the combination of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and a TNF inhibitor did not significantly slow progression x-ray of the spine in patients with x-ray axial spondyloarthritis (Abstract #0546). Axial spondyloarthritis …
Read More »Construction of Mayo Primary Care Extension to begin soon
Published: Tue, 8 Nov 2022, 6:26 PM Construction of the £8.5million extension to Castlebar Primary Care Center will begin next spring, according to MP Alan Dillon. In correspondence from the HSE, Deputy Dillon said he had been told planning permission had been granted for the extension to the building at …
Read More »Air Treatment Market Overview by Recent Opportunities, Growth
Air treatment market The Global Air Treatment Report from Global Insight Services is the only authoritative source of information on the air treatment market. The report will provide you with an analysis of the impact of the latest market disruptions such as the Russian-Ukrainian war and Covid-19 on the market. …
Read More »Residents of London, Ont., care facility say bedbug and cockroach problem persists as they face rent hike
Residents of a private care facility in London, Ont., say they face a steep rent hike as bugs continue to plague, while a spokesperson for Bruce Residence says it could still be weeks before the insects are eradicated. Residents and workers have recently expressed concerns about the bug issue CBC …
Read More »Rare disease treatment advocate runs to represent Missouri House 96th District – St. Louis Call Newspapers
This year’s race for Missouri’s 96th House of Representatives district features Republican Brad Christ and Democrat Leslie Derrington, both new to public office. The election is Tuesday, November 8. Derrington has been an advocate for rare disease research since 2012, when his 2-year-old daughter was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy. …
Read More »Social Security Disability Insurance: How to Apply for Benefits
More than 8 million Americans receive Social Security Administration disability benefits, primarily through Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. To qualify, you must have been diagnosed with an injury or condition that prevents you from working for at least one year or is expected to result in death. Another form …
Read More »Stanfield Bill moves forward, helping veterans access the care they need
Sen. Jean Stanfield’s legislation to help struggling New Jersey veterans get the psychiatric care they need was approved today by the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. Sen. Jean Stanfield’s legislation to help struggling New Jersey veterans get the psychiatric care they need has been approved by the Senate …
Read More »Air Treatment Market to Hit US$11,041.19 Million with Highest
Air treatment market The air treatment market is expected to reach US$11,041.19 million by 2028 from US$8,299.93 million in 2021; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2021 to 2028. The adoption of air treatment solutions has increased significantly in recent years, and this trend is …
Read More »I don’t need disability insurance, I have group benefits – Laws and insurance products
At the bottom of almost every refrigerator is a calcified lime, kale stain. Last year, Canadians threw away $50 billion worth of food.1 52% of us bought a lottery ticket.2 And two-thirds of us paid less than our full credit card balance.3 These are objectively bad decisions. And yet, when …
Read More »Aged care workers will get a 15% pay rise
Up to 300,000 older workers nationwide will get a temporary 15% wage increase, or an additional four dollars an hour. The interim decision, issued by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) last Friday did not determine when the hike will be implemented. Elderly care Minister Anika Wells said it was a …
Read More »Switching treatment may help MS patients: study
Monash University researchers used the world’s largest multiple sclerosis (MS) registry, MSBase, to provide evidence that will help people with MS take the best medicine for them. People with MS often need to switch medications to fully control their disease. These switching decisions are complex because until now, there was …
Read More »‘Love and protect yourself’: I care about my mother, 90, and my husband, 73. It brings nothing. I work and pay all the bills. What hope do I have?
By Quentin Fottrell “Set expectations and goals, don’t settle for less and don’t pay for love or a mate” Dear Quentin, I am 65 years old and had been hoping for an early retirement for a long time, but I am still working. I have my 90-year-old mother with no …
Read More »Funding of $1.6 million to improve genomic healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities – India Education | Latest Education News | World Education News
An interdisciplinary project led by UNSW Sydney to create a more inclusive genomic healthcare approach for people with intellectual disabilities has received $1.6 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). GeneEQUAL develop resources and education to help healthcare professionals practice a new model of respectful, appropriately paced …
Read More »Fair Work Commission: Business Council of Australia issues warning over rising number of older workers
Aged care workers are set to receive a substantial pay rise, after a ruling by the Fair Work Commission upheld a 15% increase for the industry. The decision, issued by the Commission on Friday, comes more than 18 months after a royal commission report was tabled, which recommended a 25% …
Read More »Women Celebrate Success in Fibroid Treatment with HIFU Technology | The Guardian Nigeria News
Barely a year after High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) entered the nation’s medical space for the treatment of uterine fibroids and adenomyosis through bloodless surgery, more than 100 women have since treated and their fibroids and adenomyosis were successfully removed.This success is encouraging many more women, especially those who may …
Read More »SHAVER: Benefits for older doctors would limit healthcare shortages
Breadcrumb Links Columnists Emergency nurse Janelle Van Halteren, right, talks to her colleague as the Omicron variant puts pressure on Humber River Hospital in Toronto, January 20, 2022. Photo by Carlos Osori /Reuters Content of the article “There is something seriously wrong with our lack of capacity and the level …
Read More »Central Florida residents struggle with housing, healthcare, report says – Orlando Sentinel
A report examining the health and well-being of residents in Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties saw the need to improve access to affordable housing, equitable health care and mental health services. “One of the most significant barriers to accessing health care in the Central Florida region is access to …
Read More »Disability benefits – should you use them to pay your debts? Debt Camel
Disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA) are intended to cover additional expenses you have due of your disability. So, should you use this money to pay off debts? For someone who is not disabled, your benefits may seem high, but …
Read More »Health News | Researchers find treatment options for patients whose blood cancer relapses after CAR-T
New York [US]November 4 (ANI): Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and Mount Sinai have discovered treatments that may help patients with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer, who have tried CAR-T immunotherapy but who experienced relapses. Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy, or CAR-T for short, uses immune cells …
Read More »Bone Loss: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Bone loss, also known as osteoporosis, is a disease that develops over time in many people. Over your lifetime, natural aging, certain dietary or lifestyle choices, and even certain medications can cause bones to become weak and brittle. This doesn’t mean your bones are getting smaller; instead, they become more …
Read More »Pet sitting: how to take care of your visually impaired dog
If you have a dog losing their sight or going blind, it can be a difficult time for your pet as well as your family. Blindness in dogs can be caused by age or illness and while it’s heartbreaking to see your adorable pooch struggling with his disability, you can …
Read More »Safeguards will be developed for the treatment of gender identity of children and young people in Scotland
NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has been ordered by the Scottish Government to report on the service provided to the Sandyford Clinic for the treatment of gender dysphoria across Scotland. A HIS spokesperson said: ‘There is currently no national standard of care for gender identity services in Scotland. The goal …
Read More »Judge slams treatment of mentally ill at Louisiana prison
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana prison’s treatment of its mentally ill prisoners — including inadequate care, incomplete medical records and extended stays in solitary confinement — violates federal law and the Constitution, a federal judge ruled. U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Foote’s 165-page ruling says officials at the David Wade …
Read More »HAL Medical Exoskeleton Approved for Treatment of HAM and Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia in Japan Medical Exoskeleton Report
CYBERDYNE, not the company behind the evil AI in science fiction, but the maker of human-empowering robotic technology, announced this month that Medical HAL is now approved for two new treatments. Specifically, the lower body medical exoskeleton can now be used to treat hereditary spastic paraplegia and HTLV-1-related myelopathy (HAM). …
Read More »South Africans have too little life and disability insurance
The most recent study on life and disability cover from the Association for Savings and Investments of South Africa (Asisa) indicates that the premature death of a breadwinner, or an accident which renders him invalid, will be a real disaster for most families in South Africa. The typical employee simply …
Read More »OneAmerica® Long-Term Care Survey Shares Consumer Insights – InsuranceNewsNet
Recent Study Reveals Consumers Are Underprepared for a Long-Term Care Event INDIANAPOLIS (Nov 3, 2022) — The pandemic has heightened consumer awareness of the need for life insurance, but it hasn’t had the same impact on long-term care planning, according to new research from a 2022 OneAmerica consumer study on …
Read More »Health and care staff will receive training on autism and learning disabilities after mum’s campaign
Health and care staff are to undergo mandatory training on learning disabilities and autism after a mother’s campaign in memory of her tragic son. Mandatory Oliver McGowan training on learning disabilities and autism will help staff care for and support people with learning disabilities and people with autism. The training …
Read More »Aurora contracts with new life/disability insurance provider – InsuranceNewsNet
AURORA – The city is replacing its current provider of employee life/ADD and long-term disability insurance with another company. The Board approved the change at its October 24 Meet. The two-year contract, which comes into effect January 1, 2023is with Lincoln Financial through USI city broker, and the cost will …
Read More »Hyderabad Woman Suffers ‘Beauty Salon Stroke’ After Salon Treatment, All About The Syndrome
In a bizarre development, a woman in Hyderabad suffered a ‘beauty salon stroke’ after a hair was treated at a salon. The case came to the fore after a neurologist who treated the woman took to Twitter and reported on the shocking incident and the rare syndrome. According to the …
Read More »Long-Term Care Made Easy: Policy Solver Simplifies Long-Term Care Planning
About seven out of ten people over the age of 65 may need long-term care. A key part of Policy Solver’s mission is to provide a comprehensive, personalized advisory service tailored to your needs. November 1, 2022 – Virginia, United States – Most people find long term care insurance a …
Read More »Inside Housing – News – Landlord staff receive ’empathy training’ after treatment of disabled woman revealed
New01.11.223:45 p.m. by Grainne Cuffe Staff at a major housing association have received ’empathy training’ after a leak forced a disabled woman to sleep in her living room for more than 18 months. The leak in Samantha Burrell’s bedroom had spread and ripped through the ceiling (Picture: ITV News) dividing …
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