Spinal Cord's Memory Function Surpasses Previous Assumptions
New research demonstrates the autonomous learning and memory capabilities of spinal cord neurons, highlighting their independence from cerebral control (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - April 11, 2024 Category: Disability Tags: Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Source Type: news
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 -- In sibling control analyses, acetaminophen use during pregnancy was not associated with children ' s risk for autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 11, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
The effects of home automation on personal and social autonomies in spinal cord injury patients: a pilot study - Maresca G, Latella D, Formica C, Veneziani I, Ielo A, Quartarone A, Calabr ò RS, De Cola MC.
BACKGROUND: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe and progressive neurological condition caused by trauma to the nervous system, resulting in lifelong disability and severe comorbidities. This condition imposes serious limitations on everyday life, interfer... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Effects of poloxamer 188 on traumatic brain injury - Wu R, Koduri R, Cho M, Alatrash N, Nomellini V.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major cause of severe disability and death, resulting in significant health care and economic burden. Poloxamer 188, a synthetic tri-block copolymer approved by the FDA, has been studied for its potential effects on trauma... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news
Hundreds of political and news content creators ask Meta to reverse its default Threads and Instagram setting opting accounts out of seeing “political content”
The decision has alarmed users who post about social issues, including LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, racial inequality and disability. And independent journalists and content creators say they’ve struggled to reach their audiences in recent weeks since the change was rolled out. The limits, they…#meta #kypolanco #feminist #polanco #accountabletech #categorizing #nicolegill #andystone #georgelee #nativeamericans (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Artificial wombs could someday help save babies born prematurely
Scientists are developing artificial wombs to rescue babies who would die or end up severely disabled because they are born very prematurely. The research is generating excitement, but also concerns. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - April 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rob Stein Source Type: news
Decline in Civic Engagement Among Aging Adults Since Start of Pandemic
New research encompassing 7,000 individuals aged 55 and above indicates a trend of increased homebound behavior, with fewer visits to restaurants, gyms, and other communal spaces (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - April 10, 2024 Category: Disability Tags: Seniors News Source Type: news
All New VOCIC Rollator Walker Z21 Now Available
This new Z21 rollator walker stands out as the most cost-effective option offering high value for the price (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - April 10, 2024 Category: Disability Tags: Mobility Walking Aids Source Type: news
Changing Perspectives: How Generation X's Views On Evolution Are Evolving
The study investigated factors that were associated with students changing attitude toward evolution (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - April 10, 2024 Category: Disability Tags: Anthropology and Disability Source Type: news
Analysis of road traffic injuries presented to the emergency department in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: a hospital-based study - Amir A, Amir B, Alghannam A, Abdeen T, Al-Howaish A, Alsheniber R, Al-Mulhim A, Alfaraj D.
The increasing incidence of road traffic injuries (RTIs) has contributed to the disability and death of millions of people on both a national and global level. This retrospective study was conducted at King Fahad University Hospital (KFUH), Khobar, Saudi A... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Content creators ask Meta to reverse politics limits on Instagram, Threads
The decision has alarmed users who post about social issues, including LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, racial inequality and disability. And independent journalists and content creators say they’ve struggled to reach their audiences in recent weeks since the change was rolled out. The limits, they…#meta #kypolanco #feminist #polanco #accountabletech #categorizing #nicolegill #andystone #georgelee #nativeamericans (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Delegates support calls on wellbeing and health and safety
Delegates to UNISON’s health conference debated a series of motions under the collective heading of health, safety and wellbeing, on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
“Let’s commit to fostering a workplace where every woman feels valued,” said Susan Parkinson (pictured above).
Moving a motion on women’s mental health at work for the national women’s committee, she explained that women experience higher levels of mental health problems than men.
Karen Buckley from Greater Manchester stated that 76% of the NHS staff are women. Alongside the fact that the majority of carers – paid and unpaid – are also women, and...
Source: UNISON Health care news - April 10, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Amanda Kendal Tags: Article News 2024 National Health Conference health and safey long covid mental health sexual harassment trans rights Source Type: news
Nigeria: Prada Uzodimma Partners Naseni On Innovative Learning Aids for PWDs
[Leadership] As part of efforts to foster inclusive education, Barrister Prada Uzodimma, founder of The Ability Life Initiative, has called on the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to produce innovative learning tools for persons with disabilities (PWDs). (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - April 9, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV-Aids and STDs Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Poses No Risk of Autism, ADHD in Kids
TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- There’s no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, the largest study to date on the subject has... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 9, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
The Relentless Cost of Chronic Diseases
At first, my legs buckled. Then I started nearly fainting and was struck by fierce jaw, neck, and back pain—six unhappy faces-worth on the scale. Just as quickly, as one tends to do, I created narratives to explain these sudden symptoms. That one glass of wine had done me in. The steamy weather led my knees to wobble. It was the aftermath of a concussion I got after I fell in a hole in the sidewalk. It was from when I hurt my neck when I was thrown down on a subway platform by a man with low spatial awareness and somewhere to be.
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It turned out I was fainting beca...
Source: TIME: Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alissa Quart Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news
