Pediatrics
Helping unlock personalised interventions for kids with developmental disabilities
New statistical tools will help young children with developmental disabilities or brain injuries to get the help they need much sooner.
Jun 3, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'I'm scared': Parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all Australians, but there are very good reasons why the impact might be more keenly felt by people with disability and their carers.
Jun 2, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study examines COVID-19 stress, coping strategies, and well-being
Active coping, denial, emotional support, humor and religion are among the coping strategies that help people with chronic conditions and disabilities deal with stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recently ...
Jun 1, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Those with IDD more likely to die from COVID-19, study shows
A new study published recently in ScienceDirect by researchers from Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University shows that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are more likely to die from ...
May 28, 2020
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Health
Disability sector 'not surprised' by death
People living with disabilities, their families and carers are 'not surprise' by the death of Ann Marie Smith in her Adelaide home, an online study reveals.
May 28, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Blood test may help predict whose multiple sclerosis will get worse
A blood test may help predict which people with multiple sclerosis (MS) will get worse during the following year, according to a study published in the May 20, 2020, online issue of Neurology.
May 20, 2020
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Autism spectrum disorders
Cord blood study provides insights on benefits, limitations for autism treatment
In a recent study, Duke researchers tested whether a single infusion of a unit of a child's own or donor cord blood could improve social communication skills in children between the ages of 2-7 diagnosed with autism spectrum ...
May 19, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mayo Clinic Q And A: COVID-19 and people with disabilities
Dear Mayo Clinic: My father, who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease, lives with me and my family, including three children. While my husband can work at home, I am still required to go on-site for my job. Although I practice ...
May 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to protect seniors living in long-term care from social isolation
In many ways, seniors have become the face of COVID-19, with nearly 80 percent of COVID-19 deaths in Canada connected to long-term care homes. With tightened visiting restrictions in place, social isolation has become a real ...
May 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Australian disability workers fear a lack of support for the sector during COVID-19
Disability workers fear a lack of support for the sector means they could be hit hard by a COVID-19 outbreak.
May 6, 2020
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