Psychology & Psychiatry
Service dogs benefit the well-being of their handlers, research shows
Low self-confidence. Social isolation. Longing for independence.
Feb 15, 2019
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News tagged with physical disabilities
Overweight & Obesity
Unfit teens often grow into sickly middle age, study shows
(HealthDay)—Teen boys who are unfit and/or obese have higher odds for chronic disease and disability as adults, according to a large Swedish study.
Feb 12, 2019
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Cardiology
Post-stroke depression common among black, hispanic survivors
For the nearly 800,000 people who experience a stroke each year in the United States, the aftereffects are likely to be life-changing.
Feb 5, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Certain physical disabilities may affect outcomes in kidney transplant recipients
Visual and walking disabilities in kidney transplant recipients were linked with poor outcomes in a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23-October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Oct 25, 2018
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Health
Researchers explore variations in employment outcomes for people with disabilities
A team of disability researchers has authored a new article that explores the underlying factors for the substantial geographic variation in employment rates among people with disabilities in the U.S. Their findings are ...
Oct 9, 2018
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Cardiology
Daily low-dose aspirin found to have no effect on healthy life span in older people
In a large clinical trial to determine the risks and benefits of daily low-dose aspirin in healthy older adults without previous cardiovascular events, aspirin did not prolong healthy, independent living (life free of dementia ...
Sep 16, 2018
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Neuroscience
Can diet help reduce disability, symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), eating a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains may be linked to having less disability and fewer symptoms than people whose diet is less healthy, according to a study ...
Dec 6, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Docs' preparedness influences exercise recommendations
(HealthDay)—Primary care providers who feel prepared are more likely to recommend physical activity to patients with disabilities, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in Preventing Chronic Disease.
Nov 19, 2017
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Genetics
Brain tumour's 'addiction' to common amino acid could be its weakness
Starving a childhood brain tumour of the amino acid glutamine could improve the effect of chemotherapy, according to an early study led by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and funded by Children with Cancer UK and the ...
Nov 1, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Why are cancer patients with pre-existing disabilities reporting poorer care?
Researchers at Cardiff University are exploring the reasons why cancer patients with physical impairments experience greater problems in accessing healthcare compared to the general population.
Oct 26, 2017
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