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      </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3160234.htm</link><description>PR: With the flu continuing to spread nationwide, imagine adding the virus into the mix when someone is already coping with a chronic illness like Alzheimer's disease. In an effort to help families manage this situation, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) today released tips for careg</description><guid>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3160234.htm</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:18:36 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.prweb.com" /></item><item><title>Judge Halts IHSS Home Care Cuts; Says They Likely Violate Federal...
      </title><link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/judge-halts-ihss-home-care-cuts-says-they-likely-violate-federal-law-64846232.html</link><description>OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A Federal judge has stopped the state from making deep cuts in the In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) homecare program that would have affected some 130,000 low income elderly, blind and disabled Californians. In her ruling today, U.S.</description><guid>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/judge-halts-ihss-home-care-cuts-says-they-likely-violate-federal-law-64846232.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:50:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.prnewswire.com" /></item><item><title>Resolution reached regarding auxiliary aids for deaf patients</title><link>http://health.cch.com/news/healthcare-compliance/101509a.asp</link><description>During the deaf patient's visit he was accompanied by his 11-year-old son; the patient and his son requested a sign language interpreter and the patient's wife called the hospital and asked that one be provided.</description><guid>http://health.cch.com/news/healthcare-compliance/101509a.asp</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:05:37 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://health.cch.com" /></item><item><title>Court OKs lawsuit against Hawaii Medicaid managed care</title><link>http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/07/gvsc0907.htm</link><description>Physicians and patients say the state overlooked health plans' inadequate networks when it contracted to move some beneficiaries into managed care.</description><guid>http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/07/gvsc0907.htm</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:22:03 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.ama-assn.org" /></item><item><title>Book Proposes New Treatment for Brain Injured Children</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/10330614-book-proposes-new-treatment-for-brain-injured-children.html</link><description>Book Proposes New Treatment for Brain Injured Children. Snowdrop Child Development Consultants announce the publication of a new book written by their founder Andrew Brereton about the diagnosis and treatment of brain - injury.</description><guid>http://www.prlog.org/10330614-book-proposes-new-treatment-for-brain-injured-children.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:19:09 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.prlog.org" /></item><item><title>Irish Medical Times | Clinical TImes | Pioneer who improved care ...
      </title><link>http://www.imt.ie/clinical/mental-health-cns/pioneer-who-improved-care-of-t.html</link><description>Prof Conor Ward on the life and achievements of John Langdon Down — who identified the condition that carries his name and radically improved standards of care</description><guid>http://www.imt.ie/clinical/mental-health-cns/pioneer-who-improved-care-of-t.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:00:01 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.imt.ie" /></item><item><title>No effect of traction in patients with low back pain: a single ce...
      </title><link>http://www.medicalfacts.eu/2009/08/no-effect-of-traction-in-patients-with-low-back-pain-a-single-centre-single-blind-randomized-controlled-trial-of-intervertebral-differential-dynamics-therapy%c2%ae/</link><description>Abstract Low back pain (LBP) poses a significant problem to society. Although initial conservative therapy may be beneficial, persisting chronic LBP still</description><guid>http://www.medicalfacts.eu/2009/08/no-effect-of-traction-in-patients-with-low-back-pain-a-single-centre-single-blind-randomized-controlled-trial-of-intervertebral-differential-dynamics-therapy%c2%ae/</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:52:14 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.medicalfacts.eu" /></item><item><title>IDD, Intervertebral Differential Dynamics Therapy® niet beter dan...
      </title><link>http://www.medicalfacts.nl/2009/08/12/accu-spina-idd-intervertebral-differential-dynamics-therapy%c2%ae-niet-beter-dan-placebo-bij-lage-rugklachten/</link><description>Abstract Low back pain (LBP) poses a significant problem to society. Although initial conservative therapy may be beneficial, persisting chronic LBP still frequently leads to expensive invasive intervention. A novel non-invasive therapy that focuses on discogenic LBP is Intervertebral Differential</description><guid>http://www.medicalfacts.nl/2009/08/12/accu-spina-idd-intervertebral-differential-dynamics-therapy%c2%ae-niet-beter-dan-placebo-bij-lage-rugklachten/</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.medicalfacts.nl" /></item><item><title>Praise for blind support centre - Scotsman.com News</title><link>http://news.scotsman.com/health/Praise-for-blind-support-centre.5536435.jp</link><description>Praise for blind support centre - HEALTH chiefs have praised the Vision Support Centre for the blind after being given a tour of the premises.</description><guid>http://news.scotsman.com/health/Praise-for-blind-support-centre.5536435.jp</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://news.scotsman.com" /></item><item><title>Multnomah County: Developmental Disability Services</title><link>http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/dchs/dd/index.shtml</link><description>The Developmental Disabilities Services Division plans strategies and generates resources that facilitate accessibility, inclusion and choices for individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families. The program:</description><guid>http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/dchs/dd/index.shtml</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:51:11 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.co.multnomah.or.us" /></item><item><title>Washington County: Health and Human Services - Developmental Disa...
      </title><link>http://www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/DevelopmentalDisabilities/</link><description>Washington County Logo Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Skip to Site Search Return to Homepage County Home Health &amp; Human Services Developmental Disabilities Developmental Disabilities Welcome to the Washington County Developmental Disabilities Program. Our purpose is to provide service</description><guid>http://www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/DevelopmentalDisabilities/</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:47:03 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.co.washington.or.us" /></item><item><title>FDA Approves Expanded Use of ISENTRESS (raltegravir) in Combinati...
      </title><link>http://www.merck.com/newsroom/press_releases/product/2009_0731.html?src=rss</link><description>FDA Approves Expanded Use of ISENTRESS® (raltegravir) in Combination Therapy for Adult Patients with HIV-1 Infection to Include Patients Not...</description><guid>http://www.merck.com/newsroom/press_releases/product/2009_0731.html?src=rss</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.merck.com" /></item><item><title>Groups Assail Vision Therapy as Remedy for Learning Disabilities ...
      </title><link>http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/GeneralPediatrics/15245</link><description>SAN FRANCISCO -- Behavioral vision therapy, eye exercises, and colored lenses have no role in the treatment of dyslexia and other learning disabilities, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics</description><guid>http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/GeneralPediatrics/15245</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:32:39 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.medpagetoday.com" /></item><item><title>Learning disability care warning</title><link>http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090722/thl-learning-disability-care-warning-d831572.html</link><description>Patients with learning disabilities are dying unnecessarily because of widespread ignorance and neglect within the NHS, a mental health campaign group has said.</description><guid>http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090722/thl-learning-disability-care-warning-d831572.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:16:24 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://uk.news.yahoo.com" /></item><item><title>18th Annual Fat Tire Classic Benefiting the National Sports Cente...
      </title><link>http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&amp;STORY=/www/story/06-24-2009/0005050062&amp;EDATE=</link><description>Experience world class mountain biking and fantastic hiking with a wide variety of well-marked trails for all levels of riders and hikers! Join this summer tradition with:</description><guid>http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&amp;STORY=/www/story/06-24-2009/0005050062&amp;EDATE=</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:16:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://news.prnewswire.com" /></item><item><title>Prevalence, treatment, and associated disability of mental disord...
      </title><link>http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673609606607/abstract?rss=yes</link><description>Prevalence, treatment, and associated disability of mental disorders in four provinces in China during 2001–05: an epidemiological survey. By - Prof Michael R Phillips MD, Prof Jingxuan Zhang MMed,...</description><guid>http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673609606607/abstract?rss=yes</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.thelancet.com" /></item><item><title>Allied Healthcare International Inc. Appoints Head of Learning Di...
      </title><link>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Allied-Healthcare-iw-28957857.html?x=0&amp;.v=1</link><description>{ "market" : {"NAME" : "U.S.", "ID" : "us_market", "TZ" : "ET", "TZOFFSET" : "-14400", "open" : "1245418201", "close" : "1245441601", "flags" : {}} , "STREAMER_SERVER" : "http://streamerapi.finance.yahoo.</description><guid>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Allied-Healthcare-iw-28957857.html?x=0&amp;.v=1</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:11:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://finance.yahoo.com" /></item><item><title>Preclinical Work Shows How One Gene Causes Severe Mental Retardat...
      </title><link>http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=139205&amp;full=1</link><description>Duke University -- Researchers at Duke University Medical Center and the University of North Carolina have discovered in mice how a single disrupted gene can cause a form of severe mental retardation known as Angelman syndrome.</description><guid>http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=139205&amp;full=1</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.biospace.com" /></item><item><title>Take this opportunity to reform health care</title><link>http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1945476378</link><description>The Obama administration's first 100 days focused largely on the nation's financial crisis. Nonetheless, this initial period includes two major health care efforts, one contained in the stimulus package, the other embedded in a policy strategy. A</description><guid>http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1945476378</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://c.moreover.com" /></item><item><title>Leading health bodies unite to stop discrimination against people...
      </title><link>http://www.rsm.ac.uk/media/pr276.php</link><description>Leading health bodies, including the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal Society of Medicine, have joined forces with Mencap to produce a best practice guide for health professionals on improving healthcare for people with a learning disability.</description><guid>http://www.rsm.ac.uk/media/pr276.php</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:19:34 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.rsm.ac.uk" /></item><item><title>Optometry and Eye Health Care News from Optician Online - Chariti...
      </title><link>http://www.opticianonline.net/Articles/2009/04/15/23183/Charities+for+the+blind+join+forces.html</link><description>Optometry and Eye Health Care News from Optician Online. The latest news for opticians including cataract diabetes, dry eye syndrome and other eye health problems</description><guid>http://www.opticianonline.net/Articles/2009/04/15/23183/Charities+for+the+blind+join+forces.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:11:28 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.opticianonline.net" /></item><item><title>Disabled people 'failed by NHS'</title><link>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7959730.stm</link><description>NHS and social services in England are failing to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities, investigators say.</description><guid>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7959730.stm</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:03:40 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://news.bbc.co.uk" /></item><item><title>Patrick Brown Executive Director, The Badger Association of the B...
      </title><link>http://www.biztimes.com/news/2008/12/12/patrick-brown-executive-director-the-badger-association-of-the-blind-and-visually-impaired</link><description>About 20 percent of people age 65 or older are considered visually impaired, which is defined as they should not drive a car and cannot read without a magnifying device.</description><guid>http://www.biztimes.com/news/2008/12/12/patrick-brown-executive-director-the-badger-association-of-the-blind-and-visually-impaired</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.biztimes.com" /></item><item><title>Laquinimod Demonstrated Significant and Sustained Impact on Multi...
      </title><link>http://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/news/rss/story/*http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080918/20080918006189.html?.v=1</link><description>Laquinimod Demonstrated Significant and Sustained Impact on Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity. - JERUSALEM &amp; LUND, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New data from the extension phase of oral laquinimod in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) demonstrated a significant reduction in the mean number</description><guid>http://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/news/rss/story/*http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080918/20080918006189.html?.v=1</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:32:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://us.rd.yahoo.com" /></item><item><title>Rule change could impact clinics, health centers</title><link>http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/stories/2008/09/15/story3.html?ana=from_rss</link><description>A joint statement by Sens. Charles Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton, who are fighting the change, says the new rule would affect more than 400,000 New Yorkers who rely on such health clinics. Statewide, clinics would lose more than $350 million in reimbursements.</description><guid>http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/stories/2008/09/15/story3.html?ana=from_rss</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Healthcare/Care/Disabled Care</category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.bizjournals.com" /></item></channel></rss>