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Primary lymphedema is one of the few disorders that could easily be termed an “equal opportunity” affliction. A genetic lymphatic impairment, the number of primary lymphedema sufferers is roughly the same in any group, anywhere in the world, unrestrained by ethnic, racial, or even economic barriers. In an effort to spread awareness of lymphedema among impoverished populations, one lymphedema therapist traveled to Colombia to see that the needs of these patients do not go unheard. 
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A Different World: Speech pathologists working with head and neck cancer | SLP
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After the Burn: A respiratory therapist reflects on past burn unit practices and the future of patient care | RT
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Nordoff-Robbins: Then and Now: Renowned music therapy approach celebrates important milestones | MT
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Making Weight: Elderly population faces risk of unhealthy weight loss | NT
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:: 09.06.10
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On The Road Again! | PAINWeek 2010 and other trainings
Michael Ellner
Dateline September 6, 2010 I'm on my way to join about 1200 frontline pain practitioners who like me will be meeting in Las Vegas to teach and/or attend the world's premier medical conference for treating PAIN. This is the fourth year that I will be joining my friend and teaching...
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:: 08.26.10
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Long Term Effects of Short Term Indulgence | general, nutrition, physical
Kathy Warwick
Life sometimes gets in the way of exercise and healthy eating. Perhaps an injury or illness sidelines an active person. The holidays roll around with abundant food and extra demands on our time. Vacation plans usually include exotic culinary experiences and lounging around. The result may be a gain of...
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:: 08.25.10
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Exercise safety, personal training, bootcamp and more | Body Solutions Physical therapy training NJ
Steve Young
In the past 15 years as a fitness and health professional, I've seen workout programs come and go. Fitness is much like fashion where "hot" workouts go in and out of style like bell bottoms. The only difference is that the bell bottoms may only hurt your ego and reputation...
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:: 06.12.10
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"Boss Your Brain" Strategies for Students | Therapy Resources
Amy McConkey Robbins
Children of all ages can benefit from techniques that help them remember, organize and retrieve the information they hear and read. In the July/August, 2005 issue of The Volta Voices, I wrote an article about techniques to help children with hearing loss boss their brain. I'd like to review some...
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:: 04.02.10
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Spring is in the Air | autism, Human Interest, nutrition, Kelly Olsen-Stanko
Behind The Zine
It's Spring time – the lovely time of year when life re-emerges from the cold, dark reaches of what seems like an eternal Winter. After the record-breaking snowfall here in Philadelphia, followed by an usual cold snap and buckets of rain, April 1st unofficially marked the beginning of Spring for...
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Rejuvenation Amidst Frigid Temperatures | Patient Relations
Joanne Loewy
Hibernation, according to Webster's dictionary is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals, characterized by lower body temperature, slower breathing, and lower metabolic rate. When animals hibernate they actually conserve energy. During winter, when food supply is limited, animals use their energy reserves at a slow rate. It...
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09.05.10
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In the News
Expanding their scope of study on the mechanisms of bacterial infection, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have reported the surprise finding from a small clinical study that cranberry juice cocktail blocked a strain of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) from beginning the process of infection.
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09.05.10
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In the News
The NIH has granted a University of Texas at Dallas researcher and a university-affiliated biomedical firm $1.7 million to investigate whether nerve stimulation offers a long-term cure for tinnitus.
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09.05.10
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In the News
Eminent experts from the field of neurological rehabilitation came together at the North American Neurorehabilitation Symposium (NANRS) 2010 to discuss new technologies, the application of virtual environments and research in spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy and other neurological pathologies. More than 20 international speakers and nearly 180 participants agreed on the important role of robotics in neurorehabilitation.
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09.04.10
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In the News
El Camino Hospital has been selected as one of the first hospitals in Northern California to offer bronchial thermoplasty , a new medical treatment for the most severe cases of asthma.
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08.30.10
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In the News
The HBO biopic "Temple Grandin," starring Claire Danes in the title role, was recently nominated for seven awards and won five, in some categories beating out such behemoths as "The Pacific." However, for many Emmy viewers, the Emmy-winner juggernaut was the first they'd heard of Temple Grandin, a woman who turned a diagnosis of autism into a rallying cry for those born on the autistic spectrum.
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08.29.10
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In the News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released two documents that outline steps to help chain restaurants comply with new federal nutrition labeling requirements.
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08.29.10
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In the News
Second-hand smoke is associated with a number of diseases and conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and emphysema. In a new study, researchers at the University of Colorado-Denver are examining how second-hand smoke appears to trigger a complex inflammatory response.
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08.24.10
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In the News
A new study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has provided concrete evidence that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) process sensory information such as sound, touch and vision differently than typically developing children.
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08.22.10
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In the News
American women who ate more protein-rich foods instead of red meat had a significantly lower risk of developing heart disease, according to a study reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
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08.22.10
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In the News
A new study examined the differences in the use of the emergency room by minority populations suffering from asthma and the potential to improve health outcomes and cost savings by addressing disparities in asthma ER visits. Results of the research showed that African American and Hispanic members had significantly higher rates of potentially avoidable ER visits than whites.
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Ilene Goldkopf, OTR, with Pocket Full of Therapy, discusses the company's range of oral motor- and language-based products. Established in 1989, Pocket Full of Therapy assists parents, teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, learning and development professionals, and others concerned with the development of children with finding the unique products and resources needed to provide effective, appropriate, motivating and fun, pediatric therapy and learning.
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