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07.23.08
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Exposure Therapy May Help Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Exposure-based therapy, in which recent trauma survivors are instructed to relive the troubling event, may be effective in preventing the progression from acute stress disorder to post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a recent report.
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07.23.08
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Oxygen Therapy Might Ease Pain of Migraine, Cluster Headaches
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Two types of oxygen therapy could offer some help for adults who suffer from disabling migraine and cluster headaches. Reviewers concluded that hyperbaric treatment might give some relief for migraine headache and that oxygen therapy at normal room pressure might provide similar relief for cluster headache.
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07.22.08
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Joint Replacement May Improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms in Older Adults
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Older adults who have hip or knee replacement surgery for severe osteoarthritis may take several weeks to recover but appear to have excellent long-term outcomes, according to a recent report.
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07.22.08
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New Hearing Aid Technology Passes the Restaurant Noise Test
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The sound of a noisy Chicago restaurant during the breakfast rush – the clang of plates and silverware and the clamor of many voices – was the crucial test of new hearing aid technology in a recent study. The study showed that the hearing aids worked well in a noisy environment – the most challenging test for a hearing aid.
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07.21.08
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Nut Consumption During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Asthma in Children
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Expectant mothers who eat nuts or nut products, such as peanut butter, daily during pregnancy increase their child's risk of developing asthma by more than 50 percent, according to new research.
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07.21.08
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Older Adults Who Bring Companions to Medical Visits More Satisfied with Care
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More than one-third of Medicare beneficiaries appear to be accompanied by family members or companions during medical encounters, according to a recent report. Such medical visit companions may be associated with improved patient satisfaction, especially among beneficiaries in poor health.
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07.18.08
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Study Uncovers How Ritalin Works in Brain to Boost Cognition, Focus Attention
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Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, have been prescribed for decades to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and their popularity as "cognition enhancers" has recently surged among the healthy, as well.
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07.17.08
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Music Therapy to Treat Mental Illness
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The Geriatric Mental Health Department of the Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University in India is starting a music therapy clinic to treat elderly patients suffering from mental disorders, such as dementia. Learn how this clinic is offering elderly patients a better quality of life.
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07.16.08
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All Newborns Should be Screened for Hearing Loss, Task Force Says
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All newborn infants should be screened for hearing loss, according to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
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07.16.08
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Tongue Drive System Assists Persons with Disabilities
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A new assistive technology allows individuals with disabilities to operate a computer, control a powered wheelchair, and interact with their environments simply by moving their tongues. The Tongue Drive system, developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, could help individuals with severe disabilities lead more independent lives.
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AOTA 2008 Conference Recap
Check out a Webcast with Henry Hoffman, MS, OTR/L, President of Saebo Inc., as he demonstrates the SaeboReach device, which offers great promise for stroke and other brain-injured patients.
AOTA 2008 Conference Recap
View an exclusive Webcast with David Schmiesing, the regional vice president of Med Travelers, discussing how his organization is connecting allied health professionals with some of the top jobs in the nation.
AOTA 2008 Conference Recap
View a Webcast with David Dubats, the CEO of Second Step Inc., discussing how his company's innovative technology is helping injured patients walk again.
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