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Health Tip: Prevent Jet Lag
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Health Highlights: July 22, 2008
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More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers
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Preventing Failure of ‘At-Risk’ Students

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Preventing Failure of ‘At-Risk’ Students
A therapist’s role in the response to intervention process
 general

In 2004, the reauthorization of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act made changes to improve academic outcomes of students by providing more evaluation options for specific learning disabilities. One new approach being implemented among schools is the response to intervention model. Learn how therapists and teachers are teaming up to get to the root of students’ learning disabilities before they become uncontrollable. 


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:: 07.18.08
An Autism Gene? | autism
Behind The Zine
Posted by: Keri Forsythe It seems like every time I listen to the news – or, in my case, walk into my living room – the subject of autism is being discussed. One of my roommates works as a case manager for autistic kids, and she's constantly regaling me with... 
:: 07.14.08
Can you Change |
Michael Holt
I do not accept the idea that people are not able to change and that this is just who we are and we need to accept it and move on. I also believe that we are too focused on putting people into categories and provide people reasons to fail. In... 
:: 07.08.08
Are you using the Power? | Mind/Body Healing
Michael Ellner
Today's Blog is a must read for therapists and health care professionals of all persuasions. Fasten your seat belt -- A recently published study demonstrated that the "benefit" of performance enhancing drugs is all in the mind! It's really true! The placebo out-performed the hormones. And when you factor in... 
:: 06.27.08
Total Motion Release | Clinical Experience
Steve Young
I recently received emails about Total Motion Release and decided to buy the introductory ebook and video. The creator of the approach uses movements to correct dysfunction. Interestingly, the movements are done on the "good side" to fix the bad side. I have applied the introductory information to a few... 
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07.23.08

    Exposure Therapy May Help Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder occupational therapy
Journal Watch
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

    Oxygen Therapy Might Ease Pain of Migraine, Cluster Headaches respiratory therapy
Journal Watch
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

    Joint Replacement May Improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms in Older Adults physical therapy
Journal Watch
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

    New Hearing Aid Technology Passes the Restaurant Noise Test speech therapy
Journal Watch
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

    Nut Consumption During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Asthma in Children nutrition therapy
Journal Watch
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

    Older Adults Who Bring Companions to Medical Visits More Satisfied with Care nursing
Journal Watch
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

    Study Uncovers How Ritalin Works in Brain to Boost Cognition, Focus Attention pediatric therapy
Journal Watch
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

    Music Therapy to Treat Mental Illness  music therapy
In the News
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

    All Newborns Should be Screened for Hearing Loss, Task Force Says speech therapy
Journal Watch
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

    Tongue Drive System Assists Persons with Disabilities occupational therapy
In the News
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
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
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
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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