A sleep abnormality likely plays an important role in schizophrenia, according to sleep experts at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). In a review of the growing body of evidence linking a reduction in sleep spindle activity to schizophrenia, the researchers suggested that a better understanding of this sleep abnormality’s genetic underpinnings opens the door … Read more
Scientists studying the brain have found that dyslexics adults who become capable readers use different neural pathways than nondyslexics. This research shows that there are at least two independent systems for reading: one that is typical for the majority of readers, and another that is more effective for the dyslexic thinker NIMH Study of Dyslexic … Read more
Dyslexia marked by poor reading fluency — slow and choppy reading — may be caused by disorganized, meandering tracts of nerve fibers in the brain, according to researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Their study, using the latest imaging methods, gives researchers a glimpse of what may go wrong … Read more
United Cerebral Palsy: Educates, advocates and provides support services to ensure a life without limits for people with cpFrom home ownership to health care reform, inclusive education to competitive employment, UCP has established itself as a leader in the disability community. Cerebral Palsy Family Network: The CP Family Network mission is … Read more
1. This piano that can be played with your eyes: Eye Play the Piano is a system that allows a person to play the piano without the use of the hands or arms.it is specially for the people with disabilities. An eye-tracking device mounts on the player’s head and allows them to select keys to play … Read more
Headaches It is important to remember that headaches and sickness are very common symptoms of illness. A brain tumour is not a very likely cause if these are the only symptoms you have. But you should go to your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms. You are getting very bad headaches … Read more
“It will all be okay about kidney cancer ,I just know it.” “Someday you will put this all behind you” (to a stage IV patient) “Don’t worry, things will get better.” (to a stage IV patient) “So when will you be all better?” (to a stage IV patient) “When will your kidney cancer be … Read more
Researchers say the compound, called APC8015 (Provenge), primes patients’ immune systems to recognize and kill prostate cancer cells that have spread throughout the body.In a trial of 127 men with advanced disease, patients given the vaccine, called Provenge, experienced an average 18 percent increase in survival, compared to those on a placebo, the scientists report.”For … Read more
Breast Cancer; daunting words to hear and even more intimidating to process when a loved one reveals they have been diagnosed with cancer.The important thing to remember is that your love and support is needed most at this difficult time. Remember you are not alone and we are all in this together! Here are a … Read more
High doses of vitamin D can dampen down the hyperactive immune response linked to multiple sclerosis (MS), a study has found.The US discovery could point the way towards a simple and cheap treatment for people with the disease, which is caused by the body’s own immune system damaging nerve fibres.Low levels of vitamin D in … Read more