Tag: special needs healthcare

Does Concussion Impact Men and Women Differently?

What's Happening 08/06/2015 admin 0 Comments

New research suggests concussion may not significantly impair symptoms or cognitive skills for one gender over another, however, women may still experience greater symptoms and poorer cognitive performance at preseason testing. The study released recently was presented at the Sports Concussion Conference in Denver, from July 24 to 26, and hosted by the American Academy of Neurology, the world’s leading authority on diagnosing and managing sports concussion. The conference will feature the latest scientific advances […]

Parent Advocates: Champions of Change in Newborn Screening

Featured Topics, Wellness 08/06/201508/05/2015 admin 0 Comments

GENETIC ALLIANCE BY BRIANA MITTLEMAN As Newborn Screening Awareness Month kicks off in September, it is important we reflect on the many advocates, communities, healthcare professionals, and state programs that work everyday to improve this public health program. Yet, in September, we honor one of the many champions of change in newborn screening: parents. Newborn screening reaches nearly all of the four million babies born in the United States, with thousands of babies receiving newborn […]

Canadian Research indicates Genetic a Markers for Cerebral Palsy

Recent & Relevant 08/03/201508/05/2015 admin 0 Comments

Cerebral palsy may have genetic causes, Canadian study suggests BY OLIVER SACHGAU A new Canadian study has uncovered surprising evidence of possible genetic causes for cerebral palsy. The study, published in the scientific journal Nature on Monday, is overturning decades of firmly held beliefs about the disorder, and could lead to significant policy changes. Cerebral palsy is a catch-all term for a wide variety of symptoms, but it is generally characterized by non-progressive impaired movement, […]

CONVAID REUNITES WITH CURE SMA FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WALK-N-ROLL TO CURE SMA EVENT

Recent & Relevant 07/31/2015 admin 0 Comments

Torrance, CA (July 30, 2015) – Convaid Products, Inc., a Torrance-based manufacturer of custom-made, compact lightweight adaptive-assisted wheelchairs today announced that it has reunited with Cure SMA for a second time this summer in support of the organization’s Northern California Walk-n-Roll to Cure SMA event to be held Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. In June, Convaid was a Gold Sponsor of the 2015 Annual SMA Conference – the largest […]

Prenatal Testing: Understanding What’s New And How To Get Support And Information Prenatal Testing

Down Syndrome, Healthcare, Uncategorized 07/30/201507/30/2015 admin 0 Comments

BY STEVEN M. EIDELMAN, STEPHANIE MEREDITH AND ROBERT A. SAUL, MD Over the past few years, new non-invasive prenatal screening tests (NIPS) for genetic conditions have been introduced and heavily marketed with the promise of being safer and more accurate — meaning that more families are learning during pregnancy that their child might have a health issue or disability. But, what’s the real impact on families? Are pregnant women getting counseling beforehand so they understand […]