Posts Tagged ‘multiple sclerosis’
By jasonmaddox On January 24th, 2014
A few days ago, I heard a news reporter state casually that most babies who are born weighing two pounds survive. I’ve known for a while that babies who are born prematurely have much better chances of survival due to medical advancement, but the statement made me reflect on how far we’ve come. The news…
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By Paul Stone On February 18th, 2013
We tend to take our tongues for granted. Without them we couldn’t eat, drink, taste, or even communicate. It also serves as a direct connection to the brain thanks to thousands of nerve endings. The U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command, working with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and NeuroHabilitation Corporation, are hoping to use…
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By Paul Stone On October 30th, 2012
The proposed agreement in a national class action would allow Medicare patients with severe chronic illnesses to keep receiving physical and occupational therapy at home or in nursing homes like Fountain Square of Lompoc – assisted living services. The agreement has been accepted by the Obama administraion, and helps solve a long-running problem for Medicare…
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