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NIH addresses chronic pain

August 3rd, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) consists of numerous institutes that address a variety of medical issues. Often the addressed diseases and conditions deal with chronic pain and the NIH has prepared information to address those issues at a variety of web sites. Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis of the Knee Acupuncture for Fibroymyalgia Arthritis Information Arthritis [...]

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Category : Arthritis and Lupus, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia (FMS), General, Medical Issues, Orthopedic

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How and why words heal

June 22nd, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

Psychological Science Journal’s article by Matthew D. Lieberman, UCLA associate professor of psychology and a founder of social cognitive neuroscience, reports that there is a benefit in putting feelings into words through speech or writing. Using brain imaging, Lieberman found that by subliminally flashing images of ‘angry’ faces activated an area of the brain called [...]

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Category : General, Medical Issues

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Hope for the disabled with student loans

June 20th, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

The burden of keeping up with student loan payments can be bad enough when you are able bodied, but when disabled they can become the tipping point for the collapse of a house-of-cards. There is a provision in Federal regulations that can help disabled individuals saddled with student loan debt(s). To get things rolling your [...]

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Category : General, Medical Issues, Social Security Disability

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NIH provides household product chemical information

June 20th, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

National Institute of Health provides a database of commercial household products. Ever wonder what is in that air freshener you just bought, but the print was too small to read without a magnifying glass. Or what is in your laundry, kitchen, or bath soap? How about the laser toner cartridge or the pen in your [...]

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Category : Allergies, Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), General, Medical Issues

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Bush’s strike two against stem cell research

June 20th, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

UPI reports that President Bush veteos stem cell research bill passed by Congress. According to the White House, Bush vetoed the, “Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007″ to maintain the current delicate balance of the nation’s stem-cell research policy. Bush said, “Compelling American taxpayers to support the deliberate destruction of human embryos would be [...]

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Category : General, Stem Cell

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Clinical trial listings provided by government web site

June 20th, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

ClinicalTrials.gov provides updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research seeking human volunteers. Information provided includes the trial’s purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers. Always consult your physician before pursuing involvement with a clinical trial.

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Category : General, Medical Issues

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Forum for people with neurological disorders and diseases

June 3rd, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

NeuroTalk Communities is a great place to learn (and share) neurological issues. Forums include: allergies, ALS, alzheimer, aneurysm, arthritis, autism, autoimmune diseases, cerebral palsy, children’s health, chronic pain, diabetes, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, gluten sensitivity, headache, hydrocephalus, and lyme disease.

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Category : Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia (FMS), General, Medical Issues

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AARP offers health news for mature adults

June 2nd, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

The organization for mature adults, AARP, offers numerous topics on health: insurance, Medicare, prescription drugs, health conditions, physical activity, staying healthy, brain health, and a health message boards.

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Category : General

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