Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

US Drug Watchdog Now Offers to Assist All Recalled DePuy ASR Metal Hip...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

The US Drug Watchdog says, "About 40,000 DePuy ASR's metal on metal hip implants were installed on US citizens between 2005, and 2010. The DePuy ASR was recalled in August of 2010. Only about...

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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AdvocureNF2 Co-Sponsors the 3rd NF2: State of the Art Conference

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Leading advocate for people with NF2 co-sponsors premier worldwide conference of researchers and clinicians working toward a cure for NF2.

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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The US Drug Watchdog Now Demands Action from the US FDA on the Metal...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

The US Drug Watchdog is now demanding action from the US FDA related to what could be 500,000 US citizens, who have a metal on metal hip implant, that could fail, and as part of the failure poison the...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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Go Online to Read Social Security Statements, But Do So Carefully,...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Allsup explains how checking estimated Social Security disability benefits is essential to sound financial planning

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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Autism Website Prioritizes Law Enforcement Issues

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Autism After 16, a website on adult autism issues, has added a Police Officer to its writing team to help build dialogue between law enforcement personnel and families of autistic adults. Police...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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LPGA Pro, Kristy McPherson, Films Arthritis Awareness Video

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

In honor of arthritis awareness month, LPGA Professional, Kristy McPherson, has filmed a juvenile arthritis awareness video about her story and the Arthritis National Research Foundation.

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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SpinLife.com, the Leading Online Retailer of Durable Medical...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

For the fourth straight year, SpinLife.com is awarding a scholarship to a student who is a manual or power wheelchair user enrolled at an accredited 4-year educational institution. The scholarship...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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Anthony J. Enea Elected Elder Law Chair of New York State Bar...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Enea to Lead Efforts Protecting Rights of Seniors and the Disabled

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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US Drug Watchdog Now Offers to Assist All Recipients of a DePuy...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

The US Drug Watchdog intends to become the premier advocate for all recipients of all metal-on-metal hip implants in the US, up to and including the DePuy ASR, and the DePuy Pinnacle metal, on metal...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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The US Drug Watchdog Now Warns Time May be Running Out to Get Women...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

According to the US Drug Watchdog, “We have a huge problem-hardly any young woman have heard about possible severe side effects associated with the birth control pills called Yaz, Yasmin, or generic...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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ProRehab Helps Build a Healthier Community by Supporting Healthy...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

ProRehab Reports Success with Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Program

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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National Poll Shows Delayed Diagnosis, Inadequate Pain Care, and...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

A new national Neuropathy Association poll of peripheral neuropathy patients finds that the majority of respondents experience an extended period of time from symptom onset to diagnosis of their...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Tinnitus Awareness Week Ups Understanding of Condition Affecting 50...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

Neuromonics outlines 6 questions to help sufferers with diagnosis, tinnitus treatment

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Providence Car Accident Lawyer Calls on Rhode Island Parents to...

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

Attorney Mark Gemma of Providence’s Gemma Law Associates, Inc., says National Youth Traffic Safety Month in May is aimed at raising awareness during one of the deadliest times of the year for young...

(PRWeb May 12, 2012)

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Houston Car Accident Lawyer Calls on Texas Parents to Talk With Teens...

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

Attorney Brad T. Wyly of the Wyly Law Firm, P.C., says parents should use National Youth Traffic Safety Month to discuss responsible driving practices with teen drivers.

(PRWeb May 12, 2012)

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Tampa Car Accident Attorney Says Florida Parents Should Explain and...

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

Lawrence Disparti of the Disparti Law Group, P.A., says a national teen driver safety awareness campaign in May is a proper lead-in to the summer months.

(PRWeb May 12, 2012)

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NY / NJ Construction Injury Lawyer Supports National Campaign to...

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

Attorney Joseph A. Ginarte of Ginarte O’Dwyer Gonzalez Gallardo & Winograd, LLP, calls on New York-New Jersey metro construction companies to seek out and use construction safety education tools.

(PRWeb May 12, 2012)

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US Drug Watchdog Now Offers To Help All Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant...

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

The US Drug Watchdog says, “The DePuy ASR metal-on-metal hip implant was recalled in August of 2010, because of a high failure rate." According to court records there are about 40,000 DePuy ASR...

(PRWeb May 11, 2012)

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New Orleans Motorcycle Accident Lawyer says ‘Share the Road’ – and the...

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

C. Arlen Braud II of Braud & Gallagher, Louisiana Accident Attorneys, says Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month should be aimed at drivers of cars, truck and buses as well as motorcycle riders.

(PRWeb May 11, 2012)

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Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Urges Drivers to Share the Road

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

As part of national Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Stuart’s Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney, says the focus should be on respecting the rights and privileges of motorcyclists.

(PRWeb May 11, 2012)

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New York City Car Accident Lawyer Says Driver Error Is Still Leading...

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

David Resnick of David Resnick & Associates, P.C., says the media’s attention to poor road conditions after a recent Bronx highway crash should not overlook the fact that most auto accidents are...

(PRWeb May 11, 2012)

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The US Drug Watchdog Now Urges Family Members of Recipients of the...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

The US Drug Watchdog is strongly encouraging every recipient, or family member of a DePuy Pinnacle hip implant to call the group immediately, if the hip implant recipient is suffering pain, problems...

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Benetech Releases Image Description Tool to Improve Accessibility of...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Poet Open Source Web Application Allows Crowdsourcing of Image Descriptions in Accessible Books

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Casullo’s Automotive Services Donates Thousands in Goods and Services...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Casullo's Automotive Services Inc. has proudly supported the Heritage Center Foundation for years, donating over $7,900 in goods services and monetary pledges last year alone. This donation allows...

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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New Jersey Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney Andrew S....

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

The Woodbridge, NJ law firm of The Law Office of Andrew S. Maze launches an improved website to make it easier than ever to connect with an experienced personal...

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Project Walk-Kansas City, Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center, Recounts...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

2012 will be the fourth year that Kansas City's oldest and biggest road race has helped others in their quest to walk. The additions of charity partners has helped change the face of the Hospital...

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Davis, Saperstein & Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers Speak at New...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Lawyers from the New Jersey personal injury firm discussed trial practice and litigation at the New Jersey Association for Justice’s annual Boardwalk Seminar in Atlantic City.

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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New York City Injury Lawyer Adds Information on Public Park...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

David Resnick of David Resnick & Associates, P.C. updates the firm’s slip-and-fall injury site at a time when New Yorkers are becoming more active in warmer weather and more likely to encounter...

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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US Drug Watchdog Sounds Alarm About Getting All Recalled DePuy ASR...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

The US Drug Watchdog says, "Our DePuy ASR metal on metal recalled hip implant initiative is our most important recalled medical device initiative of ever. Most worrisome to us is the fact that...

(PRWeb May 09, 2012)

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Official Groundbreaking Ceremony for Boulder Crest Retreat Set for May...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Boulder Crest Retreat, a 37- acre privately-funded Loudoun County facility with accommodations and recreational therapeutic services aimed at helping wounded warriors and their families relax and...

(PRWeb May 09, 2012)

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AG Bell Launches the Listening and Spoken Language Knowledge Center

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Trusted Internet Resource Provides Information on Hearing Loss for Families, Individuals and Professionals

(PRWeb May 09, 2012)

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Disabled National Veterans Foundation Offers Counsel to Older Veterans...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation(DVNF) is offering advice to older veterans who may benefit from a provision in the VOW To Hire Heroes...

(PRWeb May 09, 2012)

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Acquired Brain Injury Doesn't Stop Young Maryland Woman from...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Goodwill Industries International honors Joanna McVicker as 2012 Graduate of the Year.

(PRWeb May 09, 2012)

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Bay Area’s Head Over Heels Athletics Arts, Congratulates Katreece...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Head Over Heels Athletics Arts, the competitive gymnastics facility in Emeryville, is announcing the nomination of its own Katreece Roberts for the NorCal Optional Coach of the Year Award.

(PRWeb May 09, 2012)

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Special Learning, Inc. Releases its Newest Addition to its Autism...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

The Educator Teaching Series eBook on “Teachers Surviving Inclusion Programs” is designed for both the new and experienced teacher in inclusive teaching settings. With an emphasis on teacher skill...

(PRWeb May 09, 2012)

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Pediatric Therapy Services Expanding in North Texas

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Santé Pediatrics adds Pediatric Therapy Clinic and Services in Arlington, Texas

(PRWeb May 09, 2012)

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Fearing Many Victims Will Not Be Compensated The US Drug Watchdog Now...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

The US Drug Watchdog says, “The DePuy ASR metal-on-metal hip implant was recalled in August of 2010, because of a high failure rate in this metal-on-metal hip implant device. There are about 40,000...

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is May 12: Allsup and Pain Connection Work...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

Fibromyalgia can often go undiagnosed for years. Because of this delay in diagnosis, many patients deal with mental, emotional and physical suffering without explanation, diminishing their quality of...

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Neuromonics, Inc. Names Curtis Amann Vice President of Marketing and...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

Executive leads growth of Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Illinois Attorney Stephen D. Phillips Was Invited to be a Featured...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

Chicago medical malpractice attorney and managing partner of Phillips Law Offices addressed the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel April 20 after winning a $17.5 million settlement on...

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Portland, OR, Man's ‘Can-Do’ Spirit Leads to Personal, Workplace...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

Goodwill Industries International Honors Jim Barnette as 2012 Achiever of the Year

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Disabled Veterans National Foundation Enlists Experts for a...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation(DVNF), a non-profit organization that exists to help men and women who come home with emotional and...

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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The Lift Store USA Now Offers Self-Installed Inclined Wheelchair Lifts...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

The mobility division of New Line Products LLC, The Lift store USA, now offers inclined wheelchair platform lifts designed for self installation for residential applications in the United States and...

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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US Drug Watchdog Now Offers to Assist Every DePuy Pinnacle Metal on...

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

The US Drug Watchdog says, "With over 130,000 DePuy Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip implants that were surgically installed on US citizens, combined with the fact that many types of metal-on-metal...

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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Tsunami of PTSD Related Criminal Cases Coming: New Tool for Defense...

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

The National Veterans Foundation will soon release the Attorney’s Guide to Defending Veterans in Criminal Court. With the rising number of criminal cases related to PTSD, TBI and other combat-related...

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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Sal Lauretta for Men to Host 3rd Annual 'Behind the Seams'...

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

Sal Lauretta for Men, one of the area’s most exclusive shops for menswear and custom tailoring, will be hosting the 3rd Annual...

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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NurseCore Celebrates National Nurses Week

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

Medical staffing and home care service provider salutes the country’s 3.1 million RNs

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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ACT Today! and Cox Communications Team Up to Offer an Autism Film...

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) and Cox Communications launch a two-week Autism Film Program for Military Children in San Diego, California; program runs from June 18-29, 2012 for...

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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Social Security Trustees Report Trust Funds to Drain More Quickly

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

Allsup outlines history and considerations for people with disabilities, SSDI program

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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Tsunami of PTSD Related Criminal Cases Coming: New Tool for Defense...

2012-05-06T00:00:00-04:00

(PRWeb May 06, 2012)

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