Archive for May, 2009
Effects of fluency, oral language, and executive function on reading comprehension performance.
Authors: Cutting LE, Materek A, Cole CA, Levine TM, Mahone EM
Reading disability (RD) typically consists of deficits in word reading accuracy and/or reading comprehension. While it is well known that word reading accuracy deficits lead to comprehension deficits (general reading disability, GRD), less is understood about neuropsychological profiles of children who exhibit adequate word reading accuracy but nevertheless develop specific reading comprehension deficits (S-RCD). Establishing the underlying neuropsychological processes associated with different RD types is essential for ultimately understanding core neurobiological bases of reading comprehension. To this end, the present study investigated isolated and contextual word fluency, oral language, and executive function on reading…
Original post by Annals of Dyslexia
No comments[Pharmacological treatment of dyslexia]
CONCLUSIONS: It is suggested that it would be wise to monitor the response in reading skills in children with dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are being treated with stimulants. We also recommend taking into consideration the comorbidity between dyslexia and ADHD as an argument in favour of pharmacological intervention in patients with apparently mild symptoms of ADHD. In any case, today, pharmacological intervention cannot be expected to go beyond its having a complementary and synergic effect on traditional methods of treatment.
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No commentsMental Health America’s Centennial Gala On June 11 To Honor Senators Edward Kennedy, Pete Domenici
Mental Health America, celebrating its 100th Anniversary as the founder of the organized mental health movement, will honor Senators Edward M. Kennedy and Pete Domenici for their legendary work in mental health at its Centennial Gala on Thursday, June 11, in Washington, D.C. Special guest speakers at the Gala include Mrs. Tipper Gore, Honorary Chair of Mental Health America’s Centennial Celebration, Former First Lady Mrs. Rosalynn Carter, award-winning actress Glenn Close, Dr.
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No comments“Gene Silencing” May Improve Treatment Of A Deadly Complication Of Liver Disease
A technique that “silences,” or turns off, genes shows promise as a potential new treatment for liver fibrosis – the disease that leads to cirrhosis – scientists in Tennessee are reporting. Their study is scheduled for the June 1 issue of ACS’ Molecular Pharmaceutics, a bi-monthly journal. Cirrhosis is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States.
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No commentsBehind The Smokescreen – Why Scotland Needs Further Legislation On Tobacco
BMA Scotland has published a series of briefing papers providing evidence to support further legislation to crack down on tobacco promotions and ban cigarette vending machines in Scotland. The BMA is calling on MSPs to support the proposals contained in the Tobacco and Primary Medical services (Scotland) Bill and urging them not to be swayed by the ‘scaremongering’ tactics of the tobacco industry and retailers.
Original post by Diabetes Notes
No commentsNip The Problem In The Bud – Nay The Leaf
Tobacco is the only consumer product which is grown and available legally and is lethal for human beings. At the current rate, the number of smokers dying every year in the world is likely to reach (10 million) 1 crore by 2020. In India tobacco kills 1 million (10 lakhs) people annually. Tobacco definitely is a global health epidemic, whose rapid spread around the world presents daunting challenges to policy makers and people engaged in public health concerns.
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No commentsInnovative Ultrasound Provides Cutting Edge Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Technology For Liver Imaging
The Radiology department at King’s College Hospital is now benefiting from enhanced ultrasound image quality and optimised workflow following the installation of an ACUSON S2000™ from Siemens Healthcare. The hospital also uses the S2000′s Virtual Touch™ application for Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) imaging to assist with scanning the liver.
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No commentsSUPERVALU PHARMACIES Aids Migraine Sufferers For A Cause
Summer isn’t any fun when you have a headache. But for many of the 30 million Americans who suffer from migraine headaches, solutions for soothing headache symptoms may be just around the corner.
Original post by Diabetes Notes
No commentsJAMA Study: Effectively Managing Pain With Depression
Pain, the most common reason for adults to visit a primary care physician, and depression, the most frequent mental complaint requiring a doctor’s appointment, occur together as often as half the time.
Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsAgios Pharmaceuticals’ Focus Of Drug Research – Cancer Metabolism – Selected For Stand Up To Cancer Grant
Agios Pharmaceuticals today announced that Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a charitable initiative for new cancer treatments, has selected the Cancer Metabolism “dream team” led by Agios founder Dr. Craig Thompson and including Agios advisors Drs. Chi Dang and Joshua Rabinowitz. Cancer Metabolism is one of only five research areas chosen to share in $73.
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