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SPINA BIFIDA
SPINA BIFIDA, description, complications and outcome
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Spina Bifida and Latex Allergy
Children with spina bifida have an extremely high incidence of latex allergy. Find out why and what you can do about it as a parent.
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AmericaTrue Raffle Changes Someone's Life
A model boat brings new hope to a little boy with spina bifida.
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Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
A short-season spring green with a world-wide appeal, it has more advantages to offer than its delicate flavour.
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Latex Allergy - Part 2
Who is at risk of developing a latex allergy?
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My Special Friend
A story of a special child in poor foster care.
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Neural-Tube Defect Introduction
Brief description of common NTDs; sites statistics from California Survey of white, black, hispanic, and asian incidence rates of NTDs
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Why Do Pregnant Women Need Folate?
Folate has become a cornerstone of pregnancy nutrition, but the questions of why, when and how much are confusing. Read the facts about folate and vitamins in pregnancy.
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Back to School...With a Latex Allergy
The start of the school year isn't too far away and the typical school building is a danger zone for children with a latex allergy. Click here to find out how to protect them.
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Children and physical therapy I
What does a physical therapist do with children? Does a part of medicine really exist where a physical therapist can't improve a young patient's condition?
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Folic Acid
Research has shown that if a woman consumes 400mcg of folic acid per day prior to pregnancy it can help prevent neural tube defects
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Helpful Neurological Websites
The following websites are especially for neurological illnesses and can give patients, their families, and friends helpful advice, places to chat with others, and hope.
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Latex Allergy - Are You Risking Your Life For Your Job?
Latex allergy is a potentially life threatening occupational hazard for many professionals. Find out who is at risk and how to recognize the allergy.
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New Year Disability Awareness
Almost everyone makes resolutions for the new year. Why not make "awareness" your resolution? Teach others about your child's disability and ABILITIES!
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SCI: Spinal Cord Injury
How does spinal cord injury occur? What are the effects? Is there a cure? This article offers a basic overview of spinal cord injury, more commonly known as SCI.
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A Conversation with Ms. Wheelchair America 2009
Ms. Wheelchair America 2009 talks to Suite about what led her to try out for this program.
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Allergy Shots: More Harm than Good?
I'm often asked why I can't just get allergy shots like other people with allergies. Click here to find out the full story on immunotherapy for latex allergy. Is it helpful or harmful?
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Anti-epileptic Medication and Birth Defects
Birth Defects and Seizures
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Are There Hidden Dangers in Food Prepared with Latex Gloves?
Many latex-allergic individuals claim to have had reactions to eating food prepared with latex gloves. Is this latex-allergy "hysteria" or does research back up these claims? Click here to find out!
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Car Accidents and Latex Allergies: Which is More Deadly?
You've just had a car accident. Is the ambulance speeding to save your life friend or foe?
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Do You Know What You're Allergic To?
If you or someone you know has a natural rubber latex (NRL) allergy, try this test. How many items containing NRL can you identify?
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Guayule: Promising Alternative For Latex Allergy Sufferers
Guayule, a desert plant that grows in the Southwest United States, is proving to be a viable alternative source of natural latex. The really good news is that it doesn't cause allergic reactions.
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Happy Holidays
The holidays are just around the corner. Click here for tips on making the season safe and enjoyable.
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Human Bone Analysis
Human bone analysis can provide valuable information about past lives and lifestyles. However, there are limitations to the information it can provide.
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Is There Life After Latex Allergy?
A diagnosis of latex allergy brings with it some major life changes. Can life ever be sane and functional again?
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Latex Allergy and Airport Security: What You Need To Know
Our lives changed drastically on September 11, 2001. Find out how you can protect yourself from natural rubber latex exposure in this new era of heightened security.
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Latex Allergy: It's Nothing New
Latex allergy has been around for a long time - the first documented occurrence was 1913!
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Legislative Update: Part 1
Latex allergy is gaining recognition at the state and federal level. Click here for Part 1 of this article and read the latest state legislation on latex gloves and other latex products.
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Need Answers?
If you are looking for quick, reliable answers to all of your allergy-related questions, check out these goldmines!
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Research Update: Part 2
In Part 1 of this article, we looked at current legislation related to latex allergy. Click here for Part 2 and see the latest research findings, as well as information on current studies. It's exciting!
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Understanding IDEA and Orthopedic Impairment
Although IDEA uses the term Orthopedic Impairments, children with physical disabilities may have orthopedic impairments, neuromotor impairment or degenerative disease.
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Would You Qualify For A Workers' Compensation Claim?
Workers' Compensation seems to be taking latex allergy claims seriously, but it can still be difficult to prove your case. Would you be ready?
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Women with Epilepsy and Pregnancy Issues
A short guideline for women with seizures to get them through the planning, months of pregnancy and post care with a healthy child as a reward.
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An Overview of Prenatal Development
Within a few short months, a single cell develops into an entire living, breathing person. Understanding how your baby develops is essential to appreciating the value of prenatal care.
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Natural is Better
Sometimes the natural cure is the better one, especially if certain drugs are too harsh on the body or if you are just a firm believer in natural products. Homeopathy has been around for years and has helped many children come out of their dark nightmares of never recovering from their disease and might be what you are looking for.
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AFP- Triple Screen and Quad Screen
The AFP test has been used for many years and has no direct risks to the baby. There are additional markers that may be added to increase accuracy of the AFP.
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Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is one of those most informative prenatal tests available. However, with this information, comes a heavy price. What do parents need to know about amnio?
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Benefits of Folic Acid
Folic acid has been shown to decrease a mother's chance of neural tube defects. New research also suggests that folic acid may reduce preterm birth.
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Books to Help in Dealing with Challenges and Issues
Books to help adoptive parents who may be dealing with short-term or long-term issues that their chidlren have.
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Cholesterol Potential Link to Treating FAS
Cholesterol is important to fetal development. Pregnant women with very low cholesterol levels are at increased risk of having babies with developmental problems.
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Disability Takes the Stage on American Idol
With the success of a legally blind contestant on the country's biggest reality show, young people could be learning about disability awareness without even knowing it.
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Driver Ed for Teens with Disabilities
Teens with disabilities use adapted driving equipment and specialized strategies to learn to drive although every licensed driver must pass the same driver assessment.
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Fetal Alcohol Disorder and the Justice System
More than 60% of prisoners are likely to have been affected by alcohol in utero. It costs appoximately $120,000/yr to "house" a young offender and $82,000 for an adult.
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Folate And Sperm Abnormalities
New research has shown that men who have a folate rich diet have good quality sperm.
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Folic Acid and Pregnancy
It is recommended that pregnant women take folic acid supplements in the first trimester of pregnancy in order to help protect their baby against certain birth defects.
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Folic Acid During Pregnancy
Folic acid, or folate, is a B vitamin that has been proven to prevent serious birth defects for women who take it not only during, but also prior to pregnancy.
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Information on Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a prenatal diagnostic test performed to determine if a developing baby has potentially inherited genetic diseases from the parents.
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Mid-Life Parenting
Many professional women elected to establish a career and financial stability in their 20s and 30s. Now many are embarking on a new career at 40........family.
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Spinal Cord Injury
A brief overview of spinal cord injury, more commonly known as SCI, including its causes, effects and the latest treatments.
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Tween Social Networking and Message Boards
Message boards have stormed the Internet, and tweens have a few of their own places to hang out and chat. The first question is - are they safe?
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