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Jaw Alignment and the Effect on the Body

2009-02-01 | It is truly amazing how intricate the human body is and how one area can so drastically affect another area in the body. This includes the effect of proper jaw alignment on the body.


Why Visit a Neuromuscular Dentist?

2009-02-01 | For many people in today's world, headaches and neck pain are a daily occurrence. We often attribute the pain to the stress we are under or how busy we are. The pain is often overlooked and not diagnose. Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from symptoms of TMD?


Types of Traditional Care (Surgery, Chemotherapy, and Radiation Therapy)

2009-02-01 | The key to long-term survival from treatment of mesothelioma is early diagnosis, which enables the greatest potential for success from standard therapies. Standard therapies include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.


Advanced Surface Ablation for Better Vision

2009-01-31 | Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) is a laser vision correction procedure for the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.


Sleep Apnea Treatment: Does Sleep Apnea Wear Down Your Brain? CPAP and Oral Appliances Save Lives! Nasal Obstruction is a Significant Factor in Sleep Apnea. Is There a Major Flaw in Sleep Research? Is ADHD Preventable?

2009-01-27 | Repetitive surges and drops in blood pressure and blood flow in the brain might make people with sleep apnea more prone to have a stroke and die in their sleep, according to a new study December 2008 issue of the Journal of Applied Physiology. Does a major flaw exist in sleep research?


New Book Brings Hope to Families of Children with Down Syndrome

2009-01-14 | Qadoshyah Fish, a sister to a boy with Down syndrome felt moved to help other individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Down Syndrome: What You CAN Do, was written to share positive and truthful information about Down syndrome with families, doctors, and other professionals.


Sudden Cardiac Death, Left Ventricle Hypertrophy and Dilation, Cardiac Disease, Cardiac Failure and Cardiac Disease Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dental Sleep Medicine, Oral Appliances and CPAP Reduce the Risk. Houston Dentist Dr Ronald Konig Joins www.ihatecpap.com

2009-01-11 | Sleep apnea is known to cause increases in blood pressure and a six-fold increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This study shows that sleep apnea and especially low oxygen saturation may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. CPAP and oral appliance therapy can lower increased risks.


Patrece Banks, CEO of Invisible CareGiver Interviewed on "Coping with Caregiving" Radio Show January 10

2009-01-10 | Banks is the inventor of the award-winning Outta Bed tool, which benefits those at risk of falling by acting as a "helping hand" to assist with getting in and around a bed.


Understanding Wrongful Death Claims

2009-01-04 | A wrongful death occurs when someone is killed as a result of the negligent or reckless actions of another person. In situations where a person's actions are intended to harm or kill the victim, it will be considered wrongful death as well.


Cataracts

2009-01-04 | Poor vision is not an inevitable "side effect" of aging. You can potentially have clear vision for life by taking the steps necessary to care properly for your eyes, Cataract surgery is one way to do so, and is a simple, virtually painless method for regaining clear vision


Dental Sleep Medicine And The Sleep Apnea Dentist: Sleep Apnea Treatment Is Moving Toward Oral Appliances and Away From Surgery and CPAP. www.IHATECPAP.com Offers Information on Treatment of Sleep Apnea With Oral Appliances

2009-01-02 | Oral Appliances and dental sleep medicine are growing in popularity compared to CPAP. CPAP and oral appliances are now considered first line treatments of sleep apnea and surgery is a secondary therapy. Too many patients do not like use their CPAP machines on a regular basis.


Sudden Cardiac Death, Left Ventricle Hypertrophy and Dilation, Cardiac Disease, Cardiac Failure and Cardiac Disease Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dental Sleep Medicine, Oral Appliances and CPAP Reduce the Risk

2008-12-27 | Sleep apnea is known to cause increases in blood pressure and a six-fold increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This study shows that sleep apnea and especially low oxygen saturation may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. CPAP and oral appliance therapy can lower increased risks.


A Young Man's Courageous Battle to Survive

2008-12-20 | "Waiting for My Real Life" an independent, award-winning feature documentary is scheduled to screen in the Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Festival, on Monday, December 29, at 7:30pm, at the Fine Arts Theater, 8556 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills.


Brain-injured Author Writes Tribute to Hero and Teams Up with Brett Favre's Greatest Fans

2008-12-09 | When Thomas Hapka suffered a near-fatal brain injury, he didn't know what life had in store for him. Now he's teamed with Erick and Adam Rolfson of the Bring Back Brett Favre fan organization to publish "Letters To Brett Favre: A Fan Tribute".


Sedation Dentistry for Physically Disabled

2008-12-06 | People with special needs, such as the physically disabled, are often incapable of maintaining good oral hygiene practices.


"Out of Sight", Band of Blind Kansas City Area Musicians Debut Performance at Union Station, Follows Dialog in the Dark's Opening in only the 2nd U.S. City

2008-11-19 | Missouri band, comprised of blind and legally blind musicians, will hold its' first fundraising concert/event at the site of Dialog in the Dark, in the historic Union Station. The band's goal is to perform for future events and contribute a portion of proceeds to a charity involving the blind.


New Jersey Based Italian Ice Company Gives Back to Local Autism Community

2008-11-17 | New Jersey All Natural Italian Ice company donates promotional profits to Autism Family Services of New Jersey


Maxi-Aids Releases List of Holiday Gift Ideas for Independent Living for 2008: Hot Items Include Low Vision Lights, Watches for the Hard of Hearing and the i-TELLpod Talking i-Pod Controller for the Blind

2008-11-04 | Maxi-Aids, industry-leading supplier of products for the Blind, Low Vision, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Diabetics as well as those with mobility issues and other special needs, today released its annual list of Holiday Gift Ideas for Independent Living, featuring Christmas and Hanukkah Gift ideas.


Maxi-Aids Introduces i-TELLpod, the Talking iPOD Controller for the Blind and Visually Impaired

2008-10-16 | Maxi-Aids, the industry-leading supplier of products for independent living, is distributing an innovative product called the i-TELLpod Talking iPod Controller, which enables the Blind and those with Low Vision to use iPods by announcing stored information.


Linda W. McDonald Honored by Cambridge Who's Who for Excellence in Special Education

2008-10-15 | She is tasked with teaching students with severe disabilities including autism.