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Press Release June 3, 2009
Many individuals do not realize they are farsighted until they become adults, although farsightedness can occur in children. It affects approximately 62 percent of people over the age of 40.
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Press Release May 29, 2009
Though we are approaching the eighth anniversary of 9/11, many New Yorkers are still dealing with the events of that day in the form of health problems.
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Press Release May 28, 2009
"Road King" and "Passing" represent two of my more emotional and colorful works to date. With Passing becoming the Image used as the Cover to my Novel, Norma Jean's Sun, I could not be more excited about the extended view this award will offer.
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Press Release May 22, 2009
Workers who have contracted mesothelioma frequently are eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Being eligible for disability benefits means a person has a condition that prevents them from doing the work they once were able to do.
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Press Release May 14, 2009
While the number of people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease worldwide is already thought to be more than four million, a new study says that the world's largest nations are set to see a doubling of that number within twenty-five years.
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Press Release May 10, 2009
Parkinson's disease affects an estimated four million people worldwide, with as many as one million in the US alone.
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Press Release May 8, 2009
National Return to Work Week will bring together employers, employees, workers compensation and disability providers to share best practices that increase stay at work or return to work opportunities for ill, injured and disabled employees.
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Press Release May 2, 2009
The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 13th annual WebAward Competition for Web site development at http://www.TheWebAwards.org. The Web Marketing Association will once again name the Best Advocacy Web site of 2009.
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Press Release April 27, 2009
Diabetics are always looking to discover new methods and secrets on how they can greatly relieve their diabetic problem - Then, Ranches Hall wanted to share his Secret discovery.
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Press Release April 17, 2009
Break the Barriers, Inc., the nation's premier Ability Center, today announced that it will celebrate "The Olympic Spirit" at its 11th annual fundraising dinner, "Breaking Barriers for Children," to be held at the Fresno Convention Center's Valdez Hall, on Saturday, Apr. 25, 2009 at 6 p.m.
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Press Release April 10, 2009
Stroke Smart Magazine Cites Important Need For High-Risk Second Stroke Victims
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Press Release April 8, 2009
Dr. Perlmutter identified simple, preventative measures for slowing disease progression and advancing brain function by treating the underlying causes of the disease or disorder rather than simply focusing on treating the symptoms.
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Press Release April 7, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes funds available to bring facilities, programs and systems in compliance with ADA standards.
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Press Release March 28, 2009
The already accessible city is now even more welcoming for travelers with disabilities and others with limited mobility who are looking for an exhilarating and barrier-free holiday.
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Press Release March 28, 2009
Easy to Use Technology Enables Seniors and Boomers to Call for Assistance When Needed
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Press Release March 26, 2009
The most commonly performed refractive surgery for vision correction is LASIK, offering an immediate improvement in vision and very minimal post-surgical discomfort.
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Press Release March 25, 2009
Maxi-Aids Products for Independent Living today presented the updated Magnifico Plus Portable Small Screen Magnifier. With 2X-plus magnifying power to enlarge the screens of PDA's and GPS units, the Magnifico already has fans in the aviation and boating worlds and is ideal for those with low vision.
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Press Release March 20, 2009
Maxi-Aids Products for Independent Living, the industry-leading supplier of products for the blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing and other special needs, has chosen the first winner of their "Keep That Catalog" Contest. A total of ten winners in 2009 will each receive a $1,000 shopping spree.
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Press Release March 6, 2009
Any eye doctor can test your vision to determine your eyes' refractive errors. For glasses or contact lenses, an instrument called a phoropter is used. It is a device that positions a variety of different corrective lenses in front of your eyes.
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Press Release March 5, 2009
Mercy House, one of Southern California's premier advocates of the homeless, today announced that its fifth annual fundraising gala, Living with Heart, will be held at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
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