Education may delay the onset of dementia in individuals with higher education, but once dementia does appear the symptoms of dementia develop rapidly. The study consisted of 488 people, born between 1894 and 1908. Participants were followed for 6 years and given an annual cognitive test. From this group 117 developed dementia. For each additional year of formal… Read more

Disability insurance provided by Social Security breaks down into two programs. First, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). To qualify you must have paid Social Security through payroll deductions. Disability payment is determined by the total of your SS deductions. Second, Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This program is designed for those unable to work or have… Read more

The University of Copenhagen reports that cloned pigs containing genes responsible for Alzheimer’s disease will be born in Denmark this August. This landmark event should shorten the path to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Professor Gabor Vajta, from the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, claims that there is evidence that the birth of the… Read more

Pfizer’s Lyrica (pregabalin) is the first drug approved by the FDA in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Lyrica reduces pain for fibromyalgia patients. Exactly how it does this is still unknown, but data suggest that it effects neurotransmitters in the brain—the chemical that influences which signals are transmitted successfully from one neuron to another. The effectiveness… Read more

Physicians often have to grapple with the question if their patients are better off knowing their diagnosis of a life-changing disease or should the information be kept from them so what time they have left will be lived as fully as possible. A 2004 review of research found about half of all physicians were reluctant… Read more

The department of Health & Human Services provides information about your civil rights regarding your medical files. Available topics include: Introduction General Overview Incidental Uses and Disclosures Minimum Necessary Personal Representatives Business Associates Uses and Disclosures for Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations Marketing Public Health Research Workers’ Compensation Laws (PDF) Notice Government Access (PDF)… Read more

The Florida Medical Association (FMA) serves as an advocate for physicians, their patients, and to promote public health. FMA publishes The Journal of the Florida Medical Association and has made the edition that deals with pain management available on-line. The publication covers the topics of pain evaluation, treatment of pain, addiction, pain management, and the legal &… Read more

I have been in the same relationship since 1985. we were very good at different things . I liked to plan trips aand John use to do all the bills. But it was great for years but I started to get asked how much i payed for my electronic bill. I would not know. Pushing… Read more

A few years ago someone close to me became disabled. She had purchased a long-term disability (LTD) policy with CNA insurance and felt fortunate to have the policy. She was brought up with a strong work ethic, this, coupled with the fact that she immensely enjoyed her job, only increased the emotional pain of not… Read more

In 1997, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) changed the advertising rules and allowed pharmaceutical companies to promote their products on television. The FDA included guidelines that required direct-to-consumer advertising to present a fair balance between drug information and its risk. Wendy Macias, associate professor, University of Georgia-Athens, and her team, surveyed pharmaceutical television advertising to… Read more

Ironically, researchers ‘think’ they have an understanding of how we ‘think’ and how memory is created. When it comes to the brain it is a matter of speculation of how our metaphorical gears work. Recent research by Duke University’s Medical Center neurobiologist, Michael Ehlers, M.D., Ph.D., has filled in one more piece of the puzzle… Read more

In the unfortunate event you contract an illness or suffer an injury and are unable to work, Social Security disability benefits provide you with supplemental income during this difficult time. However, applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a confusing process if you haven’t done it before. Luckily, this guide will go in-depth to… Read more