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Back in April, our blog reported on a study published in the medical journal JAMA, which held that time is of the essence when it comes to stroke treatment.In recent developments, another study has been published that essentially confirms this conclusion, verifying...
In our previous post, we discussed how those people who receive much-needed disability benefits from the Social Security Administration will periodically be called upon to participate in medical reviews. In general, these medical reviews are held to examine a person's...
It's important to understand that if you receive disability benefits that the Social Security Administration will periodically conduct what are known as medical reviews in order to determine whether you are still considered disabled and to ensure that there is no...
While it may seem hard to believe, the leading cause of disability in the entire world is lower back pain. Indeed, studies have shown that the economic costs associated with this debilitating condition average an unbelievable $100 billion-plus per year here in the...
The Journal of the American Medical Association released results from an ongoing research project monitoring the rates of strokes and stroke fatalities in the U.S. earlier this week and the results are perhaps better than anticipated. From 1987 to 2011, researchers...
There are currently over eight million Americans who rely on their Social Security disability benefits to help keep a roof over their head, food on the table and just make ends meet. For many of these people, every cent matters, such that any reduction in disability...
By now, most people understand and appreciate that there are certain risk factors they can eliminate from their daily lives in an attempt to reduce their chances of developing cancer. For instance, they can quit smoking, avoid regular consumption of certain foods and...
Right now, thousands of Americans are struggling with serious mental illnesses that make it very difficult, if not impossible, to function on a day-to-day basis, let alone hold a full-time job.One such mental illness that can prove debilitating to many people is...
Last Wednesday marked the sixth annual occurrence of World MS Day, an event organized by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation and its various member societies to raise awareness about a very serious disease currently affecting over two million people around...
The unfortunate reality for many people is that when they accumulate large amounts of debt despite their best efforts, it's only a matter of time before debt collectors will start calling or even pursue the matter in court.In these situations, it's only natural for...