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Understanding The Long-Term Effects Of Meningitis: Rehabilitation And Recovery
In this article, we will explore the long-term effects of meningitis and discuss the rehabilitation and recovery processes crucial for improving outcomes.
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Mentally Challenged Woman Spends 3 Days With Dead Mother In Karnataka, Dies In Hospital
A heartbreaking incident in Gopadi village, Kundapur taluk, Udupi district has exposed the vulnerability of families dealing with elderly parents and dependent children suffering from mental health issues.
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Stroke, Dementia Affect Over 3.4 Billion People Globally, Finds Lancet Study
Neurological conditions like epilepsy and dementia are now the leading cause of ill health and disability globally, affecting 3.4 billion people in 2021, according to a major new analysis published in The Lancet Neurology journal.
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Apple Watch Series 9, Watch Ultra 2 Models May Lose Support for SpO2 Monitoring to Dodge US Ban: Report
Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 models may reportedly drop support for a health monitoring feature to dodge an import ban in the US. While the company has appealed the ITC ban on importing and selling its latest smartwatches in the US for infringing on two of Masimo's patents, the company is reportedly planning to disable support for the fea...
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1,461 Died In Delhi Accidents Last Year, Pedestrians, Bikers Most At Risk
Over 1.2 million die every year in road crash incidents and between 20 and 50 million people suffer injuries globally in road accidents that even incur disability, according to the World Health Organization.
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Apple Watch's Newly Patented NFC Integration for Bands Could Instantly Match Colour Schemes, Open Apps: Report
Apple has reportedly been granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office for integrating an NFC module to the Apple Watch band's tip. This NFC module could reportedly interact with an NFC module attached on the Apple Watch's main body itself and instantly sync colour schemes, open relevant apps, and enable or disable features related to the...
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Disability Doesn't Mean "Sub-Standard Lives", Ensure Health Cover: Court To Regulator
Justice Pratibha M Singh said people with disabilities are entitled to health insurance cover and cannot be discriminated against.
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Foreign Funding Licence Of Gandhis' NGOs Cancelled In New Crackdown
Set up in 1991, RGF worked on a number of critical issues including health, science and technology, women and children, disability support, etc., from 1991 till 2009. It also worked in the education sector, according to its website.
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Aviation Watchdog Amends Accessibility Regulations After IndiGo Row
If an airline feels a disabled passenger's health is likely to deteriorate during a flight, it must consult a doctor at the airport and take an "appropriate decision" on whether boarding should be denied to the flyer or not, aviation watchdog said.
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Facebook Disables Some Misleading Ads on HIV Prevention Drugs, Responding to Growing Outcry
Facebook has quietly started removing some misleading ads about HIV prevention medication, responding to a deluge of activists, health experts and government regulators who said the tech giant had created the conditions for a public-health crisis.
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World Brain Day 2019 Focuses On Migraine And Importance Of Its Early Diagnosis And Treatment
World Brain Day 2019 Theme is Migraine: The Painful Truth. The theme aims at raising awareness about migraine, which is known to be one impactful neurological diseases in the world.
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Is Autism A Disability Or Difference? The Community Is Divided
Which word someone uses to define autism is more than an intellectual exercise. It affects how the public views people on the spectrum and their quality of life, as well as access to job placement programs, housing and health care.
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Study: People Suffering From Cerebral Palsy Are At A Higher Risk Of Depression And Anxiety
Relatively little is known about the mental health of adults with cerebral palsy as it is often considered to affect only children, despite many living with the condition into adulthood.
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Microsoft Unblocking AI To Help 1 Bn Persons With Disabilities
Leveraging AI capabilities in computer vision for the blind and the low-vision community, the Microsoft app uses Optical character recognition (OCR) to read text, scans barcodes and recognises faces, emotions and objects to describe the world.
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World Disability Day 2018 Focuses On Equal Opportunities And Inclusiveness For People With Disability
World Disability Day 2018 is meant to promote rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of development and society.
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Understanding The Long-Term Effects Of Meningitis: Rehabilitation And Recovery
In this article, we will explore the long-term effects of meningitis and discuss the rehabilitation and recovery processes crucial for improving outcomes.
-
Mentally Challenged Woman Spends 3 Days With Dead Mother In Karnataka, Dies In Hospital
A heartbreaking incident in Gopadi village, Kundapur taluk, Udupi district has exposed the vulnerability of families dealing with elderly parents and dependent children suffering from mental health issues.
-
Stroke, Dementia Affect Over 3.4 Billion People Globally, Finds Lancet Study
Neurological conditions like epilepsy and dementia are now the leading cause of ill health and disability globally, affecting 3.4 billion people in 2021, according to a major new analysis published in The Lancet Neurology journal.
-
Apple Watch Series 9, Watch Ultra 2 Models May Lose Support for SpO2 Monitoring to Dodge US Ban: Report
Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 models may reportedly drop support for a health monitoring feature to dodge an import ban in the US. While the company has appealed the ITC ban on importing and selling its latest smartwatches in the US for infringing on two of Masimo's patents, the company is reportedly planning to disable support for the fea...
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1,461 Died In Delhi Accidents Last Year, Pedestrians, Bikers Most At Risk
Over 1.2 million die every year in road crash incidents and between 20 and 50 million people suffer injuries globally in road accidents that even incur disability, according to the World Health Organization.
-
Apple Watch's Newly Patented NFC Integration for Bands Could Instantly Match Colour Schemes, Open Apps: Report
Apple has reportedly been granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office for integrating an NFC module to the Apple Watch band's tip. This NFC module could reportedly interact with an NFC module attached on the Apple Watch's main body itself and instantly sync colour schemes, open relevant apps, and enable or disable features related to the...
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Disability Doesn't Mean "Sub-Standard Lives", Ensure Health Cover: Court To Regulator
Justice Pratibha M Singh said people with disabilities are entitled to health insurance cover and cannot be discriminated against.
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Foreign Funding Licence Of Gandhis' NGOs Cancelled In New Crackdown
Set up in 1991, RGF worked on a number of critical issues including health, science and technology, women and children, disability support, etc., from 1991 till 2009. It also worked in the education sector, according to its website.
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Aviation Watchdog Amends Accessibility Regulations After IndiGo Row
If an airline feels a disabled passenger's health is likely to deteriorate during a flight, it must consult a doctor at the airport and take an "appropriate decision" on whether boarding should be denied to the flyer or not, aviation watchdog said.
-
Facebook Disables Some Misleading Ads on HIV Prevention Drugs, Responding to Growing Outcry
Facebook has quietly started removing some misleading ads about HIV prevention medication, responding to a deluge of activists, health experts and government regulators who said the tech giant had created the conditions for a public-health crisis.
-
World Brain Day 2019 Focuses On Migraine And Importance Of Its Early Diagnosis And Treatment
World Brain Day 2019 Theme is Migraine: The Painful Truth. The theme aims at raising awareness about migraine, which is known to be one impactful neurological diseases in the world.
-
Is Autism A Disability Or Difference? The Community Is Divided
Which word someone uses to define autism is more than an intellectual exercise. It affects how the public views people on the spectrum and their quality of life, as well as access to job placement programs, housing and health care.
-
Study: People Suffering From Cerebral Palsy Are At A Higher Risk Of Depression And Anxiety
Relatively little is known about the mental health of adults with cerebral palsy as it is often considered to affect only children, despite many living with the condition into adulthood.
-
Microsoft Unblocking AI To Help 1 Bn Persons With Disabilities
Leveraging AI capabilities in computer vision for the blind and the low-vision community, the Microsoft app uses Optical character recognition (OCR) to read text, scans barcodes and recognises faces, emotions and objects to describe the world.
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World Disability Day 2018 Focuses On Equal Opportunities And Inclusiveness For People With Disability
World Disability Day 2018 is meant to promote rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of development and society.
