Tag Archives: National
NOW Conference (National Outreach vonWillebrand)
NOW stands for National Outreach for vonWillebrands. Over the years vonWillebrand Disease has always been ‘lumped’ in with hemophilia. Well, NOW is the time to focus exclusively on von Willebrands Disease. NOW is a national educational conference for individuals and … Continue reading
Athlete Alert: National Marfan Foundation Urges Coaches, School Nurses, Parents to Recognize Risk for Aortic Dissection in Athletes – Marketwatch
PORT WASHINGTON, NY, Jul 17, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Sudden death in an apparently healthy young athlete is always a tragedy. Yet many tragedies can be avoided, if only a parent, doctor or coach recognizes the signs of potential … Continue reading
Food Fridays: Traveling with Celiac Disease – Intelligent Travel from National Geographic Traveler Magazine
In September, my mom will be doing something we used to find unthinkable: she’ll be traveling to Italy. What makes this trip such a monumental achievement? She has celiac disease, which means she can’t eat gluten, a protein found in … Continue reading
Dizziness and Vertigo in MS – National MS Society
MS Learn Online is the National MS Society’s online educational webcast series. This video features Patricia Coyle, MD, who talks about dizziness and vertigo in multiple sclerosis. Video Rating: 4 / 5
Spasticity and Exercise in MS – National MS Society
MS Learn Online is the National MS Society’s online educational webcast series. This video features Michael Kaufman, MD, who talks about spasticity’s effect on the ability to exercise for people with multiple sclerosis. Video Rating: 3 / 5
LPA National Dwarfism Awareness Month
For more information contact LPA at 1-888-LPA-2001 or lpaonline.org. Created by Ethan Crough and Sam Schulte. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Chiropractic National Board Question | SPEC & Part III: Horner’s Syndrome
This is an example question reviewed and explained by Dr. Ray Townsend for the Chiropractic SPEC and Part III National Board Exam. Dr. Townsend explains horner’s syndrome and an example question that will be included in a comprehensive online review … Continue reading
National Fragile X Foundation’s Advocacy Day 2012: Save the Date!
The National Fragile X Foundation held its annual Fragile X Advocacy Day, and this year over 140 advocates included family, friends and even self advocates marched onto the steps of Washington to talk to their members of Congress about Fragile … Continue reading
Dizziness and Multiple Sclerosis – National MS Society
MS Learn Online is the National MS Society’s online educational webcast series. This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer’s question about dizziness and whether it is caused by multiple sclerosis or medications. Video Rating: 5 / 5
MS Spasticity and Baclofen Pump – National MS Society
MS Learn Online is the National MS Society’s online educational webcast series. This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer’s question about using a Baclofen pump for spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis. Video Rating: 4 / 5
