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Assistive Devices Can Aid Multiple Sclerosis Patients
You can better manage the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) with a variety of assistive devices, tools or products that make it easier to perform certain functions. The following is a list of mobility aids for MS patients; talk to your occupational or physical therapist about the best assistive device for you.
 
Know the Risks of Nerve Damage from Diabetes
If you are living with diabetes, chances are good that you already have some form of nerve pain or nerve damage, called diabetic neuropathy. Common signs of diabetic neuropathy are tingling, pain, or numbness in your feet and hands. Or you may have damage to the nerves that send signals to your heart, stomach, or bladder, called autonomic neuropathy. Sometimes, nerve damage is "silent," and you have no symptoms at all. The following is a list of risk factors for diabetic neuropathy:
 
The Myths and Facts of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea Is Just Snoring
Myth
. Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, but there's a big difference. People with sleep apnea actually stop breathing up to 400 times while sleeping. These interruptions can last 10-30 seconds and are often followed by a snort when breathing resumes.
 
Amputees May Regain a Sense of Touch
A study in the Oxford Journal Brain suggests that an amputee’s sense of touch can be rerouted from their missing limb to an area of skin above the amputation site, allowing the person to sense their prosthetic as part of their body. This heightened sense of ownership could lead to prosthetics that operate more seamlessly with the body.
 
Amputeam featured on PBS
Our very own AmpuTeam Spartans were featured on the PBS television show "A Wider World."
 
Amanda McGrory Sets Record in NYC Marathon Wheelchair Race
On Sunday, November 6, 2011, Amanda McGrory of the United States set a course record in the women’s wheelchair race in the New York City Marathon, the most competitive wheelchair marathon in the world.
 
The Dos and Don'ts of Diabetic Foot Care
If you have diabetes you are more likely to have foot problems. Diabetes can cause nerve damage, or peripheral neuropathy, which can result in a loss of feeling in your feet. Foot injuries can easily go unnoticed, get infected and lead to skin ulcers. Diabetes can make infections harder to treat, meaning these ulcers can develop into deep tissue infections. Extreme cases can lead to amputation.
 
Sleep Technology Conference
Fall Sleep Technology Conference
 
Wright & Filippis Acquires MOS Assets - Press Release
June 30, 2011

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Wheelchair Daze Picnic 2011
31st Annual Wheelchair Daze Picnic will be held Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston, Michigan.
 
Do you have a cold or an allergy?
Your nose is running, you have cough, and you are congested. So did you catch a cold or is it an allergy? It's often hard to tell -- even for doctors. But here's information that may help. Read on to learn more about the causes and treatment of cold and allergy symptoms.
 
Get Real! A Weight-Loss Plan for Diabetes That Really Works
Cutting calories and maintaining blood sugar may be at opposing ends of the spectrum, but if you have type 2 diabetes it is worth the effort to shed unwanted pounds. Research has shown that if you are able to drop 5% to 10% of your weight, that diabetes control becomes an easier job. Losing 10 to 20 pounds can be enough to lower your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
 
Be Careful While Using Oxygen Therapy
Using oxygen therapy at home can provide great benefits, but caution must be used around anything that could cause the oxygen to ignite.
 
Exercise Reverses Memory Loss
Research recently completed at two U.S. Universities has demonstrated that moderate exercise  can reduce the effects of brain shrinkage in adults between the ages of 55 and 80. The memory portion of the brain normally shrinks 1 - 2% a year in people in this age group. The study has shown that walking for 40 minutes, three times a week can reverse this trend.
 
12 Tips to Avoid Daytime Sleepiness
Poor sleep habits are often the cause of daytime sleepiness. Before you go through any more groggy and crabby days, try these 12 ways to improve nighttime sleep and avoid daytime sleepiness.

 
American Heart Association Revises CPR Guidelines
The American Heart Association (AHA) issued new guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, better known as CPR, making rapid chest compressions the mainstay of basic life support for bystanders trying to revive people whose hearts have stopped. These guidelines are intended only for adults with little change made to the guidelines when CPR is used on children.
 
What every patient should ask (and tell) their doctor
Sometimes physicians don't always ask the right questions so it is up to you to make sure the Doctor gets the most important facts from you during your short visit. How you describe your symptoms is beneficial in terms of enhancing your outcome.
 
Sleep Heart Risk: Seven Hours of Sleep Best for Your Heart
Seven is the magic number when it comes to sleep.

 
A.J. Filippis Honored for Distinguished Service

DETROIT - In recognition of his efforts to help the disabled community, Wright & Filippis President A.J. Filippis received the EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award at Comerica Park during the Detroit Tigers’ pre-game ceremony on August 10, 2010. Sponsored by MassMutual and Exceptional Parent magazine, the EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award is presented at Major League venues throughout the country to honor the remarkable accomplishments made on behalf of over 54 million Americans with disabilities and their families and caregivers.

 
The Best Ways to Have a Ton of Energy
Keeping your energy level high can be a breeze if you follow these 13 steps. Take a look at these expert tips and tricks on the best ways…

 





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