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I have cancer. Do I qualify for disability?
Those with cancer often experience financial toxicity. This is when a patient has high medical costs not covered by insurance or less income because they cannot work full time.…
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Keep school skills sharp during summer break
School’s out for summer, but that doesn’t mean kids should get a complete break from learning. Especially considering the amount of time missed in school during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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ADHD symptoms: Recognize common signs in children
Why does my child squirm at the dinner table, rush through homework and interrupt people when they talk? These behaviors may be symptoms and signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).…
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Alcohol use during pregnancy can be dangerous
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). When planning to get pregnant or in the early months of finding out you are pregnant, there…
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Learning the ropes of chemo: What should you bring?
People who’ve had chemotherapy treatment know the routine but if you’re just starting out, you may wonder what to bring to your first few sessions. Experts say the most…
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Memory clinics offer coordinated care after traumatic brain injuries
Each year an estimated 1.5 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), ranging from concussion to severe brain injuries associated with significant disability. Interdisciplinary specialty care teams offer…
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Understanding autism: 3 things you should know
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability that is not always well understood. This is, in part, because those who are on the autism spectrum may function at very…
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Signs of concussion
Recognizing signs of concussion is critical. Student athletes and parents can help.