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The Congressional Budget Office projects that recent tax cut legislation and spending packages will increase the federal deficit by $139 billion, raising it to $804 billion in 2018. In December Congress passed a 1.5 trillion tax-cut package and early in 2018 approved a $400 billion budget. The CBO projects the US will return to a trillion dollar deficit by next…
New techniques in the treatment of schizophrenia center on a very unlikely technology- virtual reality. Studies into the use of virtual reality treatment for the treatment of schizophrenia are yielding promising results. According to clinical psychologists, who are currently experimenting with the use of virtual reality to treat different forms of psychosis like schizophrenia, this is a very safe…
Children born to mothers who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis may have a much higher risk of suffering from chronic diseases. That information comes from a new study which found that fetuses that are exposed to symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis while still in the womb, may have a higher risk of developing a high sensitivity to certain chronic conditions. In a…
Fibromyalgia is a condition that is characterized by chronic body pain. It is often a misunderstood condition that can have a serous impact on a person’s life. There are some triggers that seem to contribute to a stronger risk of fibromyalgia. For instance, stress and anxiety are strongly linked with the condition. The person may also be constantly fatigued,…
Women who use a commonly-prescribed multiple sclerosis drug for treatment of their symptoms may find complications arising when they choose to stop the drug before conceiving, or continue to take the drug during their pregnancy. A team of Italian researchers recently found a number of reproductive hazards involving Natalizumab , a drug that is commonly used to treat symptoms of…
Athletes receive plenty of attention for brain injuries. However, other professionals are also very likely to suffer head injuries and may require disability benefits. According to a new study, theater workers and actors are at a high risk of head injuries, due to the risky nature of many of their job activities. According to the results of the study conducted…
A simple test involving a keyboard may allow quick detection of Parkinson’s disease, thereby helping patients slow down progression of the disease. Early detection of Parkinson’s disease is crucial in helping limit the deterioration of symptoms. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can worsen in intensity, and over a period of time, the person may find himself unable to perform routine activities…
Last week I blogged on national trends with the opioid epidemic. Georgia data tracks national trends, and unfortunately, seems to be leading the nation in opioid overdoses. A 2017 research paper from the Georgia Prevention Project tracked the following data. Of the 1,307 drug overdose deaths in 2015 in Georgia, 900 or 68 percent were due to opioid overdoses including…
Many people ask how to win a Social Security Disability case. However, it also might be helpful to analyze why people lose their claims. Here are my top 6 reasons why a case is not successful. You are working while applying for disability. Nothing hurts a case more than claiming you cannot work while simultaneously working. When I realize my…
Last Thursday, the Trump Administration invited states to add a work requirement to Medicaid eligibility. States and the federal government jointly fund Medicaid, but states are responsible for running it. The federal government cannot impose work requirements without Congressional approval. However, states can impose a work requirement by requesting a waiver from the regulations for new programs that carry out…