What’s the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia? How psychiatric rehabilitation brings community into care

Helping patients navigate disability outside the clinic is critical to rehabilitation for physical conditions. People with psychiatric conditions can benefit from the same philosophy.
Los Angeles Times

LAPD officer is accused of skydiving while on disability leave in high-flying fraud case

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A Los Angeles police officer who said he was too injured to complete any work was not too injured to jump out of ...
BMJ

Beneficial impact of physical activity on multiple sclerosis disability progression

Background Physical activity has been associated with neuroprotective and immunomodulatory benefits, potentially influencing long-term disability outcomes in multiple sclerosis (MS). However, ...
inforum

Vonn says she needs multiple surgeries for complex leg fracture

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — Ski great Lindsey Vonn said she suffered a complex leg fracture in Sunday's downhill race at the Milano Cortina Olympics that will require multiple surgical operations. The ...
BioSpace

Roche’s fenebrutinib is the first investigational medicine in over a decade that reduces disability progression in primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS)

Late-breaking Phase III FENtrepid results presented at ACTRIMS show investigational fenebrutinib met its primary endpoint of non-inferiority compared to the current standard of care, OCREVUS, in ...

TN kids with disabilities face a justice system not designed for them

Two cases involving Tennessee children with autism illustrate the harsh, complex realities they face in the juvenile justice system.
Morningstar

Genentech’s Fenebrutinib Is the First Investigational Medicine in Over a Decade That Reduces Disability Progression in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS)

Genentech’s Fenebrutinib Is the First Investigational Medicine in Over a Decade That Reduces Disability Progression in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS) – Late-breaking Phase III FENtrepid ...
Rutland Herald

Genentech’s Fenebrutinib Is the First Investigational Medicine in Over a Decade That Reduces Disability Progression in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS)

Therefore, an important goal of treating multiple sclerosis is to slow, stop and ideally prevent progression as early as possible. Approximately 85% of people with multiple sclerosis have a relapsing ...

Delaware abuse cases reveal struggles prosecuting crimes on disabled

Experts say low conviction rates explain why disability abuse cases, including recent Delaware examples, often end with probation.
New York Post

Wild moment cops Tase crazed man in NYC church during morning Mass after he stormed altar

Wild video shows the moment cops Tased a crazed man inside a New York City church after he stormed the altar and disrupted Mass — as horrified parishioners looked on. The NYPD was called to St. Ann’s ...
Medical Xpress

Oral bacterium tied to disability severity in multiple sclerosis

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders through chronic inflammation. However, its role in multiple sclerosis, a ...