Deaf Discrimination
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Deaf Discrimination
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Most Recently Shared on February 7, 2011 at 2:36 pm By:
Leading Health Groups Oppose Upton's Proposal to Block EPA http://bit.ly/eOUJ1P
Studies reveal how cells distinguish between disease-causing and innocuous invaders
labspaces.net — “The specific mechanisms by which humans and other animals are able to discriminate between disease-causing microbes and innocuous ones in order to rapidly respond to infections have long been a mystery to scientists. But a study conducted on roundworms by biologists at UC San Diego has uncovered some important clues to finally answering that question.” View full resource at labspaces.net
Most Recently Shared on April 12, 2012 at 9:15 pm By:
Studies reveal how cells distinguish between disease-causing and innocuous invaders - http://t.co/V3ACjX5V
Bayer Loses Bid to Bar Class Action in Sex-Bias Lawsuit - Businessweek
businessweek.com — “U.S. units of German drugmaker Bayer AG (BAYN) failed to prevent eight women from pursuing a group lawsuit claiming the company discriminated in pay and promotions, and showed bias based on pregnancy and family responsibilities.” View full resource at businessweek.com
Most Recently Shared on April 3, 2012 at 1:30 pm By:
Bayer fails to block class-action status for 8 women's sex-discrimination claims—Bloomberg http://t.co/GhEKQFof $BAY #pharma
Spanish Officials Turn Deaf Ear to General Strike - IPS ipsnews.net
ipsnews.net — “Spain?s centre-right government stood firm and announced that it would not modify the labour reforms that tens of thousands of people protested Thursday in a 24-hour general strike.” View full resource at ipsnews.net
Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2012 at 10:08 pm By:
Spanish Officials Turn Deaf Ear to General Strike http://t.co/VsO7yqE5
Able to use the telephone at last! - Action On Hearing Loss: RNID
actiononhearingloss.org.uk — “Changing the world for deaf and hard of hearing people. Action on Hearing Loss is the new name of the RNID, the largest charity representing the 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK.” View full resource at actiononhearingloss.org.uk
Most Recently Shared on March 28, 2012 at 4:33 pm By:
Have you ever used a product that's changed your life? Ian Crimond has! Read his blog here http://t.co/U9MKLB0X
The Most Visible of India’s Invisible Class - India Real Time - WSJ
blogs.wsj.com — “For Mumbai’s hijras, social acceptance is just part of their daily struggle. Poverty, violence and the spread of HIV/AIDS are some of the other obstacles they face.” View full resource at blogs.wsj.com
Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 8:40 pm By:
Health Literacy Medical School
22 yr-old Hijra Sex-Worker was Castrated by Mumbai MD for ~$200 http://t.co/ZgiBw5vo @IndiaRealTime #Discrimination #LGBT
APA task force report outlines actions to end discrimination
medicalxpress.com — “Teaching students of all ages about the value of diversity and the serious mental health impacts of bias and stereotyping will help end widespread discrimination in the United States, according to a new American Psychological Association task force report.” View full resource at medicalxpress.com
Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 5:48 pm By:
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APA task force report outlines actions to end discrimination http://t.co/PwR8Oqx6
Student with cerebral palsy denied use of walker at school - OC Moms: The Mom Blog : The Orange County Register
themomblog.ocregister.com — “The latest victim of discrimination is 5 year-old LaKay Roberts, who has cerebral palsy and attends Kings Manor Elementary School in Kingwood, Texas. A few short years ago she took her very first steps using a walker, reaching a milestone that most parents take for granted. In those first steps, she gained the kind of independence that defies the odds many CP families are given by their doctors.” View full resource at themomblog.ocregister.com
Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 4:26 pm By:
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Help a student with cerebral palsy get her walker back - The Orange County Register http://t.co/sKpb7z8L
A task force calls for reform of California’s mental illness treatment laws | 89.3 KPCC
scpr.org — “A new report indicates that California’s mental illness laws discriminate against people whose illnesses are the most severe.” View full resource at scpr.org
Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 4:03 pm By:
P. Mimi Poinsett MD Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician
A task force calls for reform of California’s mental illness treatment laws http://t.co/5y8uqmlx via @KPCC
Canadian province of Ontario legalizes brothels in landmark ruling - CNN.com
cnn.com — “Ontario's top court has legalized brothels, saying Canadian prostitution laws unfairly discriminate against prostitutes and their ability to work in safe environments.” View full resource at cnn.com
Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 2:50 am By:
George Huba, Ph.D. Doctor, Psychologist, and PhD
Need 2combine public health measures w facilities/Canadian province of Ontario legalizes brothels in landmark ruling http://t.co/KnKxXSaz
Children Who are Deaf or Hearing-impaired - IDEA and Section 504
disabled-world.com — “Education of students who are deaf from birth through post-secondary education and training” View full resource at disabled-world.com
Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 4:30 pm By:
Disabled World Health Advocate and Health News
#Children Who are #Deaf or Hearing-impaired - #IDEA and Section 504 http://t.co/PWw0VSFg
Deaf Awareness Week 7 to 13 May 2012 - Action On Hearing Loss: RNID
actiononhearingloss.org.uk — “In Deaf Awareness Week we’ll be telling the stories of people who are deaf or have a hearing loss who have had problems accessing healthcare services. Action on Hearing Loss is the new name for RNID.” View full resource at actiononhearingloss.org.uk
Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 1:57 pm By:
@deafgirly Sorry to read your GP isn't accessible. Access to healthcare is our focus for Deaf Awareness Week in May. http://t.co/XwzUDWrL
Many classification tasks in the medical domain involve discrimination between two classes or more
am.qub.ac.uk — “Many classification tasks in the medical domain involve discrimination between two classes or more” View full resource at am.qub.ac.uk
Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 1:15 pm By:
Charles Webster, MD Doctor, Health Executive, Health IT, and Physician
Intelligent Patient Management "modeling patient flow… interventions… management… resources… expenditure… performance" http://t.co/p6gNgYpO
Victoria Hospital Won't Hire Very Obese Workers — Health Reform and Texas | The Texas Tribune
texastribune.org — “A Victoria hospital already embroiled in a racial discrimination lawsuit has instituted a highly unusual hiring policy: It bans job applicants from employment for being too overweight. ” View full resource at texastribune.org
Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 11:54 am By:
Raymond DuBois Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, Health Executive, and Physician
Hospital in Victoria, Texas Won't Hire Very Obese Workers: http://t.co/OlrvtRCK via @TexasTribune
Elderly dying due to 'despicable age discrimination in NHS' - Telegraph
telegraph.co.uk — “Elderly dying due to 'despicable age discrimination in NHS' - Telegraph” View full resource at telegraph.co.uk
Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 1:30 am By:
Colin Son Doctor, Medical Student, and Physician
I'm not sure I buy this argument: Ageism means older cancer patients are under treated http://t.co/qGBULEAz
THE GREEN RUSH: 'Master growers' cultivating a higher grade of marijuana - latimes.com
latimes.com — “A new breed of connoisseur is producing pot that is potent and mold-free, tastes smooth and has a pleasing aroma — the kind of product now expected by ever-more discriminating consumers who frequent medical cannabis dispensaries.” View full resource at latimes.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 3:38 pm By:
'Master growers' cultivating a higher grade of marijuana http://t.co/44M03I5c
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