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AARP Endorses Bill To Help Americans Get Care In Their Own Homes
More than one million Americans are living in nursing homes, but many would prefer to receive the services they need in their own homes, where they would be more comfortable and potentially save the health care system money in the long run. Unfortunately, many Americans who want to be cared for at home can"t because of a costly institutional bias in Medicaid, which pays for nearly two-thirds of the country"s nursing home residents. While state Medicaid programs are required to provide nursing home care, home and community-based services that are often less expensive are optional, leaving them first in line to be cut in a poor economy.
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New Gene For Autism Gives Hope For Future
Scientists have discovered that abnormalities in a gene important for learning and memory are a cause of autism. The University of Aberdeen finding could hold the key to the future development of new treatments for autism - a brain development disorder which affects how a person communicates and relates to others. In a study published today in the Journal of Medical Genetics the researchers explain how their investigations into the gene EIF4E began with the study of one child with severe autism.
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MS Society Appoints New Director

The MS Society has appointed Sue Farrington to its newly created role of Director of Information and Education. Sue was formerly Director of Corporate Affairs at CSV. In her new role, which starts this month, Sue is responsible for the management of the MS Society"s information for people affected by MS - through its website, annual conference programme and publications team. Sue will also be overseeing a drive to improve the Society"s professional education programme. Speaking about her new role, Sue said: "As technologies converge, the MS Society has a great opportunity to respond to people"s information needs in the way that they want." Sue joins the charity with 14 years of senior management experience behind her. In her last role at CSV - the UK"s largest volunteering and training organisation - she was responsible for communications, broadcast and campaigns. Previous to that she was Director of Media at the company, providing communications support and media employment training. Between 2004 and 2008 Sue served on the Ofcom Advisory Committee for England. MS Society


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