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The staff at LaVan & Neidenberg cares about the disabled and we are passionate about  the issues that affect those who are applying or waiting for Social Security Disability, Veterans' Disability Compensation, and/or Long-Term Disability Insurance benefits. We make it a point to blog about important topics such as advances in the various disability claims processes, advances in medicine, upgrades to the various disability benefits programs, and much more.

The personal injury division of our firm often reports on the tri-county area's traffic accidents. The reporting of traffic accidents in no way means or implies that we represent any of the individuals involved. However, we do wish those involved a speedy recovery and we send our condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in an automobile accident.

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7/17/2012
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Costly, Newer Stents Not Necessary for All Patients

Not all patients benefit from costly, newer stents. Doctors should the necessity of receiving a drug-eluting stent as a metal one may be equally effective.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/17/2012
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Smart Phone Could Help Emergency Doctors Diagnose Eye Conditions

A smart phone may help emergency room doctors diagnose eye conditions. It could lead to faster treatment and prevention of long-term disabilities.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/16/2012
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New Type of Fat Identified That Could Help with Weight Loss

Scientists have identified a third type of fat they call beige fat. They believe targeting this fat cell with a particular protein could increase weight loss.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/14/2012
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Smoking May Increase Risk of Squamous Cell Skin Cancer

Smoking may increase the risk of squamous cell skin cancer by as much as 52%. Skin cancer can be a disabling condition in which long-term disability may apply.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/13/2012
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Atkins-Type Diets May Increase Risk of Heart Disease in Women

Atkins-type diets are found to increase the risk of heart disease in women. These kinds of diets consist of consuming low carbohydrates and high protein.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/13/2012
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Middle-Aged Women in South and Midwest Experiencing Higher Lung Cancer Deaths

Middle-aged women in the Midwest and South are experiencing higher rates of lung cancer deaths. More people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/13/2012
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Vegetables May Prevent Acute Pancreatitis

The antioxidants in vegetables may help to prevent acute pancreatitis. The risk was lowered radically when four servings of vegetables were consumed daily.

Category: Long-Term Disability

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7/12/2012
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Regular Walking Reduces Risk of Diabetes

Regular walking is found to reduce the risk of diabetes. Specifically, the study found that walking about five miles each day can help lower that risk.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/12/2012
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Hot Flashes Not Found to Impact Heart Health in Women

Hot flashes are found to be a concern for women who have late-onset or persistent hot flashes, but for the majority of unaffected women they pose no threat.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/11/2012
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Emotional Reaction May Indicate Likelihood of Injury Leading to Chronic Pain

Chronic pain may develop depending on an individual’s emotional reaction to an injury, which could possibly lead to new treatment for those suffering from it.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/11/2012
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Immune System Impacted by Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation appears to negatively impact the immune system. A lack of sleep has already been linked in the past to other long-term disabling diseases.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/11/2012
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8 New Gene Variants That May Indicate Risk of Osteoarthritis

Eight new gene variants discovered that may indicate and heighten risk of osteoarthritis, which could result in long-term disability. Benefits may be available.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/9/2012
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Women May Not Receive the Same Benefits as Men When Taking Statins

Unlike men, women do not see a reduced risk of death or stroke when taking statins, but many other factors could contribute to this, requiring further studies.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/6/2012
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Can a Drug Treat Obesity?

The FDA just approved a drug that may help overweight or obese individuals to lose weight. Further studies will be needed but early results prove hopeful.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/3/2012
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Statins Found to Decrease Energy During Exercise

Health professionals are weighing the benefits and side effects of high-cholesterol drugs, such as Zocor, which are found to cause fatigue and energy loss.

Category: Long-Term Disability

7/2/2012
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Hospitalization Increases the Risk of Life-Threatening Blood Clots

Hospital stays increase the risk of people developing life-threatening blood clots. These clots are most likely to develop in the thigh, lower leg, or lung.

Category: Long-Term Disability

6/30/2012
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Heart Failure May Be Prevented in Coffee Drinkers

Moderate coffee consumption may help prevent heart failure, which can lead to long-term disability. It’s also found to have other potential health benefits.

Category: Long-Term Disability

6/19/2012
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Determining Your Risk of Diabetes May Be As Simple As Measuring Your Waist

An individual’s waist size could indicate an increased risk of developing diabetes and may replace the standard use of BMI which is proving less reliable.

Category: Long-Term Disability

6/15/2012
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Treatment for Cancer Can Result in Long-Term Disability

There are long-term disabilities that can develop from cancer treatments, which many practitioners aren’t aware of. Disability benefits may apply. See a lawyer.

Category: Long-Term Disability

6/14/2012
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Blood Pressure Found to Be Over-Treated

Some diabetic patients with high blood pressure are being over-treated, which could result in unnecessary side effects leading to long-term disability.

Category: Long-Term Disability

6/13/2012
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5 Healthy Habits That May Improve Long-Term Health

There are five simple healthy habits that may help prevent a variety of diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and many more disabling conditions.

Category: Long-Term Disability

6/11/2012
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Rates of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus in U.S. Higher Than Thought

A lack of regular vaccination in other countries may be contributing to higher rates of chronic hepatitis B in the U.S. If you have a disability, seek a lawyer.

Category: Long-Term Disability

6/11/2012
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Electronic Health Records Not Found to Improve Care of Patients with Diabetes

Patients with diabetes appear to receive better care with paper records, instead of electronically.Suffering from a disability in Georgia? Seek an attorney.

Category: Long-Term Disability

6/8/2012
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Breaking 2 Major Bad Habits Could Lead to Better Health

By breaking the habits of not eating fruits and vegetables, and not exercising, you can improve your health, which may reduce chances of a serious disability.

Category: Long-Term Disability

6/7/2012
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Level of Fitness May Impact Survival in Women with Advanced Breast Cancer

Although reasons are unclear, women with advanced breast cancer who engage in high levels of fitness appear to survive longer and improve their quality of life.

Category: Long-Term Disability