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Ageing Populations Face Crisis of Rising Blindness
4th October 2008
LONDON, October 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's populations are ageing rapidly, bringing greater risk of
blindness and vision impairment to millions. Around the world, organisations
of many kinds are joining forces to help protect the eyesight of older
people, and to mark World Sight Day 2008 (WSD08).
Worldwide, 45 million people are blind, the great majority of whom are
over 50 years of age, but in over three-quarters of cases, especially those
affecting older people, the sight loss results...
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More People With Down Syndrome Are Being Born, Achieving More and Living Longer Than Ever Before
16th September 2008
PORTSMOUTH, England, September 16 /PRNewswire/ -- A new analysis shows that many more babies are being born with Down
syndrome today than 15 years ago in England, despite universally available
genetic screening. More people are living with Down syndrome today than ever
before. They are achieving more and living longer and richer lives,
questioning the ethics of screening. Screening also poses risks to babies who
do not have Down syndrome. This new analysis estimates that screening leads
to the...
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Retaining Employees' Capacity For Work Following Sickness
4th June 2008
BERLIN, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- How can businesses retain employees' capacity for work following sickness
and disablement? Experts from throughout the world will address this question
at the 4th International Forum on Disability Management (IFDM), which is to
be held at the Berlin Congress Centre from 22 to 24 September 2008. The IFDM
will be hosted by the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), together with
the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
Over 120 speakers from...
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The Institute of Psychoanalysis to Act as Expert Resource for the Media
2nd April 2008 LONDON, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Psychoanalysis is offering itself as a resource for
press and media, with a group of expert spokespeople available to comment on
current affairs,...