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What are chronic respiratory diseases?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) (in English), chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) (in English) are “diseases of the airways and other structures of the lung.” The most common CRDs include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (in English), asthma (in … Continue reading

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Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, May 30 to Friday, June 3

Employment: Ford eyes workers with autism (Disability Scoop) Ford Motor Company is launching a pilot program this week designed to improve recruitment and retention of employees with autism. Through an initiative called FordInclusiveWorks, the company intends to establish five new … Continue reading

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Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, February 29 to Friday, March 4

Aquí puede leer este artículo en español. Education: Grim statistics show city still failing to evaluate, serve many students with disabilities (Chalkbeat New York) Newly released data show that New York City is struggling to monitor and provide services to … Continue reading

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Resumen Semanal de las Noticias sobre la Discapacidad: Lunes, 12 de Enero – Viernes, 16 de Enero

Interés Humano: Los problemas del corazón, sordera influyeron la música de Beethoven, dice el estudio (The Hearing Review) De acuerdo con los investigadores de la Universidad de Michigan y la Universidad de Washington, las composiciones musicales de Ludwig van Beethoven … Continue reading

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May is Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month

May is a peak time for people dealing with allergies and asthma and a perfect time to raise awareness about these diseases. What are allergies? Allergies are an overreaction of the immune system to allergens that usually do not cause … Continue reading

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