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DR. JACK DILLENBERG TO RECEIVE THE AzMA' HUMANITARIAN AWARD

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The prevalence of low bone mineral density disorders in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities is both alarming and overlooked. The disorder often leads to brittle fractures which in our population can often be a game changer.

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Thanks to Steve Eidelman for sharing this article relating to surveys of British physicians attesting to the lackluster healthcare for patients with "learning disabilities" (British term for "intellectual disabilities.")

http://www.mencap.org.uk/news/article/doctors-admit-healthcare-discrimination

Rick Rader, MD
AADMD VP of Public Policy and Advocacy

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Thanks to Dr. Kristin Compton, Director of Dental Services, Orange Grove Center, Chattanooga, Tn for brining this article to our attention. It appears to be contrary to everything that the "oral-systemic axis" has been promoting over the last few years. Back to the drawing board.

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The Federal government has recently announced the creation of a new agency that will address the needs of the elderly and the disabled relating to "Community inclusion."

http://www.hhs.gov/acl/

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Institute of Medicine's Report on Epilepsy

Rick Rader, MD
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Those struggling through the jungle of special needs dentistry have a chance to make a real difference, Special Olympics Global Clinical Advisor Dr. Steven Perlman told 75 people at the first Community Planning Workshop at Eastman Dental. You can read the summary of the rest of his presentation by following the link below. 

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The Hastings Center is among the country's foremost bioethics think tanks. The previous president, Dr. Tom Murray was a friend of the AADMD and provided us with guidance and support on several key issues. Since the AADMD often finds itself in the epicenter of ethical scenarios we look forward to an ongoing relationship with the Hastings Center and offer our congratulations to Dr. Solomon, their new President.

Rick Rader, MD
AADMD VP of Public Policy and Advocacy

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A New Biomarker for Cognitive Decline in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease (not specific for ID/DD patients).

Rick Rader, MD
AADMD VP of Public Policy and Advocacy

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/759975?sssdmh=dm1.765341&src=nldne

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Congratulations to AADMD board member, Dr Jim Powell and his colleagues on the expansion of their clinical services on Long Island.

Rick Rader, MD
AADMD VP of Public Policy and Advocacy