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Disabled World Weekly Newsletter ([www.disabled-world.com]( Latest Published News and Information: [Drinking Glasses Can Contain Potentially Harmful Levels of Lead and Cadmium]( Research reveals enamelled drinking glasses and popular merchandise can contain potentially toxic levels of lead and cadmium [Electric Bandages Can Fight Biofilm Infection, Antimicrobial Resistance]( Bandages using weak electric fields to disrupt bacterial biofilm infection can prevent infections, combat antibiotic resistance and enable healing in infected burn wounds [US-Born Workers Receive Disability Benefits More Often Than Workers From Abroad]( Study reveals foreign-born adults are less likely to report health-related impediments to working, to be covered by work-disability insurance, and to apply for disability benefits [The Zack Rack Accessibile Storage Solution]( The Zack Rack is an automated cabinet system that provides accessibility at home for all people [Women with PCOS Should Be Screened for Mental Health Disorders]( Study reveals women with PCOS are more likely to suffer from mental health disorders and should be routinely screened for these during medical assessments [8 New Epilepsy Genes Discoverered by Researchers]( A recent study examining children with epileptic encephalopathy and their parents could lead to the development of a more rational anti-epileptic treatment strategy [Vitamin D May be Key for Pregnant Women with PCOS]( Penn study shows women with infertility due to PCOS have a significantly decreased likelihood of successful pregnancy if they are vitamin D deficient [wheelAIR Cooling Backrest Cushion Poised to Revolutionise Mobility Industry]( wheelAIR wheelchair cooling cushion uses inbuilt fan technology to cool and reduce core temperature by taking away excess heat and moisture allowing for comfort and temperature control [Athena Fund Distributes iPads to Special Ed Teachers in Southern Israel]( Israel - Athena Fund announce over 600 special education teachers received laptops during October as part of the iPad for Every Special Education Teacher program [Eazyhold Grip Aid for People with Hand Function Problems]( EazyHold a hygienic way for people with hand problems to hold eating utensils, cups, writing implements, sports equipment and toys [Genetic Treatment for Blindness May Soon Be Possible]( Patients who had lost their sight to an inherited retinal disease could see well enough to navigate a maze after being treated with a new gene therapy [Visual Intelligence Not the Same as IQ]( Study shows that there is a broad range of differences in visual ability and these variations are not associated with general intelligence, or IQ [Mushrooms - Antioxidants and Possible Antiaging Potential]( Mushrooms may contain unusually high amounts of two antioxidants that some scientists suggest could help fight aging and bolster health [Climate Change Likely to be More Deadly in Poor African Settlements]( Conditions in crowded, urban settlements in Africa make effects of climate change worse, pushing temperatures to dangerous heights for children and seniors  Reminder: This email is ONLY sent to verified subscribers. You are receiving this email because you confirmed to receive the Disabled World Weekly Newsletter at Disabled-World.com If you are no longer interested in our newsletter, you can unsubscribe by clicking the link below. Disabled World, 173 D'Youville, Chateauguay, QC J6J5R1, CANADA [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](