Paraplegia News articles from May 2000

Paraplegia News archives from May 2000

Readers RESPOND.
May 1, 2000... ASTOUNDED I was astounded to read ("Transferring Troubles," February 2000) about Robert Aitken's many trips to the doctor. I'm a T6 para since 1990 and see my doctor one time a year for a checkup. Blood work, mammograms, and pap smears all...

PVA STATESMAN DIES.
May 1, 2000... On March 3, 2000, Leslie P. Burghoff Jr., one of PVA's most respected national leaders, passed away following a long illness at West Roxbury (Mass.) VAMC. Les was definitely one of PVA's hardy members. After graduating from high school in...

POWER TRIP.
May 1, 2000... Travel around the world in a power chair? Unforeseen barriers are part of the wonderful adventure of leaving home. If you've never traveled internationally, this article may not be appropriate for you at this time; just tear it out and...

HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH: BOWEL MANAGEMENT (PART 1).
May 1, 2000... After spinal-cord injury (SCI), changes of the large bowel are profound and impact quality of life. Stomach and small-bowel function changes little after injury. Nothing following SCI has the potential to influence a person's transition back...

Around the HOUSE.
May 1, 2000... INSTALLING GRAB BARS Question: I am considering installing one or more grab bars in my bathroom. To the best of my knowledge, no reinforcement was added in the walls during the home's original construction, so I am not sure how to best...

Consumers + Research = Risks & Rewards.
May 1, 2000... YOU can play a big role in research. By participating, you can help yourself as well as a lot of other people--but there are risks. People with spinal-cord injury (SCI) are always looking for new and better ways to do things. If you think...

On the JOB.
May 1, 2000... ENTREPRENEUR Bruce Hammer is a former professional motorcycle racer turned inventor and entrepreneur. In 1980, he was the number-two-ranked professional motorcycle racer in the United States; he cofounded Team Hammer, 13-time national...

Travel TIPS.
May 1, 2000... CANADIAN RETREATS Eaglewood: Located just 46 miles north of Toronto, Eaglewood is situated on 90 acres of natural woodlands. The marked trails will lead you through cedar bush and beautiful clearings where you can see firsthand the natural...

Money TALKS.
May 1, 2000... FINANCIAL REFORM'S RESULTS In November 1999, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly voted to pass the most significant financial legislation in decades, modernizing the country's financial services laws to meet the next century's challenges. ...

Stem Cell Research: Part I THE BASICS.
May 1, 2000... If neural stem cells could be generated in large numbers, they might be used to restore function to individuals with many types of neurological disorders. Over the past several months, a number of national news stories have reported...

CAN MAGNETS RESTORE FUNCTION?
May 1, 2000... Two previous articles ("Magnetic Healing: What's the Attraction? [Parts 1 and 2]" March and April 2000) in this column discussed how magnets can potentially help many ailments relevant to spinal-cord dysfunction (SCD). For example, they...

SEX, FATIGUE, AND DEPRESSION.
May 1, 2000... For men and women with spinal-cord injury (SCI), difficulties with sexual functioning are often linked to neurological issues. Erectile problems, trouble with ejaculation, insufficient lubrication for women, and an inability to achieve orgasm...

Sports & RECREATION.
May 1, 2000... ROLLING ALONG While at the Showboat Wheelchair Bowling Tournament in Las Vegas, Nev., December 1-6, 1999, the American Wheelchair Bowling Association (AWBA) Board of Directors held its semiannual meeting. Several role changes adopted there...

President's Message.
May 1, 2000... See feature article, "At Work on the Hill," p. 50, for President Homer Townsend's testimony before the March 2 joint hearing of the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees. HOMER S. TOWNSEND JR. National President

General Counsel.
May 1, 2000... FIRST IMPRESSIONS PVA attorneys continue to actively litigate many cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Following is an update on some recent significant cases...

WHOOPS!
May 1, 2000... The March 2000 People In The News story on EPVA Nets basketball coach Al Youakim was written by Danny Perry, not Michael Wheaton. We apologize for the error.

Veterans Benefits.
May 1, 2000... VETERAN ADVISOR If you have a question you would like answered, send it to Veteran Advisor, Veterans Benefits Department, 801 Eighteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. All inquiries will be answered, but only those of general interest...

Service Office Roster.
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Development.
May 1, 2000... HELP PVA WHEN YOU SHOP ONLINE! You can support PVA--at no extra cost to you! PVA has entered into a new relationship with GreaterGood.com, a cause-related electronic commerce company that helps nonprofit organizations benefit from Internet...

Health Policy.
May 1, 2000... DATABASE FOR RESEARCH STUDIES The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the launch of the first phase of a consumer-friendly database, ClinicalTrials.gov, with information on more than 4,000 federal and private medical studies...

Paralysis Society of America.
May 1, 2000... A CALL FROM THE WHITE HOUSE I am always surprised when the Paralysis Society of America (PSA) receives a call from the White House, such as the recent invitation to attend a Presidential press briefing on the Patients' Bill of Rights. ...

Government Relations.
May 1, 2000... AIR-CARRIER LEGISLATION While Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conferees continue to wrangle over budget details, staff have completed work on most provisions of the FAA legislation, H.R. 1000. The House agreed to only a portion of...

Chapter Briefs.
May 1, 2000... EASTERN Dr. Stephen Waxman, director, PVA/ EPVA Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration at Yale University, accepted a $30,500 check representing the proceeds from an inaugural cocktail party the chapter hosted. The event took place last...

At Work on the Hill.
May 1, 2000... Testimony before a powerful committee. Briefings on current events. Face-to-face meetings with congressmen and -women. Just three ways in which PVA gets results for veterans--and all people with disabilities. Keeping the Faith On March...

News BEAT.
May 1, 2000... LONG AND SHORT OF IT The United States Census 2000 asks questions that represent the best balance between communities' needs and the census's commitment to reduce the time and effort it takes to fill out the forms. Every question is...

Innovations.
May 1, 2000... TEAM XTREMI[TM] NINTENDO[R] INTERFACE (not pictured) Pathways Development Group, Inc. 17409 - 57th Avenue West Lynnwood, WA 98037 (877) 742-4604 (425) 742-4674 (425) 745-9279 (fax) www. Pathwaysdg. com The Team Xtreme interface is...

And FINALLY...
May 1, 2000... A QUESTION OF BALANCE When Christopher Reeve "walked" during [the 2000] Super Bowl commercial, reaction was immediate. Some saw the ad as "heartwarming;" many viewed it with contempt and resentment. Still others were shocked that anyone...