Posts Tagged: neurological disorders

Stem cell agency launches research into mental health disorders

Gene therapy, image by Natali _ Mis

by DAVID JENSEN posted 10.05.2023

California launched a $111 million research program last week aimed at developing genetic tools and treatments to help the millions of persons afflicted with mental disorders ranging from autism to schizophrenia. Dubbed ReMIND, it is the largest such concerted effort in the nation.

As economy surges, a dramatic drop in workers on disability

by PHILLIP REESE, KAISER HEALTH NEWS posted 06.28.2019

Tens of thousands of Californians have come off the Social Security disability payroll and gone back to work, part of a national trend that reflects a surging U.S. economy, a shift toward less conventional work and tighter supervision of what qualifies a worker for disability benefits.