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Day: December 1, 2008
New Book Provides Support for Wounded Veterans
New Book Provides Support for Wounded Veterans Fillauer Honored with the Governor’s Award for Trade Excellence New Book Provides Support for Wounded Veterans Disabled Sports USA, one of the nation’s largest multi-sport, multi-disability organizations, recently announced the release of a…
First Gene for Clubfoot Found
Clubfoot, one of the most common birth defects, has long been thought to have a genetic component. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report they have found the first gene linked to clubfoot in humans.…
Avoid Kickbacks and Other Common Legal Troubles
O&P Business News reports on several legal issues that may affect everyday business for practitioners.
Chronic Pain Might Contribute to Suicidal Thoughts
New research suggests that patients with chronic pain are more prone than others are to consider suicide. The increased risk remained even when study authors took the possible influence of mental illness into account. “This is further evidence that we…
Orthotic Management of Pathologic Gait
Proper pathologic gait treatment starts with understanding normal gait and ends with the creation of stability while maintaining function.
Depression Can Hamper Glucose Control in People with Diabetes
Depression can cause diabetes patients to suffer from higher glucose levels over time compared to those who are not depressed, finds a study of older veterans with the disease. “Our study shows that depression is a major and important comorbidity…