Year: 2008

In a visually charged culture, it is important to consider what effect the bombardment of images has on our outlook and on each other.

New technology often appears mysterious until the veil is lifted by education and hands-on experience.

DJO Incorporated completed its merger with ReAble Therapeutics Inc. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, holders of DJO’s common stock will receive $50.25 in cash for each share of DJO common stock that they owned immediately prior to…

The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) announced that their 62nd annual meeting will be held Sept. 17-20 in Atlanta. The AACPDM scientific program committee is accepting abstracts for consideration for presentation at the annual meeting. Presentations…

Endolite North America Names New General Manager Remembering J. Harvey Lett Endolite North America Names New General Manager Chris Nolan has been named general manager of Endolite North America. Nolan brings to Endolite 10 years of O&P experience in both…

  A recent study found that the predictors of suicide among veterans in depression treatment differ from those seen in the general American population. © 2007/iStockphoto.com/Joanna Pecha The largest and most up-to-date study of suicides among depressed veterans provided important…

After a quarter century of increases, obesity prevalence has not measurably increased in the past few years, but levels are still high – at 34% of U.S. adults aged 20 and older, according to a new study released by the…

The 4-year grant, awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extends an ongoing cooperative agreement between the ACA and the CDC.

By Andrew Kelly

Many of the priorities left on Congress’ agenda are of importance to O&P providers and the people they serve.

Many factors influence the success of any new business. In part one of a five-part series, O&P Business News presents an overview of considerations for opening a new O&P practice.