Month: October 2009

Computer-based systems that allow clinicians to prescribe drugs electronically are designed to automatically warn of potential medication errors. A new study revealed electronic prescribing not only prevents mistakes, but is also helping to reduce health care costs. The study by…

Americans spend $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) each year, according to a recently-released 2007 National Health Interview (NHI) survey. CAM includes acupuncture, bio and neuro-feedback, chiropractic, herbal supplements, meditation and various forms of relaxation therapy that…

Jake Bainter, now 9 years old, struggled to find his place until sports became a part of his life.   All images reprinted with permission of Jodi Bainter. When Jodi and Brett Bainter talk about their young son Jake, you…

The future of high-tech prostheses and the clinical benefits they provide emerges through research.   © 2009 iStockphoto.com/ktsimage It was less than a decade ago that the story of Jesse Sullivan seemed incomprehensible; out of the realm of imagination. Nearly…

The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) and the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) announced that senators Tom Harkin and Olympia J. Snowe and representatives Robert E. Andrews, George Miller and Lincoln Diaz-Balart are recipients of their joint organizations’ 2009…

  Companies should have a prevention program in place that offers flu shots and keeps employees informed. © 2009 iStockphoto.com/Catherine Yeulet Experts are predicting this flu season to be one of the worst in decades. In addition to the regular…

Peter Lalor lost his left arm struggling for democracy in Australia in the 1850s. But he went down in history as a folk hero and pioneer politician.   Peter Lalor led the Eureka Stockade Rebellion, labeled an outlaw and later…

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) revising its regulations to provide that an individual seeking protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) establish that he or she has a disability consistent…

Excellent residual limb hygiene is crucial to an amputee’s ability to wear a prosthesis and maintain their quality of life.

With schools back in session, H1N1 flu has become more active across the United States, especially among children. A new vaccine against H1N1 flu has been tested and is strongly recommended for kids. The vaccine is expected to be available…