Month: April 2010

Joel Hirsch, PhD of Tel Aviv University conducts basic research investigating calcium channels in the human body, established targets for the alleviation of chronic pain. His research provides new information into how these channels work. His laboratory is developing computer-derived…

The fifth World Championships of the International Standing Amputee Hockey Federation (ISIHF) hosted by the Defi Sportif at Aréna Saint-Michel in Montreal begin today and continue through May 2. The Canadian Team, four-time world champions, will play host to teams…

We are now living longer than ever, and there is growing concern that quantity of years is not nearly as important as quality of those years. As we experience the many joys of living longer, we also must deal with…

The American Association of Breast Care Professionals (AABCP) announced the introduction of breast form legislation S3255. Co-sponsored by senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and senator Olympia Snowe of Maine, the Custom Fabricated Breast Prosthesis Act of 2010 will amend federal…

Back and neck problems can be caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, injury, strain or osteoarthritis. “Although more than 75% of Americans will experience some back pain during their lifetime, about 90% of cases are resolved without surgery,” John…

Early screening for type 2 diabetes is cost effective and prevents diabetes-related complications, including myocardial infarction and blindness, according to a new study. Using mathematical modeling to assess several screening strategies, researchers determined the most cost-effective approach is to begin…

Touch Bionics announced it is a winner of the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise with an award in the innovation category for 2010. During the application process for the award, Touch Bionics was interviewed on both its innovation and business performance.…

Athletes from the U.S. 2010 Paralympic and Olympic Teams visited the White House on April 21. Rain in Washington, D.C. moved the event inside, where members of Team USA were greeted by Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden, EdD.…

The Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) released a code for medical specialty societies, their members and publications to voluntarily follow regarding appropriate interactions with for-profit companies in the health care sector. CMSS said its “Code for Interactions with Companies”…

The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) and the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) hail the introduction of the “Prosthetics and Custom Orthotics Parity Act of 2010” in the U.S. Senate as a major step toward ensuring that Americans with…