Day: June 1, 2010

Working alongside parents with the same goals in mind is paramount in
enforcing compliance in children.

A person who is confident in how their first impression was perceived is more likely to be correct, according to a study by Washington University in St. Louis researchers. The ability to correctly perceive how others see you or how…

Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) surgery, coupled with a new externally powered elbow prosthesis called the Dynamic Arm TMR, allows for simultaneous control of the elbow, hand and wrist joints for upper extremity amputees. TMR surgery, pioneered by Todd Kuiken, MD,…

As large corporations enhance their information data security, cyber
criminals take aim at small- to mid-sized businesses.

An estimated 956 children and adolescents experienced traumatic amputation-associated hospitalizations in 2003, resulting in 3,967 days — and $21.6 million — lost to hospitalization, according to new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy in…

A distant cousin of the better-known Teddy and Franklin, George
Washington Roosevelt, too, left a mark on American and world history.

Disadvantaged urban preschoolers are not only at risk for failure in the classroom – they are likely to struggle on playgrounds and athletic fields as well, research suggests. A new study found that more than eight out of 10 disadvantaged…

Make a statement and communicate it clearly to avoid confusion.

Cecelia Cox, CPed, provides patient education and understanding in her
pedorthic care.

Born without arms or legs, Nicole Browder, with the help of her
prosthetist, has found a new way to shape her world.