Scott Blackmun The 2010 Warrior Games, a joint effort between the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Department of Defense (DoD), was named the Best New Sports Event by SportsTravel magazine. “Recognition of the Warrior Games is recognition…
Year: 2010
Women Underrepresented in Orthopedic Surgery
Only 3.9% of orthopedic surgeons and 13.8% of orthopedic residents are women, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The academy is working to attract more women to the specialty by placing advertisements in medical student publications and sponsoring…
Two-Thirds of Spinal Osteoporotic Fractures Remain Undiagnosed and Untreated
Often dismissed as simple back pain or arthritis, spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis frequently remain undiagnosed and untreated, leaving individuals at risk of further fractures and long term disability, according to a new report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation…
Dodge Brand Partners with the Challenged Athletes Foundation
The Dodge brand announced its partnership with the Challenged Athletes Foundation for the 2010 Million Dollar Challenge and 2010 San Diego Triathlon Challenge. Dodge was named the official vehicle of the Million Dollar Challenge which kicked off on Oct, 16,…
ADN Announces Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame Class of 2010
The 12th Annual Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Awards Dinner is set for Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010. Dave Bing, mayor of Detroit and NBA Hall of Fame Inductee, will serve as honorary chair and award presenter…
ACA Selected To Participate In 2010 Combined Federal Campaign
Joining 300 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) campaigns across the country and overseas, the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) has been selected to participate in the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign. “As the leading organization representing those…
Affordable Care Act Grants Provide Direct Services to Consumers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new Consumer Assistance Grants program awards of nearly $30 million to help states and territories put patients in charge of their health care. These grants will support states’ efforts to…
Two-Year Bone Density Screening Unnecessary for Women with Normal T-scores
Margaret L. Gourlay Since 2002, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended that women ages 65 years and older be routinely screened for osteoporosis and has suggested that a 2-year screening interval might be appropriate. However, what…
Acor Hosts Clinical Rotation for OCPM Students
The goal of the rotation was to show students a view of the modern pedorthic production and manufacturing facility. In July, Acor Orthopaedic Inc. began hosting a clinical rotation at their northeastern Ohio facility for Ohio College of…
Grassroots Fraud Prevention Efforts Expanded by Federal Government
CMS announced the award of $9 million in grants to help more than 50 Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) programs fight Medicare fraud. This is part of President Barack Obama’s mandate to educate seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries about how to…