A $634,000 grant from the Department of Defense is allowing researchers at the University at Buffalo to investigate a trio of environmental factors and their influence on the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a press release. The 2-year…
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Genetic Patterns Predict Likelihood of Osteoarthritis
Joanne Jordan Scientists from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and Interleukin Genetics Inc. recently announced findings from a large clinical study to evaluate the role played by genetic factors in the worsening of…
Paralympic Games Expected to Change Attitudes on Disability
Xavier Gonzalez Attitudes towards people with a disability in Great Britain are improving, according to an International Paralympic Committee (IPC) press release. These findings were announced at a 3-day project review with the London Organizing Committee held Sept.…
Multiple Sclerosis Study Finds Immune Cells Attack Neurons
Researchers in Germany have gained new insight into how the immune system causes damage associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), an incurable neuroinflammatory disorder. Using imaging tools which enable investigation of processes in living organisms, they were able to show a…
Cascade P&O Welcomes James Redhed
Cascade Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) Inc. announced the addition of James Redhed, CPO. James Redhed “James has a tremendous amount of experience coming from a very busy and large hospital [Cleveland Clinic],” Cindy Diener, CPO at Cascade P&O’s…
Capstone Orthopedic Opens New California Facility, Adds New Managing Partners
Randy Furushiro Capstone Orthopedic recently opened its newest practice, Salinas Valley Prosthetics and Orthotics, in Salinas, Calif. The practice officially opened its doors on July 1. Randy Furushiro, CPO has joined Capstone as the managing partner for this…
Titanium Foam Shows Promise for Prosthetic Implant
The new titanium-based material features a foam-like structure. Image: Fraunhofer IFAM The greater the forces tissue bears, the thicker it develops. Those parts of the human skeleton subject to lesser strains tend to have lesser bone density.…
Biodynamic Technologies Announces Addition to the Orthotic Team
Mario Orsogna, CO, a health care professional with more than 30 years experience in orthotics, has joined the BioDynamic Technologies patient services team. Orsogna also brings particular knowledge and training in fabricating braces for scoliosis for young patients. He received…
University Of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Welcomes New Orthotist
Eric Broekhuizen The University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Department has added Eric Broekhuizen, CO to its team. Broekhuizen worked for the University of Michigan as an athletic trainer, serving as trainer for the men’s basketball and golf…
Breast Cancer Survivors Physical Limitations May Lead to Complications
Women who survive breast cancer often suffer from functional limitations that affect motion, strength and dexterity, which may adversely affect all-cause and competing-cause survival but not breast cancer survival. Breast cancer survivors who have functional limitations that affect motion, strength,…