The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) 2010 National Conference will be held August 26-29 in Irvine, Calif. at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. For more information contact the ACA or visit www.amputee-coalition.org. Conference registration opens March 15.
Year: 2010
AABCP Establishes Lymphedema Committee
The American Association of Breast Care Professionals (AABCP) announced the establishment of a Lymphedema Advisory Committee. “Lymphedema is a significant problem post-mastectomy, however most women do not know and are never told anything about this potentially disabling consequence of mastectomy…
Delaying Post-Surgical Radiation Increases Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence in Older Women
Older women who have had breast cancer surgery have a greater risk of the cancer returning if they delay their post-surgical radiation treatment, according to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists. The study, which involved more than 18,000 women aged 65 years…
Three Federal Departments Collaborate on National Resource Directory
The federal departments of Veterans Affairs (VA), Labor and Defense unveiled an improved Web site for wounded warriors. “VA is committed to tapping into the full powers of the Internet to provide accurate, timely, easy to find and easy to…
Intraoperative Awareness Linked to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Patients with confirmed episodes of consciousness during surgery have high rates of psychological problems including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), even several years after the incident, reports a study in the March issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the…
Paralympic Games Go Multimedia
As the entire media team of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will soon be heading to Canada for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, all preparations are in their final stages. The Games do not begin until March 12, however…
Extremes of Sleep Related to Increased Fat around Organs
Not getting enough sleep can cause fat to accumulate around your organs, researchers say. A new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine reveals how extremes of sleep – both too much and too little – can…
Petzel Sworn in to Head Veterans Health Care System
Robert A. Petzel, MD has taken the oath of office as the under secretary for health within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “Dr. Petzel brings to this position a strong leadership background in caring for veterans as a longtime…
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommends Universal Annual Influenza Vaccination
A panel of immunization experts voted Feb. 24 to expand the recommendation for annual influenza vaccination to include all people aged 6 months and older. The expanded recommendation is to take effect in the 2010–2011 influenza season. The new recommendation…
Obama Administration Grants Relief to States on Payments to Medicare for Part D Costs
Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced $4.3 billion in financial relief to states by reducing the amount they will have to pay the federal government to offset the cost of Medicare coverage for prescription drugs for state…