As elderly citizens represent a growing proportion of the population, trauma centers are being challenged to provide them with the same quality of care that younger patients receive during a medical emergency. A recent study by researchers using the American…
Day: January 26, 2011
ABC Supports Larry Lange Fellowship Award
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. (ABC) announced that applications are being accepted for the 2011 Larry Lange Travel Fellowship Award, established in memory of Larry Lange, CPO, FAAOP. ABC continues to support National Commission…
Stroke Risk Increases With Exposure to Traffic Noise
Exposure to noise from road traffic can increase the risk of stroke, particularly in those aged 65 years and older, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal. The study, which is the first to investigate the links…