Month: June 2011

On Wednesday, June 1, the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics’ (NAAOP) immediate past president, Tom Guth, CP, along with NAAOP general counsel, Peter Thomas, returned to Capitol Hill to press the case for House passage of…

Researchers estimate that human mutations are occurring a third slower than previously calculated. On average, 30 mutations are transmitted from parent to child, which revises prior estimations and changes the timescale that is used to determine the number of generations…

A peptide was discovered that can be given systematically to block pain in chronic and acute cases. An axonal protein, CRMP-2, on the calcium channel “[acts] like a remote control” to alter the communication of excitability and pain signals in…

Among patients who have had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), type 2 diabetes was associated with an increased risk of recurrent stroke or cardiovascular events, but metabolic syndrome was not, according to a report published by Archives…

Vantage Mobility International (VMI), a manufacturer and distributor of wheelchair accessible full-size and minivan conversions and MobilityWorks, a Cincinnati-based retailer of wheelchair accessible vans, have teamed up with Cincinnati mayor Mark Mallory to help with the donation of a wheelchair…

Stanford University researchers have presented a molecular imaging procedure that is capable of focusing on sites of abnormal bone reaction, which they say may help physicians provide more accurate diagnoses and appropriate pain management for patients with implants or bone…

    Ian Stevens Touch Bionics announced the appointment of its new chief executive officer, Ian Stevens. Stevens has taken over as chief executive officer from Stuart Mead. Stevens joins Touch Bionics from medical devices companies Mpathy Medical, where he…

    Jennifer Dowell WillowWood announced that Jennifer Dowell, CPO, is joining the company to help ramp up the capabilities of the CAD system, OMEGA. “We are thrilled to have her industry knowledge and talents devoted to advancing OMEGA’s clinical…

Women with low bone density are seven times more likely to benefit from a bisphosphonate drug when their vitamin D blood levels are above recent recommendations from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) as adequate for bone health. “Maintaining adequate vitamin…

The Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Dodge/CAF Paratriathlon Camp, an official technical training camp of USA Paratriathlon, helped 19 paratriathletes take the first steps toward the 2016 Paralympics, when the sport will be added to the program at the Rio Games. Participating…