Alan Oliveira set a new world record in the men’s T43 100 m sprint with a time of 10.77 seconds at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Grand Prix in Berlin on June 15, according to a news release. Oliveira,…
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Oliveira sets new Paralympic world record
Alan Oliveira set a new world record in the men’s T43 100 m sprint with a time of 10.77 seconds at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Grand Prix in Berlin on June 15, according to a news release. Oliveira,…
Congress requests delay for Round 2 of DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program
On June 12, members of Congress sent a letter to CMS administrator Marilyn Tavenner asking for a delay to Round 2 of the Competitive Bidding Program for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) through the end of 2013.…
Dutch researchers develop body-powered prosthetic hand
Researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands have developed a lightweight, body-powered prosthetic hand with articulating fingers, according to a news release. For his PhD dissertation, GerwinSmit, MSc, a PhD candidate at the Delft Institute of…
Nail protein offers potential for limb regeneration
Recent study results published in Nature establish a link between nail stem cell differentiation and fingertip regeneration, suggesting that nail stem cells may have the potential to contribute to the development of novel treatments for amputees. According to the study,…
AOPA testifies at SBA Regulatory Fairness Hearing
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) testified at the Small Business Administration (SBA) Regulatory Fairness Hearing for Small Businesses, hosted by the Office of the National Ombudsman on June 6 in Seattle. Tom Fise, AOPA’s executive director, testified about…
ACPOC announces call for abstracts
The Association of Children’s Orthotic-Prosthetic Clinics has announced a call for abstracts for its 2014 Annual Meeting being held at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. March 5-8, 2014. Suggested topics include clubfoot orthoses, limb salvage in the treatment…
CMS releases Open Door Forum transcript
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) released the transcript from the first Open Door Forum addressing its proposed electronic template for the prescription of lower limb prostheses that was held on May 28. The conference call was the first…
The Pacific Rim 2014 Prosthetic and Orthotic Conference announced that it has extended its call for abstracts through Aug. 1. The conference will be held from Jan. 26-29, 2014 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa on the Big…
PacRim extends call for abstracts
The Pacific Rim 2014 Prosthetic and Orthotic Conference announced that it has extended its call for abstracts through Aug. 1. The conference will be held from Jan. 26-29, 2014 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa on the Big…