Among patients in Japan with type 2 diabetes, a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 appears to be associated with the lowest mortality rate, with no mortality benefit conferred by obesity, according to recent findings. Moreover, patients in the leanest…
Year: 2014
Study: Pain results in poor sleep extends, hospital stay for surgical patients
Postsurgical pain can make it difficult for patients to sleep while recovering in the hospital, often resulting in longer hospital stays, according to a study conducted at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Researchers Anya Miller, MD, of the Department of…
Ottobock names executive VP of sales
Ottobock North America has named Matt Swiggum, MEP, as the company’s new executive vice president of sales. Matt Swiggum Swiggum will serve as the leader for Ottobock sales representatives across all business units. He will be responsible for expanding regional…
Ottobock names executive VP of sales
Ottobock North America has named Matt Swiggum, MEP, as the company’s new executive vice president of sales. Matt Swiggum Swiggum will serve as the leader for Ottobock sales representatives across all business units. He will be responsible for expanding regional…
Orthotic Holdings Inc. names Hornfisher as O&P channel manager
Orthotic Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of custom, lower extremity orthotic devices and related products, announced that Russell Hornfisher, MBA has joined its business development team as O&P channel manager. Russell Hornfisher Prior to joining Orthotic Holdings Inc. (OHI), Hornfisher spent…
Orthotic Holdings Inc. names Hornfisher as O&P channel manager
Orthotic Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of custom, lower extremity orthotic devices and related products, announced that Russell Hornfisher, MBA has joined its business development team as O&P channel manager. Russell Hornfisher Prior to joining Orthotic Holdings Inc. (OHI), Hornfisher spent…
Health care disparities found between race/ethnicity, disability
While Hispanics with basic activity limitations share in health care disparities, they experience fewer of the protective effects associated with being Hispanic or having a disability, according to study results. However, little other evidence of interaction or additive effects of…
Health care disparities found between race/ethnicity, disability
While Hispanics with basic activity limitations share in health care disparities, they experience fewer of the protective effects associated with being Hispanic or having a disability, according to study results. However, little other evidence of interaction or additive effects of…
Young Innovators: Tarian Orthotics
Noticing a lack of innovation in the shoulder bracing industry, Chelsea Ex-Lubeskie and Riley Csernica created the Tarian Pro for shoulder instability.
Preparation is the Best Weapon
Regulatory challenges and audits continue to threaten O&P businesses. AOPA speakers offered tips to prepare for the worst.