Patients treated with a tissue repair drug were twice as likely to have a diabetic foot ulcer heal within 8 weeks compared to patients who took a placebo, according to results published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.…
Year: 2014
New method developed to treat phantom limb pain
Researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology developed a new method, based on a combination of several technologies, for the treatment of phantom limb pain after amputation. Initially tested on a patient who had severe phantom limb pain for 48…
New method developed to treat phantom limb pain
Researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology developed a new method, based on a combination of several technologies, for the treatment of phantom limb pain after amputation. Initially tested on a patient who had severe phantom limb pain for 48…
Antihypertensive medications increased risk of serious fall injuries
Patients who were prescribed antihypertensive medications had an increased risk of serious fall injuries, particularly patients with previous fall injuries, according to study results published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers examined the association between blood pressure medication use and serious…
Antihypertensive medications increased risk of serious fall injuries
Patients who were prescribed antihypertensive medications had an increased risk of serious fall injuries, particularly patients with previous fall injuries, according to study results published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers examined the association between blood pressure medication use and serious…
US Court of Appeals affirms district court ruling for Össur
The United States Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit agreed with the US district court for the central district of California that, in the case of Ottobock Healthcare LP v. Össur HF and Össur Americas Inc, Össur did not…
US Court of Appeals affirms district court ruling for Össur
The United States Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit agreed with the US district court for the central district of California that, in the case of Ottobock Healthcare LP v. Össur HF and Össur Americas Inc, Össur did not…
Time spent sedentary linked to increased risk of disability
Sedentary behavior could directly result in disability for individuals aged 60 years or older, regardless of moderate to vigorous physical activity, according to a study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health. The National Health and Nutrition Examinations…
Time spent sedentary linked to increased risk of disability
Sedentary behavior could directly result in disability for individuals aged 60 years or older, regardless of moderate to vigorous physical activity, according to a study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health. The National Health and Nutrition Examinations…
Ability Dynamics names new vice president of sales
Ability Dynamics has named Steve Sherman vice president of sales. Sherman will pilot national sales efforts in North America and lead expansion into worldwide markets. Prior to his new role, Sherman was instrumental in the launch and development of the…