Among older women, dying or developing mobility disability and major chronic disease before 85 years of age was associated with overall and abdominal obesity, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers examined 36,611 women from the…
Year: 2014
Practitioners in lower income countries emphasize need for materials, training
While practitioners around the world share many of the same concerns, researchers found some lower income countries face important and pressing issues that limit their ability to provide adequate prosthetic services. Researchers developed and distributed an online survey to prosthetic…
Practitioners in lower income countries emphasize need for materials, training
While practitioners around the world share many of the same concerns, researchers found some lower income countries face important and pressing issues that limit their ability to provide adequate prosthetic services. Researchers developed and distributed an online survey to prosthetic…
Study: Long-term use of EHRs enhances patient care
Physicians reported the use of electronic health records has enhanced overall patient care and has provided them with additional benefits, such as meeting meaningful use criteria and the facilitation of patient communication, according to recently published data. In the study,…
US spending on biomedical research declines
The United States’ global share of biomedical research spending fell from 51% in 2007 to 45% in 2012. During that time, Japan and China dramatically increased spending, according to a recent report published in The New England Journal of Medicine.…
US spending on biomedical research declines
The United States’ global share of biomedical research spending fell from 51% in 2007 to 45% in 2012. During that time, Japan and China dramatically increased spending, according to a recent report published in The New England Journal of Medicine.…
Early registration open for Design of Medical Devices Conference
Early registration is now open for the 2014 Design of Medical Devices Conference being held from April 7-10 at The Commons Hotel & McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis. The conference brings together medical device designers, manufacturers, researchers and representatives from…
Early registration open for Design of Medical Devices Conference
Early registration is now open for the 2014 Design of Medical Devices Conference being held from April 7-10 at The Commons Hotel & McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis. The conference brings together medical device designers, manufacturers, researchers and representatives from…
Medicaid beneficiaries seek ER care due to lack of options
Patients with Medicaid insurance often seek health care in an emergency department due to a lack of alternative care options, rather than the severity of their illness, according to study results recently published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.…
Put Your Safety First
One O&P practitioner overlooked safety and health concerns in the lab, but turned his misfortune into a new career.