Month: April 2015

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new high-tech but simple skin ointment that may one day help diabetic patients heal stubborn and painful ulcers on their feet. The ointment is the creation of Amy S. Paller, MD, Walter J.…

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new high-tech but simple skin ointment that may one day help diabetic patients heal stubborn and painful ulcers on their feet. The ointment is the creation of Amy S. Paller, MD, Walter J.…

Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. Chris Murphy recently joined Rep. Matt Cartwright to introduce two bills to improve orthotic and prosthetic care for U.S. service members and veterans.  The first bill, the Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act, would authorize a…

Three First Clinic sessions were held recently at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mich., for people with physical or mobility challenges. The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF)’s First Swim, First Paddle and First Dive Clinics were all held concurrently…

Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto have identified the most effective and cost-effective methods of the treatment of complex wounds, according to recently published research. Andrea Tricco, PhD, scientist at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and colleagues examined…

Three First Clinic sessions were held recently at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mich., for people with physical or mobility challenges. The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF)’s First Swim, First Paddle and First Dive Clinics were all held concurrently…

The University of Central Florida has partnered with nonprofit group Limbitless Solutions to develop the Center for Applied Biomedical Additive Manufacturing, a resource for 3-D printed biomedical solutions. The Center for Applied Biomedical Additive Manufacturing (CADAM) will be “a hub…

The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation is accepting applications for the Dale Yasukawa scholarship award and has set the deadline at May 15. The $1,000 award is open to all full-time master’s degree program candidates enrolled in Northwestern University’s Prosthetic…

The Wounded Warrior Project has assembled an advisory council to provide leadership and direction in the organization’s mission to honor and empower wounded service members. “The WWP [Wounded Warrior Project] Advisory Council will help guide the direction of the organization…

The Wounded Warrior Project has assembled an advisory council to provide leadership and direction in the organization’s mission to honor and empower wounded service members. “The WWP [Wounded Warrior Project] Advisory Council will help guide the direction of the organization…