Between 1969 and 2013, rates of death due to heart disease, cancer, stroke, unintentional injuries, diabetes and all-causes combined have decreased, according to recently published data. However, during the same time period, there was an increase in death due to…
Month: October 2015
OPGA, POINT Health Centers announce recipients of Freedom Award
The Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America and POINT Health Centers of America recently announced the 2015 recipients of the Freedom Award. The Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America and POINT designated 15 of their member O&P practices as recipients of the…
OPGA, POINT Health Centers announce recipients of Freedom Award
The Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America and POINT Health Centers of America recently announced the 2015 recipients of the Freedom Award. The Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America and POINT designated 15 of their member O&P practices as recipients of the…
US Paralympic cyclists ‘overcome barriers’ at CAF San Diego Triathlon Challenge
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Triathlon Challenge hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation is an empowering opportunity for U.S. Paralympic cyclists Billy Lister and Jamie Whitmore, who said the event is about “overcoming barriers” and meeting other disabled athletes…
WHO: Processed meat, red meat cause cancer
The consumption of processed meat increases a person’s risk for cancer at a level comparable to smoking, according to a report issued today by WHO’s International Agency for Research On Cancer. Consumption of red meat also is “probably carcinogenic” to…
Össur releases its financial results for the third quarter of 2015
Prosthetic sales growth was flat in the third quarter of 2015 for Össur, according to recently released financial results. Sales were equivalent to $117 million, compared with $127 million for the third quarter of 2014. Gross profit amounted to $74…
Össur releases its financial results for the third quarter of 2015
Prosthetic sales growth was flat in the third quarter of 2015 for Össur, according to recently released financial results. Sales were equivalent to $117 million, compared with $127 million for the third quarter of 2014. Gross profit amounted to $74…
VIDEO: Volunteering can boost marketing efforts for O&P facilities
SAN ANTONIO — Robin Burton, executive director of the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation, shares the value of volunteering for O&P facilities that need a marketing boost.
VIDEO: Volunteering can boost marketing efforts for O&P facilities
SAN ANTONIO — Robin Burton, executive director of the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation, shares the value of volunteering for O&P facilities that need a marketing boost.
Leg lengthening surgery linked with future income of pediatric patients
In a study recently presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, researchers found that in children with limb length discrepancy, leg lengthening surgery could affect their future income. According to a press release for the American…