Skin pigmentation and sun exposure have a greater effect on circulating vitamin D levels than diabetes status in children, according to research in Pediatric Diabetes. In multivariate analyses of Pediatric Diabetes Consortium data from 15 pediatric diabetes centers throughout the…
Year: 2015
VIDEO: O&P will see continued consolidation
SAN ANTONIO — Brooke Raasch, MA, director of Marketing Communications for Prosthetics for Össur, believes the maturation of the field of O&P is the most important issue facing practitioners.
VIDEO: O&P will see continued consolidation
SAN ANTONIO — Brooke Raasch, MA, director of Marketing Communications for Prosthetics for Össur, believes the maturation of the field of O&P is the most important issue facing practitioners.
Paralyzed Veterans of America names Kenny R. Dison as associate executive director of Veteran Benefits
Paralyzed Veterans of America recently announced it has named Kenny R. Dison, a Marine Corps veteran, as its new associate executive director of Veterans Benefits. According to a press release, Dison previously worked as a national service officer at Paralyzed…
NIH funds robot project to improve mobility for elderly people
The NIH recently announced it will fund the development of co-robots — robots that work cooperatively with people. As part of the National Robotics initiative, the NIH will fund three co-robots, one of which will aim to improve mobility in…
Allard USA announced as an OPAF sponsor for 2016
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation recently announced Allard USA has become its first silver-level sponsor for 2015 to 2016. Allard USA has supported The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) and The First Clinics since 2010, according to a…
Workers’ compensation policies show variation in costs, claims
Certain workers’ compensation policies show state-level variation in cost, disability time and outcomes of claims for low back pain, according to data recently published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Researchers at Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety…
Sensoria smart socks named ‘Best New Wearable Technology Device’ by IDTechEX
Sensoria Inc. recently announced it was awarded “Best New Wearable Technology Device” at the 2015 IDTechEX Printed Electronics USA show for its textile sensor-infused “smart” socks for runners. Sensoria’s socks were selected as the award recipient by an independent panel…
VIDEO: Social media tools level the playing field
SAN ANTONIO — The tools offered through social media can help O&P practices stand out, according to Elizabeth Mansfield, president of Outsource Marketing Solutions and vice president of Clinical Education Concepts.
VIDEO: Social media tools level the playing field
SAN ANTONIO — The tools offered through social media can help O&P practices stand out, according to Elizabeth Mansfield, president of Outsource Marketing Solutions and vice president of Clinical Education Concepts.