Hanger Inc. recently announced the election of Kathryn Sullivan, CPA, MBA, to its board of directors as an independent director, effective immediately. Hanger also announced the resignation of Eric A. Green and Patricia B. Shrader from the board. Sullivan is…
Year: 2015
Össur sets six world records, wins 17 medals at IPC World Championships
Team Össur set six world records and won seven gold, six silver and four bronze medals at the 2015 International Paralympic Committee World Championships in Doha, Qatar, according to a press release. U.S. sprinter Richard Browne Jr. received a gold…
Össur sets six world records, wins 17 medals at IPC World Championships
Team Össur set six world records and won seven gold, six silver and four bronze medals at the 2015 International Paralympic Committee World Championships in Doha, Qatar, according to a press release. U.S. sprinter Richard Browne Jr. received a gold…
VIDEO: LCD could negatively impact amputees, O&P practitioners
SAN ANTONIO — Brooke Artesi, CPO, LPO, DCME, owner of Sunshine Prosthetics and Orthotics, expressed concern for the impact the recent local coverage determination proposal could have on amputees. Since the time of Artesi’s interview, CMS has halted the progress…
VIDEO: LCD could negatively impact amputees, O&P practitioners
SAN ANTONIO — Brooke Artesi, CPO, LPO, DCME, owner of Sunshine Prosthetics and Orthotics, expressed concern for the impact the recent local coverage determination proposal could have on amputees. Since the time of Artesi’s interview, CMS has halted the progress…
Mental disorders may be early risk factor for chronic pain in adolescents
Adolescents with affective, anxiety or behavior disorders are at increased risk for chronic pain, according to recently published data. “Our results corroborate and extend knowledge about the link between chronic pain and mental disorders in adults, which suggests that this…
Friddle’s Orthopedic Appliances becomes OPIE integrated supplier
OPIE Software recently announced Friddle’s Orthopedic Appliances has become an integrated supplier within OPIE Purchasing & Inventory System and at www.oandp.com/shop. Through the partnership, OPIE and Futura Software users will be able to view and place electronic orders for Friddle’s…
Friddle’s Orthopedic Appliances becomes OPIE integrated supplier
OPIE Software recently announced Friddle’s Orthopedic Appliances has become an integrated supplier within OPIE Purchasing & Inventory System and at www.oandp.com/shop. Through the partnership, OPIE and Futura Software users will be able to view and place electronic orders for Friddle’s…
New material holds potential for ‘smart wound dressing’
Researchers at MIT have designed a stretchable hydrogel electronic material that acts as a smart wound dressing. Details are described in Advanced Materials. According to a press release, the material can incorporate temperature sensors, LED lights and drug-delivering reservoirs and…
New material holds potential for ‘smart wound dressing’
Researchers at MIT have designed a stretchable hydrogel electronic material that acts as a smart wound dressing. Details are described in Advanced Materials. According to a press release, the material can incorporate temperature sensors, LED lights and drug-delivering reservoirs and…