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Year: 2015

National Meningitis Association offers resources for patients, families

February 6, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

Lynn Bozof learned about the deadly effects of meningitis in 1998, when her 20-year-old son, Evan contracted meningococcal disease, an aggressive form of meningitis which starts with flulike symptoms and can end in the patient’s death in just 24 hours.…

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Hanger study in the works on effects of microprocessor knees on K2 amputees

February 6, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

LAS VEGAS — A study led by Ken R. Kaufman, PhD and Kevin Symms, CPO, is measuring the effects of microprocessor knees on K2 amputees, Kaufman announced at the Hanger Education Fair and National Meeting. Kaufman is W. Hall Wendel,…

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Hanger study in the works on effects of microprocessor knees on K2 amputees

February 6, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

LAS VEGAS — A study led by Ken R. Kaufman, PhD and Kevin Symms, CPO, is measuring the effects of microprocessor knees on K2 amputees, Kaufman announced at the Hanger Education Fair and National Meeting. Kaufman is W. Hall Wendel,…

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Knowledge of sepsis warning signs can save lives

February 6, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

LAS VEGAS — The ability to recognize the symptoms of sepsis is critical for ICU workers in order to reduce the rate of sepsis-related deaths; but it is also important for O&P practitioners, according to Steven Simpson, MD, professor of…

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Knowledge of sepsis warning signs can save lives

February 6, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

LAS VEGAS — The ability to recognize the symptoms of sepsis is critical for ICU workers in order to reduce the rate of sepsis-related deaths; but it is also important for O&P practitioners, according to Steven Simpson, MD, professor of…

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Blogger mom offers tips for working with parents of pediatric amputees

February 5, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

LAS VEGAS — When Jen Reeves gave birth to her daughter, Jordan, 9 years ago, she had no idea how to parent a congenital amputee. Jordan was born without a left arm, and Reeves was unsure where to turn when…

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Blogger mom offers tips for working with parents of pediatric amputees

February 5, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

LAS VEGAS — When Jen Reeves gave birth to her daughter, Jordan, 9 years ago, she had no idea how to parent a congenital amputee. Jordan was born without a left arm, and Reeves was unsure where to turn when…

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Unique challenges accompany meningococcal disease

February 5, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

LAS VEGAS — While physicians are the first line of defense against meningococcal disease – an aggressive form of meningitis – the long-term effects often are left to O&P practitioners, according to Paul J. Lee, MD, of the Division of Pediatric…

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Hanger Inc. announces partnership with Camp No Limits

February 4, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

LAS VEGAS — Hanger Inc. kicked off its annual Education Fair & National Meeting Feb. 4 at the Rio All Suites Hotel & Casino with an announcement that it will partner with nonprofit Camp No Limits on the new AMPOWER…

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New evidence shows cerebellum plays key role in robotic grasping

February 4, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

The cerebellum could play a key role in how the brain controls robotic grasping tools, according to results of a study recently published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience. Participants in the University of Missouri study completed a series of…

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