Month: March 2016

Adults with prediabetes assigned aloe vera supplements saw improvement in fasting plasma glucose, and those with type 2 diabetes saw improvement in HbA1c, according to a recent meta-analysis. Researchers analyzed eight randomized clinical trials involving 470 patients conducted through January…

ORLANDO, Fla. — The use of Coapt pattern recognition could make prosthesis control more intuitive, according to a speaker at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, here. Jack Uellendahl, CPO, said pattern recognition can…

As the famous economist, John Maynard Keynes, once said, after being pummeled by reporters for changing his mind on a policy recommendation, “When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do?” The other day I visited with…

In response to its recent suspension from trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Hanger Inc. announced its board of directors has adopted a stockholder rights plan. According to a recently issued press release from Hanger, the company’s board of…

ORLANDO, Fla. — A 30-year follow-up showed patients treated for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis between 1975 and 1992 underwent various types of cervical spine surgery in adulthood. Although 60% of them had cervical spine arthritis, it was not clear to investigators…

March 9-12 | Orlando, Fla. Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, president and chief executive officer of the Board of Certification/Accreditation (center, to left of the sign on the table), leads a discussion during the student networking event.Images: Alexander A and Carter…

A structured, task-oriented rehabilitation program showed no greater benefit to motor function or recovery than usual rehabilitation for patients with moderate upper extremity impairment due to stroke, according to results recently published in JAMA. According to a press release, the…

ORLANDO, Fla. — The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium kicked off with a tribute to practitioners, researchers and educators making a difference in the O&P profession. In the event’s opening ceremony, the president of…

Ambroise Paré shaved beards, amputated limbs and created an early prosthesis.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Intermittent doffing can reduce fluid loss in the limb for some prosthesis users, particularly those with fleshy limbs, according to study results presented at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. “Walking…