Access to health care can contribute to social cohesion in a community, while the lack of it can have the opposite effect, according to research published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior. The study, “Beyond health effects? Examining…
Year: 2017
Researchers develop algorithm for bionic hand reconstruction
Researchers from the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Applied Sciences have developed an algorithm for replacing a nonfunctional hand with a bionic prosthesis for patients with brachial plexus injuries, according to findings published in the Journal of…
VA program reduced prescriptions of ‘risky’ opioid dosages for veterans
Fewer veterans received prescriptions for opioid dosages deemed risky after a nationwide program to reduce doses of potentially dangerous drugs and drug combinations at Veterans Administration hospitals, according to a press release. The findings are published in Pain. The Opioid…
Alternative payment model improved quality of care for some patients
Patients who received care from providers who offered alternative payment models experienced improvement in quality of care, with the greatest gains reported among patients in lower socioeconomic status areas, according to researchers from Harvard Medical School. The research is published…
Ottobock, TaiLor Made Prosthetics enter into distribution agreement
Ottobock has announced an agreement with TaiLor Made Prosthetics to be the exclusive distributor of the TaiLor Made prosthetic foot globally, according to a press release. Distribution will begin in the United States. According to the release, the TaiLor Made…
BOC board of directors announces new officers, members
The Board of Certification/Accreditation has announced the members of its 2017 executive committee, as well as two new additions to its board of directors, according to a press release. The two newest members of the board of directors are Von…
CMS releases proposed rule on O&P qualifications
CMS has released a proposed rule that would specify the requirements and qualifications needed for O&P practitioners and suppliers who furnish and fabricate prosthetics and custom orthotics, according to a press release. The proposed rule would also enact provisions in…
New computer model could help patients improve gait after stroke
Researchers from the University of Florida have developed a computational walking model to improve the gait of patients recovering from stroke, according to a press release. “This modeling effort is an excellent example of how computer models can make predictions…
Childhood and adult socioeconomics may impact adult BMI
Both childhood and adult socioeconomic position continue to impact BMI in adulthood, according to data published in PLOS Medicine. David Bann, PhD, research officer at the University College of London Institute of Education, United Kingdom, and colleagues examined data for…
Mobile application could help plan less difficult walking routes
A prototype of a mobile application could make it easier to plan less difficult or less demanding walking routes outside the home, according to a press release from the University of York. According to the release, researchers aimed to develop…