Author: Terense Kemp

CMS has issued a proposed rule to establish a prior authorization process for certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) items that are frequently prescribed and used unnecessarily. CMS developed a Master List of items, including 90 L-codes…

St. Petersburg College is accepting applications for its new associate in science degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology. The coursework meets a growing demand for certified technicians who can fabricate, repair and maintain O&P devices under the direction of certified…

Individuals with diabetic foot ulcers were shown to be at greater risk of premature death from vascular and nonvascular causes than those without ulcers, according to a recently published study. Researchers obtained data for patients who attended a secondary care…

Compared with a health education program, a structured, moderate-intensity physical activity program reduced major mobility disability among older adults at risk for disability, according to recently published study results. “The very purpose of the study is to provide definitive evidence…

Compared with a health education program, a structured, moderate-intensity physical activity program reduced major mobility disability among older adults at risk for disability, according to recently published study results. “The very purpose of the study is to provide definitive evidence…

General notions about the causes of obesity in the United States could be wrong, according to new analysis published in CA: Cancer Journal for Clinicians. “Many factors have been suggested as causes. Fast food, time spent viewing television or looking…

General notions about the causes of obesity in the United States could be wrong, according to new analysis published in CA: Cancer Journal for Clinicians. “Many factors have been suggested as causes. Fast food, time spent viewing television or looking…

Researchers at the University of South Australia are experimenting with a range of sensors that could be used to detect changes in a wound environment and alert the patient’s medical staff, according to a report. Researchers are developing three conceptual…

Home-based exercise can improve clogged leg arteries and long-term walking ability in people with peripheral artery disease, according to a recently published study. The study compared walking ability in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and control patients, a year…

Orthotic Holdings Inc. has acquired PedAlign, a foot orthosis company based in San Diego. Founded in 2001, PedAlign developed a scanning and ordering system that provides a fully digital orthotic solution to foot health practitioners, according to a press release.…