Emphasis on competitive success in youth sports has led to intense training, frequent competition and early single sport specialization, as well as a rise in overuse injuries and burnout. The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine recently released a new…
Author: Terense Kemp
ABC sponsors OPAF’s McKeever’s First Ride
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation announced the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics has returned as a silver level sponsor for 2014, and will be an event sponsor for McKeever’s First Ride, to be held in…
Obesity associated with mobility disability, death in older women
Among older women, dying or developing mobility disability and major chronic disease before 85 years of age was associated with overall and abdominal obesity, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers examined 36,611 women from the…
Obesity associated with mobility disability, death in older women
Among older women, dying or developing mobility disability and major chronic disease before 85 years of age was associated with overall and abdominal obesity, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers examined 36,611 women from the…
Practitioners in lower income countries emphasize need for materials, training
While practitioners around the world share many of the same concerns, researchers found some lower income countries face important and pressing issues that limit their ability to provide adequate prosthetic services. Researchers developed and distributed an online survey to prosthetic…
Practitioners in lower income countries emphasize need for materials, training
While practitioners around the world share many of the same concerns, researchers found some lower income countries face important and pressing issues that limit their ability to provide adequate prosthetic services. Researchers developed and distributed an online survey to prosthetic…
Study: Long-term use of EHRs enhances patient care
Physicians reported the use of electronic health records has enhanced overall patient care and has provided them with additional benefits, such as meeting meaningful use criteria and the facilitation of patient communication, according to recently published data. In the study,…
US spending on biomedical research declines
The United States’ global share of biomedical research spending fell from 51% in 2007 to 45% in 2012. During that time, Japan and China dramatically increased spending, according to a recent report published in The New England Journal of Medicine.…
US spending on biomedical research declines
The United States’ global share of biomedical research spending fell from 51% in 2007 to 45% in 2012. During that time, Japan and China dramatically increased spending, according to a recent report published in The New England Journal of Medicine.…
Early registration open for Design of Medical Devices Conference
Early registration is now open for the 2014 Design of Medical Devices Conference being held from April 7-10 at The Commons Hotel & McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis. The conference brings together medical device designers, manufacturers, researchers and representatives from…