Author: Terense Kemp

Among patients who have had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), type 2 diabetes was associated with an increased risk of recurrent stroke or cardiovascular events, but metabolic syndrome was not, according to a report published by Archives…

Vantage Mobility International (VMI), a manufacturer and distributor of wheelchair accessible full-size and minivan conversions and MobilityWorks, a Cincinnati-based retailer of wheelchair accessible vans, have teamed up with Cincinnati mayor Mark Mallory to help with the donation of a wheelchair…

Stanford University researchers have presented a molecular imaging procedure that is capable of focusing on sites of abnormal bone reaction, which they say may help physicians provide more accurate diagnoses and appropriate pain management for patients with implants or bone…

    Ian Stevens Touch Bionics announced the appointment of its new chief executive officer, Ian Stevens. Stevens has taken over as chief executive officer from Stuart Mead. Stevens joins Touch Bionics from medical devices companies Mpathy Medical, where he…

    Jennifer Dowell WillowWood announced that Jennifer Dowell, CPO, is joining the company to help ramp up the capabilities of the CAD system, OMEGA. “We are thrilled to have her industry knowledge and talents devoted to advancing OMEGA’s clinical…

Women with low bone density are seven times more likely to benefit from a bisphosphonate drug when their vitamin D blood levels are above recent recommendations from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) as adequate for bone health. “Maintaining adequate vitamin…

The Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Dodge/CAF Paratriathlon Camp, an official technical training camp of USA Paratriathlon, helped 19 paratriathletes take the first steps toward the 2016 Paralympics, when the sport will be added to the program at the Rio Games. Participating…

An Indiana University study that exposed older veterans with stroke to yoga produced “exciting” results as researchers explore whether this popular mind-body practice can help stroke victims cope with their increased risk for painful and even deadly falls, according to…

Australian athlete Kristy Pond beat a number of paralympic and world champion athletes, including South African Oscar Pistorius, to be crowned the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Athlete of the Month for May 2011. Pond, 14 years old, claimed more than…

Engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are combining automation techniques from oil refining and other diverse areas to help create a closed-loop artificial pancreas, according to a press release. The device will automatically monitor blood sugar levels and administer insulin…