Author: Terense Kemp

An antibacterial peptide developed by Laszlo Otvos, a research professor of biology in Temple’s College of Science and Technology, looks to be a highly-effective therapy against infections in burn or blast wounds suffered by soldiers. Otvos and his collaborators found…

Human pluripotent stem cells, which can become any other kind of body cell, hold great potential to treat a wide range of ailments, including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. However, scientists who work with such cells have…

Most people think about the visible impacts that healthy eating have on our lives, yet fail to consider what poor dietary habits can do to our careers. A 2005 study conducted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) based in Geneva…

A new survey, sponsored by the Kessler Foundation and National Organization on Disability has revealed that most Americans with disabilities are still struggling with the same lifestyle and economic issues they confronted in 1990 when the Americans with Disabilities Act…

Investigators for a multicenter study found that extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) both safely and effectively reduced recalcitrant chronic plantar heel pain, according to findings from their randomized placebo- controlled trial. “The focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy as applied in…

It is widely assumed by vascular surgeons that amputation is the safer option compared to infrainguinal bypass operations for high-risk patients with multiple comorbidities. Neal Barshes, MD, MPH, contends that the health care industry never had the data to precisely…

A combination of simplicity of function and cosmetic appeal will lead
to increased device acceptance.

Poor processes, lack of training and a revolving door ofadministrative staff can lead to mismanaged and neglected patient receivables.

CAF’s Operation Rebound program gave Michael Johnston, now age 27,
the chance to compete and move on with his life despite new challenges.

The Board of Certification/Accreditation International (BOC) recently updated its orthotic fitter certification requirements. The change comes after a thorough review and analysis of its assessment and testing procedures.     Claudia Zacharias To become a certified orthotic fitter (COF), candidates…