Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found similar rates of obesity and high blood pressure in student-athletes as would be expected in the general adolescent population. This may suggest participation in athletics does not protect against these conditions, according to a…
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Medicaid expansion fostered increased coverage, reduced cost-related barriers
Kentucky’s Medicaid program and Arkansas’ private option resulted in significant improvements in health care quality during their second year of expansion, as well as increases in preventive care, outpatient utilization and self-reported health, according to recent data. “The Medicaid expansion…
FDA holds webinar to discuss 3-D printing liability guidelines
The FDA recently held a webinar to discuss the creation of new guidance and product liability guidelines in relation to 3-D printing and digital manufacturing. Mark C. Levy, Esq., partner at Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott LLC, and Richard Underwood,…
Major amputation rates low in US CLI registry
CHICAGO — Among the first 506 patients with critical limb ischemia from the PRIME registry, the rate of major amputation is low, according to findings presented at AMP: The Amputation Prevention Symposium. Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI, presented characteristics…
Procedure selection after stroke varies by race
Among patients with stroke, those of a minority race had higher odds than white patients of receiving life-sustaining procedures, but the reverse was true for carotid revascularization and procedures to improve functional status, according to a research letter published in…
Researchers in Canada develop neuropathic pain management guidelines for patients with SCI
Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute in Canada have developed clinical practice guidelines for managing neuropathic pain in patients with spinal cord injuries, according to a press release from the institution. The guidelines are published in Spinal Cord. According to…
Ekso Bionics reports second-quarter financial results for 2016
Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc. recently reported its financial results for the 3 months ended June 30, 2016. According to a company press release, in the second quarter, Ekso Bionics became the first exoskeleton company to become a vendor to Healthsouth…
Lower Extremity Amputation Shown to Predict Premature Mortality
Men and Hispanic patients also showed a high risk of premature mortality.
O&P News Recognized With APEX Grand Award
Shawn M. Carter, staff writer of O&P News, received an APEX Grand Award for Writing for his cover story, “Affordable Care Comes at High Price for O&P.” Carter is pictured with Amanda Alexander, MBA, managing editor of O&P News. To…
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