The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. (ABC) announced the release of its updated Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Scope of Practice. Changes to the Scope of Practice include a comprehensive definition of supervision and privileging of…
Author: Terense Kemp
Arizona Recognizes April 6 as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Day
The Arizona Legislature recognizes April 6 as Arizona Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) Awareness Day, mirroring the national month of foot health awareness established by the American Podiatric Medical Association. HCR2065 was spearheaded by Rep. Cloves C. Campbell Jr. (D-Dist. 16)…
Jefferson’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Awarded Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International announced that the inpatient rehabilitation program and stroke specialty program of the Comprehensive Acute Rehabilitation Unit of the department of rehabilitation medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital have been re-accredited for…
Genome-Sequencing Attempts to Identify Chemotherapy Response
Tumors biopsied from women with invasive breast cancer are having their genomes sequenced in an attempt to develop a DNA profile that one day may identify ahead of time the patients who will most likely respond to chemotherapy with an…
OPAF Now Accepting Dale Yasukawa Scholarship Applications
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF) Dale Yasukawa Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications from Northwestern University students currently enrolled in the O&P program. The scholarship is intended to assist current Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center (NUPOC) students attend their…
ACA Announces 2010 Officers and Board of Directors
The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) announced its 2010 officers of the board of directors and two new board members. On Feb. 26, the ACA Board of Directors elected the following directors to officer positions: Marshall J. Cohen to the…
Outcomes Half-Measures
Clinical outcomes are important but carry more weight when combined with personal and emotional outcomes.
The Pirate Who Has Lived on for 500 Years
Aruj Barbarossa lost an arm, and ultimately his life, in battle against Spanish soldiers.
Change of Hands
One amputee sought out quality O&P care — and new prosthetic fingers.
Positive Service Reaps Rewards
One family works together to improve the lives of others and meet some famous names along the way.