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Rarely or never consuming breakfast increases risk for stroke

January 15, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

Frequency of breakfast intake was inversely associated with increased risk for stroke but not increased risk for CHD, according to a study of Japanese participants published in Stroke. Researchers investigated whether omission of breakfast correlated to increased risk for stroke…

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BOC names new chair and members of board, executive committee

January 15, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

The Board of Certification/Accreditation recently announced election results for its 2016 board of directors, chair and executive committee. According to a press release from the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), L. Bradley “Brad” Watson, BOCO, BOCP, LPO, was elected chair. Watson,…

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Hanger Charitable Foundation supports KNOW SEPSIS PSA series

January 15, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

The Hanger Foundation recently announced the Sepsis Alliance has produced the KNOW SEPSIS series of public service announcements with the foundation’s support. The series is designed to educate viewers about sepsis, its potentially life-threatening effects and how to spot it…

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Lower-limb amputation rate remains constant during 6-year period

January 14, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

The rate of lower-limb amputations performed in Germany remained relatively constant between 2006 and 2012, according to results of a population-based study. The findings contradict those from earlier studies indicating a decline in the amputation rate and indicate a need…

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Paralyzed Veterans of America names Sherman Gillums Jr. acting executive director

January 14, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

Paralyzed Veterans of America recently named Sherman Gillums Jr. its acting executive director, effective Jan. 11, 2016. Sherman Gillums Jr.   “I owe my predecessor, former executive director Homer Townsend Jr., a debt of gratitude for his mentorship and dedicated…

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, sham procedure lead to similar wound healing rates in diabetes

January 11, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

Adults with diabetes and chronic lower limb wounds randomly assigned to 6 weeks of hyperbaric oxygen therapy or a sham procedure met similar amputation criteria and experienced similar wound healing rates at the conclusion of treatment, according to research in…

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Motor control exercises may help reduce lower back pain

January 7, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

A study published online ahead of print in Cochrane Review found motor control exercises can reduce pain and disability caused by lower back pain. According to a press release about the study, researchers gathered data from 29 randomized trials including…

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Despite progress, more research needed to address poststroke depression

January 5, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

Despite progress in recognition, treatment and pathophysiology of poststroke depression, further research is required to fully address the issue, according to researchers. “Poststroke depression has been recognized by psychiatrists for more than 100 years, but controlled systematic studies did not…

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ReWalk secures line of credit up to $20 million for market building activities

January 5, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

ReWalk Robotics Ltd. recently announced it has entered an agreement with Kreos Capital V Limited for a line of credit of up to $20 million. According to a company press release, ReWalk drew down an initial tranche of $12 million.…

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BionX completes round of Series E funding with $17 million

January 5, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

BionX Medical Technologies Inc. recently announced it has completed a Series E funding round, during which the company raised $17 million for commercial expansion and product development. The round of funding was led by ZGC Shiner Investment, a Beijing-based investor,…

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