Women with osteoporosis in their hip suffer menopause 2 years earlier than healthy women, according to a study conducted at the University of Granada. Additionally, although further study is required, researchers have found at least three genetic markers associated with…
Day: April 5, 2011
Review of Hand Transplantation Cases Indicate Three Main Obstacles
PARK CITY, UTAH — Robin C. Crandall, MD, Shriners Hospital for Children presented his review of hand transplantations, their successes and complications at the 2011 Association of Children’s Prosthetics-Orthotics Clinics (ACPOC) Annual Meeting. “At first, I thought this was a…
ABC Seeking Nominations for Board of Directors
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) is seeking nominees for four positions on its board of directors. The open positions are for three directors and one public member director. Each position entails a 4-year commitment…