The Transportation Security Administration will no longer use CastScope to screen individuals with prosthetic devices, according to a news release from the Amputee Coalition. The Amputee Coalition has worked with other organizations such as Wounded Warriors to advocate for the…
Month: May 2013
CMS requests feedback for electronic template for lower limb prostheses
CMS will host a series of open door forum calls to allow physicians, prosthetists and other interested parties to give feedback on a suggested electronic clinical template for lower limb prostheses. To enhance physician understanding of medical documentation requirements to…
United Spinal Association leads gathering to address rights of disabled
The United Spinal Association and leaders from the National Spinal Cord Injury Association will gather in Washington DC from June 16-19 for the second annual Roll on Capitol Hill to express to legislators the need for greater access to health…
Plasminogen supports treatment of diabetic foot ulcers
Plasminogen, a plasma protein, can be used as a novel medicine for chronic wound treatment to prevent amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers, according to a doctoral thesis by Yue Shen, of the Industrial Doctoral School and Department of…
Thermoelectric cooling system for prostheses wins Student Technology Venture Competition
Leto Solutions was announced as first place winner in the Student Technology Venture Competition for their thermoelectric cooling system prototype that adds comfort and improves hygiene for prostheses. Using thermoelectric technology, the Aquilonix Prosthetic Cooling System is integrated into a…
Clinic becomes pharma-free through education, staff input
The removal of pharmaceutical representative visits in a medical clinic resulted in substantially reduced drug costs and increased staff and patient education about the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on practice, according to recent study results published in the Journal…
Hallux valgus, toe deformities highly heritable
Hallux valgus and lesser toe deformities are highly heritable in white men and women of European descent, according to recent study results published in Arthritis Care & Research. The study included 1,370 participants from the Framingham Foot Study who had…
Foot prosthesis wins Popular Science Invention Award
Mike Schultz was named an award winner in Popular Science’s seventh annual Invention Awards for his Versa Foot prosthesis. “Everyday thinkers and makers now have the tools, the resources and the information to create amazing new devices and technologies —…
CAF awards $2.1 million in grants
The Challenged Athletes Foundation announced it will award $2.1 million in grants to 1,132 challenged athletes in 20 countries. The grants, which are part of CAF’s Access to Athletes program, will fund adaptive equipment, including handcycles, sport chairs and prosthetic…
Amputee Coalition hosts Limb Loss Education Day
The Amputee Coalition is hosting Limb Loss Education Day on Saturday, May 18, at the New York University Global Center Grand Hall, New York City. The full day of education, recreation and inspiration will include presentations about occupational therapy and…