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Ohio scientists demonstrate existence of effective technology for nationwide newborn screening of SMA

Scientists in Ohio studying Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) have concluded that the technology now exists to carry out nationwide screening of newborn children and pregnant mothers. The study, published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics, reveals that effective screening may allow parents to find proactive treatments before the symptoms become irreversible.

7 May 2010

Study reveals benefits of X-ray guided steroid injections for treatment of hamstring tendonitis

Fluoroscopic (X-ray) guided steroid injections offer a safe and effective alternative to the conventional treatment of hamstring tendonitis, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. Conventional treatment includes rest, anti-inflammatory drugs, and physical therapy.

7 May 2010

DJOFL net sales increases 10.3% to $240.1 million for first-quarter 2010

DJO Incorporated a global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, today announced financial results for its operating subsidiary, DJO Finance LLC ("DJOFL"), for the first quarter of 2010, ended April 3, 2010.

6 May 2010

Southeast Pain Care offers non-addictive alternatives to pain relief

The untimely death of Michael Jackson has brought the issue of pain medication addiction to the forefront of American media recently. The good news for people suffering with pain is that there are several non-addictive alternatives to pain relief.

6 May 2010

Boston Scientific commences enrollment in trial comparing SCS to spine reoperation in FBSS patients

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced the start of patient enrollment in the EVIDENCE Clinical Trial, which compares the therapeutic effectiveness and cost effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy to spine reoperation in patients with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). The first patient was enrolled by Joseph Buwembo, M.D. and Krishna Kumar, M.D., F.R.C.S.C., at Regina General Hospital in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

4 May 2010

$Osteoporosis screening can reduce risk of future fractures$

Osteoporosis screening can reduce risk of future fractures

One in two women in the United States will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in her lifetime. However, according to a review article published in the May 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), only a few of these women will be tested and treated for osteoporosis, which if identified and treated, could dramatically decrease their risk of future fractures.

4 May 2010

Gaps in delivering publicly-funded physiotherapy across Canada

From Prince Edward Island, to Ontario, to British Columbia; it is getting harder for many Canadians to access publicly funded physiotherapy services. Health care reform initiatives have shifted outpatient physiotherapy into the community, decreasing or eliminating public funding.

30 Apr 2010

CTCA installs Calypso's real-time tumor tracking technology at Southwestern Regional Medical Center

Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc., a developer of non-ionizing real-time localization technology used for the precise tracking of tumor targets, and Cancer Treatment Centers of America, a national network of hospitals providing a comprehensive, fully integrative approach to cancer treatment, announced today that with the installation of the Calypso System at the CTCA at Southwestern Regional Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla., Calypso's real-time tumor tracking technology is now available at all CTCA centers nationwide.

30 Apr 2010

Race and age play a major role in use of alternative therapies for chronic pain

In a University of Michigan Health System study, 1 out of 3 patients with chronic pain reported using complementary and alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic visits for pain relief.

30 Apr 2010

A major research initiative to optimize quality of life for cancer survivors

At the age of 12, she was diagnosed with spinal cord cancer, with a nasty tumor sitting at the very base of her spinal cord and getting entangled with spinal nerves.

30 Apr 2010

Non-Surgical Orthopaedics: Shoulder and upper extremity injuries are very common

Shoulder and upper extremity injuries are very common according to Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C. Many of them result from years of cumulative injuries punctuated by a trauma such as a motor vehicle accident, falls, or sports injuries. These injuries cost consumers, their employers and insurance companies billions of dollars a year in treatment and productivity losses.

29 Apr 2010

Elderly and whites seek alternative therapies for pain relief: Study

29 Apr 2010

Multicenter NIH trial finds combination antibiotics effective against Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis

Combination antibiotics effectively treat Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis - a major step toward management, and possibly cure, of this disease, a federal multicenter clinical trial led by the University of South Florida College of Medicine found.

29 Apr 2010

Exercise helps retain greater bone density: Researchers

The stage for osteoporosis is set well before menopause-but exercise can help rewrite the script, according to Medical College of Georgia researchers.

26 Apr 2010

Covidien introduces PENNSAID to the U.S. market

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, has introduced PENNSAID (diclofenac sodium topical solution) 1.5% w/w to the U.S. market. PENNSAID is the only FDA-approved topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in a vehicle solution containing dimethyl sulfoxide, a known penetrating agent. It is indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee(s).

26 Apr 2010

Paradigm Rehab and Nursing signs contract to use PSA's Mobipen Care System

Patient Access Solutions, Inc., a provider of digital pen and paperwork technologies that provide the healthcare industry a graceful migration to Electronic Medical Records, today announced that Paradigm Rehab and Nursing has signed a contract to use the PASHealth D-PAS, digital pen and paper, Mobipen Care System to improve the standard of the service within their homecare industry.

24 Apr 2010

Prevention and nonsurgical treatment options to prevent low back pain and protect spine

Back and neck problems can be caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, injury, strain or osteoarthritis. "Although more than 75 percent of Americans will experience some back pain during their lifetime, about 90 percent of cases are resolved without surgery," stated John K. Ratliff, MD, FACS, a Philadelphia spine surgeon and American Association of Neurological Surgeons spokesperson.

24 Apr 2010

New nanotechnology biomedical therapy for joint injuries

Dr. Nirav A. Shah, MD, an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon affiliated with Palos Community Hospital is the first to design a new nanotechnology biomedical therapy that promotes the growth of new, stronger cartilage to aid in the treatment of joint injuries.

16 Apr 2010

Study suggests patients with low-back pain may benefit from chiropractic treatment

Low-back pain sufferers can seek relief from any number of health professionals, orthopedists, physical therapists and osteopaths among them.

15 Apr 2010

Common sense gun laws needed to stem crippling costs of gun violence

After a spate of random shootings and gun homicides, Illinois Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, along with doctors and medical professionals, convened at Children's Memorial Hospital to send an urgent plea to state lawmakers to require background checks on all handgun sales in order save lives and reduce escalating health care costs related to gun violence.

13 Apr 2010

Physical Therapy News and Research

Ohio scientists demonstrate existence of effective technology for nationwide newborn screening of SMA

Study reveals benefits of X-ray guided steroid injections for treatment of hamstring tendonitis

DJOFL net sales increases 10.3% to $240.1 million for first-quarter 2010

Southeast Pain Care offers non-addictive alternatives to pain relief

Boston Scientific commences enrollment in trial comparing SCS to spine reoperation in FBSS patients

Osteoporosis screening can reduce risk of future fractures

Gaps in delivering publicly-funded physiotherapy across Canada

CTCA installs Calypso's real-time tumor tracking technology at Southwestern Regional Medical Center

Race and age play a major role in use of alternative therapies for chronic pain

A major research initiative to optimize quality of life for cancer survivors

Non-Surgical Orthopaedics: Shoulder and upper extremity injuries are very common

Elderly and whites seek alternative therapies for pain relief: Study

Multicenter NIH trial finds combination antibiotics effective against Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis

Exercise helps retain greater bone density: Researchers

Covidien introduces PENNSAID to the U.S. market

Paradigm Rehab and Nursing signs contract to use PSA's Mobipen Care System

Prevention and nonsurgical treatment options to prevent low back pain and protect spine

New nanotechnology biomedical therapy for joint injuries

Study suggests patients with low-back pain may benefit from chiropractic treatment

Common sense gun laws needed to stem crippling costs of gun violence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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