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Exercise and education program reduces disability and improves physical function after back surgery

Patients who have undergone a single-level lumbar microdiskectomy for lumbar disk herniation experienced significant improvement in physical function following an intensive, progressive physical therapist guided exercise and education program, according to a research report published in the November issue of Physical Therapy (PTJ), the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

25 Nov 2009

Canadians with chronic neck and back pain now have access to top spinal care

Canadians suffering from chronic and severe neck and back pain now have access to the top spinal care available. Spinal heath expert, Dr. Ron Nusbaum, has launched Back Clinics of Canada, a state-of-the-art facility that focuses on educating patients on the importance of spinal health and offering cutting-edge care that can bring an end to back pain.

25 Nov 2009

$Current, older generation is more prone to hip and pelvic fractures$

Current, older generation is more prone to hip and pelvic fractures

Stover and his partner, Dr. Hobie Summers, use leading edge technologies to treat serious and sometimes life-threatening orthopedic conditions such as pelvic fractures, broken legs, foot and ankle injuries and dislocations. They also treat patients who have experienced multiple traumatic injuries.

24 Nov 2009

Withheld anger in MS patients can have adverse effect on health

People with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) feel more than twice as much withheld anger as the general population and this could have an adverse effect on their relationships and health, according to a study published in the December issue of the European Journal of Neurology.

24 Nov 2009

LFAGW celebrates 35th anniversary

The Lupus Foundation of America Greater Washington Chapter (LFAGW) will celebrate 35 years of success providing free day-to-day education, advice and resources for the 75,000+ people with lupus and their families in the greater D.C. area.

24 Nov 2009

Study: Men who do moderate-to-heavy intensity exercise are less likely to have stroke

Men who regularly take part in moderate-to-heavy intensity exercise such as jogging, tennis or swimming may be less likely to have a stroke than people who get no exercise or only light exercise, such as walking, golfing, or bowling, according to a study published in the November 24, 2009, print issue of Neurology ®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24 Nov 2009

MedPro Safety Products updates on its recent progress

MedPro Safety Products, Inc., a pioneer in the development and marketing of passive needlestick injury prevention technology, today reported on the Company’s recent progress.

23 Nov 2009

FDA approves Pfizer's Geodon Capsules for the adjunctive maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder

Pfizer today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Geodon® (ziprasidone HCI) Capsules for maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder as an adjunct to lithium or valproate in adults. The approval is based on clinical data demonstrating that Geodon is an effective and generally well-tolerated adjunctive treatment for long-term symptom control in patients with bipolar disorder.

21 Nov 2009

NeuroRehabilitation: A one-stop resource for persons with neurodisabilities

IOS Press announces the November 2009 publication of a special issue of NeuroRehabilitation: An International Journal devoted to residential design for persons with neurodisability.

19 Nov 2009

Xeomin receives approval for post-stroke spasticity of upper limb in European countries

Today, Merz Pharmaceuticals announced Xeomin®, the first botulinum toxin type A free from complexing proteins has been granted an extension of indication for post-stroke spasticity of the upper limb presenting with flexed wrist and clenched fist in adults in various European countries.

19 Nov 2009

Cymetrix announces a partnership with Montefiore Medical Center

Cymetrix, a leader in providing hospitals and healthcare networks with revenue cycle management solutions, today announced a partnership with Montefiore Medical Center to provide a unique service to reduce ambulatory charity and bad-debt write-offs.

18 Nov 2009

Novel device may reduce ischemic stroke damage

Stroke researchers at the Methodist Neurological Institute in Houston are the only ones in Texas to offer a novel device that might extend the acute stroke treatment window from three hours to 24.

18 Nov 2009

New research provides valuable international profile of mental health disorder

An international study of more than 17,000 people with schizophrenia has found striking similarities in symptoms, medication, employment and sexual problems, despite the fact that it covered a diverse range of patients and healthcare systems in 37 different countries.

17 Nov 2009

Patients with pediatric-onset MS develop disabilities at a slower pace than patients with adult-onset MS: Study

Magnetic resonance images (MRI) of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in childhood show that pediatric onset multiple sclerosis is more aggressive, and causes more brain lesions, than MS diagnosed in adulthood, researchers at the University at Buffalo have reported.

17 Nov 2009

Pet therapy can have a positive effect on patients’ physical and psychosocial well being

Adults who use pet therapy while recovering from total joint-replacement surgery require 50 percent less pain medication than those who do not. These findings were presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the International Society of Anthrozoology and the First Human Animal Interaction Conference (HAI) in Kansas City, Mo.

17 Nov 2009

Spine Care Institute established by Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery today announced the establishment of one of the most comprehensive centers of excellence in the country for the treatment of all nonoperative and operative spine disorders.

16 Nov 2009

Study finds striking similarities in people with schizophrenia across 37 different countries

16 Nov 2009

Recent releases in Global Health

As a follow-up to a survey conducted in May 2009, this poll examines Americans' attitudes toward U.S. global health investments and priorities.

16 Nov 2009

Zynex signs lease to rent a 75,000-square-foot building

Zynex, Inc., a provider of pain management systems and electrotherapy products for medical patients with functional disability, announces it has signed a lease to rent a 75,000-square-foot building in Lone Tree (Littleton), Colorado. Zynex currently leases 16,553 square feet in Littleton, Colorado and the new building will house its headquarters, office, plant and warehouse.

13 Nov 2009

VIIAD Systems launches web based PPO Directory tool for the workers’ compensation marketplace

VIIAD Systems, an innovative technology company that provides claims communication tools to the workers’ compensation marketplace has launched Compass, a new web based product for the industry.

13 Nov 2009

Disability News and Research

Exercise and education program reduces disability and improves physical function after back surgery

Canadians with chronic neck and back pain now have access to top spinal care

Current, older generation is more prone to hip and pelvic fractures

Withheld anger in MS patients can have adverse effect on health

LFAGW celebrates 35th anniversary

Study: Men who do moderate-to-heavy intensity exercise are less likely to have stroke

MedPro Safety Products updates on its recent progress

FDA approves Pfizer's Geodon Capsules for the adjunctive maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder

NeuroRehabilitation: A one-stop resource for persons with neurodisabilities

Xeomin receives approval for post-stroke spasticity of upper limb in European countries

Cymetrix announces a partnership with Montefiore Medical Center

Novel device may reduce ischemic stroke damage

New research provides valuable international profile of mental health disorder

Patients with pediatric-onset MS develop disabilities at a slower pace than patients with adult-onset MS: Study

Pet therapy can have a positive effect on patients’ physical and psychosocial well being

Spine Care Institute established by Hospital for Special Surgery

Study finds striking similarities in people with schizophrenia across 37 different countries

Recent releases in Global Health

Zynex signs lease to rent a 75,000-square-foot building

VIIAD Systems launches web based PPO Directory tool for the workers’ compensation marketplace

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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