Physical Medicine
New Study Recommends Using Active Videogaming ('Exergaming') to Improve Children's Health
May 17, 2013 11:44 am | by Elsevier Health Sciences | News | CommentsLevels of physical inactivity and obesity are very high in children, with fewer than 50% of primary school-aged boys and fewer than 28% of girls meeting the minimum levels of physical activity required to maintain health. Exergaming, using active console video games that track player movement to control the game (e.g., Xbox-Kinect, Wii), has become popular, and may provide an alternative form of exercise to counteract sedentary behaviors.
AAHomecare and NAIMES to Merge
April 26, 2013 12:19 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsThe American Association for Homecare ( AAHomecare ) and the National Association of Independent Medical Equipment Suppliers ( NAIMES ) have reached an agreement to merge their organizations. The combined Association will maintain the AAHomecare name and continue to do business at 1707 L Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, D.C. , 20036.
House Bill Preserves Medicare Patient Access to Doctor-Prescribed Equipment Says AAHomecare
April 25, 2013 1:53 pm | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsWASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Medicare patients are one step closer to ensuring continued access to much-needed home medical equipment thanks to the bipartisan efforts of Rep. Tom Price, M.D. (R-Ga.) and Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) Late last night, the two...
Implant Brings High Hopes for Back Pain Relief
April 25, 2013 9:35 am | by ReutersTV | Videos | CommentsA new spinal implant developed in Israel, has radically improved the life of at least one patient who, four years ago, believed he would spend his twilight years in constant pain. Seventy-nine-year-old Moshav farmer Yehuda Schwartz suffered from a debilitating back condition common among senior citizens but says, since receiving the implant, he's been given a new lease on life.
Sensor System to Assess the Effects of Explosions on Soldiers
April 24, 2013 9:59 am | by T.J. Becker, Georgia Tech | News | CommentsImprovised explosive devices (IEDs) are becoming a global problem for the U.S. armed forces. To prevent injuries to soldiers and provide better care to those who are injured, the U.S. military is striving to better understand how blasts impact the human body.
Healthcare's First Direct Contracting Market Launches Today; Will Offer Mutually Beneficial Approach for Hospitals and Suppliers
April 22, 2013 9:00 am | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsIRVING, Texas, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today aptitude announced the launch of the healthcare industry's first online direct contracting market, a one-stop destination designed to complement a hospital's existing contracting model or provide an alternative for those looking...
Material Screening Method Allows Precise Control Over Stem Cells
April 12, 2013 12:05 pm | by William Murphy, University of Wisconsin-Madison | News | CommentsWhen it comes to delivering genes to living human tissue, the odds of success come down the molecule. The entire therapy — including the tools used to bring new genetic material into a cell — must have predictable effects.
Henkel Hosts Loctite Medical Device Adhesive Seminar
April 10, 2013 3:54 pm | by Henkel Corporation | News | CommentsHenkel Corporation will host the first Loctite Medical Device Adhesive Seminar of 2013 on Tuesday, May 21, in Minneapolis, Minn. This comprehensive program will provide design, product and manufacturing engineers with an overall knowledge of adhesive technologies used in the design and assembly of medical devices.
Numotion Acquires Ultimate Mobility, Inc.
April 4, 2013 12:50 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsROCKY HILL, Conn. and WORCESTER, Mass. , April 4, 2013 /- Numotion, formerly ATG Rehab and United Seating & Mobility, announces the acquisition of the complex rehab business of Ultimate Mobility, Inc., a regional provider based in Worcester , MA. With a strong focus on customer service, Ultimate Mobility's staff has forged a strong reputation for compassionate...
Wellsense Announces Study of The Map System Shows Improvement in Care of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers
March 28, 2013 2:26 pm | by Wellsense | News | CommentsRecent research published in WOUNDS , the most widely read, peer-reviewed journal focusing on wound care and wound research, demonstrates the potential to improve care for patients vulnerable to hospital-acquired pressure ulcers by using Wellsense’s MAPTM System, the first-ever continuous bedside pressure mapping system.
Maddak Inc. Opens Possibilities For Disability Community With Launch Of Morph Wheels, First-Ever Foldable Wheelchair Wheels
March 15, 2013 9:00 am | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsLOS ANGELES, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Maddak Inc., the largest manufacturer of Aids for Daily Living (ADL) products in the United States, today announced the launch of Morph Wheels, the first-ever foldable wheelchair wheels during the Abilities Expo in LA. Originally...
Getting Stroke Patients Back on Their Feet with Robots
March 13, 2013 3:43 pm | by SINTEF | News | CommentsA robot is now being built to help stroke patients with training, motivation, and walking. In Europe, strokes are the most common cause of physical disability among the elderly. This often result in paralysis of one side of the body, and many patients suffer much reduced physical mobility and are often unable to walk on their own.
University of Michigan's Zell Lurie Institute Awards $112,000 to Promising Student Startups in 30th Annual Business Plan Competition and Dare to Dream Grant Program
February 25, 2013 9:00 am | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsBest Business Focus Receives $20,000 for Physical Therapy Device and Application ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of...
MetroStar Home Health COO Asks Congress to Cease Round 2 of The Centers for Medicare Services' Medical Equipment Bidding Process
February 25, 2013 8:30 am | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsNEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Durable Medical Equipment companies across their country join in the effort to protect Medicare Beneficiaries from devastating changes as a result of new Medicare suggested by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Game Ready Introduces First-Ever Cold and Compression System For Traumatic Amputees
February 21, 2013 12:01 pm | by Game Ready | News | CommentsGame Ready has announced the launch of a new line of revolutionary wraps designed specifically for patients with amputated limbs. It is the first-ever cold and compression system available for traumatic amputees, which can be used immediately post-op to help speed up the healing process and reduce pain without use of narcotic medications.
Sherrie Glasser-Mayrsohn: Physical Therapy Performed in Intensive Care Units Improves Patient Outcomes
February 12, 2013 6:24 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsNEW YORK , Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Science Daily has recently released an article that explains the value of physical therapy when performed in the intensive care unit (ICU). While the use of physical therapy at such an early stage in a patient's recovery has not always been accepted, the article asserts that researchers from Johns Hopkins have revealed that the ability to reduce...
Awarepoint Launches New Bed & Bay Sensor After Successful Beta Implementation at Christiana Care Health System
February 5, 2013 8:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAwarepoint Corporation, the largest real-time location system (RTLS) corporation dedicated exclusively to healthcare, announces the launch of its new Bed and Bay Sensor that enables precise tracking of mobile equipment and patient and caregiver interactions in locations with...
Markey Calls for National Task Force to Help Protect Patients from Bed Rail Injury, Strengthen Safety
November 30, 2012 3:25 pm | News | CommentsIn the wake of a recent review conducted by The New York Times that revealed 550 people have died since 1995 as a result of entrapment in bed rails, including 27 people in 2011, Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Consumer Product Safety Commission...
OMTEC 2013
November 29, 2012 12:03 pm | EventsThe Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference (OMTEC), was the first event of its kind and remains the predominant choice in the education of orthopaedic device company professionals. Now in its 9th year, the mission of OMTEC remains the same...
Device Designed for Special Forces Commandos allows Quadraplegics to Get Outdoors
October 22, 2012 12:14 pm | by Agilite | News | CommentsA device created by leading Israeli/American tactical and rescue gear company Agilite that allows soldiers to carry an injured comrade on their backs has accidentally found an entirely new market sector. Nicknamed the “Human Backpack", the Injured Personnel Carrier or IPC is the brainchild of Israeli/American firm Agilite.
New Legislation Would Establish Market-Based Pricing in Medicare for Home Medical Equipment and Services
September 25, 2012 2:11 pm | by PRNewswire-USNewswire | News | CommentsThe American Association for Homecare endorses a bill introduced last week in the House of Representatives that would implement market-based pricing for home medical equipment and services such as oxygen therapy, wheelchairs, and other durable medical equipment and services.
UL and AAMI to Develop Interoperability Standards
September 18, 2012 3:14 pm | by Underwriters Laboratories | News | CommentsWith the goal of improving patient safety and healthcare efficiency, AAMI and UL (Underwriters Laboratories) are joining forces to develop a suite of standards on medical device interoperability-one of the biggest challenges facing the modern healthcare community. The collaboration is a first for AAMI and UL, and comes at a time when many healthcare facilities and manufacturers are grappling...
New Era Starts as ReWalk Exoskeleton Technology is Available to Take Home
September 4, 2012 4:10 pm | News | CommentsExoskeleton technology leader, ARGO Medical Technologies, along with mobility solutions provider, Cyclone Technologies, announced today that Claire Lomas has become the first person to take home an exoskeleton system for personal use. Claire demonstrated her personal ReWalk™ at the annual International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) meeting held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Center.
In-Vitro Study Data Shows That Wound Dressing With Silver Kills Multidrug-Resistant Organisms
August 13, 2012 1:40 pm | by ConvaTec | News | CommentsConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, today announced in vitro study results showing that a wound dressing containing ionic silver is able to kill several strains of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), commonly referred to as ‘superbugs.’
AMG Medical Inc. Selects Saddle Creek for Multichannel Fulfillment
August 7, 2012 1:03 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsLAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 7, 2012 /- Saddle Creek Logistics Services has been selected to manage multichannel fulfillment services for AMG Medical Inc., a Canadian-based manufacturer and distributor of home healthcare and professional medical products. Saddle Creek will provide pick-pack-and-ship fulfillment services as well as warehousing, small parcel transportation management, and v...
