Extremity in Medical News

Drug combination may be effective against deadly melanoma, pilot study shows

... this pilot study, we gave patients with advanced extremity melanoma a compound that had been shown in ... up the leg. Up to ten percent of patients with extremity melanoma develop multiple recurrences in the extremity that cannot be treated with surgery alone. ...

California Woman Receives Most Advanced, Non-Invasive Upper Extremity Prosthetic Solution: Bionic i-LIMB Hand and Innovative Interface System Increase Amputee's Functionality and Confidence

... fit with the most advanced non-surgical upper extremity prosthetic solution commercially available - ... fulfilling for a California woman who is an upper extremity amputee. Telisa Boston was recently fit with the most advanced non-surgical upper extremity prosthetic solution commercially available - ...

Derma Sciences Announces Several Clinical Presentations on MEDIHONEY(TM) Wound & Burn Dressings at Upcoming APWCA Conference

... abstracts include the following: "Chronic Lower extremity Ulceration -- Use of a Leptospermum Impregnated ... Manuka (Leptospermum) Honey, in Infected Lower extremity Venous Ulcers", Dr. Paul Kesselman, DPM, ... Honey Alginate in Treatment of Recalcitrant Lower extremity Ulcers", Dr. Steven J. Kavros, DPM, Mayo Clinic, ...

Disparities among patients with extremity soft-tissue sarcomas

... this is the first study to address disparities in extremity soft-tissue sarcomas. extremity soft-tissue sarcomas affect approximately 9,220 ... is the accepted standard treatment for adult extremity soft tissue sarcomas. Amputation is seldom ...

Stroke Rehab Technique Has Lasting Results

... hours for two weeks. "The folks who have extremity constraint-induced movement therapy have ... improvements in the use of their impaired upper extremity that persist after two weeks of training," said ... trial, 106 patients were randomly assigned to extremity constraint-induced movement therapy or usual ...

'Cell Phone Elbow' -- A New Ill for the Wired Age

... said Dr. Peter J. Evans, director of the Cleveland Clinic's Hand and Upper extremity Center. "With the hose, you're blocking the flow of water. With the elbow, ... SOURCES: Peter J. Evans, M.D., Ph.D., director, Hand and Upper extremity Center, Cleveland Clinic; Heather Turkopp, OTR, CHS, occupational ...

Combat Injuries: A Matter of Life and Death

... in Vietnam allowed for much greater success in the earlier repair of extremity vascular injuries compared with the methods of World War II," concluded Dr. Covey. More information about extremity war injuries More information about the AAOS JBJS ...

Saebo Expands Internet Presence With Launch of New Website

... new site is designed to increase exposure to Saebo's unique line of upper extremity stroke rehab products, while making the site easier to use for patients ... An expanded "Products" section showcases our unique line of upper extremity orthoses and offers videos of actual patients using our devices to improve ...

Innovative Shoulder Surgery Offers Exciting New Option for South Florida Residents with Severe Shoulder Problems

... certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in upper extremity surgery. "In the cases that benefit from this procedure the tendons ... Dr. Meadows received his Fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Hand Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. ...

Drug Could Make Melanoma More Vulnerable to Chemo

... of a pilot study show. Sixteen patients with advanced melanoma on an extremity (feet, hands, etc.) were given the compound ADH-1 intravenously and then ... often develops on extremities, and up to 10 percent of patients with extremity melanoma develop multiple recurrences that can't be treated with surgery ...

Nighttime Care Centers Introduce Mini C-Arm Mobile X-Ray Technology to Anne Arundel County

... the Mini C-arm as a radiological imaging tool for the evaluation of extremity injuries in the outpatient setting. The application of the C-arm in this ... the Mini C-arm as a radiological imaging tool for the evaluation of extremity injuries in the outpatient setting. The application of the C-arm in this ...

PTB testing method for finger ring dosemeters has proven its effectiveness

... the whole-body dosimeters which are to be worn on the trunk, also passive extremity dosimeters are used which are often worn around the fingers. extremity dosimeters are used for beta radiation measurements, especially in ...

Derma Sciences Announces Numerous Clinical Presentations on MEDIHONEY(TM) Wound & Burn Dressings at Upcoming WUWHS Conference

... Leptospermum Honey Alginate in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Lower extremity Ulcerations", Steven Kavros, DPM, Gonda Vascular Wound Healing ... RN, CWS, Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital. 7. "Chronic Lower extremity Ulceration - Use of an Active Leptospermum Impregnated Alginate to ...

Injury Report Shows All-Terrain Vehicles Not Child's Play

... to the spleen, liver, kidneys or pancreas were found in 70 children. extremity fractures occurred in 208 children with broken legs being the most common. ... period and account for one-third of all ATV-related injuries. -- extremity fractures and head injuries are the most common ATV-related injuries ...

New study questions disparities in vascular surgery among Hispanics

... researchers looked at three common vascular surgery procedures -- lower extremity revascularization (LER), carotid revascularization (CR), and abdominal ... to non-Hispanic whites, had higher rates of amputation following lower extremity revascularization (a surgical procedure to restore blood supply to a body ...

MORE (Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence) Awards Call for Entries is Now Open

... Scoliosis Hip resurfacing Joint replacement Osteoporosis or arthritis Sports injuries Military or war-related extremity injuries Injury or fall prevention Stem cells and regenerative medicine MORE Awards will be given to media in the following ...

Dr. Liza Solomon, HIV/AIDS Expert, Joins Abt Associates as Principal Associate in Company's Domestic Health Division

... service, Dr. Solomon brings over three decades of additional public health experience in areas such as epidemiology, women's health, and head and extremity injury and trauma. Dr. Solomon will be playing senior roles in developing, managing, and evaluating HIV/AIDS programs on behalf of such Abt ...

Hologic Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Operating Results

... cervical cancer screening, treatment for menorrhagia, permanent contraception, osteoporosis assessment, preterm birth risk assessment, mini C-arm for extremity imaging and molecular diagnostic products including HPV and reagents for a variety of DNA and RNA analysis applications. Hologic, Adiana, ...

New national study finds increase in P.E. class-related injuries

... in the online issue of Pediatrics , the most common PE-related injuries were lower-extremity sprains and strains (23 percent), followed by upper extremity sprains and strains (14 percent) and fractures (14 percent). Middle school-aged children (11-14 years of age) accounted for the majority of ...

Photos: One Million Patients Choose Hologic's NovaSure(R) System Over Hysterectomy

... cervical cancer screening, treatment for menorrhagia, permanent contraception, osteoporosis assessment, preterm birth risk assessment, mini C-arm for extremity imaging and molecular diagnostic products including HPV and reagents for a variety of DNA and RNA analysis applications. For more information, visit ...

Atlanta Sports Medicine Doctor Spero Karas Wins 'Atlanta's Top Doctors' Honor Again

... Medicine Specialists." Dr. Karas specializes in providing comprehensive care to people of all ages with shoulder pain, knee pain, and upper extremity conditions related to traumatic, degenerative, sports and work-related injuries. As Director of Emory University's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine ...

Hologic to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Operating Results on Monday, August 3, 2009

... cervical cancer screening, treatment for menorrhagia, permanent contraception, osteoporosis assessment, preterm birth risk assessment, mini C-arm for extremity imaging and molecular diagnostic products including reagents for a variety of DNA and RNA analysis applications. For more information, visit ...

Hologic to Present at the 29th Annual Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference

... cervical cancer screening, treatment for menorrhagia, permanent contraception, osteoporosis assessment, preterm birth risk assessment, mini C-arm for extremity imaging and molecular diagnostic products including HPV and reagents for a variety of DNA and RNA analysis applications. For more information, visit ...

Got Moving Stories? Calling All Reporters, Writers, Producers and Editors

... of the following: Scoliosis Hip resurfacing Joint replacement Osteoporosis or arthritis Sports injuries Military or war-related extremity injuries Injury or fall prevention Stem cells and regenerative medicine MORE Awards will be given to media in the following categories: ...

Wound Management Technologies, Inc Announces Conference Plans and Presentations on Advanced Wound Care Product

... the largest challenges in the health care industry today, both for the patient and economic expenditures. Statistics show that around 85% of Lower extremity Amputation's begin with an ulcer; therefore a product that manages these wounds more effectively can save limbs and resources. We are especially ...

Video: FDA Approves Hologic's Adiana(R) Permanent Contraception System

... breast cancer, cervical cancer screening, treatment for menorrhagia, osteoporosis assessment, preterm birth risk assessment, mini C-arm for extremity imaging and molecular diagnostic products including HPV and reagents for a variety of DNA and RNA analysis applications. For more information, visit ...

Lifelike Robot Provides Innovative Rehabilitation Treatment for Patients

... the exercise feel like therapy," said Ben Johnson, Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, Sacred Heart Hospital. "A lot of people have upper extremity problems causing weakness in their arms. The stroking of a pet provides huge benefits to patients, making their arms and hands stronger." One ...

Photos: FDA Clears Hologic R2(TM) DigitalNow(TM) HD Software Application

... breast cancer, cervical cancer screening, treatment for menorrhagia, osteoporosis assessment, preterm birth risk assessment, mini C-arm for extremity imaging and molecular diagnostic products including HPV and reagents for a variety of DNA and RNA analysis applications. For more information, visit ...

Study finds air traffic control tracking method reduces errors in trauma management

... suite, operating rooms, the intensive care unit, inpatient rooms or the discharge area. In addition, basic errors such as misidentifying which extremity needs to be amputated have resulted in increased mortality that could be prevented with basic safety measures. Both of these situations underscore ...

War and Musculoskeletal Injury Prompt Artistic Expression

... research. Injured civilians or artists of any age whose lives have been affected by war and have been touched in some way by the loss of extremity and/or other musculoskeletal injuries of war. WHEN: Submissions now being accepted through October 15, 2009. The exhibit is ...

Hologic to Present at Two Investor Healthcare Conferences

... breast cancer, cervical cancer screening, treatment for menorrhagia, osteoporosis assessment, preterm birth risk assessment, mini C-arm for extremity imaging and molecular diagnostic products including HPV and reagents for a variety of DNA and RNA analysis applications. For more information, visit ...

Hologic Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Operating Results

... breast cancer, cervical cancer screening, treatment for menorrhagia, osteoporosis assessment, preterm birth risk assessment, mini C-arm for extremity imaging and molecular diagnostic products including HPV and reagents for a variety of DNA and RNA analysis applications. Hologic, Adiana, AEG, ...

Delivering Chemo Directly Into Brain Tumors Shows Promise

... 16 patients through two catheters. The pumping was done very slowly, at a rate of several drops an hour, Bruce said. Side effects included upper extremity weakness and left parietal syndrome, neurological issues caused by damage to the brain. The patients had two types of tumors: 10 had a ...

Obese Children More Likely to Suffer Lower Body Injuries

... between 2005 and early 2008. "Because obese patients have an increased body mass and force, they are more likely to twist or roll on a lower extremity and cause injury than the non-obese children. Other injuries that the patients experienced were fractures and lacerations," study lead author Dr. ...

Injured Marines at Risk for Abnormal Bone Growth

... May 2009 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery . "The purposes of this study were to report our experiences with high-energy wartime extremity wounds, to define the prevalence of heterotopic ossification in these patients, and to determine the factors that might lead to development of the ...

Injured Marines at risk for abnormal bone growth

... the May 2009 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery . "The purposes of this study were to report our experiences with high-energy wartime extremity wounds, to define the prevalence of heterotopic ossification in these patients, and to determine the factors that might lead to development of the ...

Computer use significantly affected by arthritis

... computer use," the authors state. They add that computer use in the home appears to have a greater potential to place people at risk for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders, since most people do not set up their home computer environment to reduce risk factors. Those with arthritis should ...

War and Musculoskeletal Injury Prompt Artistic Expression

... research. Artists and injured civilians: of any age whose lives have been affected by war and have been touched in some way by the loss of extremity and/or other musculoskeletal injuries of war. There is no entry fee, and the artists are able to submit digital images of up to 3 ...

Core Essence Receives FDA Approval for SECURUS(TM), an Innovative Knotless Suture Anchor System

... on the development, manufacture and commercialization of solutions for minimally invasive soft tissue and arthroscopic musculoskeletal repair for the extremity market. CE Ortho's intuitive and innovative technologies are driven by increasing demands for alternatives to complicated surgical procedures. CE ...

John C. Moran Named Chairman of the Board at Core Essence Orthopaedics

... on the development, manufacture and commercialization of solutions for minimally invasive soft tissue and arthroscopic musculoskeletal repair for the extremity market. CE Ortho's intuitive and innovative technologies are driven by increasing demands for alternatives to complicated surgical procedures. CE ...