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Concussion Recuperation Differs Among Men and Women
According to a study by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, female soccer players and soccer players who have had a previous concussion recuperate differently from males or players without a history of concussion. Because of these differences, the researchers urge physicians and coaches to take an individualized approach to treating concussion patients.
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Senator Max Baucus Opposes Therapy Cap
In a letter sent to Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont) urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to maintain the exceptions process to Medicare Part B therapy caps.
 Book Teaches Seniors How to Prevent Falls
Betty Perkins-Carpenter, PhD, introduces a book, called How to Prevent Falls: Better Balance, Independence, and Energy in 6 Simple Steps, which teaches seniors six steps to reduce injuries and fears associated with falling.
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 FREE WEBINAR – 7 ESSENTIALS OF YOUR NEXT DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM
If you are in the market for a new documentation system, find out what to look for in this brief 30-minute webinar, to be held Thursday, March 26 at Noon ET. Hosted by the practice management experts at SpectraSoft, you will gain insights that will help you evaluate any documentation system you may be considering. See examples of how you can increase your practice revenue…slash therapist time spent on documentation…enhance patient care…and much more. Sign up for this FREE WEBINAR now…
Hospitals Looking for Therapist Temps
A survey conducted by Med Travelers, a therapist staffing firm, reports that a growing number of hospitals are looking for temporary (that is, traveling) therapists to supplement their staff.
Liko Introduces Two Additions to Its Stat Low Friction Sheets
Liko, supplier of patient lifts, slings, and repositioning sheets for the health care industry, introduces two new additions to its "Stat" family of low-friction transfer and repositioning sheets.
Exercise ECG Identifies Cardiac Abnormalities In Competitive Athletes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - During medical evaluations of sports participants, exercise electrocardiography (ECG) reveals pathology not identified on physical examination and resting ECG, Italian researchers report in the July 4 issue of BMJ Online First.
Low IQ In Childhood Linked To Late Onset Vascular Dementia
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Lower premorbid cognitive ability at age 11 is a risk factor for developing vascular dementia, but not Alzheimer disease, in old age, British researchers report in the June 25 online issue of Neurology.
On The Market
 Eating Utensils
Maddak, Pequannock, NJ, introduces its Ableware Maddadapt II Utensils, designed to make eating easier for patients who suffer from arthritis or a weak grasp.
 Support Headrest
Symmetric Designs, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, offers the Savant Headrest, designed as a total support for the head that is lightweight and easily shaped by hand.
 Proximity Sensor
The ROHO Group Inc, Belleville, Ill, introduces the Merlin Proximity Sensor, a new accessory for ROHO air-inflated cushions.
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