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Oct 14, 2024 | 
morningstar.com | Elizabeth Edwards
Rosemont, Ill., Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, MaCalus V. Hogan, MD, MBA, has been installed as President of the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)® that advances the Society’s mission by funding and promoting education, research, social impact, and humanitarian endeavors.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
morningstar.com | Elizabeth Edwards
Rosemont, Ill., Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS) and the Arthritis Foundation announced a new partnership, called the Foot and Ankle Arthritis Development Program, on September 12, 2024, at the AOFAS Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The program will provide medical students and residents from underrepresented groups with valuable training and mentoring opportunities across the country.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
canadianinsider.com | Elizabeth Edwards
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
morningstar.com | Elizabeth Edwards
Rosemont, Ill., Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 900 foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons, advanced health practitioners, orthopaedic residents, and medical students attended the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS) Annual Meeting on September 11-14, 2024. The meeting was held in-person in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, as well as virtually.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
globenewswire.com | Elizabeth Edwards
Rosemont, Ill., Sept. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, David B. Thordarson, MD, was named the president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), the leading organization for the surgical and nonoperative treatment of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. In addition to leading the Society as president, Dr. Thordarson will serve on the Board of Directors of the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AOFAS.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
globenewswire.com | Elizabeth Edwards
Rosemont, Ill., Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the new school year approaches, back-to-school shopping often includes picking out new shoes for children. Choosing the right footwear is more than just a matter of style—it’s essential for your child’s foot health and comfort. Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons offer these essential tips for selecting the best shoes for your child’s upcoming school year. Does Your Child Need New Shoes? Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon Andrew W.
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May 30, 2024 | 
morningstar.com | Elizabeth Edwards
Rosemont, Ill., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the weather warms up, more people are looking for ways to get outside and enjoy sports like pickleball. Pickleball has grown in popularity, but those interested in the sport should take precautions before getting on the court. Unfortunately, over the last couple of years, foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons have seen an uptick of pickleball injuries in all ages, from experienced athletes to newcomers to the sport.
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May 10, 2024 | 
techdirt.com | Marilyn Campbell |Elizabeth Edwards
Mobile phones are currently banned in all Australian state schools and many Catholic and independent schools around the country. This is part of a global trend over more than a decade to restrict phone use in schools. Australian governments say banning mobile phones will reduce distractions in class, allow students to , improve and . But previous research has shown there is little evidence on whether the bans actually achieve these aims.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
morningstar.com | Elizabeth Edwards
Rosemont, Ill., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an April editorial called “The Fallacy of the 'Learning Curve,’” in Foot & Ankle International (FAI), a scientific journal for foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons, FAI senior editors explained their decision to no longer accept learning curve studies in the journal and to instead encourage surgeons to strive for lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
techtalkswelizabeth.medium.com | Elizabeth Edwards
As we stand on the precipice of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, a profound technological transformation is unfolding, one that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological worlds. At the heart of this revolution lie two key technologies: cloud computing and virtualization, serving as the foundational pillars upon which this unprecedented era of innovation is being built.
