Melanie Hamilton-Basich

Long Beach

Chief Editor at Physical Therapy Products

Chief Editor at Hearing Review Products

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MS Assessment Study Launches

Jun 11, 2024 | ptproductsonline.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has partnered with Head Diagnostics (Dublin, Ireland) on a clinical study to enhance the assessment and monitoring of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through innovative technology. The study, launched to coincide with World MS Day, will explore the use of novel digital biomarkers to monitor disease, with the aim of providing greater objectivity in MS assessment. MS is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.
Clinical Trial to Address Osteoarthritis After ACL Surgery

Jun 11, 2024 | ptproductsonline.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

Up to 18% of patients undergoing ACL reconstruction experience graft failure and require revision surgery, which is known to increase the risk of developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). A new trial led by the Center for Regenerative Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) with a sub-site at Emory University will investigate whether using concentrated bone marrow aspirate (cBMA) can help patients to heal more effectively and prevent PTOA after revision surgery.
Blood Pressure Drugs Can Greatly Increase Bone-Fracture, Fall Risk

Jun 10, 2024 | rehabpub.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

Records from nearly 30,000 nursing home residents indicate that blood pressure medications more than double the risk of life-threatening bone fractures, according to Rutgers Health research. The authors of the study, which appears in JAMA Internal Medicine, say the increased bone-fracture risk stems from the medications' tendency to impair balance, particularly when patients first stand up and temporarily experience low blood pressure that deprives the brain of oxygen.
Clinical Study to Improve MS Assessment Launches

Jun 10, 2024 | rehabpub.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland ( RCSI) has partnered with Head Diagnostics (Dublin, Ireland) on a clinical study to enhance the assessment and monitoring of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through innovative technology. The study, launched to coincide with World MS Day, will explore the use of novel digital biomarkers to monitor disease, with the aim of providing greater objectivity in MS assessment.
Stroke Recovery: Arizona Man Shares Physical Therapy Journey

Jun 4, 2024 | ptproductsonline.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

51-year-old Peoria, Ariz., resident Oscar Martinez always thought he was invincible. That is, until he suffered a stroke the day after Christmas in 2022. Now, almost two years later, he’s still doing physical therapy for stroke recovery. “I remember, we were waiting for our daughter and grandson to come over so we could give my grandson his Christmas presents,” Martinez recalls. “That’s when I started to sweat a lot. I called out to my wife for help, and she immediately noticed I wasn’t okay.
Study: More Women Reporting Hip Fractures at Earlier Ages

Jun 4, 2024 | ptproductsonline.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

Summary: Research presented at ENDO 2024 reveals that older women with low bone density are experiencing their first hip fractures in their 60s rather than at older ages, despite a decrease in the overall number of reported fragility hip fractures. Key Takeaways:1. Women aged 60-69 are experiencing their first hip fractures 50% more than those aged 70 and above. 2. Despite the rising burden of osteoporosis, the number of fragility hip fractures has decreased by 50% over a 10-year period. 3.
More Women Report Hip Fractures at Earlier Ages

Jun 3, 2024 | rehabpub.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

Summary: Research presented at ENDO 2024 reveals that older women with low bone density are experiencing their first hip fractures in their 60s rather than at older ages, despite a decrease in the overall number of reported fragility hip fractures. Key Takeaways: 1. Women aged 60-69 are experiencing their first hip fractures 50% more than those aged 70 and above. 2. Despite the rising burden of osteoporosis, the number of fragility hip fractures has decreased by 50% over a 10-year period. 3.
Company Launches Referral Program to Benefit Veterans with Disabilities

Jun 3, 2024 | rehabpub.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

NorthShore Care Supply, a brand of adult diapers and absorbent products for heavy incontinence, now has a referral program in partnership with Disabled American Veterans (DAV). This program allows existing customers to refer others to NorthShore, granting them exclusive discounts and raising money for DAV. With prices rising everywhere from the gas pump to the grocery store, people are looking for ways to save.
Using Wearable Tech to Improve Surgeons’ Posture

May 28, 2024 | ptproductsonline.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in collaboration with the University of Arizona led a study that can help surgeons use wearable tech to obtain biofeedback of their posture during long surgical procedures. Ultimately, the aim is to reduce the stress associated with maintaining static postures while operating and prevent injury.
Kaia Health Adds Balance Program to Digital MSK Therapy Offering

May 28, 2024 | ptproductsonline.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

Kaia Health has released its latest innovation, an evidence-based balance program to improve balance, strength, and mobility for millions of Americans. This latest expansion of the Kaia Digital Musculoskeletal (MSK) Program addresses the growing concern of falls, which affects one in four adults over the age of 65 and contributes to over $50 billion in medical costs annually according to the CDC.