AAHSA Statement on Provider Taxes and Medicare Therapy Caps U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News
A statement by Larry Minnix, president & CEO of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) on provider taxes and Medicare therapy caps
Equine therapy program helps disabled children Press & Sun-Bulletin
The holidays are traditionally a time of giving, but for some community groups giving is a year-round activity and the very reason they exist. These are the charities and other nonprofits that help those in our community who are less fortunate. Sometimes, it's the helpers who need the help.
Researchers Developing Molecular Delivery Vehicles For Genetic Therapies Science Daily
Researchers at New York University are working to develop molecular delivery vehicles that can be used to port nucleic acids into diverse cell types, which may lead to eventual applications in genetic therapies. Their work is described as part of the cover story in the November 13 issue of the American Chemical Society publication Chemical and Engineering News.
Open Forum and Information Source for Practitioners and Patients is Goal of New Web Site -- MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com SYS-CON Media
According to the American Physical Therapy Association there are an estimated 120,000 physical therapy practitioners (including PT aids and students) in the United States and the number is growing. Until now, this group had no effective way to communicate best practices, new treatment methods or simply discuss tough problems and issues. That is until the recent launch of
Giant bags shoulder the blame for pain Sun-Sentinel
When Genevieve Roth decided to train for the New York City Marathon for the first time this year, she called Amy Youner, a physical therapist at SportsCare, a rehabilitation clinic in Manhattan.
Smoking Worsens Knee Osteoarthritis Science Daily
New findings from a study led by a Mayo Clinic rheumatologist indicate that men with knee osteoarthritis who smoke experience greater cartilage loss and more severe pain than men who do not smoke.
Go for Gifts That Get Kids Hopping Health Scout
SUNDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) -- This Christmas, experts are advising that Santa skip the video games and bring kids toys that exercise more than just their thumbs.
IN DEVELOPMENT: December 7-10, 2006 HoopsWorld.com
Twice weekly updates from the NCAA, D League, CBA, ABA, IBL, UBL, USBL, WBA and Euroleague: • DRAFT 2007: Will Oden be Rookie of the Year and MVP in 2007-08? • D LEAGUE: Arkansas seeing The Age of a Haryasz; T-birds ink Edwards • GERMANY: Sean Dockery available after leaving Artland Dragons Quakenbrueck • ABA: Hammond Rollers relocating to Sauk Valley, Illinois • ABA: Cape Cod Frenzy
Open Forum and Information Source for Practitioners and Patients is Goal of New Web Site -- MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
According to the American Physical Therapy Association there are an estimated 120,000 physical therapy practitioners in the United States and the number is growing. Until now, this group had no effective way to communicate best practices, new treatment methods or simply discuss tough problems and issues.
Increasing Numbers Of California Teens Abuse Over-the-counter Cold Medicine Science Daily
The number of reported cases of dextromethorphan abuse in California increased 10-fold between 1999 and 2004, an increase that parallels national trends, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. About three-quarters of the reported cases were among individuals age 9 to 17.
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