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January 16, 2013

Evenup device offers 'lift' to patients wearing a fracture boot

The slight discrepancy in leg length while wearing a fracture boot can cause patients pain and discomfort. The removable, reusable and adjustable Evenup shoelift equalizes the induced limb-length discrepancy caused by fracture walkers, cast boots or thick-soled wound healing shoes.

BUFORD, Ga. — "I can't wear this thing." That's the sentiment from some patients when their doctor presents a fracture boot to them after a leg injury. Most often, it's not simply an aesthetic choice. The slight discrepancy in leg length while wearing a fracture boot can cause patients intolerable pain and discomfort. The removable, reusable and adjustable Evenup shoelift equalizes the induced limb-length discrepancy caused by fracture walkers, cast boots or a thick-soled wound-healing shoe.

September 10, 2012

Study: Topical antibiotics prevent infection from small cuts, abrasions

Minor, uncomplicated wounds, such as the typical cuts and scrapes of childhood, are less likely to become infected when kept clean and moist and treated with topical antibiotics, according to a literature review published online Friday in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, the peer-reviewed scientific journal for the American College of Emergency Physicians.

WASHINGTON — Minor, uncomplicated wounds, such as the typical cuts and scrapes of childhood, are less likely to become infected when kept clean and moist and treated with topical antibiotics, according to a literature review published online Friday in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, the peer-reviewed scientific journal for the American College of Emergency Physicians.

August 25, 2011

Amgen teams up with Blythe Danner for Act 2 Reduce Fractures campaign

Amgen has launched an educational campaign that targets women with postmenopausal osteoporosis at increased risk for fractures.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Amgen has launched an educational campaign that targets women with postmenopausal osteoporosis at increased risk for fractures.

The drug maker said that to promote its Act 2 Reduce Fractures campaign, which is supported by American Bone Health, the Global Healthy Living Foundation and the Older Women's League, the company has tapped award-winning actress Blythe Danner, who was diagnosed with the disease, to encourage women to learn of the risk factors and ways to improve their condition.

May 26, 2010

Study: Military service members with PTSD may be at risk of developing diabetes

Military service members that experience post-traumatic stress disorder are at risk of developing diabetes, according...

January 10, 2010

BloodSTOP enters Kerr’s first aid set

Kerr Drug recently folded the bleeding control solution BloodSTOP hemostatic gauze, manufactured by LifeScience PLUS,...