As we reflect on the future of prosthetics and orthotics, several thoughts come to mind. The past and what we have learned, the present and what we are doing and the future and where we are going. In the past, wood prostheses with leather thigh corsets...
The good news is that better treatment options and a trend toward healthier lifestyles have reduced the number of deaths associated with heart disease by more than half in the last four decades. The bad news is that heart disease continues to be...
It has been estimated that a third of all Americans, around 50 million people, suffer from some type of chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts longer than the usual recovery time for an injury or illness and takes many forms....
Approximately 15% of men and 20-50% of women have some degree of venous disease. The venous system in the legs is composed of the deep and superficial systems connected by the perforator or communicating veins. With the aid of one-way valves, these...
Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease in the world affecting over 200 million individuals. In the United States alone, over 25 million individuals, most of them women, are affected by this disease which is defined by the World Health...
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Provided as part of the Community Education Program of Tar Heel Home Health Most frequently referred diagnosis to home health: • Angina • Bipolar • Burns • CAD • Chronic Airway Obstruction • Congestive heart failure • CVA • Diabetes •...
Making the decision to place a loved one into a nursing facility can be a very emotional and stressful time. You’ll want the best possible care, along with a safe, yet warm and comfortable environment. New Bern Healthcare Center and Two Rivers Nursing...