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Osteoarthritis and Risk of Death Study Finds Surprising Results

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease affecting about 30 million Americans. Over the course of a lifetime, the risk for developing OA is between 25 to 40 percent and obese people are at higher risk of developing this condition. Despite its widespread prevalence, the association of OA with increased death remains unclear. Research on the subject has yet to produce conclusive results..(Read More)

Protecting The Heart From Cancer Treatments

Cardio-oncologists help cancer patients monitor and prevent cardiac complications In recent years, highly effective treatments have led to a significant increase in the number of breast cancer survivors, today numbering nearly 3 million. Cardiologists Aarti Asnani, MD, Loryn Feinberg, MD, and James Chang, MD, want patients to be aware of a sometimes overlooked side effect of these otherwise succ..(Read More)

Propeller Health Announces My Pharmacy, Enabling In-App Pharmacy Experience For Patients With Asthma And COPD

Propeller Health, a leading digital therapeutics company, today announced My Pharmacy, connecting Propeller users living with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) directly to pharmacy services in the Propeller mobile app. Walgreens is the first pharmacy to be included in the new My Pharmacy feature, giving Walgreens patients a single platform for managing their asthma or COPD m..(Read More)

'American Ninja Warrior' Finalist 'The Flying Phoenix' Najee Richardson Joins American Lung Association Fight For Air Climbs In Five Cities

Today, the American Lung Association announced the dates and locations of five Fight For Air Climbs where American Ninja Warrior TV series finalist and National Fight For Air Climb Ambassador Najee Richardson will appear across the country. In 2019, Richardson will host teams and climb with attendees in the following cities: March 3: Denver Republic Plaza March 10: Chicago, Presidential Towers Ma..(Read More)

Occupational Therapy Improves Health, Quality Of Life Of Young Adults With Diabetes

New results from a University of Southern California-led research study demonstrates the distinct value of occupational therapy for improving the health and quality of life of young adults living with diabetes. Research participants who completed the Resilient, Empowered, Active Living with Diabetes program -- an occupational therapy intervention focusing on the lifestyle-related activities, habi..(Read More)

Exosystems To Demo Gamified Physical Therapy Technology At CES 2019

South Korean healthcare wearables maker Exosystems, a member company of the K-ICT Born2Global Centre, will demonstrate its latest AI-based technology at CES 2019 next month. The the exoRehab device was created by the company to give patients a "Personalized Rehabilitation Guidance" during their neuromuscular rehab stint. Most conventional rehab methods only provide firm, rigid ways to exercise a..(Read More)

The Global Occupational And Speech Therapists And Audiologists Market Was Valued At $58.4 Billion In 2017

Occupational and speech therapists and audiologists industry comprise establishments of independent health practitioners primarily engaged in planning and administering educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients or individuals with disabilities, regain mental functioning or to adapt to their disabilities; and diagnosing and treating speech, language, or hearing prob..(Read More)