In his opening address to the Winter Session of the Royal Victoria Hospital, 1945-46, entitled A Synopsis of the History of Ophthalmology, James R. Wheeler, MB, FRCSED, DOMS, wrote: “The uncertainties of unrecorded history make it impossible to say where the dawn of civilisation began, but the earliest mention of any medical matter is found in an ancient work on law. About … [Read more...] about If you can read this, thank an ophthalmologist.
Helping Paraplegics Walk Again with Robotic Exoskeleton Systems
By: John Robb, CPO, Reach Orthotic & Prosthetic Services You’ve probably seen it in the news: paraplegics standing upright and walking again with the aid of robotic exoskeleton systems. No longer the make believe flaunt of a science fiction movie, these real-life bionic devices have made their way into the everyday world of modern healthcare. And with the exoskeleton … [Read more...] about Helping Paraplegics Walk Again with Robotic Exoskeleton Systems
What To Do If You Are Accused of Patent Infringment
What To Do If You Are Accused of Patent Infringment By Matthew R. Osenga – Goodman Allen Donnelly, PLLC Being accused of patent infringement is serious and can have grave consequences. You could be liable for damages, including lost profits or reasonable royalties - maybe even attorneys’ fees or treble damages. You could even be subject to an injunction. There are, … [Read more...] about What To Do If You Are Accused of Patent Infringment
Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator Cuff Repair: Advances in non-surgical care and the operating room benefit patients of all ages By Samuel Brown, MD Effective repair of rotator cuff tears is frequently possible in most patients, no matter how major their injury or advanced their age. However, the best results depend on prompt and accurate diagnosis, effective use of non-invasive therapies or … [Read more...] about Rotator Cuff Repair
Understanding Your Patient
Understanding Your Patient …a new column dedicated to easing the administrative burdens on physicians and their staffs As the shift to value-based reimbursement continues, payers are more and more tying a portion of reimbursement to patient satisfaction scores, measurement of quality of care and the values it brings to the patient and ultimately to the health care system … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Patient
