University Developing Device to Treat Phantom Limb Pain
Researchers at Teesside University, Middlesbrough, England, are developing a sensory discrimination training device that can be self-administered by patients to ...
Women Have Poorer Body Image After Amputation
Lower-limb amputations can lead to depression, performance anxiety, and altered body image, relationships, and sexual well-being. While there is little published ...
Combining Opioids and Marijuana May Be Advantageous for Pain Sufferers
Researchers report that combining cannabinoids with morphine did not significantly increase impulsivity or memory impairment in a study conducted on ...
Cancer Survivors Share Lessons Learned From Overcoming Disease
To survive in his struggle against an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Bin McLaurin didn't only have to overcome the disease ...
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose Launches Disability Initiative
Visitors of all abilities will now have additional options for accessing and enjoying Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose with ...
OPAF Seeks Nominations for Board
OPAF and The First Clinics are seeking individuals to serve on the OPAF board of directors. Board members serve one-, ...
First 2019 Edition of The Paralympian Is Available Online
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has released the first 2019 edition of its magazine The Paralympian. The issue is filled ...
Amputees Express Interest in Surgery to Gain Touch and Motor Control
Researchers surveyed people with amputations to establish their willingness to undergo surgery that would restore their sense of touch and ...
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