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Paralympic Veteran Scout Bassett Makes Her Own Luck

Paralympic Veteran Scout Bassett Makes Her Own Luck

Paralympic veteran Scout Bassett wasn’t interested in writing a tragedy-to-triumph amputee memoir. Her new book, Lucky Girl, offers practical advice ...
FAQ: How Would a Government Shutdown Affect Amputees?

FAQ: How Would a Government Shutdown Affect Amputees?

Assuming federal offices go dark over the weekend, how will the limb-loss community be impacted? We consulted a range of ...
Amputee Pilots Discover Peace, Freedom in the Skies

Amputee Pilots Discover Peace, Freedom in the Skies

Able Flight offers free flight training for amputees and other people with disabilities. Becoming a pilot builds participants' confidence and ...
Paid Market Research Study Seeks Participants

Paid Market Research Study Seeks Participants

A major national beverage company seeks input to improve its product for customers with mobility and/or dexterity challenges. This is ...
Can Artificial Intelligence Prevent Amputations?

Can Artificial Intelligence Prevent Amputations?

A wave of emerging research indicates that artificial intelligence may help doctors recognize PAD-related limb-loss risk factors with greater speed, ...
This Amputee Is Surviving, and Thriving, After Sepsis

This Amputee Is Surviving, and Thriving, After Sepsis

Like so many victims of sepsis, Torie Mugo didn’t recognize the symptoms and nearly waited too long to get medical ...

How to Recognize Warning Signs of Depression in Seniors

Older people may become depressed as they face the many challenges aging brings, but spotting the signs and being proactive ...
Is Diet or Exercise the Best Way to Reduce Diabetes Risk?

Is Diet or Exercise the Best Way to Reduce Diabetes Risk?

In a study recently published in Diabetes Care, Saint Louis University (SLU) associate professor of nutrition and dietetics Edward Weiss, ...
Strength vs. Endurance: Does Exercise Type Matter in the Fight against Obesity?

Strength vs. Endurance: Does Exercise Type Matter in the Fight against Obesity?

Medical experts widely recommend a combined program of diet and fitness to fight obesity. But when it comes to the ...

Para Tri Signs Ottobock UK as First Official Sponsor

Para Tri, a sporting event for people with disabilities in the United Kingdom, has partnered with Ottobock UK, Egham, England, ...
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