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New Survey on the Needs, Preferences and Functional Abilities of Veterans and Service Members with Upper Limb Amputation

New Survey on the Needs, Preferences and Functional Abilities of Veterans and Service Members with Upper Limb Amputation

Jun 8, 2022 | Education, Research, Veterans

Do you use an upper limb prosthesis? How well does it work? What are you able to do when using your prosthesis? Is one type of prosthesis or terminal device better than another? Researchers at the Providence VA Medical Center need your help for a study! What is the...

South College is seeking volunteers who walk or are learning to walk with a prosthetic limb

South College is seeking volunteers who walk or are learning to walk with a prosthetic limb

Jun 3, 2022 | Education, Research

Purpose: Students enrolled in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at South College in Knoxville, TN are learning how to analyze mobility and walking with a lower limb prosthetic device. At this point in their education it is helpful to interact with volunteers to...

Peggy Lillis Foundation Leads Coalition to Urge FDA to Prioritize C. diff Treatments and Antibiotic Stewardship

Peggy Lillis Foundation Leads Coalition to Urge FDA to Prioritize C. diff Treatments and Antibiotic Stewardship

May 26, 2022 | Advocacy, Community, Research

By Lauren Webb On April 28, 2022, the Peggy Lillis Foundation for C. diff Education and Advocacy sent an open letter, cosigned by Alliance for Aging Research, the Amputee Coalition, the Antibiotic Resistance Action Center, the Infectious Disease Society of America,...

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