Support Groups Oct 5, 2009
- Amputees and Families Actively Caring Together support group meets last Tuesday of each month, 6 to 7 p.m., Great Lakes Home Healthcare Services, 1700 Peach St. Call 877-6350 to register. - Muscular Dystrophy Association of Erie Circle of Friends support group for individuals and families affected by neuromuscular diseases meets once a month at the Greenstreet Caf, 2800 W. 21st St. Access the MDA chat program at www. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Vets Loving Socialized Medicine Show Government Health Care Offers Savings Oct 3, 2009
When she sought veterans care, officials insisted she visit a physicians assistant to verify she was an amputee. That was very humiliating, said Duckworth, 41, now an assistant secretary of Veterans Affairs. (Bloomberg)
Showcase Live to host forum on underage drinking Oct 2, 2009
The event will feature a panel of experts, including Plainville resident Kathi Meyer, who lost her 17-year-old daughter last October to an underage drinking incident in Norfolk, motivational speaker and triple amputee Cameron Clapp, Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter, and a special appearance by intervention specialist Jeff VanVonderen, who appears regularly on the A&E s reality series, Intervention. Local television entertainment reporter Sara Edwards has been chosen to moderate the... (Easton Journal, MA)
U.S. Sued Over Dropping of Benefits for Disabled Oct 2, 2009
Two years ago, the government told the amputee he would have to make do with less. Kaplan, who is from Ukraine, lost his $603 in Supplemental Security Income after he missed a seven-year deadline to become a U.S. citizen. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Battlefield medics Oct 2, 2009
Some of them are amputees, some do not speak English, many of them are elaborately made up with horrendous injuries - each presenting a different challenge based on recent cases at Camp Bastion. Lt Col Jan Pilgrim, chief instructor at the training centre, said the set-up was very authentic. (BBC News -- UK)
Amputee Green plans to play Champions again Sep 30, 2009
Amputee Green plans to play on Champions Tour next year - ESPN. Updated: September 28, 2009, 7:04 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Student accused of rubbing sleeping women's legs Sep 30, 2009
Merced police Taser double amputee ... Gregory Williams, 40, a double-leg amputee, spent six days in jail on suspicion of domestic violence and resisting arrest after the Sept. 11 incident. (Fresno Bee)
High-profile lawyer joins Merced Taser case Sep 26, 2009
City also hires one in amputee case ... Merced police Taser double amputee ... Gregory Williams, 40, a double-leg amputee, spent six days in jail on suspicion of domestic violence and resisting arrest after the Sept. 11 incident. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Panhandler Victor Frost arrested for shouting racial epithets Sep 24, 2009
Victor Frost, a local panhandler who is running for City Council, was arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly shouting racial epithets at a homeless amputee ... Frost returned and allegedly lashed out at the man, an African-American amputee in a wheelchair who also is a panhandler ... "He was berating the fellow in a wheelchair, who was an amputee, and calling him all the horrible words in the English language," Ryan said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
All the kings horses and men struggle to put Afghanistan together again Sep 23, 2009
50 dead a month times 12 months times 8 years factor in a higher death rate from increased tempo now add in the number of amputees. Would you mind coming down from 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Who inspires Prince William? His grandmother Sep 23, 2009
Merced cops use stun gun twice on unarmed amputee ... cops use stun gun twice on unarmed amputee. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Red Sox are humbled into action to help wounded soldiers Sep 22, 2009
Nineteen months ago, the Red Sox had visited St. Laurent s work place, an amputees clinic in the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. We have a lot of professional teams come through, St. Laurent said. (Boston Globe)
Amputee: Police Used Taser On Me Sep 22, 2009
Get Headlines Sent To Your Email Or Phone. Merced Man Accused Of Domestic Violence. (KCRA 3, CA)
Letters to the Editor Sep 22, 2009
These officers and their associated brethren are now in damage control/distort mode, and just unable at this time to make any comments, instead figuring out how to spin the victimization inflicted upon them by the heinous and extremely dangerous amputee. Fortunately, some of these boneheads never stop to think about being videotaped. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
For the troops Sep 22, 2009
These guys, especially the amputees, they can t run anymore ... A few of the guys doing the ride are dual amputees. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Health South celebrates 25th anniversary Sep 20, 2009
Photo by Randy Hoeft YUMA REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, located at 901 W. 24th St., is a partnership of Yuma Regional Medical Center and Health South. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Health South. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Marathon a day Sep 18, 2009
First, she s trying to raise money for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, a California-based organization that provides grants for prosthetics and adaptive equipment for athletes who are amputees ... On Saturday, she ll hold an event at the farmer s market in Ogden, including participation from athletes who are amputees. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Health reform should include diabetes 'war' Sep 18, 2009
I d go further pushing videos in school health classes showing diabetes amputees and kidney-disease victims the way drivers ed classes used to scare kids with car-wreck films. Conservatives will surely scream nanny state at such moves, but the fact is, obesity costs as much as 27 percent of recent increases in national health spending, according to health analyst Kenneth Thorpe. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The Max Cleland you didnt know Sep 17, 2009
Heart of a Patriot (Simon & Schuster, $26) has much of the dark stuff that Strong at the Broken Places left out: Cleland s violent transition from a tall, tan and tantalizing paratrooper to a triple amputee, the first visit from his parents at Walter Reed, his bouts with despair and the black dog of clinical depression _ the pain that a man in public life is required to keep from view. It is revisionist history in the way of a man who has no more reason to couch his personal story in Kiwanian... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Analysis: A bill that may weather blows Sep 17, 2009
Members of the Amputee Coalition of America, including Kayla Bartolucci of Atlanta, in a wheelchair pushed by her mother, Fotica Kanellopoulos, gather at the Capitol outside a room where a news conference on reform was being held. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
URI researcher trips amputees in effort to develop improved prosthetic legs Sep 16, 2009
According to the URI researcher, the population of lower-limb amputees in the United States is large and growing, especially so during this time of war, and she believes that the design of a high performing prosthetic leg is critical to reducing the burden of this disability. "We need to give a lot of credit to the patients involved in this study as they are allowing us the opportunity to collect unprecedented data related to stumble and recovery reactions in amputees," said Michael Nunnery,... (EurekAlert!)
No easy solution in gender case Sep 15, 2009
The question for the federation is whether Semenya s unusual makeup gives her an advantage in a women s event, and the answer appears to be decidedly less clear than it was in last year s case of her countryman Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee whose springy carbon fiber legs enabled him to be competitive against elite able-bodied rivals. Scientific tests concluded that the prostheses gave Pistorius no overall net advantage and he was granted Olympic eligibility but didn t achieve a qualifying... (Boston Globe)
Pilots N Paws Takes Off to Find Unwanted Dogs New Homes Sep 13, 2009
If animals are amputees, older, pregnant or have medical needs, flying is easier and safer. Boies says ground transportation is an option for rescues traveling short distances, but for new homes that are far away, "the journey is long and the animals need to change vehicles every hour. It's stressful for them," she says. (ABC News)
Wounded troops mend as war coverage wanes Sep 11, 2009
Brown goes daily to rehab at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, where about 600 war wounded seek care because of its specialized treatment for burn patients and amputees. While the Virginia soldier and others say they understand that most Americans don't have regular exposure to soldiers and families affected by the wars, the waning interest can be disheartening. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Republican Wilson Accuses Obama of Health Care `Lie,' Then Issues Apology Sep 10, 2009
Former Democratic Senator of Georgia, a triple amputee who served in Vietnam, termed Wilson one of the chicken hawks who supported military action without ever having gone to war, according to the Almanac of American Politics. To contact the reporters on this story: in Washington at ; in Washington at. (Bloomberg -- US)
Wounded troops recover as US war coverage wanes Sep 10, 2009
Brown goes daily to rehab at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, where about 600 war wounded seek care because of its specialized treatment for burn patients and amputees ... "The further out you are from military bases, the less aware you are of what's going on," said Sgt. 1st Class Ireshekia Henry, one of only about two dozen military women amputees. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Support Group Sep 7, 2009
Monday, September 07, 2009. Deadline for submitting is one week prior to publication. (Erie Times-News, PA)
When Compassion Is Cruel Sep 6, 2009
It happened Wednesday when a California parole board insisted that Susan Atkins, a 61-year-old amputee with incurable brain cancer, live her few remaining months in prison rather than the embrace of her loved ones. This may sound like pointless excess inflicted on someone whose crime, committed 40 years ago, is ancient history. (Townhall.com)
Woman survives two days in crash Sep 3, 2009
A frail amputee who used a wheelchair, she was wedged partially under the dashboard and unable to pull herself from the wreck. "She told us a while ago that she was trying to get out of there, but there was no way she could have," said her daughter, Ms. Eiler. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
From amputation comes freedom Aug 30, 2009
He researched amputation at length and spoke to other amputees before coming to his decision. Some medical professionals whom Kellis consulted agreed that amputation was the best possibility, while others were hesitant to cut off the limb and live tissue. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Join the club: writers honour one of their own Aug 29, 2009
From The Club it has a young Aussie Rules star telling his coach how he became sexually involved with both his amputee sister and his mother, leading to his father shooting himself. Not knowing either the play or film, the Helensburgh artist Pat Naoum was thrown by Williamson's choice for the portrait - one of six commissioned by the Australian Writers' Guild to honour past presidents. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
dog-loving couple stalked and killed by dog pack in Georgia (no word on Michael Vicks whereabouts) Aug 25, 2009
Thaxton, an amputee who Bish said was recently released from a hospital, has been cooperating with authorities. Thaxton doesn't believe that those animals were capable of killing people, law enforcement officials said. (Harper's Magazine)
Fresnan moves at the speed of life Aug 24, 2009
Marsh has never doubted his decision about the leg, even mentors other amputees, explains how their lives aren't finished, tells them stories about his life, the endless possibilities ahead. It's an honorable legacy, even better than your name next to a speed record. (Fresno Bee)
Elephant takes first steps on artificial leg Aug 18, 2009
The artificial leg was made by the Prostheses Foundation, which also makes artificial limbs for human amputees. This article appeared on page A - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Thai elephant hurt by mine gets artificial leg Aug 17, 2009
The artificial leg has been constructed by the Prostheses Foundation, which also makes cheap but effective artificial limbs for human amputees. A number of elephants have had land mine injuries. (MSNBC -- International)
Three-Day Program For Injured Veterans, Their Families In Farmington Aug 16, 2009
Then he went to an athletic program for amputees and saw hundreds of people missing limbs, wearing shorts, not hiding their wounds. He decided he could, too. (FOX61, CT)
Theron Hallock, 81, won two silver medals in the 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Spokane, Wash., last month. Photo by SCOTT A. TARAS | SPECIAL TO THE GREEN VALLEY NEWS Aug 15, 2009
They also complete within classes according to their level of physical ability with three quadriplegic-level classes and four paraplegic-level or amputee classes. It all depends on where your spinal cord injury is and if you can move your arms, he said. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Limb-Sparing Surgery May Offer Little Benefit to Cancer Patients Aug 13, 2009
In terms of money, limb-sparing surgery has higher "up front" costs and rehabilitation costs, but making, maintaining and replacing artificial limbs for amputees adds to those patients' long-term costs, the study noted. The analysis, appearing online Aug. 10 in advance of publication in the Sept. 15 issue of Cancer, reviewed previously published studies on the cost and quality of life for people undergoing limb-sparing surgery versus amputation. (MEDLINEplus)
Momentous event Aug 13, 2009
The event which takes place once every two years features athletes with a variety of handicaps, including the blind, amputees and those with intellectual disabilities ... My job is to take care of my team of 12 wheelchair players who include amputees, people with spinal cord injuries and those born with a disability, explains Chong. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Limb-sparing Surgery May Not Provide Better Quality Of Life Than Amputation For Bone Cancer Patients Aug 12, 2009
24, 2007) Phantom limb pain occurs in at least 90% of limb amputees. In a new study, one group of amputees viewed a reflective image of themselves in a mirror (mirror group); a second group viewed a covered. (Science Daily)
Girl With No Legs Or Fingers Gets Gift From TV Show Aug 12, 2009
Thanks to fellow amputee and Children's Hospital employee, Mary Ann Riojas, along with CVS Pharmacy and "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," Madison's dream to have a custom chair came true. Riojas was selected by the show to rebuild her Fresno home. (KERO 23, CA)
Ridge book shows clash of security, politics Aug 9, 2009
a triple amputee from wounds he suffered in Vietnam, as being soft on terrorism because, over personnel issues, he had voted against the creation of the department Mr. Ridge would lead. The assault included a campaign commercial twinning Mr. Cleland's face with that of Osama bin Laden. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Amputee runner Aug 8, 2009
Amputee just keeps on running ... "When I started at the club I ran wearing a tracksuit so all the coaches knew I had one leg but the other runners did not know that I was an amputee. "Before I joined I did not think I could compete with a normal athlete, but afterwards I discovered I was faster than some normal athletes ... "In 2007 I ran in the British Open Championships for people with disabilities in the hope of joining the British Paralympics in Beijing, but after winning the 5km run and... (BBC News -- Health)
Oscar Pistorius: Amputee Sprinter Runs Differently Aug 5, 2009
4, 2009) A team of experts in biomechanics and physiology that conducted experiments on Oscar Pistorius, the South African bilateral amputee track athlete, have just published their findings in the Journal of Applied Physiology. Some of their previously confidential findings were presented to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland in May of 2008. (Science Daily)
Jay-Z, Coldplay, Tool Electrify Waterlogged All Points West Aug 4, 2009
" He even shouted out some of the hipsters in the audience. (Note to all future festgoers: Do not wear tie dye to a Jay-Z set, lest you feel the wrath of Jigga's onstage banter.) It was Jay's first U.S. festival appearance, and he was most certainly making up for lost time. Jigga wasn't the only highlight on Friday: Vampire Weekend put on brave faces and played through the downpour, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs brought their patented brand of spastic high-energy art rock, the National's rumble somehow... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Humans 2.0: Replacing the mind and body Aug 4, 2009
Limbs Prostheses have a history going back to at least 3500 B.C., when an Indian poem made mention of an iron leg made for an amputee warrior. A crafted of wood and leather has been dated to around 1069 to 664 B.C. in Egypt. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Cancer survivor offers inspiration along Pan-Massachusetts Challenge route Aug 2, 2009
PMC organizers thought he would appreciate meeting Rosenberg, who has talked and written about the lack of role models and support he had as a young amputee in the early 1970s ... Brian sounded impressed by Rosenberg, who invented a snowshoe system for amputees, writes a blog called Who Says I Can t. (Boston Globe)
Frankenstein's Folly Aug 2, 2009
Bionic technology allows amputees to reclaim independence and dignity, and surgeons are now able to treat birth defects like spina bifida by on infants while they are still in their mother's womb. Doctors are even able to use discrete animal body partsthings like porcine heart valvesto treat human ailments like heart disease. (Townhall.com)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Hacker mother appeals to Obama Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 20:59 GMT, Friday, 31 July 2009 21:59 UK. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Americas)
Hartson is 'gradually improving' Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 15:04 GMT, Friday, 31 July 2009 16:04 UK. Hartson is 'gradually improving. (BBC News -- UK)
U.S. Sued Over Dropping of Benefits for Disabled Aug 1, 2009
Two years ago, the government told the amputee he would have to make do with less. Kaplan, who is from Ukraine, lost his $603 in Supplemental Security Income after he missed a seven-year deadline to become a U.S. citizen. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Sit-in workers 'starvation' claim Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 03:48 GMT, Saturday, 1 August 2009 04:48 UK. Vestas has blamed the closure on a drop in demand. (BBC News -- UK)
Warning on 'DIY facial' treatments Aug 1, 2009
Mirror therapy' aids US amputees. Astronaut wore pants for a month. (BBC News -- UK)
Report highlights hunger in India Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 12:08 GMT, Friday, 31 July 2009 13:08 UK. The government says improvements have been made to food distribution. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Doctor concerns over work limits Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 23:26 GMT, Friday, 31 July 2009 00:26 UK. The government said NHS boards were almost fully compliant. (BBC News)
Private transplants to be banned Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 08:16 GMT, Friday, 31 July 2009 09:16 UK. There are 8,000 people on the transplant register. (BBC News)
'Mirror therapy' aids US amputees Aug 1, 2009
Mirror therapy' aids US amputees ... Mirror therapy' aids US amputees. (BBC News)
Praying for rain Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 00:50 GMT, Saturday, 1 August 2009 01:50 UK. Jharkhand farmers despair at drought. (BBC News)
Former Philippines leader dies Aug 1, 2009
Mirror therapy' aids US amputees. Editor's Choice. (BBC News)
Havana ceremony honours del Toro Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 09:11 GMT, Friday, 31 July 2009 10:11 UK. Del Toro's film Che was a big hit in Cuba last year. (BBC News -- Americas)
Click to read:Experimental Hand Transplant Shows Promise Jul 31, 2009
He tried prosthetics, but like 40 percent of the military's hand amputees, Maloney found prosthetics too bulky and unreliable to use, but it was embarrassing to go without ... And now, as every nerve and muscle comes alive in the hand of Josh Maloney, so does the hope of new way to treat amputees. (CBS News)
Cuts hurt disabled Jul 31, 2009
(Amputees are exempt from this requirement). Linda Foster. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The ‘quicker and sicker’ exit strategy Jul 30, 2009
With insurance cutbacks that narrowed reimbursable services, we are required to dispense post-hospital medical care previously unthinkable for anyone except a healthcare professional; by flushing feeding tubes and dressing amputees wounds, we help our loved ones remain at home and away from more costly alternatives. It s all the more reason for gold-standard care coordination. (Boston Globe)
Area soldier recovering well from injuries suffered in Afghanistan Jul 30, 2009
He and his gunner, who is from Chicago, are both in the vast amputee ward at the hospital. He did not lose a limb, but his injuries were so severe that he was admitted to that ward after being flown to the U.S. from Germany, where he was treated for four days. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
