Last Friday the Amputee Coalition announced significant staff cuts due to a “volatile federal environment." That same day, the NIH—which spends hundreds of millions of dollars annually on limb-loss research—implemented across-the-board cuts to its biomedical grant programs The post Federal Funds and Limb Loss: FAQ appeared first on Amplitude.| Amplitude
Millions of Americans skip medical appointments due to lack of transportation and suffer adverse health outcomes as a result. What role does this dynamic play in causing limb loss? The post Can Public Transit Reduce Amputation Rates? appeared first on Amplitude.| Amplitude
The GAO released its in-depth study of amputees’ access to rehabilitation services and ongoing healthcare. The report provides a detailed snapshot of where and how the US health system fails to uphold amputees’ long-range health. The post GAO Report: How Well Does Medicare Serve Amputees? appeared first on Amplitude.| Amplitude
A recent survey of nearly 2,000 lower-limb amputees found that, despite general satisfaction with prosthetic devices and clinical service, amputees report low levels of functional mobility and quality of life.| Amplitude
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have tested a cell therapy to toughen up residual-limb skin —and they’re seeking amputee volunteers to help them refine the method.| Amplitude
