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January 30, 2009 |
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Convicted Scoliosis Clinician Sentenced
Self proclaimed scoliosis expert Arthur Copes was sentenced yesterday in a Baton Rouge, LA court. Mr. Copes was convicted in 2008 for multiple counts of insurance fraud. Of the 9 counts, Judge Marabella ordered to counts 1, 3, & 4 (2 Not Guilty) that Copes be sentenced to 5yrs hard labor, 2 of which be suspended and that he be remanded to DOC for the remaining 3 yrs, and pay a $5,000.00 fine. As to counts 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 he serve 3 yrs hard labor suspended and that he be on active supervised probation to run concurrent with any parole time and that all counts run consecutively (15 yrs active supervised probation when he gets out). Mr. Copes was also ordered to pay full restitution to all victims to include Blue Cross and pay restitution for costs of prosecution, and ordered to pay $5,000 fine for each count. When Mr. Copes gets out of jail in about 3yrs there are special conditions of probation that he perform 500 hours of community service, pay $55 a month, not perform any medical services that are either performed by a doctor or chiropractor, and not use any misleading advertisement in the future. |
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November 15, 2008 |
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Putting the Fun in Fundraising!
Make your way to Boston on Saturday, November 22nd and join NSF Spokesperson Maureen McCann and 200 of her closest friends for the 4th Annual Bar Crawl for Scoliosis. The first crawl was held in Boston in 2004 and had around 40 people in attendance. The proceeds from the t-shirt sales were sent to the National Scoliosis Foundation. It then turned into an annual event, growing in size each year.
Maureen is a meteorologist with News 8 in Austin who had scoliosis surgery at Children’s Hospital in Boston. For more details about Saturday’s event please visit 2008 BAR CRAWL FOR SCOLIOSIS
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday at Copperfields, or one of the other designated establishments, to raise our glass in appreciation for Maureen’s great work and to help a good cause.
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September 26, 2008 |
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Support NSF through the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign
Are you a federal employee? If so and you participate in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the world’s largest annual workplace charity campaign, you can designate the National Scoliosis Foundation as a recipient of your generosity by listing Designation Code 11547 on your pledge sheet!
The registration period for the CFC begins on September 1st and ends December 15th. Your donation will be tax deductible. CFC information and registration forms should be distributed to you by your supervisor or human resource representative. If you have not participated in the CFC before or simply would like to learn more, visit click here If you have a family member or friend employed by the federal government, please share this information with them.
If you are not a Federal employee you can make your donation directly online click here
Thank you in advance for your continued support to the National Scoliosis Foundation!
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September 2, 2008 |
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Thank You to All of You who Helped Name the Future of Scoliosis Care!
The KMR survey is now closed. We are grateful to everyone who participated. |
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May 28, 2008 |
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June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month!
The U.S. House of Representatives Proclamation by Pennsylvania Congresswoman Allyson Y. Schwartz invites the President, Governors, officials and the American People to join with her and the National Scoliosis Foundation in recognizing and reaffirming our commitment to increasing the awareness of scoliosis.
The Proclamation highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of scoliosis in trying to prevent or alleviate the worst effects of this spinal deformity for our children. In conjunction with the Proclamation there are specific Points of Emphasis addressing Patient Care, Patient Screening, Patient Privacy, and Patient Protection.
The Board of Directors of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Society On Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitative Treatment (SOSORT) and the International Research Society for Spinal Deformity (IRSSD) join us in support of the Proclamation.
Will you also join us in support of National Scoliosis Awareness Month?
We ask all patients, families, friends, support groups, scientists, medical professionals, healthcare providers, hospitals, organizations, corporations, politicians, and media to confirm your support by emailing us at support@scoliosis.org.
In your email please also tell us if you plan/do any activity for National Scoliosis Awareness Month. Tell a friend; Blog it; Post it; Upload it; hand out a brochure; talk to a PTA or school; visit a patient; inform your doctor; make a donation; run a fundraiser; hold a free clinic;contact your representative or local paper. Any activity, big or small is important, so let us know.
We thank you in advance for your support of National Scoliosis Awareness Month. Together we can truly Make A Difference.
As indicated in our previous Press Release, we have a number of different activities planned which will be further detailed here as the month of June unfolds.
Please go to The U.S. House of Representatives Proclamation for a PDF copy of the Proclamation and Points of Emphasis.
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March 23, 2008 |
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New Conservative Treatment Book
"The Conservative Scoliosis Treatment" is the first of a series of Instructional Course Lectures (ICL) Books of the International Society On Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT). The philosophy of the commencement of such ICL book series is the achievements of an ultimate aim, the improvement of early detection and non operative treatment of the patient care pathway for scoliosis.
In this volume there are chapters reporting on various aspects of the current state of the following topics: IS aetiology, recent trends on scoliosis research, genetics, prevention - school screening, various methods of physiotherapy, various types of braces, the inclusion criteria for conservative treatment, together with the SOSORT guidelines for conservative treatment, clinical evaluation and classification, study of the surface after brace application and outcomes for each brace.
For more information please go to The Conservative Scoliosis Treatment.
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February 1, 2008 |
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MEDTRONIC SEEKING LONG-DISTANCE RUNNERS BENEFITTING FROM MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
“Global Heroes” will receive entry and travel to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon or Medtronic TC 10 Mile in October
Medtronic is now recruiting runners from around the world who benefit from medical device technology to participate in the third annual Medtronic Global Heroes program. The deadline for applications is April 2, 2008.
Up to 25 runners will be selected to receive two paid entries into the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon or the Medtronic TC 10 Mile. Runners also will receive a travel package that covers airfare for the Global Hero, lodging and meal expenses. The 27th Annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend will take place Oct. 3-5, 2008 in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Medtronic also will donate $1,000 to a non-profit patient organization that educates and supports individuals who live with the runner’s condition.
Global Hero applicants must currently be using a medical device to treat diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, spinal disorders, neurological disorders or gastroenterology and urology conditions. All runners with medical devices are welcome to apply with no restriction on manufacturer.
To apply or nominate someone to be a Global Hero, visit Global Heroes.
The deadline for accepting all applications is April 2, 2008. Runners will be chosen by a committee of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. Certain conditions may apply and applicants must certify that they have discussed race participation with their physician.
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December 5, 2007 |
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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED IN SCOLIOSIS JOURNAL SUPPLEMENT
The abstracts for posters and oral presentations at the 4th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities held in Boston, MA, USA on May 13-16, 2007 have been published online in the Scoliosis Journal.
Please go to SOSORT 2007 BOSTON CONFERENCE to view the abstracts and/or print a PDF document.
You can also view pictures of the event at PHOTOS.
The National Scoliosis Foundation hosted this Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities presented by SOSORT,a worldwide group of specialists focused on conservative care research and treatment methods. This unprecedented event was the launching of our "Decade for Prevention" campaign and is part of our ongoing advocacy to find the cause, prevention, and cure of scoliosis.
Publication of these abstracts has been funded by the National Scoliosis Foundation and the Asklepios Katharina Schroth Spinal Deformities Rehabilitation Centre.
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November 13, 2007 |
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SOCIETIES JOINTLY ENDORSE NEW INFORMATION STATEMENT ON SCOLIOSIS SCREENING
The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), and the Amercian Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have endorsed a new Information Statement on Scoliosis Screening.
The statement highlights the current situation regarding the early detection and treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. The jointly endorsed document also addresses the recommendation against routine screening for scoliosis published by the US PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE (USPSTF) in 2004 and concludes;
"As the primary care providers for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis, the AAOS, SRS, POSNA, and AAP do not support any recommendation against scoliosis screening, given the available literature."
Please go to
SCREENING FOR IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS IN ADOLESCENTS
for a PDF copy of the statement in our
MEDICAL UPDATES
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April 27, 2007 |
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Researchers Discover First Gene Associated With Idiopathic Scoliosis
Texas Scottish Rite Researchers announce that they have identified the first gene associated with idiopathic scoliosis.
Click on
CHD7....for the press release.
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