Ergonomics Special Report -- Occupational Health & Safety

Ergonomics Special Report

Mar 01, 2008

An earnings conference call and webcast Feb. 12 gave investors in NeuroMetrix Inc. (Waltham, Mass.) an update on the company’s continuing efforts to overcome reimbursement challenges facing its NC-stat nerve conduction testing device, which is used by thousands of doctors to diagnose Carpal Tunnel Syndrome cases. Our special report includes an interview with a Florida hand surgeon who uses the device and advice for optimizing computer workstations by 3M Workspace Solutions consultant and Certified Professional Ergonomist Thomas J. Albin.

Click here for the article by Thomas J. Albin.

Click here for the interview.

This article originally appeared in the March 2008 issue of Occupational Health & Safety.

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