Category Archive: News Updates

  1. New Study Recommends ETF as Best Choice in Vibration Testing for Diabetic Patients

    We are excited to report the results of recently published research article utilizing the ETF. This study by Raymond et al. from the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology has recommended the ETF as the best choice of vibration testing instruments to pair with Semmes-Weinstein monofilament testing when performing lower extremity sensation testing in diabetic […]

  2. Timed Vibration Testing aids in the Diagnosis of Distal Sensory Polyneuropathy

    A new article written by  Prabhakar et al. has demonstrated the utility of timed vibration testing  in diagnosing distal sensory polyneuropathy (DSP) due to a variety of conditions. They utilized a 128 Hz tuning fork and a handheld stopwatch to time how long patients could feel the vibrations at the hallux, medial malleolus and tibial […]

  3. ETF128 Successfully Registered with Italian Health Ministry

    The company is gratified to announce successful registration of the ETF128 with the Italian Ministry of Health, clearing the way for entry into the Italian market. This is an important milestone as it is represents the company’s first expansion into the EU. The company plans to sell its products through an authorized representative per Ministry […]

  4. Dr. O’Brien Lectures at Midwest Podiatry Conference

    Company CEO, Todd O’Brien, recently delivered a lecture on diabetic peripheral neuropathy to the attendees at the Midwest Podiatry Conference in Chicago. “It was an honor to be asked to lecture at the Midwest.” Dr. O’Brien noted. ” Not only is this one of the best attended and most prestigious meetings in the US, it […]

  5. O’Brien Medical Announces Product Launch for ETFMx

    O’Brien Medical is pleased to announce the official launch of the ETFMx multi-frequency electronic tuning fork. Building on the success of the ETF128, the Mx takes vibration testing to the next level. Now clinicians can test patient’s sensation with the three most used frequencies in medicine, 64, 128 and 256 Hz. This multi-frequency instrument saves […]