Prosthetic valve endocarditis (inflammation and infection involving the heart valves and lining of the heart chambers) remains associated with a high one-year mortality rate and early valve replacement does not appear to be associated with lower mortality compared with medical therapy according...
To say Lauren Scruggs has had a tough few months would be an understatement. But the former model and fashion blogger, who has continued to inspire so many with her positive attitude in...
It's got nothing on Dean Kamen's Luke arm, but YouTube user sumthinelse5790's utterly brilliant Lego prosthetic arm uses electric motors and extensive pneumatics to almost fully recreate the full range of motion of a real human arm, hand, and fingers. More »
Model and fashion blogger Lauren Scruggs hasn't had it easy these past few months. On Dec. 3, she was in a horrific helicopter propeller accident and lost her left arm and eventually her left...
Physiatrist and engineer Todd Kuiken is building a prosthetic arm that connects with the human nervous system -- improving motion, control and even feeling. Onstage, patient Amanda Kitts helps demonstrate this next-gen robotic arm.
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Cathy Bossy, a flight attendant for U.S. Airways for the last 32 years, had to remove and show her prosthetic breast during a security pat-down by a TSA (Transport Security Administration) agent at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Bossy is a 3-year breast cancer survivor. The prospect of...
I wear prosthetic insoles and I cant find shoes to fit right. My
Doc says Clarks but cant any nice sneakers Please Help! I dont want to order online I want to try them on. I live in Dania Beach FLA its between Miami and Ft Lauderdale Thanks