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Potential cystic fibrosis treatment uses 'molecular prosthetic' for missing lung protein
An approved drug normally used to treat fungal infections could also do the job of a protein channel that is missing or dysfunctional in the lungs of people with cystic...
7 days ago - ScienceDaily
Moderate outcomes seen at 5-year follow-up after patellofemoral joint replacement
Results at 5-year follow-up showed the Femora Patella Vialli patellofemoral joint prosthesis yielded “moderate” outcomes, according to recently published results. Researchers...
1 month ago - Healio
Weight bearing Merchant radiograph reliable for assessment of patellar tracking in TKA
The weight bearing Merchant radiographic view compared with the routinely used standard radiographic view may offer additional information, is easy to perform and is reliable...
1 month ago - Healio
Engineer Teen Builds His Own Prosthesis From Lego
David Aguilar has a knack for astonishing projects.
1 month ago - Mens health
The first dexterous and sentient hand prosthesis has been successfully implanted
A Swedish patient with hand amputation has become the first recipient of an osseo-neuromuscular implant to control a dexterous hand prosthesis. In a pioneering surgery...
1 month ago - ScienceDaily
Swedish patient becomes first recipient of novel implant to control dexterous hand prosthesis
A female Swedish patient with hand amputation has become the first recipient of an osseo-neuromuscular implant to control a dexterous hand prosthesis.
1 month ago - News Medical
Reinforcement learning expedites 'tuning' of robotic prosthetics
Researchers have developed an intelligent system for 'tuning' powered prosthetic knees, allowing patients to walk comfortably with the prosthetic device in minutes, rather than...
2 monthes ago - ScienceDaily
Researchers demonstrate key to success of nerve transfer technique in bionic reconstruction
Modern prostheses offer patients who have had a hand amputated much greater capability in everyday life than was possible with previous prosthetic reconstructive techniques...
2 monthes ago - News Medical
New research finds cost-effective implant options for hip replacement surgery
New research led by the Hip Implant Prosthesis Study team at the University of Bristol Medical School has shown that small-head cemented metal-on-plastic hip replacements are...
3 monthes ago - News Medical
Prosthetic Arm That Decodes Phantom Limb Movements Developed
Researchers have created algorithms capable of recognizing muscle activity generated by mobilization of the phantom limb and reproduction of the detected movement by the...
3 monthes ago - Medindia Health
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A previous study linked hot tea with esophageal cancer, but this new one is the first to pinpoint a specific temperature, according to the researchers.
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Breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day. Yet, many people still skip it without considering its health consequences. For one, skipping breakfast may...