October 27, 2015 Haitian orphan gets nation's first 3-D printer prosthesis A 12-year-old orphan boy handicapped from birth became the first recipient of a 3-D printer prosthesis in Haiti last month, thanks to a British-born software engineer in California.
October 27, 2015 Knee replacement may ‘turn back the clock’ for arthritis pain Knee replacement surgery may significantly ease pain and improve leg function and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a recent study suggests.
October 27, 2015 App brings first aid to your phone These days, any burn, cut or scrape sends people right to their smartphones.
October 27, 2015 Company creates LED-enhanced mouth guards to help identify concussions A new company is looking to land a punch in the fight against concussions by providing youth athletes with technologically enhanced mouth guards.
October 27, 2015 3 crucial money questions to ask before surgery Your risks, the recovery time and how bad it will hurt— all important issues to bring up before going under the knife.
October 27, 2015 Cell transplant helps paralyzed man walk with frame A Bulgarian man who was paralyzed from the chest down in a knife attack can now walk with the aid of a frame after receiving pioneering transplant treatment using cells from his nose.
October 27, 2015 Use of Wii Balance Board may help patients with MS Nintendo's Wii Balance Board is making waves in the medical community as a new study has found that it can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) reduce the risk of accidental falls.
October 27, 2015 Texting frequently with thumbs may cause tendinitis Tendons in the hand can thicken abnormally and develop tendinitis in people who text frequently using their thumbs, says a study published online in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
October 27, 2015 Bionic arm helps woman born with underdeveloped arm perform everyday tasks While holding a wine glass or delivering a firm handshake with either hand may be everyday actions for the ordinary person, they are a novelty for Nicky Ashwell, who was born with a partially developed right arm, The Daily Mirror reported.
October 27, 2015 More patients opt to replace ankle joints instead of fusion Replacing hips and knees has become a common affair. Now, people are increasingly swapping out weakened or injured ankles to get back on their feet.
