Health News Archives
Prostheses: Misc.
Limb-Sparing Surgery May Offer Little Benefit to Cancer Patients
It doesn't affect quality of life in most cases, review finds
Technology Takes a Step Toward Treating Paralysis
Microelectrodes placed directly on the brain allow movement in study participants
Prosthetic Ears Boost Hearing After Injury
Not only restores aesthetics, but also improves speech recognition
Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good
Device could use act of walking to power artificial limbs, insulin pumps, pacemakers
New Technique Allows ’Feeling’ in Artificial Arm
Innovative nerve growth could improve quality of life for amputees
Prosthetic Technology Offers Hope for Iraq Amputees
But artificial limbs still have limitations
