Spinal Cord Injuries: First Customised Assistive Devices

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[12/10/2011] The first active orthosis prototype, developed at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), assists muscles affected by incomplete spinal cord injury.Spinal Cord Injuries: First Customised Assistive Devices - Read more

Horst Giesen draws the balance of REHACARE 2011

For four days the trade fair REHACARE in Düsseldorf had its doors wide open. For four days the main subject in the six exhibition halls was "Self-determined living". Horst Giesen, Projektleiter of the REHACARE, registers a positive balance and gives a glance into the future.Horst Giesen draws the balance of REHACARE 2011 - Read more

Sweat Meter Warns Patients of Dangerously Low Blood Sugar

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[16/09/2011] Some diabetic patients receive no warning before they pass out from low blood sugar. A modern sweat meter could alert patients in time. Biathletes and ME patients might also benefit from the sweat meter.Sweat Meter Warns Patients of Dangerously Low Blood Sugar - Read more

Lower-limb Prosthetic: Giving Amputees a Natural Gait

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[22/08/2011] A new lower-limb prosthetic developed at Vanderbilt University allows amputees to walk without the leg-dragging gait characteristic of conventional artificial legs.Lower-limb Prosthetic: Giving Amputees a Natural Gait - Read more

Robotic device: Recovery of the Hand Functions of Stroke Patients

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[22/08/2011] Scientists have developed a hand robotic training device to recover the hand functions of stroke patients. Robotic device: Recovery of the Hand Functions of Stroke Patients - Read more

Competency Tests for Elderly Drivers

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[27/07/2011] Researchers studying driving habits and accident rates among the elderly found a majority surveyed supported mandatory retesting of drivers based on age while saying they would hand over the keys if a doctor or loved one said they were no longer fit to drive.Competency Tests for Elderly Drivers - Read more

Lowering Cost Doesn't Increase Hearing Aid Purchases

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[25/07/2011] Lowering the cost of hearing aids isn't enough to motivate adults with mild hearing loss to purchase a device at a younger age or before their hearing worsens, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital. Lowering Cost Doesn't Increase Hearing Aid Purchases - Read more

Service Robots in Nursing Homes: Popular Among Residents and Carers Alike

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[18/07/2011] The "WiMi-Care" project has explored ways in which the robot assistant "Care-O-bot" developed at Fraunhofer IPA can be used to serve drinks to residents at an old people's home and additionally to act as an entertainment platform.Service Robots in Nursing Homes: Popular Among Residents and Carers Alike - Read more

New Device Helps the Blind to Move Independently

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[15/07/2011] A team of engineers have developed a new device that helps the blind to move independently. This system is called EYE 21. It is an electronic tool that allows blind people to move autonomously in any environment. New Device Helps the Blind to Move Independently - Read more