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Physician Flies Weightless with Paraplegics
[14/11/2008] A physician made it possible for four paraplegic children to float free in a zero-gravity environment - without their wheelchairs. Physician Flies Weightless with Paraplegics - read more
Center for Neuroprostheses Launched
[12/11/2008] The creation of a large world-class center of neuroprostheses was announced by the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, in partnership with the Bertarelli Foundation and the Defitech Foundation. Center for Neuroprostheses Launched - read more
Senior Citizens' Alert: Ten Ways to Avoid Winter Hazards
[07/11/2008] Winter is a special time for caution if you or someone in your family is an older adult. It is the season for falls, slips on icy streets, and other dangers that are especially great for senior citizens. Senior Citizens' Alert: Ten Ways to Avoid Winter Hazards - read more
Treating Osteoporosis after Hip Fracture
[05/11/2008] Most patients who suffer a hip fracture are referred to their primary care physicians for osteoporosis follow-up care. However, according to a study, an osteoporosis management program initiated by an orthopaedic surgeon can result in much better care for hip fracture patients. Treating Osteoporosis after Hip Fracture - read more
Macular Degeneration: Double Rates in 2025
[31/10/2008] A recent study reports that the diagnosis rates of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the cause of the majority of vision loss in the United States for senior adults, are expected to double by the year 2025. Macular Degeneration: Double Rates in 2025 - read more
Colorado Newborns at Most Risk Miss Hearing Screening Tests
[24/10/2008] A new study of Colorado birth records shows that infants with low Apgar scores - the widely used measure of newborn health - are 10 times less likely to receive an initial hearing loss screening than babies with normal Apgars. Colorado Newborns at Most Risk Miss Hearing Screening Tests - read more
Assistive Devices for Rehabilitation and Care: a Promising Market +++ REHACARE INTERNATIONAL 2008 Surpasses all Expectations
[23/10/2008] REHACARE 2008, the 19th staging of the International Trade Fair and Congress held from 15 to 18 October in Düsseldorf, attracted 52,000 visitors. Compared to the previous year, the figure represents an increase of over 10 percent in visitors to the fair, at which 758 exhibitors from 29 countries presented their latest products and services. Assistive Devices for Rehabilitation and Care: a Promising Market +++ REHACARE INTERNATIONAL 2008 Surpasses all Expectations - read more
Some Disabilities Remain Hidden After Stroke
[22/10/2008] Some of the daily life problems left after a stroke – such as paralysis on one side of the body, or difficulty with swallowing – are easy to see and address. But more insidious barriers can remain. Stroke survivors may be left with damage to their brain that makes it hard for them to interpret the environment around them. Some Disabilities Remain Hidden After Stroke - read more
Transplantation: A Heart at Last for Alice
[22/10/2008] Six months ago, Alice County was dying from congestive heart failure. Her weak heart was barely pumping blood, she was listless, had no appetite and had dropped 50 pounds in less than a year, and was so short of breath that she slept sitting up. Transplantation: A Heart at Last for Alice - read more
Doubled Number: Grandparents Caring for Orphaned Kids
[06/10/2008] New research reveals that the number of grandparents caring for AIDS orphans in developing countries has doubled over the last ten years. Doubled Number: Grandparents Caring for Orphaned Kids - read more
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