Interacting with Environment with the Help of Brain Signals

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[17/05/2013] BrainAble has demonstrated the benefits that advanced technologies bring to people with physical disabilities so severe that they cannot interact with their environment (home, friends, family) independently.Interacting with Environment with the Help of Brain Signals - Read more

Belt to Prevent and Rehabilitate Lower Back Pain Problems

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[26/04/2013] FIK, Tecnalia and BTS launch a belt to prevent lower back pain problems and provide rehabilitation at home and at work. The Lumbia device can be used for patient´s assessment, and for therapy during postural re-education.Belt to Prevent and Rehabilitate Lower Back Pain Problems - Read more

Mobile Emergency Assistant Is Getting Ready for Market

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[24/04/2013] At REHACARE 2012, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation unveiled a pioneering mobile emergency assistance system that combines an independently navigating, interactive service robot with a stationary sensor system designed to deliver external support to elderly and infirm persons to enable them to live longer in their own homes and with an improved quality of life.Mobile Emergency Assistant Is Getting Ready for Market - Read more

Regaining Proper Hearing at Last

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[03/04/2013] Around 17 million people in Germany suffer from impaired hearing. For many of them, their hearing is so damaged that a standard hearing aid is no longer enough. A new device will improve patients’ hearing and can be implanted during outpatient surgery.Regaining Proper Hearing at Last - Read more

Spinal Cord Injuries: Hand Surgery Enhances Life Quality

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[27/03/2013] Reconstructive hand surgery can dramatically enhance the life quality and independence of those paralyzed by a cervical spinal cord injury. Despite this, the operation is not frequently performed, either in Sweden or elsewhere. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden are now hoping to change that.Spinal Cord Injuries: Hand Surgery Enhances Life Quality - Read more

Humanoid Robot Helps Train Children with Autism

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[22/03/2013] Researchers report that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) paid more attention to a humanoid robot and followed its instructions almost as well as they did those of a human therapist in standard exercises used to develop joint attention skill. Humanoid Robot Helps Train Children with Autism - Read more

Can Hearing Aids Help Prevent Falls?

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[15/03/2013] University of Texas at Dallas researchers are recruiting patients for a new study aimed at determining a connection between hearing deficits and the likelihood of falls.Can Hearing Aids Help Prevent Falls? - Read more

Better Hearing Aids Using Brain-Inspired Speech Enhance

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[13/03/2013] New research is aiming to produce hearing aids which can distinguish better between speech and background noise and benefit the lives of the six million people in the UK with hearing impairments.Better Hearing Aids Using Brain-Inspired Speech Enhance - Read more

The Quest for a Better Bionic Hand

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[04/03/2013] Studies show that up to 50 percent of hand amputees still do not use their prosthesis regularly due to less than ideal functionality, appearance, and controllability. The Quest for a Better Bionic Hand - Read more

World Premiere of Muscle and Nerve Controlled Arm Prosthesis

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[27/02/2013] Natural control of an advanced robotic prosthesis is possible...World Premiere of Muscle and Nerve Controlled Arm Prosthesis - Read more

Physio for the Home

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[22/02/2013] New technology will allow patients to do physiotherapy exercises at home...Physio for the Home - Read more

New Implant Replaces Impaired Middle Ear

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[20/02/2013] Functionally deaf patients can gain normal hearing with a new implant that replaces the middle ear. New Implant Replaces Impaired Middle Ear - Read more

Advantages of E-Books for Older Readers

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[15/02/2013] Older people benefit from reading from a tablet PC than reading traditional paper books.Advantages of E-Books for Older Readers - Read more

Mobile App Helps Improve Language and Social Skills

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[14/12/2012] Researchers have developed a cell phone that can be downloaded free and improves basic competences (maths, language, knowledge of the environment, autonomy and social skills) in children with autism-related disorders or Down’s Syndrome. Mobile App Helps Improve Language and Social Skills - Read more

Device Helps Children with Disabilities Access Tablets

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[12/12/2012] Researchers at Georgia Tech are trying to open the world of tablets to children whose limited mobility makes it difficult for them to perform the common pinch and swipe gestures required to control the devices.Device Helps Children with Disabilities Access Tablets - Read more

Technology in the Classroom Helps Autistic Children Communicate

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[10/12/2012] The use of technology in the classroom is nothing new, but a school is breaking new ground by using technology to help pupils with autism communicate more effectively.Technology in the Classroom Helps Autistic Children Communicate - Read more

Thought-Controlled Prosthesis Changes the Lives of Amputees

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[30/11/2012] The world’s first implantable robotic arm controlled by thoughts is being developed by Chalmers researcher Max Ortiz Catalan. The first operations on patients will take place this winter.Thought-Controlled Prosthesis Changes the Lives of Amputees - Read more

Exoskeleton Offers New Degree of Independence

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[28/11/2012] A team of engineers at Vanderbilt University's Center for Intelligent Mechatronics has developed a powered exoskeleton that enables people with severe spinal cord injuries to stand, walk, sit and climb stairs.Exoskeleton Offers New Degree of Independence - Read more

A Better Thought-controlled Computer Cursor

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[23/11/2012] When a paralyzed person imagines moving a limb, cells in the part of the brain that controls movement still activate as if trying to make the immobile limb work again. A Better Thought-controlled Computer Cursor - Read more

Digital Tablets Improve Speed of Reading

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[19/11/2012] People who have eye diseases that damage their central vision can regain the ability to read quickly and comfortably by using digital tablets, according to a recent study.Digital Tablets Improve Speed of Reading - Read more

Software Improves Quality of Sound for Hearing Aid Users

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[14/11/2012] A new software product developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could greatly improve sound perception for users of hearing aids. Software Improves Quality of Sound for Hearing Aid Users - Read more

Paralympian Tells How Technology Changed Her Life

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[12/11/2012] Jenifer French, a sailor who won a silver medal at this summer's London Paralympics, describes in a new book how cutting-edge medical technology from the Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation Center allowed her to resume an active life after being paralyzed 14 years ago.Paralympian Tells How Technology Changed Her Life - Read more

New Metric to Track Prosthetic Arm Progress

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[05/11/2012] Amputees with a new prosthetic arm must learn how to use it to perform everyday tasks that were once second nature. Taking off a shirt becomes a conscious, multistep effort: grasp it, lift it over the head, pull arms through the sleeves, place the shirt on the table, let go of the shirt.New Metric to Track Prosthetic Arm Progress - Read more

Working Towards a Better Hearing Aid

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[31/10/2012] Twenty per cent of hearing aid users in Norway use the equipment for only an hour each day. The reason is often poor fitting and inadequate support. Now all this could change.Working Towards a Better Hearing Aid - Read more

Robots In the Home of Older Adults?

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[29/10/2012] Robots have the potential to help older adults with daily activities that can become more challenging with age. But are people willing to use and accept the new technology?Robots In the Home of Older Adults? - Read more

Acceptance of Help From Robots

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[22/10/2012] Most older adults prefer to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes as they age, and robotic technology can help make this a reality. Acceptance of Help From Robots - Read more

Home-based Assessment Tool for Dementia Screening

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[12/10/2012] With baby boomers approaching the age of 65 and new cases of Alzheimer's disease expected to increase by 50 percent by the year 2030, Georgia Tech researchers have created a tool that allows adults to screen themselves for early signs of dementia.Home-based Assessment Tool for Dementia Screening - Read more

October 2012: REHACARE 2012

From 10th to 13th of October the halls of the leading rehabilitation trade fair, the REHACARE, open up their doors again. This year there will not only be a special forum about assistive robotics, but you can also find automobile producers and constructors as well as popular guests. Get to know more in our Topic of the Month October: REHACARE 2012.October 2012: REHACARE 2012 - Read more

Assistive Robots Market - Special Forum in Hall 3

Robots have long become established as trusty workers on industrial production lines throughout the world. But are they any use as technical service providers? Which tasks can they perform in nursing or in the home, and how can they aid the disabled in mastering their everyday chores?Assistive Robots Market - Special Forum in Hall 3 - Read more

Vehicle Conversions: No off the Shelf Cars

When people with physical impairments want to drive a car, they cannot simply get into any vehicle and start driving. Depending on the disability, the vehicle needs to meet specific conditions; generally, a customization is necessary. The German Association of Disabled Car Owners (“Bund behinderter Auto-Besitzer/BbAB) provides help in regards to conversions.Vehicle Conversions: No off the Shelf Cars - Read more

“Magic carpet” Could Help Prevent Falls

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[05/09/2012] Tiny electronics at the edges act as sensors and relay signals to a computer. These signals can then be analysed to show the image of the footprint and identify gradual changes in walking behaviour or a sudden incident such as a fall or trip.“Magic carpet” Could Help Prevent Falls - Read more

Robotic Assistance for The Elderly

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[03/08/2012] A team of EU-funded researchers has developed a robotic companion and intelligent home environment that could help elderly people live richer and more independent lives and reduce the burden placed on healthcare services.Robotic Assistance for The Elderly - Read more

Controlling Your Computer With Your Eyes

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[16/07/2012] Millions of people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries or amputees could soon interact with their computers and surroundings using just their eyes, thanks to a new device that costs less than £40.Controlling Your Computer With Your Eyes - Read more

Connecting Fall Alarms to Social Media

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[13/07/2012] When the elderly suffer falls, many agencies should be alerted so that help can arrive as quickly as possible. Now researchers, students and physiotherapists are trying to connect fall alarms to social media.Connecting Fall Alarms to Social Media - Read more

Senior Citizens: Asking Those to Whom it May Concern

Too small keys, too small writing: The design of the new coffeemaker or of the new mobile phone is not always well thought through. The development of many products often disregards the users. Above all senior citizens can tell you a thing or two about it. Now the Senior Research Group from Berlin, Germany wants to change this.Senior Citizens: Asking Those to Whom it May Concern - Read more

July 2012: Custom Fitted Aids

Telephones for elderly people, infuse-aids, prostheses – these and many other auxiliary means facilitate the life of many people, both in professional and private life. Often they have to be individually made or adapted depending on the type of disability and the personal needs. In our Topic of the Month July you learn more about “Custom Fitted Aids.”July 2012: Custom Fitted Aids - Read more

Seeing without Being Able to See: “All visually impaired people need individually adapted auxiliary means”

Those who cannot see well after an accident or due to older age need different auxiliary means to lead a broadly normal life. What exactly is needed depends on the individual vision and must be adapted to the personal needs.Seeing without Being Able to See: “All visually impaired people need individually adapted auxiliary means” - Read more

First GPS for the Blind

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[25/06/2012] A new application for devices with Android operating systems, called OnTheBus, helps people find their way and move around in large cities. The application is useful especially for people with visual, hearing or cognitive impairments.First GPS for the Blind - Read more

Palliative Care Resource Helps Ease Changes

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[13/06/2012] An interactive toolkit created by a team from the University of Alberta helps palliative care patients and their care providers to deal with the physical, emotional and relationship changes that come with terminal and chronic illnesses.Palliative Care Resource Helps Ease Changes - Read more

Pill Bottle for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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[23/05/2012] It is easy to see that University of Cincinnati design students are on to something with their new design and prototype for a prescription-medicine pill bottle that better serves the needs of the blind and visually impaired by means of a simple and inexpensive innovation.Pill Bottle for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Read more

Schoolyard for Children with Autism

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[21/05/2012] Chelsey King of the Kansas State University is working with Katie Kingery-Page to envision a place where elementary school children with autism could feel comfortable and included.Schoolyard for Children with Autism - Read more

Helping Hands for Patients with Cerebral Palsy

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[18/05/2012] With the aid of multiple force sensors and a digital dinosaur, a team of Rice University seniors known as Helping Hands hopes to restore strength and flexibility to the hands and wrists of children with cerebral palsy.Helping Hands for Patients with Cerebral Palsy - Read more

Hip Implant for Long-term Use

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[09/05/2012] Hip replacement is one of the most frequent operations carried out in Germany. Often the artificial hips need to be replaced just ten years later. In the future, a new implant currently being developed using high technology materials could help prevent premature revision surgeries.Hip Implant for Long-term Use - Read more

Middle-Ear Microphone Could Make CIs More Convenient

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[02/05/2012] A microphone and related electronics of cochlear implants (CI) must be worn outside the head, raising reliability issues and preventing patients from swimming. Now, a University of Utah engineers have developed a tiny prototype microphone that can be implanted in the middle ear.Middle-Ear Microphone Could Make CIs More Convenient - Read more

May 2012: Adventures in the Wheelchair

Climbing mountains, crossing oceans, getting to know exotic animals and different cultures or going houseboating on the German river Havel – who would not like to experience such exciting adventures? Almost everybody! Also for people with physical handicaps the world is opened up. In our Topic of the Month May we show you enterprising people and their Adventures in the Wheelchair.May 2012: Adventures in the Wheelchair - Read more

Globetrotter in a Wheelchair: "Men with Kalashnikovs Have Arrested Me"

Far countries, foreign cultures – this are the challenges Andreas Pröve faces up to over and over again with enthusiasm. His wheelchair does not hinder his thirst for adventure, on the contrary: Just because many people do not think he is capable of doing it, he ventures the apparently impossible.Globetrotter in a Wheelchair: "Men with Kalashnikovs Have Arrested Me" - Read more

Laser Technology Can Improve Hearing

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[23/04/2012] The Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH) is developing innovative technologies for improved insertion techniques and exact fitting of cochlea implants in the inner ear, as well as better quality for residual hearing.Laser Technology Can Improve Hearing - Read more

Ambient Assisted-Living Technology Supports Active Ageing

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[16/04/2012] Loneliness from being disconnected from friends and family, fears about health and safety and worries about security are some of the many burdens of old age. European Union-funded researchers are proving how technology can alleviate the problems.Ambient Assisted-Living Technology Supports Active Ageing - Read more

Smart Sensors Enable Orthopaedician to Collect Information

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[04/04/2012] Imagine a smart sensor customised to provide vital, real-time information about a patient's recent orthopaedic surgery. Instead of relying on X-rays or invasive procedures, surgeons will be able to collect diagnostic data from an implantable sensor. A study this remarkable technology promises to make post-surgical diagnosis and follow up more precise, efficient, and cost-effective.Smart Sensors Enable Orthopaedician to Collect Information - Read more

April 2012: Augmentative and Alternative Communication

„Just speak up!“ This is not easy to do for everyone. Especially if you cannot speak. Therefore, REHACARE.de deals with facilities of auxiliary means for communication. Read more in the Topic of the Month April: Augmentative and Alternative Communication.April 2012: Augmentative and Alternative Communication - Read more

Alternative Communication: "When Starting Working Life Communication Is Especially Important"

School is out, working life begins: an exciting time in which everything changes. Also for people who articulate with the help of Alternative Communication (AC). The auxiliary means have to function exactly so that the transition functions easily.Alternative Communication: "When Starting Working Life Communication Is Especially Important" - Read more

Tongue Drive System Goes Inside the Mouth

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[27/02/2012] The Tongue Drive System is getting less conspicuous and more capable. Tongue Drive is a wireless device that enables people with high-level spinal cord injuries to operate a computer and manoeuvre an electrically powered wheelchair simply by moving their tongues.Tongue Drive System Goes Inside the Mouth - Read more

Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

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[08/02/2012] Kessler Foundation awarded a Signature Employment Grant in the amount of 425,000 Dollars to the Office of Research Services at the University of Hawaii, to advance employment opportunities for people with disabilities.Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities - Read more

Shopping Mall for Persons with Handicap

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[01/02/2012] Researchers of the University of Montreal construct a first shopping mall specifically adapted to persons with a physical handicap.Shopping Mall for Persons with Handicap - Read more

Google Seek Answers for Autism

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[20/01/2012] Researchers at the University of Utah have created a program that helps kids with autism focus on building their skills and utilising an aptitude for visual-spatial thinking, computers and other electronic media.Google Seek Answers for Autism - Read more

New Swimming Classification Programme Launched

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[02/01/2012] International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming and its education partner, the IPC Academy launched an online programme designed to be the first step on a pathway for anyone considering becoming a Classifier in the sport.New Swimming Classification Programme Launched - Read more

Lying and Sitting More Comfortably

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[16/12/2011] People who have to sit at work often have back pain. People permanently confined to bed are even worse off – they frequently develop bed sores. New smart cushioning is intended to eliminate the discomforts of lying and sitting. An integrated sensor system equalises pressure selectively.Lying and Sitting More Comfortably - Read more

Faculty and Students Provide Schoolchildren with Hearing Aids

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[07/12/2011] Students and faculty from Nova Southeastern University recently completed their second medical mission in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), where they provided schoolchildren with hearing aids and audiology services.Faculty and Students Provide Schoolchildren with Hearing Aids - Read more

Computer-Based Physical Therapy Games for People with Parkinson's

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[26/10/2011] Playing computer-based physical therapy games can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their gait and balance, according to a new pilot study.Computer-Based Physical Therapy Games for People with Parkinson's - Read more

Stroke: Innovative Technology Improves Care and Reduces Costs

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[19/10/2011] The use of long-distance video and data hook-ups to link remote community hospitals with stroke neurologists in large centres provides the same level of care as having everyone in the same room, according to a new study.Stroke: Innovative Technology Improves Care and Reduces Costs - Read more

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

Developing Touch Apps for Autism

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[11/07/2011] Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism science and advocacy organization, and the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism have joined HP's "Hacking Autism" initiative, which seeks new ideas for touch technology applications beneficial to people with autism. Developing Touch Apps for Autism - Read more

Tool to Predict Disability Timeline for Progressive MS Patients

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[06/07/2011] Many patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) worry how quickly the disease will progress. Now, by noting the presence of certain markers in a commonly performed diagnostic test, Mayo Clinic researchers can predict whether patients will suffer a faster onset of disability and counsel them to help ease anxiety.Tool to Predict Disability Timeline for Progressive MS Patients - Read more

New Software 'Hearing Dummies' Pave the Way for Tailor-Made Hearing Aids

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[20/06/2011] New software 'hearing dummies' are part of research that promises to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairments. New Software 'Hearing Dummies' Pave the Way for Tailor-Made Hearing Aids - Read more

Guide Vests: Robotic Navigation Aids for the Visually Impaired

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[01/06/2011] A group of researchers is creating a high-tech aid for blind and partially blind people who have long depended on white canes as their only tool for getting around. A design first shown a year ago is now being further developed.Guide Vests: Robotic Navigation Aids for the Visually Impaired - Read more

Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility

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[11/05/2011] People who have strokes are often left with moderate to severe physical impairments. Now, thanks to a glove developed at McGill University, stroke patients may be able to recover hand motion by playing video games.Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility - Read more

Communications Challenges: New Mobile App Gives a Voice

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[11/04/2011] MyVoice, a mobile app and server system that operates on iPhone and Android devices, gives users with aphasia, autism, and other conditions that affect speech ability a voice by simply tapping words and pictures on a screen. Communications Challenges: New Mobile App Gives a Voice - Read more

Sporty in the Living-Room: Electronic Fitness Trainer

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[11/02/2011] Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen have developed an intelligent assistance system designed to motivate you towards more exercise while providing advice in the form of exercise pointers.Sporty in the Living-Room: Electronic Fitness Trainer - Read more

Improving Mind-Controlled Prosthetics

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[07/02/2011] US Researchers are helping the Pentagon build reliable mind-controlled prosthetic devices that military and civilian amputees can use the rest of their lives. Improving Mind-Controlled Prosthetics - Read more

Social Competence Curriculum for Autistic Children

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[31/01/2011] Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are developing an effective social competence curriculum, with a virtual classroom component, that could help educators meet the demand of this growing population. Social Competence Curriculum for Autistic Children - Read more

Expensive Wait for Hip Replacements

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[24/01/2011] Patients who suffer from anxiety and depression are more likely to report worse results after a hip replacement. A year-long wait for the operation also entails significant costs to both society and the individual, reveals a new thesis.Expensive Wait for Hip Replacements - Read more

New Hybrid Cochlear Implants against Partial Hearing Loss

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[14/01/2011] Northwestern Memorial Hospital is one of nine centres in the U.S. which are participating in a study investigating the effectiveness of a new cochlear implant device that aims to restore hearing for patients with high-frequency hearing loss and functional low-frequency hearing. New Hybrid Cochlear Implants against Partial Hearing Loss - Read more

Helping Electric-Wheelchair Users Move more Easily

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[07/01/2011] Researchers are working on technology that will enable electric-powered wheelchairs to detect hazardous terrain and automatically adjust their control settings to maneuver more safely. Helping Electric-Wheelchair Users Move more Easily - Read more

Modern Care: When the Robot Brings the Lemonade

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[22/11/2010] Robots in nursing - that sounds strange at first. However at MEDICA Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, was shown that it will probably not take so long, until these kinds of technical assistants in nursing homes will be used. Modern Care: When the Robot Brings the Lemonade - Read more

Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters

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[12/11/2010] Researchers have shown that a light-sensitive chip, implanted beneath the retina, is able to restore meaningful images in blind patients, up to the point of recognizing letters and words.Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters - Read more

Spike Mat Does Help – a Little

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[29/09/2010] Spike mats do not alleviate chronic pain. Nor do they lead to a better night’s sleep. But pain sufferers who have tested a spike mat did experience a measurable reduction in the worst peaks of pain. This is shown in a research study performed at Karlstad University in Sweden.Spike Mat Does Help – a Little - Read more

Robotic Arm's Big Flaw: Patients Say It's 'too Easy'

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[27/09/2010] Researchers thought the ease of their robotic arm would be a huge hit. But they were wrong – many participants in a pilot study didn't like it because it was "too easy."Robotic Arm's Big Flaw: Patients Say It's 'too Easy' - Read more

Bone-Anchored Leg Prostheses Improve Quality of Life

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[22/09/2010] A study shows the results of treatment using prostheses attached to titanium implants in the bones of patients with above-the-knee amputations. It reveals that the treatment improves function and quality of life in nine out of ten patients.Bone-Anchored Leg Prostheses Improve Quality of Life - Read more

Prosthesis with Information at its Fingertips

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[16/08/2010] Hope for patients who suffer from phantom pain: Scientists from Jena University develop a hand prosthesis that eases the pain.Prosthesis with Information at its Fingertips - Read more

Communicate and Steer a Wheelchair by Sniffing

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[30/07/2010] A device based on sniffing – inhaling and exhaling through the nose – might enable numerous disabled people to navigate wheelchairs or communicate with their loved ones.Communicate and Steer a Wheelchair by Sniffing - Read more

Stroke: How Patients Regain Motor Functions in Hands

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[19/07/2010] Helping stroke patients regain use of their hands and arms through innovative robotic and virtual reality-based video game therapies is the focal point of Sergei Adamovich, a biomedical engineer. Stroke: How Patients Regain Motor Functions in Hands - Read more

Students Develop Device to Help Blind Manuever

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[12/07/2010] Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) students have developed an innovative optical radar system that helps blind people maneuver around obstacles.Students Develop Device to Help Blind Manuever - Read more

Visual System Interprets Sign Languages

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[05/07/2010] Spanish researchers selected over twenty of the hundreds of signs to develop a new visual interpretation system which allows deaf people to carry out consultations in the language they commonly use.Visual System Interprets Sign Languages - Read more

Three-Legged Dogs Boost Robot Research

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[02/07/2010] Scientists in Germany are examining how 3-legged dogs move to help design and develop robots that can adapt to unexpected conditions.Three-Legged Dogs Boost Robot Research - Read more

Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help

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[21/06/2010] Donor corneas are a rarity: In Germany alone, each year roughly 7,000 patients wait for that miniscule piece of tissue. An implant made of plastic may soon offer patients with the chance to see again.Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help - Read more

Computer Technique Could Help Partially-Sighted See Better

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[18/06/2010] Partially-sighted people could gain greater independence from a simple, cheap and accessible training course which could eventually be delivered from their mobile phones or hand-held games consoles, a study shows.Computer Technique Could Help Partially-Sighted See Better - Read more

Video Game to Help Blind Children Exercise

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[11/06/2010] A new project helps children who are blind become more physically active and healthy through video games. The human-computer interaction research team has developed a motion-sensing-based tennis and bowling exergame.Video Game to Help Blind Children Exercise - Read more

How Visually Impaired See Emotions

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[07/06/2010] Without vision it’s impossible to interpret facial expressions, or so it’s believed. Not any more. Shafiq ur Réhman, Umeå University, presents a new technology in his doctoral thesis – a Braille code of emotions.How Visually Impaired See Emotions - Read more

Domestic Robot Helps Sick Elderly

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[26/05/2010] A group of European researchers will link robots and 'smart homes'. The robot, a 'sensible family friend', will ensure that home is a nice place to stay. And that patients do the right things.Domestic Robot Helps Sick Elderly - Read more

Design Opens Door to 'Full Screen' Braille Displays

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[03/05/2010] New research is moving us closer to the development of a display system that would allow the blind to take full advantage of the Web and other computer applications.Design Opens Door to 'Full Screen' Braille Displays - Read more

Virtual Muscle Machine for Kids with Disabilities

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[30/04/2010] An occupational therapist is pioneering a new "virtual" method to analyze movement patterns in children – and more effectively treat those with debilitating motor disorders.Virtual Muscle Machine for Kids with Disabilities - Read more

Typing Words with Your Brain

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[19/04/2010] A portable, easy-to-wear, intelligent textual and verbal communications prototype device enables people with motoric disabilities (suffering from for example brain paralysis or speech or language disorders) to communicate.Typing Words with Your Brain - Read more

Teaching Tools for Visually Impaired Children

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[12/04/2010] Children with visual impairments face disproportionate challenges learning math, and by the time they reach the college level, they are under-represented in science, technology, mathematics and engineering disciplines.Teaching Tools for Visually Impaired Children - Read more

Modified Home Video Game May Improve Hand Function

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[07/04/2010] Engineers have modified a popular home video game system to help teenagers with cerebral palsy improve hand functions. In a pilot trial the system improved the teens' abilities to perform a range of daily personal and household activities.Modified Home Video Game May Improve Hand Function - Read more

Playing 'Pong' with the Blink of an Eye

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[29/03/2010] University students have developed a computer game that is operated by eye movements, which could allow people with severe physical disabilities to become 'gamers' for the first time.Playing 'Pong' with the Blink of an Eye - Read more

Facilitating Internet Use for People with Handicap

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[24/03/2010] In his PhD thesis a researcher tested a system that facilitates creating a more personalised Internet for the disabled. He also devised innovative techniques for experts in adapting web pages.Facilitating Internet Use for People with Handicap - Read more

Reconstructing 3-D Hand Movement

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[19/03/2010] Researchers have successfully reconstructed 3-D hand motions from brain signals recorded in a non-invasive way, according to a study.Reconstructing 3-D Hand Movement - Read more

Body Protheses May Last for More than 150 Years

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[10/03/2010] Current body protheses do not last more than 10 - 15 years. After this time, the operation has to be repeated in order to change prothesis. Researchers have now found a way of producing a prosthesis that could last more than 150 years. Body Protheses May Last for More than 150 Years - Read more

Auditory Input Helps Word Learning in Deaf Children

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[05/03/2010] Learning words may be facilitated by early exposure to auditory input, according to research presented by the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine.Auditory Input Helps Word Learning in Deaf Children - Read more

Artificial Foot Recycles Energy for Easier Walking

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[22/02/2010] An artificial foot that recycles energy otherwise wasted in between steps could make it easier for amputees to walk, its developers say. Artificial Foot Recycles Energy for Easier Walking - Read more

The rehabilitation and care market has enormous potential +++ 48,000 specialists, experts and interested visitors attended REHACARE 2009 in Düsseldorf

[19/10/2009] 48,000 international trade delegates, experts and interested visitors came to REHACARE 2009 to learn about innovative rehab technology and gather new information from the 706 exhibitors from 29 countries.The rehabilitation and care market has enormous potential +++ 48,000 specialists, experts and interested visitors attended REHACARE 2009 in Düsseldorf - Read more

Diabetes: Telemedicine May Improve Care for School Children

[22/05/2009] A new study explores the effectiveness of telemedicine in helping school nurses and children manage diabetes care.Diabetes: Telemedicine May Improve Care for School Children - Read more

Silicone Ear Looks Just Like the Real Thing

[23/03/2009] A surgery made it possible for Matthew Houdek to be fitted with a prosthetic ear that looks just like the real thing.Silicone Ear Looks Just Like the Real Thing - Read more

Promise for Improving Function of Artificial Arms

[13/02/2009] A surgical technique known as targeted muscle reinnervation appears to enable patients with arm amputations to have improved control of functions with an artificial arm, according to a study.Promise for Improving Function of Artificial Arms - Read more

Robot Playmates May Help Kids with Autism

[23/07/2008] New research studies interactions of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) with bubble-blowing robots. First results indicate that kids with ASD actively interact with robots.Robot Playmates May Help Kids with Autism - Read more

Blue-Blocking Glasses to Improve ADHD Symptoms

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[16/11/2007] Scientists have developed an affordable accessory that appears to reduce the symptoms of ADHD. Blue-Blocking Glasses to Improve ADHD Symptoms - Read more

New Device Helps Visually Impaired to Drive

[17/10/2007] A team of researchers from the University of Granada in collaboration with the University of Murcia, has developed a visual aid device which significantly improves the vision of sight impaired patients. New Device Helps Visually Impaired to Drive - Read more

49,500 visitors flocked to REHACARE International 2005 in Düsseldorf

[19/10/2005] People with special needs and those requiring care are prepared to invest in order to improve their quality of life. This conclusion was reached at the end of the 16th REHACARE International trade fair's four-day run which ended on Saturday, 15 October in Düsseldorf. 49,500 visitors flocked to REHACARE International 2005 in Düsseldorf - Read more

Harry Potter Leads Way for Blind Fans

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[18/07/2005] ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' by JK Rowling will be the first ever novel in the UK to be published simultaneously in braille, large-print and standard print.Harry Potter Leads Way for Blind Fans - Read more

New Memory Aid May Help Dementia Sufferers Remember

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[15/06/2005] Based on an interactive multimedia computer system and a clearer understanding of how dementia sufferers respond to social situations, the aid aims to stimulate more rewarding conversation between sufferers and those who care for them.New Memory Aid May Help Dementia Sufferers Remember - Read more

Puppy Socialisers Urgently Needed

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[14/02/2005] Local charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, in the UK is in urgent and desperate need of members of the public to volunteer to take puppies and young dogs into their homes for up to six months as part of the dogs' early training.Puppy Socialisers Urgently Needed - Read more

Touchy-feely Environment Helps Autistic Children

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[06/10/2004] The inability to interact with their environment inhibits the mental development of autistic children; precisely the problem that MEDIATE was designed to help overcome. Touchy-feely Environment Helps Autistic Children - Read more

Rehabilitation: Advice and Information

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[01/08/2004] After a severe accident or facing an acute health crisis, patients and next of kin are often extremely insecure which steps to take next.Rehabilitation: Advice and Information - Read more

Artificial Muscle Glove To Aid People with Paralyzed Hands

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[01/07/2004] The University of Wollongong and Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) have patented a rehabilitation glove that will dramatically improve the recovery of patients following surgery or trauma to their hand.Artificial Muscle Glove To Aid People with Paralyzed Hands - Read more

Accessibility online – more than just ‘click here for text-only’

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[01/01/2004] Slowly, web designers are striving to make their site accessible for everyone. But not each website really delivers what the label ‘accessible’ promises, as many of the pages still present barriers for some people with disabilities. But sticking to some basic rules should help making more parts of the web available for people with handicaps.Accessibility online – more than just ‘click here for text-only’ - Read more

Twelve Gift Ideas from RNIB

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[15/12/2003] Christmas is fast approaching and finding that perfect present for a family member who is blind or partially sighted can be difficult. The Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) offers a wide-range of gift ideas for adults and children with sight problems.Twelve Gift Ideas from RNIB - Read more

ACC - Background and Scientific Information

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[01/12/2003] Our list of background information guides you to many resources on the net. Included is advice on the difficult tasks of choosing the communication aid best suited to the needs of the individual requiring ACC, plus websites with a more a scientific focus, who are aimed at teachers and speech therapists.ACC - Background and Scientific Information - Read more