The unpopular truth about biases toward people with disabilities
Biases toward people with disabilities increase with age and over timeCredit: Robert Ruggiero via Upsplash Needing to ride in a ...
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New e-skin innovation by NUS researchers gives robots and prosthetics an exceptional sense of touch
Unique sensor system responds 1,000 times faster than the human sense of touch, the fastest ever achieved for an e-skinCredit: ...
Second sight study at Baylor College of Medicine
Credit: Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the University of California, Los Angeles and ...
A single measurement may help determine kneecap instability risk
Knee injuries can be a scourge to collegiate and pro athletes alike, but Penn State researchers say a single measurement ...
Hope for restoring sight in acid attack victims
A revolutionary approach to treating chemical burns in the eye is beginning a clinical trial. For the first time a ...
New antibacterial fillings from Tel Aviv University may combat recurring tooth decay
Novel material may prevent one of the costliest and most prevalent bacterial diseases in the world Tooth decay is among ...
The Lancet: Nerve transfer surgery restores hand function and elbow extension in 13 young adults with complete paralysis
13 young adults with tetraplegia are able to feed themselves, hold a drink, brush their teeth, and write as a ...
Concussion rates are nearly double what we thought — and summer is prime injury time
(TORONTO, Canada - July 2, 2019) - With concussions seeming more common than ever before, researchers at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute ...
Is use of social media, photo editing apps associated with acceptance of cosmetic surgery?
Bottom Line: An online survey study suggests how people feel about cosmetic surgery may be associated with what social media ...
Kessler researchers explore social cognitive deficits in progressive multiple sclerosis
Study by MS research team finds evidence for differential effects of progressive MS on cognitive and affective Theory of MindCredit: ...
Hydrogel offers double punch against orthopedic bone infections
Credit: Rob Felt, Georgia Tech Surgery prompted by automobile accidents, combat wounds, cancer treatment and other conditions can lead to ...
Kessler Foundation receives New Jersey Health Foundation grants for MS and stroke research
Drs. Shenoy Handiru and Lancaster will study novel ways to improve rehabilitative care for disabilities caused by stroke and multiple ...
Tailor-made prosthetic liners could help more amputees walk again
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new way of designing and manufacturing bespoke prosthetic liners, in less ...
Engineers 3D print flexible mesh for ankle and knee braces
Techniques could lead to personalized wearable and implantable devicesCredit: Felice Frankel Hearing aids, dental crowns, and limb prosthetics are some ...
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