Neuroscience
Elucidation of the molecular mechanisms involved in remyelination
Researchers in Japan have revealed the molecular mechanism involved in the process of repair to damage of the myelin sheath.
Sep 3, 2015
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Cardiology
Hematologist identifies different limb loss syndromes
How people can develop limb gangrene and lose fingers and feet has baffled doctors for centuries.
Aug 12, 2015
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Medical research
A cheaper, high-performance prosthetic knee
In the last two decades, prosthetic limb technology has grown by leaps and bounds. Today, the most advanced prostheses incorporate microprocessors that work with onboard gyroscopes, accelerometers, and hydraulics to enable ...
Jul 30, 2015
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Other
Running with prosthetic lower-limbs
Researchers at Bournemouth University have been looking at the impact of lower-limb prosthetics on competitive running, specifically looking at whether athletes with prosthesis are at an unfair advantage when running against ...
Jun 29, 2015
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Health
New study shows intravenous glutamine reduces ischemia reperfusion injuries
A single dose of intravenous glutamine (GLN) administered immediately after a non-lethal lower limb ischemia reduces the reperfusion inflammatory reaction locally and systemically according to a new study.
Jun 9, 2015
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Neuroscience
Stroke patients recover arm use with virtual reality
Virtual reality could assist arm rehabilitation in some stroke patients, according to a clinical pilot study published in the open access Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. The researchers found that using virtual ...
Jun 8, 2015
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Other
3-D surprise: Girl missing part of arm gifted a prosthetic
When 10-year-old Annika Emmert patted Winter the dolphin's smooth back at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Thursday, she thought that was the best part of her morning.
Jun 4, 2015
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Neuroscience
Compensatory rehabilitation limits motor recovery after stroke
Relying on the better-functioning side of the body after a stroke can cause brain changes that hinder rehabilitation of the impaired side, according to an animal study published June 3 in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Jun 2, 2015
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Surgery
Prosthetic hands with a sense of touch? Breakthroughs in providing 'sensory feedback' from artificial limbs
Researchers are exploring new approaches to designing prosthetic hands capable of providing "sensory feedback." Advances toward developing prostheses with a sense of touch are presented in a special topic article in the June ...
May 29, 2015
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Medical research
Ossur to announce clinical trials for implanted myoelectric sensors for brain-controlled prosthetics
Ossur, an Icelandic based prosthetics development company is set to announce the beginning of clinical trials for its Proprio foot, a new kind of brain controlled prosthetic ankle and foot. Instead of trying to connect the ...
