Tag: Medical Technology
‘Smart Bladder’ Technology Could Help Paralyzed
FRIDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Duke University researchers say they've moved a step closer in their efforts to develop a "smart bladder pacemaker"...
‘Smart’ prosthetics: restoring independence to people with disabilities
People with paralysis can stand and move without a wheelchair. They can operate computers to read email and play video games. Brown University neuroscientist...
Scientists prepare way for bionic man
Researchers aim within five years to restore natural arm and leg movements to people who are completely paralysed, using the power of neurotechnology, the...
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Clearance of
Tripole 16C helps physicians customize care with 16 independent electrodes
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Stem-Cell Refugees
Yanks are flocking to China for therapy
August, 2002. Chuck Melton, a burly 24-year-old factory worker, is living a good life in southern Illinois. He...
Robotic Exoskeleton Replaces Muscle Work
Science Daily — A robotic exoskeleton controlled by the wearer's own nervous system could help users regain limb function, which is encouraging news for...
EasyStand – Equipment by Altimate Medical
Standing frames and mobility aids are assistive technology at its best, created by Altimate Medical to aid in mobility and standing therapy.
Designed by a...
‘Exciting times’ for spinal cord research
Thank you Prime Minister Stephen Harper! Thank you Rick Hansen! Thank you Tony Clement and Steven Fletcher! Thank you, thank you and thank you....
First Products Derived From Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Aruna Biomedical, Inc. Announces Technology Licensing Agreement to Commercialize the First Products Derived From Human Embryonic Stem Cells
ATHENS, Ga., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Aruna...
Md. cannot afford to lag in stem cell research race
Congress will probably pass a bill to finance embryonic stem cell research with federal dollars, but President Bush will certainly veto it because of...
