Are you afraid of doctors? Do you dread serious illness? Both fears may be well founded, but a recent poll has revealed that higher deductibles and out-of-network costs loom much larger in the mind of the average American.
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...Pressure ulcers plague bed-ridden patients with mobility issues and can lead to fatal complications. They are more commonly called bed sores, a less threatening term that almost reduces the severity of the condition. The solution, which is repositioning or turning …
...Discovering a cure for cancer will make history but restoring sight to the blind is downright Biblical. Using stem cells, British physicians have managed to repair the degenerating tissue at the back of two patients’ eyes, using stem cells. There
The future of wearable technology is here and it is called NuEyes. NuEye’s ODG Smartglasses allow those with low vision to see and take part in everyday tasks. They are electronic, lightweight and compact, allowing for hands-free use.
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...The brain injuries suffered by victims of domestic violence have been compared to those suffered by football players. Yet the circumstances make all the difference. When a football player suffers a traumatic brain injury, the medical response is immediate. Domestic …
...We love exoskeletons. It’s not something you normally hear in conversation but we don’t hold back when it comes to our passion for advocating for the disabled. Besides, exoskeletons are just cool! Does anyone remember Sigourney Weaver in Aliens? So …
...The origins of 3D printing can be traced back to 1986. It was invented by an American engineer named Chuck Hull. The process, in which material is joined together under computer control to create a three-dimensional object, has grown into …
...What is weirder than transferring blood plasma from a young mouse into an older mouse? How about injecting blood plasma from a young human into an older mouse? Since 2014, this is precisely what a neurologist and his biotechnology company …
...The term ‘mild traumatic brain injury’ is problematic in and of itself. It may be distinguishing itself from other types of traumatic brain injury but there is nothing mild about it. If anything, the distinction is an attempt to highlight …
...The degenerative brain disease known as CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, can only be formally diagnosed via an autopsy. Still facing a concussion epidemic, professional football cannot afford to wait that long to address the problem in its players. One …
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