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Resolution Revolution Paves Way For Better Treatments And Understanding Of Inner Workings Of Human Body

Posted on 22 August 2019 22:04

A much improved electron microscope makes possible better 3D resolution of the inner human body's processes, paving the way for greater understanding of various medical conditions, from infections to various forms of Dementia; and development of new treatments. It is a departure from the previous blobology or mere viewing of cellular blobs. Copy and paste the BBC online link below to your browser for further reading.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-49359137?

Colombian Prosthetic Designer's Vision: Empowering Disabled Children Through Play...

Posted on 26 July 2015 22:02

A Colombian Designer, working with a Colombian Physical Rehab Foundation and toymaker Lego, has opened up possibilities for physically disabled children by designing a prosthetic limb and toy attachments that they can play with, in the process, empowering them; The Guardian reports...

'StarTrek' Medicine is Coming: New Chronic Wound Treatment Technology Gains Ground

Posted on 15 July 2015 22:01

A new ultrasound-based chronic wound treatment technology, most probably inspired by the classic TV series Star Trek, is gaining ground and can prove a valuable tool to help sufferers, such as diabetics (who regularly suffer from leg ulcers); and end the demand for costly and devastating limb amputations in the future.

Click Iflscience online link below:

Star Trek-style chronic wound technology gaining ground...

Eyes that Cannot See, But the Brain Can..

Posted on 27 January 2015 08:07

Blind people obviously cannot see with their eyes, but their their brains can with a little help from their tongue and pioneering technology… thus allowing them to do activities such as walking and rock climbing...

Cyborg-Style Spinal Connector Developed and Tested Successfully

Posted on 15 January 2015 20:18

A spinal connector has been developed and successful tested on laboratory mice with spinal injury, paving the way for human trials in a few years. Paraplegics, Parkinson’s, and Epilepsy Sufferers can stand to benefit from the device which was developed to fit in nicely with the spine and surrounding tissue especially the dura mater. It can potentially be used for pain management, too. Click The Telegraph online link to read and view interesting development.

Smartphone app for eye examinations

Posted on 09 December 2014 08:16

Click iflscience link to view:

A new app utilising smartphone cameras to help mobile health professionals do eye examinations is being developed; and can become a useful tool that can help poor communities with no access to healthcare facilities or modern hospitals...

The First Steps: Bionic Exoskeletons to Help People with Mobility Issues...

Posted on 14 October 2014 17:09

Click Aljazeera The Cure Link to view more exciting developments in Bionics with regard to upright mobility:

A bionic exoskeleton is being developed to help replace the wheelchair, and, more importantly, help solve other equally pressing issues that wheelchair-bound users face.

Inexpensive Replacement Limbs for Victims of Poverty, War and Medical or Genetic Conditions

Posted on 02 October 2014 06:43

Click on Medscape online link to read article:

Affordable prosthesis are now being made for those who have lost or were born without limbs...