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Prosthetic (Prosthesis) devices, such as an artificial leg, that replace a part of the body. Prostheses are typically used to replace parts lost by injury (traumatic) or missing from birth (congenital) or to supplement defective body parts. Inside the body, artificial heart valves are in common use with artificial hearts and lungs seeing less common use but under active technology development. Other medical devices and aids that can be considered prosthetics include artificial eyes, palatal obturator, gastric bands, and dentures.

Neovasc's second quarter revenues drop 18%

Neovasc Inc. today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

6 Aug 2015

Brain-controlled prosthesis could improve quality of life in people with spinal cord injuries

When we type or perform other precise tasks, our brains and muscles usually work together effortlessly. But when a neurological disease or spinal cord injury severs the connection between the brain and limbs, once-easy motions become difficult or impossible.

3 Aug 2015

$UO-led effort on fractal-based nerve connections granted U.S. patent$

UO-led effort on fractal-based nerve connections granted U.S. patent

Richard Taylor's vision of using artificial fractal-based implants to restore sight to the blind -- part of a far-reaching concept that won an innovation award this year from the White House -- is now covered under a broad U.S. patent.

29 Jul 2015

Impingement testing added to Lucideon’s orthopedic implant testing services

Lucideon, the international materials technology company, has added impingement testing to its range of services for orthopedic implant manufacturers.

From Lucideon 16 Jul 2015

ReWalk Robotics unveils latest edition of Personal powered exoskeleton system

ReWalk Robotics Ltd., the leading global exoskeleton manufacturer, unveiled today the latest edition of its Personal powered exoskeleton system—the ReWalk Personal 6.0—marking the company's sixth generation community use product. The ReWalk Personal 6.0 offers those in the spinal cord injured community the most functional exoskeleton system with the fastest walking speed and the most precise fit, among many other key benefits.

14 Jul 2015

Design4Health conference to demonstrate innovative approaches to global healthcare issues

A 3D-printable prosthetic foot, a low cost tool to help prevent the spread of Ebola and tartan designed by people with Alzheimer’s disease are just some of the projects on show at a conference looking at innovative new approaches to global healthcare issues.

From Sheffield Hallam University 9 Jul 2015

WPI-led study provides clues to new ways to treat difficult-to-cure fungal infections

A study by a multidisciplinary research team, co-directed by Worcester Polytechnic Institute, offers new insights into how virulent fungi adapt through genetic modifications to fight back against the effects of medication designed to block their spread, and how that battle leaves them temporarily weakened. These insights may provide clues to new ways to treat notoriously difficult-to-cure fungal infections like thrush and vaginitis.

7 Jul 2015

Study sheds new light on how the brain forms memories

In the first study of its kind, UCLA and United Kingdom researchers found that neurons in a specific brain region play a key role in rapidly forming memories about every day events, a finding that may result in a better understanding of memory loss and new methods to fight it in Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases.

2 Jul 2015

Bournemouth University researchers examine effect of lower-limb prosthetics on competitive running

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 athletes without prosthetics.

30 Jun 2015

Kansas State University students' project gives individuals with prosthetic limbs a new look

A project by Kansas State University interior architecture & product design students is giving individuals with prosthetic limbs a chance to add some personality to their prosthetic and show the students that their discipline goes beyond creating products or designing spaces.

27 Jun 2015

Stanford researchers find how neurons work together to control movement in people with paralysis

Stanford University researchers studying how the brain controls movement in people with paralysis, related to their diagnosis of Lou Gehrig's disease, have found that groups of neurons work together, firing in complex rhythms to signal muscles about when and where to move.

24 Jun 2015

Touch Bionics introduces i-limb quantum bionic hand at ISPO Congress

Touch Bionics, a provider of world-leading prosthetic technologies, today announced a significant addition to the company's i-limb range of bionic hands at the International Society of Prosthetics & Orthotics World Congress taking place in Lyon, France. The i-limb quantum incorporates the company's patented i-mo technology and is the first upper limb prosthesis that can change grips with a simple gesture.

23 Jun 2015

Control systems have potential to improve function of powered leg prostheses

A control system that incorporated electrical signals generated during muscle contractions and gait information resulted in improved real-time control of a powered prosthetic leg for different modes of walking (such as on level ground or descending stairs), according to a study in the June 9 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

10 Jun 2015

Using technology to protect diabetics from foot amputations: an interview with Heleen Kist, HCi Viocare

When people don’t receive the body’s natural signals due to neuropathy, they can unknowingly be exposing their feet to conditions that are known to cause foot ulcers, such as repeated pressure and shear...

4 Jun 2015

MGH researchers develop bioartificial replacement limbs suitable for transplantation

A team of Massachusetts General Hospital investigators has made the first steps towards development of bioartificial replacement limbs suitable for transplantation. In their report, which has been published online in the journal Biomaterials, the researchers describe using an experimental approach previously used to build bioartificial organs to engineer rat forelimbs with functioning vascular and muscle tissue.

3 Jun 2015

Researchers explore new approaches to designing prosthetic limb with the ability to feel

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 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 May 2015

Prosthetic News and Research

Neovasc's second quarter revenues drop 18%

Brain-controlled prosthesis could improve quality of life in people with spinal cord injuries

UO-led effort on fractal-based nerve connections granted U.S. patent

Impingement testing added to Lucideon’s orthopedic implant testing services

ReWalk Robotics unveils latest edition of Personal powered exoskeleton system

Design4Health conference to demonstrate innovative approaches to global healthcare issues

WPI-led study provides clues to new ways to treat difficult-to-cure fungal infections

Study sheds new light on how the brain forms memories

Bournemouth University researchers examine effect of lower-limb prosthetics on competitive running

Kansas State University students' project gives individuals with prosthetic limbs a new look

Stanford researchers find how neurons work together to control movement in people with paralysis

Touch Bionics introduces i-limb quantum bionic hand at ISPO Congress

Control systems have potential to improve function of powered leg prostheses

Using technology to protect diabetics from foot amputations: an interview with Heleen Kist, HCi Viocare

MGH researchers develop bioartificial replacement limbs suitable for transplantation

Researchers explore new approaches to designing prosthetic limb with the ability to feel

LegWorks receives grant to produce affordable prosthetic knee for amputees in developing countries

Just think about it: Giving natural movement to a patient with quadriplegia

Miniature, fiber-optic microscope allows deep brain exploration

Researchers record moment-by-moment fluctuations in brain signals

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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