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Data has shown that individuals with common metabolic and cardiac disorders (eg, type 2 diabetes and obesity, hypertension or heart failure) face an increased risk of hospitalization for COVID-19. Now, researchers from Tufts University have built a statistical model that…
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Medline has launched a new series of chronic wound care courses designed to enhance clinical knowledge of chronic wounds. Created by Medline clinical volunteers as part of the company’s Global Health Initiative, the 4-course series is available in both English and Spanish…
The latest invention by Xudong Wang, PhD, a professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, makes electrostimulation a more convenient option than it currently is to speed up healing of broken bones. His thin, flexible device is self-powered…
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers have identified a drug cocktail that can activate and expand a population of muscle stem cells, which are either resident in the muscle, or are isolated from other tissues, such as the skin.
Engineers from the University of Glasgow Bendable Electronics and Sensing Technologies (BEST) group have developed a new method for manufacturing electronics, which prints high-performance silicon directly onto flexible materials.
Neuros Medical, Willoughby Hills, OH, has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of its novel high-frequency nerve block system as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the…
Wild Toes are latex-free, flexible toe spreaders made of 100% silicone. This is a great way to help reclaim toe mobility by restoring feet back to their natural shape with consistent use. Go barefoot 15 minutes a day with these toe spreaders to help open feet to a…
The Patient Specific Talus Spacer is an additively manufactured implant, made from cobalt chromium metal alloy, that is intended to match the anatomy of the patient’s talus. The implant is used in adult patients only who have avascular necrosis (AVN) of…
Sustained Acoustic Medicine (SAM), developed by ZetrOZ Systems, provides safe, effective pain relief from many common soft-tissue injuries. Approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, sam 2.0 is a long-duration, wearable ultrasound device that accelerates…
People with joint pain or body stiffness can have trouble doing simple tasks like getting dressed in the morning. This issue may be due to back/joint pain caused by back, hip, or knee surgery, post-fusion, total hip or total knee replacement, sciatica, stiffness…
Friendly Shoes look and feel like modern comfort sneakers but patented Easy Shoe Access zippers make them a functional solution for individuals struggling with shoe donning or fitting AFOs/SMOs. Invented by an occupational therapist, users simply fold…
The revolutionary Cheetah® Xpanse is the only available sport foot in the market that was specially designed for long jumping and other athletes requiring an exceptionally heavy load. The blade was designed to facilitate a faster pace for…
Stimpod NMS460, a non-invasive neuromodulation device, uses a proprietary hybrid pulsed radio frequency (PRF) waveform to provide relief and management of chronic intractable pain. It can also be used as an adjunctive treatment in the management of…
The RFAST rigid exo-performance ankle stabilizer was engineered for individuals recovering from ankle injuries or chronic ankle instabilities and as a preventive measure for athletes with a high risk of a high ankle sprain.
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