Prosthetic Limbs
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Black amputees face challenges and increased costs for prosthesesAmputees face many challenges when it comes to getting the right prosthesis but Black amputees may end up paying more to match their skin colour.Oct 28, 2020
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Biggest medical breakthroughs of the last decadeFrom artificial limbs to gene editing, here are some of the coolest medical advances of the last 10 years.HealthDec 22, 2019
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Teen builds his own robotic prosthetic arm using LegoDavid Aguilar has built himself a robotic prosthetic arm using Lego pieces after being born without a right forearm due to a rare genetic condition.HealthFeb 7, 2019
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3-year-old Cuban girl who lost both legs to gangrene stands for first time with prosthetics“Everybody’s waiting for this moment,” the girl's mother told a reporter with the help of a translator. “They’ve been waiting a long time to see her walk.”WorldJan 22, 2019
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Halifax project looks to use old cannabis containers for prosthetic limbsA Halifax man has spotted an opportunity to take some of the packaging out of the waste stream, while also improving lives.CanadaOct 24, 2018
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Toronto comedian fundraising for ‘dream’ prosthetic legCourtney Gilmour is raising funds for the prosthetic limb of her dreams and hopes to raise awareness about accessibility to quality prostheses for all Canadians who need them.HealthDec 27, 2017
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Boston Marathon bombing survivor dances with bionic leg at Ted Talks VancouverBoston Marathon survivor Adrianne Haslet-Davis took a big step on her road to recovery on the TED Talks Vancouver stage Wednesday night – many steps to be exact.TechMar 20, 2014
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U of T team works to create 3D-printed limbs for Ugandan childrenA team at the University of Toronto is hoping to use 3D printing to change the lives of children with disabilities in Uganda by creating prosthetic limbs.CanadaJan 16, 2014
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WATCH: Scientist developing mind-controlled prosthetic legA team of engineers and scientists are getting closer to perfecting a prosthetic limb that can be controlled by the user's thoughts.HealthSep 26, 2013
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