Prosthetics
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Montreal-born Adrien Morot on winning an Oscar with ‘The Whale’ star Brendan FraserAlthough cosmetic computer-generated effects in film are sought after, Morot said in this case wearing the suit helped Fraser understand how Charlie moves and feels.EntertainmentMar 15, 2023
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Vancouver Island charity is creating prosthetics for Ukrainian amputeesWhile the program has been helping amputees in resource-poor countries for years, the war in Ukraine has created an entirely new population in need, the charity said.TechFeb 26, 2023
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Toronto museum steps in to help preserve Mississauga man’s severed leg after collision“I decided I didn’t want it cremated. It wasn’t really my decision to lose this leg. I’m going to make it my decision about what I want to do with it.”CanadaDec 24, 2020
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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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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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GTA university students create bionic arm less than $1K for amputeesHamayal Choudhry has teamed up with a friend, Samin Khan, to create smartARM.HealthSep 14, 2018
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Peterborough resident launches GoFundMe campaign to help pay for prosthetic leg"I feel uncomfortable, almost, taking money from people, so I'm struggling with that," Mark Steel said. "But at the same time, I have to."CanadaFeb 9, 2018
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Tanzanian albino children, attacked for body parts used in witchcraft, seek care in USFour Tanzanian children with albinism who lost limbs in brutal attacks driven by superstition and witchcraft, arrived in the United States on Saturday in hopes of receiving new prosthetics that will help them lead normal lives.HealthMar 27, 2017
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Cupid, the 2-legged puppy saved after being thrown away, takes first steps on prosthetic legsA puppy born without front legs and saved by an Oakville, Ont., rescue from the trash is taking a major step forward after being fitted with new prosthetic legs.CanadaFeb 9, 2017
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