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A United States soldier demonstrates Foosball with two prosthetic limbs Artificial limbs a type of prosthesis and are classified by the type of amputation they would replace, for example: Transtibial prostheses: Below the knee Transfemoral prostheses: Above the knee Transradial prostheses: below the elbow Transhumeral prostheses: above the elbow For congenital (from birth) defects the terms are used to refer to the body part that would be amputated. For example if one of the limbs is ...
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- Jaipur limb for Indonesians
The Earth Times - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:01 EST
- Gene therapy may help with diseased limbs
The Earth Times - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:58 EST
- Gene Therapy Shows Promise As Treatment For Diseased Limbs
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 11:00 EST
- Developing Thought-Controlled Artificial Limbs: New Ideas From Penn Scientists
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 21 Jan 2007 03:00 EST
- Artificial teeth developed in mouths of mice
The Earth Times - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:45 EST
- Drug-Enriched Salt Could Prevent Devastating Tropical Disease
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:00 EST
- Drug-treated salt helps limb swelling
The Earth Times - Sat, 03 Mar 2007 01:53 EST
- Artificial lung used to keep patient alive before lung transplant
The Earth Times - Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:06 EST
- Instruction Manual For Creating A Molecular Nose
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 17 Feb 2007 05:00 EST
- Artificial Retina Could Help Blind Regain Partial Sight
ScienceDaily - Sat, 17 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Research Could Lead To Improvements In Prosthetic Limbs And Robots
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- 46-Year-Old Man Receives First Temporary Total Artificial Heart In Northeast U.S. From Penn Cardiac Surgeons
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:00 EST
- Anti-inflammatory Drug Breakthrough From Israeli Biochemist
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:00 EST
- Development Could Lead To Creation Of An Artificial Retina
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 07:00 EST
- Device aids older men with leaky bladder
Reuters - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:34 EST
- Recipes for regenerating limbs
MSNBC - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:19 EST
- New Technology Lengthens Lives Of Patients Waiting For Donor Human Hearts
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:00 EST
- Biochip Allows Genes To Express Themselves
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:00 EST
- Artificial retina holds promise for blind
MSNBC - Fri, 16 Feb 2007 06:06 EST
- FDA approves device to save soldiers’ limbs
MSNBC - Fri, 09 Feb 2007 07:40 EST
- New Technique Allows 'Feeling' in Artificial Arm
MedicineNet - Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:00 EST
- "Female" knee implants sell, but draw skepticism
Reuters - Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:31 EST
- Tests Begin On Next Generation Of Retinal Implant
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:00 EST
- Artificial retina implant holds promise for blind
Reuters - Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:54 EST
- Orthopedic Surgeons Debate Whether Knee Implant Designed For Women Is Better Than Standard Implant
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- "Female" knee implants sell, but draw skepticism
Reuters - Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:19 EST
- FDA clears device that may save soldiers' limbs
Reuters - Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:44 EST
- FDA clears device that may save soldiers' limbs
Reuters - Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:44 EST
- Biochip Allows Genes To Express Themselves
ScienceDaily - Sun, 18 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Artificial Cells To Fight Disease?
ScienceDaily - Thu, 08 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- The Psychology Of Skin Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:00 EST
- Mimicking How The Brain Recognizes Street Scenes
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 11 Feb 2007 09:00 EST
- Artificial Heart Donated to Smithsonian
Washington Post - Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:09 EST
- Mutant Gene Shatters Nerves: Was Abe Lincoln Affected?
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:00 EST
- Artificial heart donated to Smithsonian
MSNBC - Fri, 12 Jan 2007 02:18 EST
- Nutrition Researchers Provide The Skinny On Trans Fats
ScienceDaily - Fri, 02 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Mutant Gene Shatters Nerves: Was Abe Lincoln Affected?
ScienceDaily - Wed, 31 Jan 2007 04:00 EST
- Michigan to join trans fat debate
MSNBC - Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:18 EST
- Early Feeding Could Help Reduce Liver Dysfunction In Critically Ill Patients
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:00 EST
- Toward Medical Implants With An Antibiotic Coating
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:00 EST
- COMPORTA: New Technologies In The Service Of The Disabled
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 17 Jan 2007 01:00 EST
- Toward Medical Implants With An Antibiotic Coating
ScienceDaily - Tue, 23 Jan 2007 04:00 EST
- Biomedical Devices Could Be Strengthened By Lycra-Like Materials Inspired By Spider Silk
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:00 EST
- Early Feeding Could Help Reduce Liver Dysfunction In Critically Ill Patients
ScienceDaily - Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:00 EST
- Artificial Cornea Offers Better Results For Infants, Some Blind Patients
ScienceDaily - Tue, 26 Dec 2006 04:00 EST
- Starbucks plans switch to growth-hormone-free milk
Reuters - Tue, 16 Jan 2007 07:18 EST
- Starbucks plans switch to growth-hormone-free milk
Reuters - Tue, 16 Jan 2007 07:18 EST
- Starbucks plans switch to growth-hormone-free milk
Reuters - Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:01 EST
- Genetically Altered Cells May Help Artificial Skin Fight Infection
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 09 Jan 2007 11:00 EST
- Genetically Altered Cells May Help Artificial Skin Fight Infection
ScienceDaily - Mon, 08 Jan 2007 04:00 EST
- Botulism Study Could Lead To New Vaccines And Treatments To Counter Bioterrorist Attacks
ScienceDaily - Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:00 EST
- Theme Parks Now Offering You Trans-Fat Free Food
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 28 Dec 2006 02:00 EST
- Hairpins For Switches - Artificial RNA Ligands Differentiate Between On And Off States Of Riboswitches
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 27 Dec 2006 04:00 EST
- Unhealthy Fats To Be Phased Out In New York Restaurants
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 05 Dec 2006 07:00 EST
- Botulism Study Could Lead To New Vaccines And Treatments To Counter Bioterrorist Attacks
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:00 EST
- Pain Relief Effectiveness Down To Mind-set?
ScienceDaily - Sat, 23 Dec 2006 04:00 EST
- Bill seeks to ban trans fats from Massachusetts
Reuters - Wed, 20 Dec 2006 01:03 EST
- Greater Cooperation Needed For Advancement Of Stem Cell Research - Tissue Regeneration Therapy Inhibited By Governmental Restrictions
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:00 EST
- Scientists create artificial gut
BBC - Fri, 10 Nov 2006 03:17 EST
- Artificial Cornea Offers Better Results For Infants, Some Blind Patients
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 18 Nov 2006 06:00 EST
- NY eateries face new rules on transfats, calories
Reuters - Tue, 05 Dec 2006 05:08 EST
- American Diabetes Association Supports Decision To Ban Trans Fat In All New York City Restaurants
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 10 Dec 2006 08:00 EST
- NY eateries face new rules on trans fats, calories
Reuters - Tue, 05 Dec 2006 06:14 EST
- NY bans most trans fats from restaurants
Reuters - Tue, 05 Dec 2006 07:19 EST
- NY bans most trans fats from restaurants
Reuters - Tue, 05 Dec 2006 10:13 EST
- NY bans most trans fats from restaurants
Reuters - Tue, 05 Dec 2006 10:13 EST
- NY bans most trans fats from restaurants
Reuters - Tue, 05 Dec 2006 10:13 EST
- Wnt Reactivates Dormant Limb Regeneration Program
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 24 Nov 2006 07:00 EST
- Sculpting a Gym Just for Kids
Washington Post - Sat, 25 Nov 2006 05:00 EST
- NYC Health Board Votes to Ban Trans Fats
Washington Post - Tue, 05 Dec 2006 07:10 EST
- Young to test artificial pancreas
BBC - Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:09 EST
- NYC to vote on trans fat ban
MSNBC - Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:08 EST
- Virtual Reality Lets Amputees 'Control' Missing Limbs
ScienceDaily - Wed, 15 Nov 2006 04:00 EST
- Medicare reconsiders coverage for spinal discs
Reuters - Thu, 30 Nov 2006 03:36 EST
- Scientists build world's first artificial stomach
MSNBC - Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:45 EST
- Machines To Support Motor Rehabilitation After Stroke: 10 Years Of Experience In Berlin
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:00 EST
- Neural Networking Nanotubes
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:00 EST
- Mechanical 'Artificial Hearts' Can Remove Need For Heart Transplant By Returning Heart To Normal
ScienceDaily - Thu, 02 Nov 2006 04:00 EST
- Life-saving pump lets heart heal
BBC - Thu, 02 Nov 2006 09:49 EST
- The First Annual EuroBioForum Of Life Science Researchers
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 08 Nov 2006 03:00 EST
- Researchers Eye Artificial Pancreas
WebMD - Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:44 EST
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute Receives $2 Million In Federal Funds For Biomedical Research Centers
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 03 Nov 2006 03:00 EST
- Artificial liver tissue developed from umbilical cord blood
The Earth Times - Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:32 EST
- Docs Find Success in New Heart Treatment
Washington Post - Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:45 EST
- Preliminary Results With A New Artificial Urinary Sphincter For Stress Urinary Incontinence With Conditional Occlusion For Stress Urinary Incontinence
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:00 EST
- New York trans fat ban wins backing at hearing
Reuters - Tue, 31 Oct 2006 03:53 EST
- New York trans fat ban wins backing at hearing
Reuters - Tue, 31 Oct 2006 03:53 EST
- Marijuana-like compound may fight Alzheimer's
Reuters - Wed, 18 Oct 2006 05:09 EST
- Statement Of The American Diabetes Association On The NY City Health Department's Proposal To Phase Out Artificial Trans Fat In All Restaurants
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:00 EST
- Advances allow many more U.S. soldiers to keep limbs
Reuters - Mon, 09 Oct 2006 08:42 EST
- Advances allow many more U.S. soldiers to keep limbs
Reuters - Mon, 09 Oct 2006 08:42 EST
- Advances allow many more U.S. soldiers to keep limbs
Reuters - Mon, 09 Oct 2006 08:42 EST
- Researchers Eye Artificial Pancreas
MedicineNet - Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:00 EST
- F.D.A. Panel Supports Artificial Disks for Upper Spine
New York Times - Wed, 20 Sep 2006 04:00 EST
- FDA gives conditional approval for new artificial heart
The Earth Times - Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:48 EST
- Medical advances help soldiers keep limbs
CNN - Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:12 EST
- Spider webs could help treat injured knees
MSNBC - Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:05 EST
- Artificial Cornea Is In Sight, Thanks To Biomimetic Hydrogels
ScienceDaily - Sun, 17 Sep 2006 03:00 EST
- Artificial Heart Gets Limited FDA Approval
Washington Post - Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:00 EST
- Goodbye fries? NYC may ban trans fats
MSNBC - Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:36 EST
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