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After amputation, losing more of her leg was the only way to help her walk again
White's revision surgery, performed by Ayalon, went smoothly. White spent several months afterward using a wheelchair and ...
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Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study estimates
She now covers breaking and trending news for CBS News' HealthWatch. Proposed cuts to global foreign aid, including slashing programs in the United States, could lead to millions of HIV deaths and ...
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From chiseled six-packs to sharp cheekbones, prosthetics are on the rise in fashion
The oldest known medical prosthetics (two artificial toes) date back to ancient Egypt, where they were used as walking aids. Approximately 300 years ... cushioning were created to meet the needs of ...
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Gaza's child amputees struggle with recovery, especially after Israel's cutoff of aid
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking for the ... The U.N.’s humanitarian aid organization OCHA called it the “largest ...
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New material lets amputees adjust prosthetic fit using a smartphone
In fact, amputees can make these tweaks on the fly ... For example, they might prefer a looser fit while sitting and a tighter fit while walking. The research team also thinks that the technology ...
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New Material Allows Amputees To Adjust Prosthetic Limb Fit Via Smartphone
A new material offers to improve prosthetic limb fit for amputees Roliner is made of elastic silicone ... For example, they might prefer a looser fit while sitting and a tighter fit while walking. The ...
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Gaza children amputees struggle with recovery after Israel cutoff aid
Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking ... s humanitarian aid organization OCHA called it the “largest cohort of child amputees in modern history.” ...
Winnipeg Free Press20d
Gaza’s child amputees struggle with recovery, especially after Israel’s cutoff of aid
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking ... aid organization OCHA called it the “largest cohort of child amputees ...
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Meet Sila Abu Aqlan, 5-Year-Old Girl Among Many Other Children, Facing the Brunt of Israel-Hamas War
Gaza Strip: Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking for the first ... The U.N.’s humanitarian aid organization OCHA called it the “largest cohort of child ...
Deccan Chronicle20d
Gaza's child amputees struggle with recovery, especially after Israel's cutoff of aid
Gaza City: Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking ... humanitarian aid organization OCHA called it the “largest cohort of child amputees in modern ...
Toronto Star20d
Gaza’s child amputees struggle with recovery, especially after Israel’s cutoff of aid
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking for the first time on a prosthetic leg at a clinic in Gaza City. The foot of ...