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| Status quo of the pediatric auxiliary aids and services supply: challenges, successes, and ideas |
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As children grow up and develop, their needs keep changing. If the response to their special needs for auxiliary aids and services isn’t quick and competent, it creates problems that could have been avoided at a systemic level, says Christiana Hennemann. rehaKINDis committed to improving the situation and giving constructive feedback to policymakers, the public and other important stakeholders.
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| Robotic sensors could help transform prosthetics |
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A pioneering project to develop advanced sensors for use in robotic systems, could transform prosthetics and robotic limbs.
The research project aims to develop sensors which provide enhanced capabilities to robots, helping improve their dexterity and motor skills, through the use of accurate pressure sensors which provide haptic feedback and distributed touch.
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| Katja Tefiki – That's how she rolls |
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Katja Tefiki had to completely reorganize her everyday life after she became paraplegic. She got her driver's license and today her car and wheelchair are her indispensable companions. She loves long car rides and paragliding is also one of her passions. How she rolls otherwise, she tells us on REHACARE.com.
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| Which leisure activities are linked to lower risk of dementia? |
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Leisure activities, such as reading a book, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends, may help lower the risk of dementia, according to a new meta-analysis published in the August 10, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
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| New LEPUS E from HASE BIKES: Comfort Trike with Electric Start Assist |
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The LEPUS E from HASE BIKES is ideal for people with leg-strength issues. It features a start-assist function, that gets the wheels rolling without pedaling and accelerates the trike to 6 km/h (4 mph). Besides this start assist with motor power it offers a delta trike with full suspension and accessories for every need and purpose.
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| Travelite transport chair: Lightweight travel companion |
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The Travelite transport chair by Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare offers convenience to travelers by folding and transporting in a carry bag. A lightweight design of only 9.3 kg and compact dimensions make it easy to transport, while the soft seat and backrest provide comfort.
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| Soft robotic prosthetics for diabetic amputees |
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American Institute of Physics scientists are developing a new type of prosthesis based on microfluidics-assisted soft robotics that promises to significantly reduce skin ulcers and pain in patients who have had to undergo amputations between the ankle and knee due to diabetes.
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