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Animal Prosthetics: A Leg Up on a Bad Break
2008-06-02 10:09:00 In the last few years, more and more disabled creatures of different species are being helped by modern technology, and by the researchers and volunteers who go the extra mile. Mental_floss has several cases of animals with prosthetics, from little birds to elephants. Here is one reaction to this story that you must read for its incredible cuteness. Disclaimer: I wrote this article. Anytime you see this disclaimer, that means please go read it!
By: Miss Cellania
Interview: Troy Turner - Advanced Prosthetics & Human Performance (Part 1)
2008-03-19 02:49:00 This is an interview with my brother. But the guy really needs to interview me so I can tell the world how Troy was as a big brother growing up. Then you’d get the real story! I’m fairly very proud of my brother. He’s doing some great things for this country and some even greater things ...
DARPA Revolutionizing Prosthetics 2009
2008-02-25 12:15:00 DARPA is working hard to advance prosthetics technology, the result will be a limb that is easier to control and have improved run time compared to current devices. "The four-year Revolutionizing Prosthetics 2009 program will create a neurally controlled artificial limb that will restore full motor and sensory capability to upper extremity amputee patients. This revolutionary ...
By: Hacked Gadgets
Medical Billing / Coding and SADMERC
2008-02-11 06:12:00 Medical billing always requires adherence to proper coding and other procedures so that the insurance medical claim process is simplified. So what is SADMERC? Well, it refers to The Statistical Analysis Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier. It is a national entity that provides services under contract to the CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). It's Reports and Analysis Unit provides data analysis support to the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs).Thus, SADMERC is a liaison between medical suppliers, manufacturers, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to determine which Level II HCPCS codes work best for Medicare-reimbursed DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies). CMS instructs the different manufacturers/suppliers to contact the SADMERC HCPCS units to get the proper codes and prices for items. SADMERC also performs a variety of national pricing functions for DMEPOS services b...
Beauty and Prosthetics
2007-09-16 23:47:00 Before I knew of Sarah Connor or Hellboy, there was Catherine (Beauty) and Vincent (Beast). One of the first “grown-up” (i.e. none cartoon) shows I got into when I was young was the live action TV series Beauty and the Beast. I have memories of lying down at the foot of my parent’s bed watching ... [ This is a content summary only. Visit PinoyBlogoSphere.com for full links, other content, and more! ]
Rocket-powered Mechanical Arm Could Revolutionize Prosthetics
2007-08-23 02:15:00 Science Daily - … or capability, but it is closer in terms of function and power to a human arm than any previous prosthetic device that is self-powered and weighs about the same as a natural... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: Engineers Voice
Rocket-powered mechanical arm could revolutionize prosthetics
2007-08-22 03:14:00 innovations report - … or capability, but it is closer in terms of function and power to a human arm than any previous prosthetic device that is self-powered and weighs about the same as a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: Engineers Voice
Rocket-powered mechanical arm could revolutionize prosthetics
2007-08-21 04:08:00 PhysOrg - … or capability, but it is closer in terms of function and power to a human arm than any previous prosthetic device that is self-powered and weighs about the same as a natural arm,”... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: Engineers Voice
New surgery revolutionizing prosthetics
2007-07-31 15:54:00 SEATTLE, July 30 (UPI) — A new surgical procedure being implemented by Seattle surgeon Doug Smith is focused on offering prosthetic arms controlled by the mind. The process involves the use of a mechanical hand controlled by a microprocessor and attaching a patient’s median nerve to the muscles attached to the new appendage, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer ... |
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