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New Brain Study Offers Hope for Treating Phantom Limb Pain
October 25, 2025
In a groundbreaking study, researchers discovered that the brain’s control center for a missing limb can remain active long after surgical amputati...
In a groundbreaking study, researchers discovered that the brain’s control center for a missing limb can remain active long after surgical amputati...
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This Tiny Patch Makes Bionic Limbs Feel Temperature
October 22, 2025
For individuals experiencing limb loss or limb difference, advancements in technology have greatly improved movement restoration. Today’s prostheti...
For individuals experiencing limb loss or limb difference, advancements in technology have greatly improved movement restoration. Today’s prostheti...
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Phantom Pain Relief: Science’s Latest Breakthroughs
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the ‘So Everybody Can Move Act’ into law on January 1, 2025, marking a significant advancement in promoting inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilit...
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In the US, access to prosthetic limbs for individuals with limb loss or limb difference has long been a controversial issue within the healthcare system. Private health insurance plans have histori...
Neural-Controlled Prosthetic Leg Recreates Natural W...
Existing advanced prosthetic limbs enable individuals with limb loss to walk more naturally than older models. But the one thing these devices do not yet offer users is complete neural control. Ins...