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Medical Gaslighting: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
April 06, 2023
Have you ever felt ignored by your prosthetist? Having one's concerns dismissed by a medical provider is often called "medical gaslighting." And i...
Have you ever felt ignored by your prosthetist? Having one's concerns dismissed by a medical provider is often called "medical gaslighting." And i...
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Sensor vs. Human: Detecting Changes in Socket Fit Before They Happen
June 16, 2021
A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics in January 2021 sought to determine whether a sensor or a human could detect changes...
A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics in January 2021 sought to determine whether a sensor or a human could detect changes...
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