“Paralyzed Army veteran Gene Laureano cried when he first walked again with robotic legs at a New York clinic as part of research sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs. But when the study ended, so did his ability to walk. Now he may get the chance to walk everyday: The VA has agreed to … [Read more…]
When soldiers transition from active duty to civilian life, there are many steps that are required to ensure that each soldier receives the proper medical, and psychological treatment for their injuries as well as the highest awards / ratings that reflect the severity of any condition or injury suffered while on active duty. To get … [Read more…]
Can humans regrow fingers? by Julia Layton When a hobby-store owner in Cincinnati sliced off his fingertip in 2005 while showing a customer why the motor on his model plane was dangerous, he went to the emergency room without the missing tip. He couldn’t find it anywhere. The doctor bandaged the wound and recommended a … [Read more…]