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San Diego prosthetic company drops Blue Cross 29 Jan 2006
Bergmann said SCOPe, formed in 1982, makes prosthetics ---- artificial limbs such as arms, legs, hands and feet ---- and orthotics ---- braces and supports for ...
- North County Times,
Museum's workshop gives Civil War enthusiasts a chance to brush up 29 Jan 2006
..."It gets rigged quite a bit," he said. "We use artificial limbs. But mainly I want to dispel the myths of what people think Civil War surgery was.". ...
- Frederick News Post (subscription),
Two need help to buy artificial limbs Jan 19, 2006
Sports enthusiast Mohd Firdaus Abdull Aziz lost his left arm in an accident on Nov 22 last year. Having his arm amputa- ted, however ...
- Malay Mail,
We can rebuild you Advances in artificial limbs Dec 27, 2005
...more lives but losing more limbs," says Tom Passero, director of Prosthetics and Orthotics Associates, a Middletown-based company that makes artificial limbs. ...
- Times Herald-Record,
The man who mocked and then defied fate Jan 27, 2006
However fate had other things in store. The Principal absolutely refused and instead told me to go to Pune and get artificial limbs fitted," says Riyaz. ...
- Daily News & Analysis,
Fearless Fighters Jan 27, 2006
...original, but this American version is very well structured apart from a clipped and misunderstood scene where Yee Yuen is given his artificial limbs after he ...
- Kung Fu Cinema,
Bant Singh: Dalit, Defiant, Decapitated Jan 27, 2006
...punished. 1. The Punjab Government make arrangements for best possible medical treatment and artificial limbs for Bant Singh. 2. A ...
- Mathaba.Net,
Prosthetist, who used to donate legs, hits on an even better idea Jan 27, 2006
BY VALERIA GODINES. SANTA ANA, Calif. - The doctors had fitted 100 desperately poor people with artificial limbs in El Salvador. ...
- Kansas City Star,
City celebrates Republic Day Jan 27, 2006
The Society for The Welfare of The Physically Handicapped (Research Centre) at Wanavdi distributed artificial limbs among the needy. ...
- Expressindia.com,
Asia: Artificial limb group aids Pakistan quake amputees Jan 24, 2006
The nongovernmental group outfits people who lost arms or legs in the quake with artificial limbs--and teaches them how to use them to return to more normal ...
- Asahi Shimbun,
Woman crushed by train can walk,ready to go home Jan 22, 2006
Hu arrived in Shanghai with her husband in early November to be fitted for artificial limbs at Shanghai Prosthetic and Orthopedic Company after undergoing ...
- Shanghai Daily,
He gives dignity and hope to the disabled Jan 21, 2006
Club of Chennai Kilpauk performs corrective surgeries with the help of the Andhra Mahila Sabha Hospital, besides providing artificial limbs and wheelchairs for ...
- Hindu,
Jaiswal visits ALMCO Jan 15, 2006
THE UNION Minister of State for Home SP Jaiswal appreciated the efforts of the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALMCO) made in the field ...
- Hindustan Times,
School offers hope to landmine victims Jan 18, 2006
KABUL, Jan 18 (SANA): A Scottish lecturer is the brains behind a project to build a Red Cross school specialising in fitting artificial limbs in Afghanistan ...
- Kashar News,
News - School offers hope to landmine victims Jan 17, 2006
A Scottish lecturer is the brains behind a project to build a Red Cross school specialising in fitting artificial limbs in Afghanistan, where many people have ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
Ceramics come out of the cold Jan 26, 2006
The composites, which are less brittle than existing ceramics, could be used to make everything from dental implants to artificial limbs (Science 311 515). ...
- Physics Web,
ON YOUR MARK: Behind the scenes on biennial day Jan 26, 2006
...the west wall. Still, as you can see, the process is an arduous one, full of big hats, darts, and artificial limbs. Fortunately it ...
- Azle News,
MORT CRIM: A new leg, a new life Jan 23, 2006
That unfortunate accident inspired Miller to make a career of building artificial limbs, eventually establishing the Greater Flint Prosthetic Center. ...
- Detroit Free Press,
Jharkhand at a Glance Jan 25, 2006
Giridih: The Tarun Mitra Parisad, a wing of Saswat Trust, distributed around 350 artificial limbs among physically-challenged persons in a camp held at Madhuban ...
- Calcutta Telegraph,
India aiding Afghanistan, despite Pakistani blockade Jan 26, 2006
...goods bound for Afghanistan, touches all aspects of life -- biscuits for 1 million children, planes for the national airline, artificial limbs for thousands of ...
- World Peace Herald,
Patriotic fervour marks R-Day celebrations in districts Jan 26, 2006
The Collector distributed welfare measures to 132 beneficiaries costing Rs 12.30 lakh. Three disabled persons were given artificial limbs, calipers. ...
- Newindpress,
Open Prosthetics Project Adopts Alibre Design Xpress Jan 27, 2006
Besides lower costs for artificial limbs, the members of the Open Prosthetic Project hope to rejuvenate creativity into a field that has not had any major ...
- Ten Links,
The Morning Read: Of lives and limbs Jan 23, 2006
...build low-cost prostheses. The doctors had fitted 100 desperately poor people with artificial limbs in El Salvador. It was supposed ...
- OCRegister,
Valuable mobile phones, Pocket PCs, laptops are forgotten in taxis Jan 25, 2006
...passenger dead, and strangely enough it was not uncommon for taxi drivers around the world to find their passengers had forgotten dentures and artificial limbs ...
- WAM - Emirates News Agency,
Pulling together for disabled... Jan 19, 2006
...more than 80kg have been collected by schoolchildren in Bahrain and are being boxed and shipped off to Thailand - where they will be made into artificial limbs ...
- Gulf Daily News,
Rotarians’ gesture to handicapped Filipinos Jan 4, 2006
SALEM: The Rotary Club of Salem Midtown has planned to fund Rs 20 lakh to help 500 amputees in Philippines get artificial limbs. ...
- Newindpress,
Family supports East-West causes Jan 24, 2006
After Doreen Freeman read about the Vietnamese immigrant who did well enough to finance a factory to make artificial limbs for countrymen maimed by land mines ...
- Honolulu Advertiser,
Marking 60 years of key tags, War Amps is "here today and tomorrow ... Jan 23, 2006
...practical assistance to returning war amputees, later developing the Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, which provides artificial limbs, Seminars, counselling ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release),
He's got designs on a new arm Dec 30, 2005
The centre in Newtown is one of five branches of the Artificial Limb Board, a government organisation that is the sole provider of artificial limbs in New ...
- Stuff.co.nz,
Fargo man combines health care with art Jan 10, 2006
Cost is also a consideration for some people. Newer artificial limbs that are more technologically advanced can cost up to $70,000. ...
- Minnesota Public Radio,
Soldier's fight carries over into recovery Dec 30, 2005
..."That was our big concern--just to keep him alive.". Anderson will undergo rehabilitation for several months and learn to use artificial limbs. ...
- Chicago Tribune,
Colorado voters have spoken Jan 16, 2006
...cemetery in Grand Junction would close, senior citizens centers would stop serving lunch, some amputees would not be able to get artificial limbs, and programs ...
- Marshalltown Times Republican,
La-Z-Boy donation puts fund over goal Jan 17, 2006
The Newton County Cancer Fund assists cancer patients with transportation, medication, equipment, artificial limbs and X-ray treatment. ...
- Neosho Daily News,
Accident victim gets new lease of life Dec 28, 2005
But moved by the NDTV report, a retired Army officer ensured that he was fitted with artificial limbs and now, the young man is back on his feet. ...
- NDTV.com,
COMMITTEE ON RIGHTS OF CHILD EXAMINES REPORT OF AZERBAIJAN Jan 20, 2006
...said. Today, children with disabilities were almost all provided with rehabilitation including artificial limbs and wheelchairs. ...
- Nieuwsbank (persbericht),
Business profile: Healthcare chief shoots from the hip over ... Jan 2, 2006
...no question that consumers will have to put their hands in their pockets," declares the chief executive of Smith & Nephew, the artificial limbs and woundcare ...
- Telegraph.co.uk,
Defence forces to modernise AFMS hospitals Jan 1, 2006
...also provide advance specialised treatment facilities for heart, lung, kidney diseases, cancer treatment, joint replacement, artificial limbs and bionic ear ...
- Webindia123,
Sculpture helps redefine beauty Dec 30, 2005
One of her earliest photography exhibitions showed her morphing from the artificial limbs forced on her as part of a tortured childhood in an institution to a ...
- Toronto Star,
Want to learn about hockey? Jan 1, 2006
..."I try to remind the people it's the only sport played with two artificial limbs," Carolina Hurricanes' assistant coach Kevin McCarthy said. ...
- Durham Herald Sun,
Schdo Donates to Schools, Chcs in Moyamba, Levuma Jan 13, 2006
...drainage system, beddings, splints and auto-pedric, disposable linings theatre masks, gloves, bladder syringes, urine bags, artificial limbs, pipettes and ...
- AllAfrica.com,
Reaching out in love Jan 9, 2006
Another Jaipur Foot camp is scheduled between January 5 and 12, where they will be providing artificial limbs, callipers, crutches, wheelchairs and tricycles ...
- Deccan Herald,
Kalam stresses use of advanced technology for development Dec 27, 2005
Nirtar) near Cuttack on Tuesday, he drew attention to the composite product technologies, which have been used to produce lightweight artificial limbs or Floor ...
- Newindpress,
Landmine Use in Burma Increases 23 Nov 2005
The Prosthetics Foundation of Thailand fitted some 300 artificial limbs to 180 people from Tachilek in Burma’s Shan State in 2004, most of which were victims ...
- The Irrawaddy News Magazine,
Italy offers artificial limbs technology Nov 8, 2005
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8: Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Margherita Boniver said on Tuesday her country would share its expertise in artificial limbs technology with ...
- Pakistan Dawn,
Artificial limbs to be distributed Nov 7, 2005
...was being organised to mark the centenary year of Basaveshwara Vidya Vardhak Sangha in which over 124 beneficiaries would be given artificial limbs free. ...
- Newindpress,
Ministries vow to arrange artificial limbs Oct 31, 2005
The health, social welfare and women development ministries on Monday resolved to rehabilitate the paralysed patients and arrange artificial limbs for about ...
- Pakistan Dawn,
Govt to produce artificial limbs for quake victims Oct 30, 2005
LAHORE: The Punjab government plans a project to produce artificial limbs for people who were crippled in the October 8 earthquake, Chief Minister Chaudhry ...
- Daily Times,
Govt plans to make artificial limbs for earthquake victims Nov 6, 2005
LAHORE: The government plans to make artificial limbs to rehabilitate the earthquake injured, Punjab Cooperatives Minister Col (r) Malik Muhammad Anwar said ...
- Daily Times,
PIMA to establish "Artificial Limbs Rehabilitation Unit" for ... Nov 1, 2005
...to large containers for assisting survivors of the earthquake in the areas of NWFP and Azad Kashmir and is establishing an Artificial Limbs Rehabilitation Unit ...
- Online - International News Network,
Free artificial limbs, callipers camp held Nov 6, 2005
Speaking after inaugurating two days camp to provide free artificial limbs (Jaipur foot) and callipers to the physically challenged persons, he lauded the ...
- Newindpress,
Red Crescent readies artificial limbs Nov 1, 2005
RAWALPINDI: The Red Crescent hospital will provide artificial limbs to children who have lost their arms and legs during the deadly October 8 earthquake, a top ...
- Gulf Times,
18 games for Xbox 360 Nov 22, 2005
...on his toes ... or someone else's, as he's turned into a Strogg, complete with artificial limbs, later in the game. The classic ...
- Detroit Free Press,
Learning to walk again Nov 10, 2005
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree in mechanical engineering she gained this year, by taking a Masters degree so she can design artificial limbs herself. ...
- Chesterfield Today,
90 benefit from free artificial limb fitting camp Nov 14, 2005
The Lions Club has been assisted by the Chennai-based Mukthi which supplied the artificial limbs, and the Lions Club International. ...
- Newindpress,
Triple amputee says she will walk again Nov 8, 2005
The 44-year-old woman arrived in the city with her husband Li Pengcheng on Sunday to be fitted for artificial limbs and spend several months undergoing ...
- Shanghai Daily,
Akram Durrani speaks in NWFP Assembly: ‘29,360 dead, 7,000 ... Nov 15, 2005
...children, with injured limbs. “Artificial limbs will be provided free of cost to the injured,� Durrani said. On his decision ...
- Daily Times,
It's your business: Top Star rolling out classes in Champaign Nov 20, 2005
...he said. Omnicare Labs, a maker of artificial limbs and braces, is planning to move, expand and change its name next year. The business ...
- Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette,
PM rules out change in PML leadership Nov 15, 2005
...also said that the government was also establishing two new centres in Muzaffarabad and Mansehra after Islamabad for the production of artificial limbs so that ...
- Ispoline,
Italian Minister meets Kasuri, assures full support for quake ... Nov 19, 2005
He also recalled the offer made by Deputy Foreign Minister Mergherita Eoniver, regarding technical assistance for manufacturing artificial limbs for thousands ...
- Pakistan Link,
Puppy to get artificial leg Nov 15, 2005
...giddyup," says Rex Miller. But Miller, who makes artificial limbs for humans, wants to use his skills to help Peg. "She'll be able ...
- News24,
Amputee from Mongolia seeks career in Japan Nov 6, 2005
...grassland fire in 1996 is currently learning techniques for adjusting new prosthetic limbs at a manufacturer that provided him with artificial limbs nine years ...
- Daily Yomiuri Online,
New Prosthetic Leg Offers Shapely Style Nov 11, 2005
BOSTON -- Technology has made life much easier for people with prosthetic limbs. But even with all the advances, most artificial limbs still look artificial. ...
- Boston Channel.com,
Pak PM assures normal live to quake-hit children Nov 5, 2005
..."Children are an assent to the country and the government will bear all expenses to get artificial limbs for those who had undergone amputation due to severe ...
- Pakistan Link,
Democrats can't escape their role in Iraq war Nov 16, 2005
Now that the war is dragging on toward its fourth year, now that footage of young men trying to walk with artificial limbs is on nightly TV, now that the ...
- San Jose Mercury News,
Amputees figure could reach to 1000 in various hospitals Nov 19, 2005
It may be noted that federal government has proposed four locations for setting up three centers for providing artificial limbs at Islamabad, Muzaffarabad and ...
- Pakistan Link,
PM willing to pacify dissident members through negotiations Nov 15, 2005
The Prime Minister added that there was dire need of artificial limbs. Besides Islamabad, artificial limbs centers will also be ...
- PakTribune.com,
Indian aid conducive in these hard times: Gen Farooq Nov 17, 2005
Ministry of Health would provide artificial limbs and body parts and full medical care would be taken, until they have fully recovered. ...
- PakTribune.com,
on the record: Nov 15, 2005
...on in the quake-hit areas satisfactorily He said that a large number of amputations were being carried out, which necessitated the provision of artificial limbs ...
- Daily Times,
Pakistan: Government needs help in reconstruction programme - PM Nov 15, 2005
Referring to limb damage suffered by a large number of people due to quake, the Prime Minister said three centers for providing artificial limbs were being ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
Shujaat, Pervez meet PM Nov 11, 2005
They also exchanged views about providing artificial limbs and treatment facilities to the disabled. Three centres are being set ...
- Kashar News,
Pakistan: PM announces evaluation of relief camp's management Nov 16, 2005
The Prime Minister said according to the information there were 1200 amputees and three artificial limbs centres would be set up in Islamabad, Muzaffarabad and ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
Iran to open $200m credit for rehabilitation of Pakistan's quake ... Nov 19, 2005
...establishing a center for rehabilitation of displaced people and has set up a hospital for artificial limbs on a piece of land allocated by the government of ...
- Islamic Republic News Agency,
Pat Harvey Nov 18, 2005
KCAL 9 News. The series resulted in the fitting of artificial limbs for an orphan, an innocent victim of the war. Active in community ...
- CBS 2,
Sustainability awarded Nov 16, 2005
...year we have so far collected 106 kilograms of ring pulls which, through Rotary, will be sent to neighbouring countries to be developed into artificial limbs.". ...
- Collie Mail,
Country’s first 24x7 ‘Health Mall’ to open in Kolkata Nov 18, 2005
The mall will also have facilities for diagnostic tests and indoor treatment facility for short periods of stay, besides storing artificial limbs. ...
- Express Healthcare Management,
Hop-a-long Peg Nov 16, 2005
...offer of help from Rex Miller, who lost his own right leg trying to jump a train when he was 15 and has made a career out of making artificial limbs for humans ...
- Orlando Sentinel,
Comprehensive programme being chalked out for disabled victims Oct 26, 2005
Shaukat Aziz has directed the Ministry of Health to prepare a comprehensive and an integrated policy that should ensure provision of artificial limbs to the ...
- Khaleej Times,
Flint prosthetic center to make artificial leg for puppy Nov 14, 2005
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -- Rex Miller has made artificial limbs for lots of humans, but never for a dog. Miller, owner of the ...
- Detroit Free Press,
Family lobbies to get coverage for artificial legs Nov 10, 2005
...job. "It is just an overwhelming financial burden," Bob Coombs said of the cycle of paying for artificial limbs and fittings. "You ...
- Somerville Journal,
World Community comes through for Pakistan, pledges $5.4 billion ... Nov 19, 2005
Iran will set up rehabilitation centres and a factory for manufacturing artificial limbs. "We will open credit line amounting to $200 million", he pointed out. ...
- Online - International News Network,
Rotary Club to organise free artificial limb-fixing camp Nov 13, 2005
...township from November 15 to 22. Experienced doctors from Jaipur will fix artificial limbs. Disclosing details, General Manager of ...
- Newindpress,
Ability, not disability Nov 7, 2005
...jet ski. He retired from the Army in 1996. Bowman also founded a program to provide artificial limbs for those in need. "It's not ...
- Disabilities.AFreePress.com,
Quake survivors to be provided construction material: Shaukat Oct 29, 2005
Shaukat said he has directed the Health Ministry to prepare a plan for establishment of modern centres for local production of artificial limbs for those who ...
- Pakistan Link,
Of Nukes and Quakes Oct 28, 2005
...medical care, prevention of outbreaks of various diseases by emergency sanitary measures and to arrange for enough medical supplies, especially artificial limbs ...
- Inter Press Service (subscription),
Light could trigger super-fast synthetic muscles Nov 9, 2005
...muscles sooner, he says. The artificial muscles could potentially be used in human-like robots or artificial limbs. If so, the new ...
- New Scientist (subscription),
- By Dr Amrita Dass Nov 12, 2005
Some examples are: artificial hearts and other organs, prosthetics (artificial limbs), the use of laser in surgery, cyrosurgery and ultrasonics and the use of ...
- The Asian Age,
Prosthetic Center to Make Leg for Puppy Nov 14, 2005
Rex Miller has made artificial limbs for lots of humans, but never for a dog. Until now. Miller, owner of the Greater Flint Prosthetic ...
- San Francisco Chronicle,
Prosthetic center to make leg for puppy Nov 15, 2005
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Rex Miller has made artificial limbs for lots of humans, but never for a dog. Until now. Miller, owner of ...
- Miami Herald,
Father Takes Fight For Amputee Girl To Beacon Hill Nov 10, 2005
...went to the State House Thursday afternoon to ask lawmakers to pass a bill that would require health insurers to pay 80-percent of the cost of artificial limbs ...
- CBS4Boston,
on the record: Nov 6, 2005
...nni. WAH CANTT: The Federal Labour and Manpower Ministry is trying to meet requirements for artificial limbs in the wake of the October 8 earthquake, Federal ...
- Daily Times,
Kashmir issue must be settled in accordance with Kashmiris desires ... Nov 11, 2005
He said three centers would be established at Islamabad, Muzaffarabad and Mansehra which would prepare artificial limbs for disable persons. ...
- PakTribune.com,
Colorado wrestles with tax limits Oct 26, 2005
...cuts. A contingency budget released last week said even funding for artificial limbs for poor amputees would be eliminated. Opponents ...
- Seattle Post Intelligencer
PM urges people to display volunteer spirit Nov 11, 2005
He said three centres (Islamabad, Muzaffarabad and Mansehra) were being established to make artificial limbs with the help of Social Welfare and Women ...
- Daily Times,
PM announces to give briefing to opposition on rehabilitation ... Nov 9, 2005
...that three centers were being set up in Muzaffarabad, Mansehra and Islamabad for rehabilitation of disabled persons and manufacturing of artificial limbs. ...
- PakTribune.com,
All parties to be taken on board: Aziz to convene meeting on ... Nov 9, 2005
...said a comprehensive programme for rehabilitation of the disabled had been approved which included establishment of three artificial limbs centres, one each in ...
- Pakistan Dawn,
MQM to continue relief work in AJK Nov 10, 2005
...shelter in rented containers and had distributed relief goods worth Rs 1.2 billion so far, including blankets and quilts, medicines, artificial limbs and food. ...
- Daily Times,
Reconstruction, govt top priority: PM Nov 15, 2005
...handicapped institute in Islamabad is being upgraded and one each in Muzaffarabad and Mansehra are to be established for providing artificial limbs for those ...
- Kashar News,
PM seeks help in rehabilitation as volunteers enrolment begin Nov 11, 2005
...and Women Development three centres one each in Islamabad, Muzaffarabad and Mansehra are being established for the production of artificial limbs so that those ...
- Pakistan Link,
Support for Allied Health Professionals Nov 14, 2005
Health Professions: art therapists, dieticians, occupational therapists, Orthopists, orthotists and prosthotists ( creation of artificial limbs and appliances ...
- PressZoom (press release),
Italy urges Europeans for more quake aid Nov 10, 2005
A special programme would be started in Italy with non-government organizations to provide artificial limbs for quake amputees and disaster management training ...
- NewKerala.com,
Italy to set up 200 houses in quake hit areas Nov 10, 2005
...and Balakot. She said that her country will also provide artificial limbs for the children disabled in the recent earthquake. The ...
- Kashar News,
Italian Deputy FM seeks EU intervention quake relief ... Nov 10, 2005
...earthquake. Italy will also provide artificial limbs to children. Two hundred fabricated houses will be set up in the next few days. ...
- Pakistan Link,
Owens proposes more money for colleges, transportation, health ... Nov 15, 2005
...limit measures in the nation, by threatening reduce college stipends and Medicaid funding, and eliminating a program to provide artificial limbs to indigent ...
- The Coloradoan,
Pakistan death toll reaches more than 86,000: Minister Nov 11, 2005
..."Efforts are underway to arrange artificial limbs for them," he said adding the United Nations has urgently arranged for tetanus vaccines wherever needed.
- Press Trust of India,
‘Disaster Relief Agency soon’ Nov 8, 2005
In this phase, besides other steps, the provision of artificial limbs to the handicapped and their treatment would be on top of the agenda.
- Ispoline,
Reconstruction in three years, says PM Nov 9, 2005
Shaukat Aziz said the government would set up three centres for manufacturing of artificial limbs in Islamabad, Muzaffarabad and Mansehra. ...
- Ispoline,
Friday's Our View Special day for special people Nov 11, 2005
Finally, remember veterans in your prayers, especially those who use wheelchairs and artificial limbs, the result of battle scars that will never completely ...
- Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil,
Surgeons' mercy dash to Pakistan Nov 10, 2005
Mr Iqbal, who has worked in Burnley for four years, said artificial limbs are in particular need because of the many amputations that have had to be carried out ...
- Burnley Today,
What's/Who's new in business WHAT'S NEW WHO'S NEW Nov 13, 2005
...has opened at 28 Office Park Drive, Palm Coast. Owner Scott Goralnik offers orthopedic braces and artificial limbs. Hours: 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. ...
- Daytona Beach News-Journal,
956 Pak quake victims amputated so far Nov 3, 2005
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz told the Lower House of Parliament the other day that the government was devising a strategy to provide artificial limbs to quake ...
- Islamic Republic News Agency,
Iran pledges US$ 200m for reconstruction of quake-hit areas Oct 29, 2005
He offered to build hospital for the artificial limbs if the government of Pakistan was ready to give land for the building. "We ...
- Online - International News Network,
Family of Saudi Guantanamo Prisoner Plead for His Release Oct 27, 2005
...in Guantanamo, the New York City based Center confirmed that Abdullah had lost both legs and was currently relying on two artificial limbs “that did not fit ...
- Asharq Alawsat,
Health Care Workers Support Referenda C & D Oct 28, 2005
...dollars in more cuts that he will recommend if voters reject the two measures, including the elimination of a program to provide artificial limbs to indigent ...
- cbs4denver.com,
Kasuri asks IFRC to help in building capacity in artificial limbs ... Nov 7, 2005
...supply to the affected people, Foreign Minister Ksuri asked IFRC to share its expertise to help build capacity in prosthesis (artificial limbs technology and ...
- Pakistan Link,
Rebuilding a shattered nation Nov 2, 2005
...their skills. - Physical rehabilitation: People who have lost their limbs can be provided with artificial limbs. - Mental rehabilitation ...
- GreaterKashmir.com (press release),
Caring workers honoured in star-studded ceremony Nov 11, 2005
Hospital. They make and fit artificial limbs andhave transformedthe lives ofhundredsof patients - including little Dionne Byrne. ...
- Glasgow Daily Record,
UFOs Over London - Government Denies Cover-Up Nov 12, 2005
This includes artificial limbs, false teeth, false eyes, those funny-looking things that sometimes hang off the end of your pants, Alucard Trilbys, photographs ...
- The Spoof (satire),
Probe into Iskcon hand in land deals Nov 11, 2005
...the Iskcon authorities sought about 30 acres to set up a Vedic Planetarium, financed by devotee Alfred Ford, a centre to manufacture artificial limbs for the ...
- Calcutta Telegraph,
Scots doctors’ climb to save 200 Nov 13, 2005
...village of Gumant. Along with Dr Malik, he now plans to raise funds to build a centre to provide artificial limbs in the region. The 37 ...
- The Herald,
Show of Support: Thanking troops for their dedication Nov 13, 2005
Both men now use prosthetics and have said that the artificial limbs did not interfere with their hunting trip. "It was an awesome time," Roeder said. ...
- MyWestTexas.com,
PIMA doctors’ efforts underway Nov 15, 2005
We have already chalked out a plan for later two phases and are all set to establish an Artificial Limbs Rehabilitation Unit for quake victims with the help of ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
Educator sold his college, but he keeps on teaching Nov 11, 2005
My job was to find the best way to make my clients employable, either through skill training, medical intervention, artificial limbs, psychological services. ...
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Pakistan: Reconstruction phase to begin after completion of damage ... Oct 26, 2005
Talking to reporters the Prime Minister said there was now an urgent demand to provide artificial limbs, wheel chairs and crutches to those whose limbs had to ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
Foreign aid will not pose negative impact on Pak independence ... Oct 31, 2005
He said that many people had lost their limbs in this tragedy and we were resorting a modern technology to plant them with artificial limbs to avoid further ...
- Online - International News Network,
Hoosiers feel Pakistan quake Nov 6, 2005
Ahmed is organizing medical efforts, collecting donations of artificial limbs and crutches and coordinating delivery of tetanus vaccines.
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,
Prosthetic Center to Make Leg for Puppy Nov 14, 2005
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. Nov 14, 2005 — Rex Miller has made artificial limbs for lots of humans, but never for a dog. Until now. ...
- ABC News
Prosthetic center to make leg for puppy Nov 14, 2005
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Rex Miller has made artificial limbs for lots of humans, but never for a dog. Until now. ...
- News & Observer,
Kasuri asks IFRC to help in building capacity in artificial limbs ... Nov 8, 2005
ISLAMABAD: Markku Dapani Niskala, Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and Red Crescent Societies called on the Foreign ...
- PakTribune.com,
Iran to help set up artificial limb unit: Pak PM Nov 1, 2005
He pointed out that there had been large-scale amputations of earthquake victims, who now needed artificial limbs for becoming productive and independent. ...
- IranMania News,
Travellers' camp spurs action Oct 27, 2005
A woman who lost a leg through cancer has won a university award after studying for a degree – so she can design her own artificial limbs. ...
- Chesterfield Today,
`No Eid holidays for federal health officials dealing with quake ... Oct 30, 2005
The units with state-of-the-art facilities will have the capacity of preparing artificial limbs and providing to the patients on the spot. ...
- Online - International News Network,
Aziz proposes ‘joint group’ on quake Nov 1, 2005
...these centres. Centres would be established in Islamabad, NWFP and Azad Kashmir to provide artificial limbs to amputees. Aziz told ...
- Daily Times,
A Tragedy Recalled East of Eden, East of Paso Robles Oct 1, 2005
There were rumors that he hadn't died at all, that he was in a sanitarium learning to use artificial limbs, that he hadn't even been in the car. ...
- Bremerton Sun
Popular Mechanics and Popular Panics (per Frank Furedi) Sep 30, 2005
Artificial limbs were well represented at the awards event as well, though, by Dr. Hugh Herr, who lost both legs to frostbite at age seventeen but subsequently ...
- American Council on Science and Health (press release)
Deformed boy to get free care at Shriners Hospital Sep 30, 2005
The hospital, which could not be reached for comment Friday, will provide any artificial limbs the boy needs, as well as extensive surgeries, Yaffa said. ...
- Palm Beach Post
London Criticized for Bomb Compensation Sep 26, 2005
...that caps on the amounts paid by a government compensation program are too low and will make it difficult for some victims to afford artificial limbs and other ...
- Guardian Unlimited
Meet on improving enterprise performance Sep 29, 2005
VK Goyal, Managing Director, National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) and AK Bhattacharya, Managing Director, Artificial Limbs Managing Corporation ...
- Lucknow Newsline
Pay-outs at last for 7/7 victims Sep 30, 2005
Tony Blair stepped in last weekend following complaints from Martine that she had been left without money to pay her mortgage and buy artificial limbs. ...
- Daily Snack
London bombing victims waiting for financial help Sep 26, 2005
...paid by a government compensation program -- $885,000 per person --are too low and will make it difficult for some victims to afford artificial limbs and other ...
- Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription)
War Amps "Super Champ" proud to tell story in award-winning ... Sep 20, 2005
...profile shows how Meaghan, born a multiple amputee, has overcome her amputations to lead a successful life, and includes scenes of the artificial limbs she uses ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release)
Bombing victim's first agonising steps to recovery Sep 25, 2005
At some point she will move from the rocker legs on to new prosthetics, but she hopes one day to buy specialist artificial limbs designed for people who have ...
- Guardian Unlimited
ICRC – Bulletin No. 34 - SUDAN Sep 26, 2005
A residence for people requiring artificial limbs and orthotic devices will soon be inaugurated jointly by Sudan's National Authority for Prosthetics and ...
- Reuters AlertNet
Patil 'not bothered' as terrorists are in a 'minority' Sep 18, 2005
...the Home Minister inaugurated the Sankara Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) of the Sankara Vidya Kendra here which is to provide artificial limbs to disabled at no ...
- Hindu
Home Minister inaugurates Shankara Rehabilitation Centre in ... Sep 18, 2005
After inaugurating the rehabilitation centre, which aims to provide artificial limbs free of cost to the poor and needy, Patil assured that the Government ...
- Webindia123
Southampton scientists move closer to bionic hand Sep 21, 2005
One of the key differences between mechanical, artificial, limbs is that they aren't able to sense pressure or touch in the same way human limbs can. ...
- MTBeurope.info
HOME MINISTER INAUGURATES SHANKARA REHABILITATION CENTRE Sep 18, 2005
Shankara Vidya Kendra here today. The centre will provide artificial limbs free of cost to the poor and needy. Speaking on the occasion ...
- Press Information Bureau (press release)
We should carve his name with pride Sep 27, 2005
Bartels continued carving, producing work for stately homes and Durham Cathedral. In the Second World War, he worked on artificial limbs for the maimed. ...
- ic Liverpool
Just succeed Sep 17, 2005
I read (the book) as he was writing it. He e-mailed his daily work to me.�. Although Kyle has artificial limbs, “he doesn’t use them at all. ...
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Legless climber, 65, tackles Alp Sep 19, 2005
When one of the artificial limbs broke with metal fatigue on a 16,782ft (5,115m) Argentinean peak in 1981, he simply struggled onto the top on one leg. ...
- BBC News
How resilient 'Changi Industries' shod and clothed British PoWs Sep 25, 2005
They also made their own sandpaper to produce artificial limbs and special shoes for those who had feet deformed through injury. ...
- Telegraph.co.uk
Local lender celebrates a decade of service Sep 25, 2005
CDR. The company provides artificial limbs, as well as body bracing for those with injuries such as sprained ankles and knees. But ...
- Lincoln Journal Star
Tsunami Victims Hog Limelight Sep 18, 2005
Hamdani, age 11, and Tara, age 8, both amputees, arrived in the United States on 19th July to receive artificial limbs at the Shriners Children’s Hospital in ...
- Navhind Times
Legless OAP's climb Sep 19, 2005
...rucksack. When one of the artificial limbs broke on a 16,782 foot Argentinian peak in 1981 he simply struggled onto the top on one leg. ...
- The Sun
Prosthetist from Gambrills trains Iraqi professionals Sep 11, 2005
As a certified prosthetist and orthotist, he has been making artificial limbs and braces for years, helping countless patients move or function normally. ...
- Annapolis Capital
EU funding for breakthrough man–machine interface Sep 9, 2005
The nanoswitch could help provide people requiring prosthetic limbs with far more usable and flexible artificial limbs that could be far more like a natural ...
- BJHC.co.uk
New artificial hand can grip like a human Sep 9, 2005
One of the key differences between mechanical, artificial, limbs is that they aren?t able to sense pressure or touch in the same way human limbs can, but ...
- CNet News.com Blog
Medical Implants Edge Toward 'Bionic Man Sep 13, 2005
...it. Electronic components can already shore up faltering human capabilities, from artificial limbs to implantable heart devices. ...
- InformationWeek
Two sites, two journeys for Keys patients Sep 19, 2005
...inexpensive task. Nurses travel with them. All their medication and dentures and artificial limbs are transported with them. This time ...
- Miami Herald
Army adopts Kashmir orphanage Sep 21, 2005
...function organised by the army. The Nowshera brigade has also helped 24 amputees secure artificial limbs in Jaipur. All this is part ...
- Newindpress
92-year old prostheticist has penchant for the unconventional Sep 6, 2005
...priorities. For years, artificial limbs were made of wood and covered with shrunken rawhide or enamel, which was prone to chipping. ...
- Lowell Sun
All help from government for physically challenged: Patil Sep 18, 2005
Addressing a gathering after distributing artificial limbs and specially designed vehicles for the physically challenged under the aegis of the Shankar Vidya ...
- Deepika
When order comes, hospitals in Keys evacuate patients to mainland ... Sep 19, 2005
...t live without. "People's dentures, eyeglasses and artificial limbs can't get mixed up," Smith said with a smile. Director of Nursing ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com
"Gramps" finishes 1,500 km walk for War Amps Champs Sep 1, 2005
..."I am aware of the considerable added cost that the continual provision of artificial limbs for children as they grow would imply," he said. ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release)
Tragic Freddie is off home Sep 6, 2005
Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, South West London. He will return next year for artificial limbs. British-born Dee, who runs an orphanage ...
- The Sun
YOGA CAN DEFER AGEING: PATTABHI JOIS Sep 3, 2005
...should be practised earnestly. Earlier, Jois distributed artificial limbs to eight beneficiaries donated by Rotary Mysore. One of the ...
- Star of Mysore
Now, a reel story on real hero Sep 13, 2005
I had gone to Pune to install artificial limbs when I met this person who did not have any limbs, yet managed to run a family that included three daughters. ...
- Kolkata Newsline
2 fight for justice Sep 4, 2005
Markewich, an advocate for the disabled who overcame birth defects to walk with artificial limbs, said she'd focus her efforts on speeding up the rate cases ...
- New York Daily News
Terror victim's brave return Sep 9, 2005
...executive at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, who lost both his legs in London's terrorist attacks, is to learn how to walk again with the use of artificial limbs ...
- ic Liverpool
Op hope for tot Freddie Sep 5, 2005
He will return to the UK next year to have artificial limbs fitted. He was turned down for surgery in Kenya and refused a UK visa. ...
- The Sun
Fur flies in NY Sep 14, 2005
...giveaway. Her husband may have sung that money can't buy him love, but apparently it buys his wife some sweet-lookin' artificial limbs.). ...
- Edmonton Sun
Media invitation - The War Amps multiple amputation seminar Sep 16, 2005
...today at 1:30 pm Super Champs in attendance will learn about the importance of amputees staying active and will demonstrate the artificial limbs and devices ...
- ArriveNet (press release)
Island spends more on health than ten years ago Sep 12, 2005
...“Additionally, the cost of medical supplies such as hearing aids, artificial limbs, eye wear and contact lenses, and both prescribed and over-the-counter ...
- Royal Gazette
Home Health Care firm seeking its client Sep 1, 2005
Some are bedridden, but even those who are ambulatory have very special needs such as ostomies, tracheotomies or artificial limbs.
- Bradenton Herald
Thousands walk to remember 9-11, support freedom’s defenders Sep 12, 2005
...ones there. Many were veterans of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Some of those were in wheelchairs or walked on artificial limbs.
- Army Public Affairs (press release)
Jim Fennell: Wilson takes a swing for amputee golfers Sep 3, 2005
When he plays golf, as he does three or four times a week, Wilson wears shorts, exposing the artificial limbs on each of his legs. He does it for a purpose. ...
- The Union Leader
Medical implants edge toward 'bionic man' Sep 12, 2005
Electronic components can shore up faltering human capabilities, in the form of artificial limbs that use real-time embedded control, implantable ...
- EE Times UK
Closing VA hosp Aug 31, 2005
The Northeast Prosthetic Center housed there is the only laboratory in the region authorized to fabricate definitive artificial limbs. ...
- New York Daily News
Psychosocial aspects of the Tsunami Aug 31, 2005
In certain locations the demand for prostheses was such that voluntary groups were working in parallel with the formal healthcare system to fit artificial limbs ...
- Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
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