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Prosthetic Limbs
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Yemen Landmine Free by 2009 24 Nov 2005
Since 2004, MAC has also offered job training and medical support, providing victims with prosthetic limbs, wheel chairs and hearing aids. ...
- Yemen Observer,
May Chidiac makes comeback on LBC 24 Nov 2005
Addressing the perpetrators, Chidiac said she will never abandon her job and promised to return as soon as prosthetic limbs are made for her. ...
- Daily Star - Lebanon,
A GRUELLING 100,000M ROW Nov 16, 2005
Her parents launched an appeal, The Ellie May Trust, to raise money to provide their daughter with prosthetic limbs - something they hoped would enable her to ...
- ic theWarf.co.uk,
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,
Elks willing to help special-needs children 11-08-2005 Nov 9, 2005
Mrs. Cannon notes that, in the past, the Elks have provided special equipment including hearing aids, prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, specially equipped vans and ...
- Plainview Daily Herald,
NSW Govt urged to help amputees Nov 14, 2005
Phil Jacobs has written a submission on funding for prosthetic limbs, which will now be put forward as an official submission of the Sydney Amputee Society. ...
- ABC Online,
Veterans' laurels varied in history Nov 9, 2005
..."I do know that a huge amount of the state budget in either Alabama or Mississippi went to buy prosthetic limbs for former Confederate soldiers," Hadden said. ...
- Charlotte Sun-Herald,
Straight eye for TV's funny guy Nov 16, 2005
4 series on the social impact of the First World War, and he is brimming with heart-wrenching accounts of battlefield injuries, prosthetic limbs and bleak ...
- Scotsman,
Dad fights to keep amputee daughter walking Nov 9, 2005
...at a State House hearing tomorrow to pass a proposal that would require private health insurers to pay 80 percent of the cost of prosthetic limbs – the same ...
- Boston Herald,
Courage helps boy deal with loss of legs Nov 8, 2005
As for Keaton, he's courageously facing the challenge with his usual good humour, waiting excitedly for his new prosthetic limbs. ...
- York Region Era Banner,
Crutches and wheelchairs needed for amputees Oct 24, 2005
No wheelchairs, crutches or physiotherapy is available for the amputees and doctors warn of a soaring demand for prosthetic limbs, according to a report by the ...
- Daily Times,
Amputee from Mongolia seeks career in Japan Nov 6, 2005
A 23-year-old Mongolian man who lost both legs in a grassland fire in 1996 is currently learning techniques for adjusting new prosthetic limbs at a ...
- Daily Yomiuri Online,
The children's catastrophe Oct 31, 2005
..."In all my career I've never seen a wave of injuries like this.". Aid workers are planning to import large stocks of wheelchairs and miniature prosthetic limbs. ...
- Mail & Guardian Online,
Ability, not disability Nov 4, 2005
Dressed in khaki shorts that partially covered his prosthetic limbs, one painted in the American flag, he spoke to students, and narrated a film documenting ...
- 2theadvocate.com,
Courage helps boy deal with loss of legs Nov 9, 2005
As for Keaton, he's waiting excitedly for his new prosthetic limbs. They haven't been fitted yet, because wounds from his skin grafts are still fresh. ...
- York Region Era Banner,
Dealing with pain Oct 25, 2005
But the drug doesn't have the same effect once phantom pain has set in. Flor found that prosthetic limbs can help amputees unlearn their aches. ...
- Independent,
From legs to licenses - commuter rail's lost and found supervisor ... Oct 31, 2005
...left by some of the 300,000 train commuters: umbrellas, books, cell phones, wallets, keys, computers, plastic dolls, prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, wedding ...
- Fort Wayne News Sentinel,
Jet fighters deal halted to pay for quake relief Nov 4, 2005
There are only two factories in Pakistan that produce prosthetic limbs, and the Government is considering importing more from abroad. ...
- Times Online,
Pub bomb victims wait for pay-outs six years on Oct 29, 2005
...short-changed'. Her client was badly injured in the attack, losing his legs, and has had to have prosthetic limbs fitted. Storey ...
- The Observer,
The Gift Of Wholeness Nov 3, 2005
...a boy in Bosnia. The letter read: "I am asking all God and merciful people to help me get prosthetic limbs.". "He had stepped on ...
- CBS News
Wounded soldier back from Army hospital Nov 1, 2005
Brooks, who still spends part of each month at Walter Reed mastering his prosthetic limbs, said he looks forward to seeing Yancy again. ...
- Biloxi Sun Herald,
Mum sues over little Evan's agony Oct 26, 2005
The family is raising cash to pay for more advanced prosthetic limbs for Evan when he is older and have issued a message of thanks to people who donated ...
- Manchester Evening News,
Inside 'Star Wars' Oct 28, 2005
...you'll also see how the same technology that has fueled movie special effects has been applied to real-life, from "thinking" prosthetic limbs (this includes an ...
- Concord Monitor,
Passing the Nicaraguan challenge Nov 5, 2005
On one day, the group covered less than half a mile. With her two prosthetic limbs, Atkinson preferred to plod alone at the back. ...
- The Sunday Times,
Swimming with the sharks Nov 5, 2005
...movement. The skin, made from a material called Skinflex (used mainly for prosthetic limbs), was painted to look like a great white. ...
- The Statesman,
Beat Happenings Oct 26, 2005
Clear out Dad's old trunk of Playboys: One usually finds things such as Christmas lights, moth-chewed quilts and prosthetic limbs in an attic. ...
- Riverfront Times,
Legs at last ! Sep 27, 2005
...week. Mikyle needed prosthetic limbs, at an initial cost of R30 000, to enable him to have some semblance of a normal active life. ...
- Post (subscription)
Landmine survivors from Cambodia play at volleyball tournament in ... Sep 30, 2005
...can still walk and run. Prosthetic limbs are allowed, but strict rules govern their construction. Each athlete is graded according ...
- Brandon Sun
Migrants face a long and deadly winter Sep 30, 2005
Year's Eve last year. The 27-year-old has since had prosthetic limbs fitted and has now learned how to walk again. Ms Kordula said ...
- Belfast Telegraph
Prosthetic foot mimics real thing Sep 28, 2005
...the steel sides to it," Chambers recalled. But prosthetic limbs have come a long way since then. The latest is a new ankle with ...
- WFAA (subscription)
Prosthetist from Gambrills trains Iraqi professionals Sep 11, 2005
...called "Walking Free." Created by the international not-for-profit organization Physicians for Peace, it donates outgrown or outdated prosthetic limbs to needy ...
- Annapolis Capital
Man charged in fatal crash Sep 29, 2005
Bryan also sustained severe injuries in the crash. His legs have been amputated at the knees, and he now walks with the aid of prosthetic limbs. ...
- Elmira Star-Gazette
Thousands support man who lost limbs Sep 18, 2005
All of the money raised is going to support Coulombe's medical expenses, help him to buy prosthetic limbs, and pay for the remodeling of his home to make it ...
- MetroWest Daily News
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
Pay-outs too low, say bomb lawyers Sep 20, 2005
Such compensation may have to cover loss of future earnings, ongoing care, adjustments to the home, physiotherapy or prosthetic limbs, the lawyers said. ...
- Telegraph.co.uk
The long, hard road to recovery Sep 4, 2005
Advances in surgical techniques have allowed doctors to return functionality to shattered limbs and the new wave of prosthetic limbs have allowed more to ...
- Jacksonville Daily News
Report: US May Lose Lead in Biomedical Robotics Sep 20, 2005
They include capsule devices that diagnose disease inside the body; prosthetic limbs that obey their owner’s neurological commands; and tools for ...
- Newswise (press release)
Oksana enjoying life again Sep 15, 2005
...a short space of time. In February, she had prosthetic limbs fitted at Musgrave Park hospital. As Oksana walked through gardens ...
- Belfast Telegraph
NASCAR stars pay tribute to wounded troops at Walter Reed Sep 22, 2005
WASHINGTON, DC - With the late afternoon sun glistening off of polished car hoods and new prosthetic limbs, wounded troops recovering at Walter Reed Army ...
- The Dolphin
Pamela Anderson's Left Breast Accidentally Detached in Airport ... Sep 22, 2005
He suggested that Americans cooperate in airport searches by voluntarily removing prosthetic limbs and appendages before attempting to enter airport security ...
- DeadBrain.us (satire)
The Cohen Children as Metaphor Sep 8, 2005
I don't know how the Cohen children ultimately left Kfar Darom. Did they hobble on their prosthetic limbs? Did some police personnel wheel them? ...
- Arutz Sheva
Prosthetic specialist does it all Sep 12, 2005
...native Rich Rosenberg was a senior in high school, not sure of his career path, when he learned of a program that would teach him how to make prosthetic limbs. ...
- Cincinnati Enquirer
Army amputee wants to pick up where he left off Sep 7, 2005
...higher-level activity. "The hospitals here — they weren't prepared (to aid veterans with prosthetic limbs)," he said. A leg he ...
- Honolulu Advertiser
Walking miracle Sep 15, 2005
Our exclusive picture shows the 27-year-old, who had prosthetic limbs fitted in February, enjoying a walk in a park near her Coleraine home - and they ...
- Belfast Telegraph
Homes vision for old hospital site Sep 2, 2005
Now only a limited number of services are offered from the hospital, including the issuing of wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs. ...
- Scotsman
Care home plan for ex-hospital Sep 2, 2005
...buildings. Now, only a limited number of services are offered, including the issuing of wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs. These ...
- Scotsman
Lose your shirt at the track? Check out the lost and found Sep 3, 2005
There haven't been any prosthetic limbs or future hit songs left behind at the racecourse this year, but Wanko does point out one oddity. ...
- The Saratogian
The looting of America – by George Bush Sep 15, 2005
...cleanup and the fallout from the disasters created by his “government.� I’ll bet his buddies own the companies that make prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs ...
- San Francisco Bay View
Handicap couldn't stop them Sep 13, 2005
15 (www.foxrunnyc.org). We now mark the 25th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope. Prosthetic limbs are now much more athlete friendly. ...
- Syracuse Post Standard
NASCAR Stars Pay Tribute to Wounded Troops Sep 8, 2005
With the late afternoon sun glistening off of polished car hoods and new prosthetic limbs, wounded troops recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center here ...
- The Conservative Voice
NASCAR Stars Pay Tribute to Wounded Troops Sep 9, 2005
By Steven Donald Smith - With the late afternoon sun glistening off of polished car hoods and new prosthetic limbs, wounded troops recovering at Walter Reed ...
- Kansas City infoZine
David saddles up for his marathon effort Sep 5, 2005
David said: "The trust fund was set up to enable William to have a better way of life, for example, to provide him with better prosthetic limbs.". ...
- Bedford Today
Royal aid for boys in need Aug 30, 2005
With the contribution, made through Yayasan Istana Abdul Aziz, there will be sufficient funds for the boys’ prosthetic limbs. ...
- New Straits Times
The King is dead. Long live the King Sep 16, 2005
...food and service have helped transform this most unpromising address from the sort of place you'd choose to house an export office for prosthetic limbs into a ...
- Scotsman
Back on Track, Thanks to Black Sep 3, 2005
W.Va. His first big account was Hanger Orthopedics, which advertised prosthetic limbs in the heavily industrial market. With solid ...
- Broadcasting & Cable (subscription)
Theater-goers should not put off ASU’s procrastination ... Sep 15, 2005
Kenneth Talley, Jr. is a young man who has come home from Vietnam with both legs shot off, replaced by prosthetic limbs. He deals ...
- Get Out
Millions are disabled, but you don't see many on screen31 Jul 2005
...business.". Hall knows whereof he speaks. He lost his legs in a car accident in 1978 and walks on prosthetic limbs. His character ...
- Salt Lake Tribune
Prosthetic limbs offer hope to mine victimsJul 17, 2005
By DAVID PERRY, Sun Staff. For two hours yesterday, Paul Harney parked his van aside the VFW on Plain Street in Lowell and collected ...
- Lowell Sun
The Dear Leader provides good drinking waterJul 29, 2005
HUNGHAM, North Korea Yun Hyok's shaved head skims the ground as he turns and tries to get up. He's playing soccer on prosthetic limbs. ...
- International Herald Tribune
Trump card?Jul 29, 2005
...and Disabled Sports USA, a group that is working with disabled service members to help them become more comfortable with their prosthetic limbs by playing ...
- Jacksonville Daily News
Injured 'to take driver to court'Jul 27, 2005
She said: "He looked like he had walked Everest afterwards. Doctors now tell me how good prosthetic limbs can be, but I don't want to hear it.".
- Barnet Times
Saving prairie from brush, development worthwhile endeavorJul 25, 2005
...“If I can get $1,000 together, that can be used to buy 10 wheelchairs or 100 sets of crutches or 30 prosthetic limbs,� Smith said. ...
- Centralia Chronicle
Students imagine a world where technology kills boundariesJul 24, 2005
Web site’s specific focus is intelligent prosthesis technology, which has applications in hearing aids, pacemakers, retinal prostheses and prosthetic limbs. ...
- PublicTechnology.net
Cost of prosthetics stirs debateJul 4, 2005
Most Blue Cross plans already cover 80 percent of the cost of prosthetic limbs, she said, but about 48,800 people who purchased HMO or PPO plans directly from ...
- Boston Globe
System let woman down, lawyer saysJul 20, 2005
Nobody in Orange County wants to deal with this.". Keefe suffered severe burns over 87 percent of her body and needs prosthetic limbs to walk. ...
- Orlando Sentinel
Charlotte gets her fourth set of new limbsJul 9, 2005
...surgery to remove her extremities after they were ravaged by meningococcal disease, and 8 1/2 months since she received her first set of prosthetic limbs. ...
- New Zealand Herald
Paralympic hero Oscar inspires amputeeJul 14, 2005
Oscar, who lost both his legs when he was just 11 months old, yet on his prosthetic limbs incredibly still runs the 200m in 21,30 seconds, decided to meet the ...
- Independent Online
Generous Glasgow has given us back our livesJul 4, 2005
...". They flew the 4000 miles to Scotland to be fitted with prosthetic limbs after Glasgow City Council staff raised more than £10,000. ...
- Glasgow Evening Times
Magic and Science - Just An Angstrom ApartJul 15, 2005
...marrow transplants, and stem cells) and the tight integration and rapid development of bioelectronics (artificial hearts, prosthetic limbs) and neuorodevices ...
- Corante
"Today"s Family" to Feature Canada"s University of New BrunswickJul 16, 2005
...programs. Its Institute of Biomedical Engineering is also renowned, and develops myoelectric prosthetic limbs for handicapped children. ...
- ArriveNet
Restoring FunctionJul 4, 2005
HARLINGEN — They were once known as artificial limbs or, rudely, as wooden or peg legs, but the term used today is prosthetic limbs. ...
- Monitor
Wheelchair rule may save millionsJul 14, 2005
Louisiana is one of only a few states that pay separately for durable medical equipment -- everything from insulin pumps to prosthetic limbs -- instead of ...
- Times Picayune
Walrath: Budget passes, governor sigJul 13, 2005
MassHealth. Coverage issues relating to everything from dental benefits for pregnant women to prosthetic limbs were brought before us. ...
- Beacon Villager
Amputees ride bikes across USJul 6, 2005
After losing his leg in 1982, Vanover said the man visited his hospital room and displayed his own prosthetic limbs that replaced legs lost in a mining accident ...
- Evansville Courier & Press (subscription)
Spreading the charitable wealthJul 10, 2005
On Feb. 17, protesters overturned a large trash bin full of prosthetic limbs, discarded walkers and empty prescription bottles in the Capitol Rotunda. ...
- Columbia Missourian
Health dept. hopes wheelchair change saves millionsJul 14, 2005
...is one of only a few states that pay separately for so-called ``durable medical equipment'' -- everything from insulin pumps to prosthetic limbs -- instead of ...
- KPLC-TV
Teacher loses hands, feet, but not will to liveJul 7, 2005
...least a year of arduous rehabilitation that starts with learning to drive an automated wheelchair and won't end until he learns how to use his prosthetic limbs ...
- Arizona Republic
Engel's AngleJul 5, 2005
July 4 celebrations I've weathered and my tendency to unintentionally inflict bodily harm on myself, I'm amazed I'm not the poster child for prosthetic limbs. ...
- Freeport Journal Standard
Pauline’s Leather Repair closes its doors foreverJul 13, 2005
Over the years she has repaired boat sails, boat covers, golf bags, purses, chaps, holsters, police and military belts, leather coats and even prosthetic limbs ...
- Macomb Eagle
First-person recruiterJul 13, 2005
Failed gaming sessions do not culminate in prosthetic limbs, the death of close friends, or horrific visions in the middle of the night. ...
- San Antonio Current
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