October 28, 2015 Ford creates allergy-friendly cars Allergies have been on the rise over the past 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Studies show that nearly half of all Americans are sensitive to one or more allergen
October 28, 2015 Robotic exoskeleton allows vet to walk again Three years ago, Theresa Hannigan, 61, lost the ability to walk due to an autoimmune disease that has slowly been settling throughout her body since she was 27 years old. Now, thanks to an innovative robotic exoskeleton, the veteran has regained mobility and gotten her life back, she says.
October 28, 2015 Spinal cord stimulation helps to zap away back pain While on vacation in 2010, Dawn Kaplan herniated a disk in her back, leading to excruciating pain. Â After surgery and numerous treatments to fix the problem, she finally opted for spinal cord stimulation, which helped her to regain control of her life.
October 28, 2015 FDA approves Abbott device for leaking heart valve The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Abbott Laboratories' MitraClip medical device, used to stop heart valve leakage in patients deemed unable to endure valve repair through open heart surgery, the company said on Friday.
October 28, 2015 Tiny telescope implant helps Georgia woman see A southwest Georgia woman can see again thanks to a tiny, high-tech telescope implanted in her eye
October 28, 2015 Researchers make vest that gives service dogs a voice Georgia resident Barbara Currier is hypoglycemic, a condition that is marked by a deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream, so if her blood sugar drops unexpectedly, she will pass out.
October 28, 2015 Study confirms bracelet-like device for acid reflux safe, effective 5 years after implantation For nearly the past 50 years, primary treatment for acid reflux in the United States has included medications meant to dilute acid that regurgitates from the stomach, as well as a risky procedure that involves wrapping part of the stomach around a lower esophageal muscle.
October 28, 2015 Scientists use 'therapeutic cloning' to fix mitochondrial genes U.S. researchers have used a controversial cloning technique to make new, healthy, perfectly matched stem cells from the skin of patients with mitochondrial diseases in a first step toward treatment for these incurable, life-threatening conditions.
October 28, 2015 New implant lets paralyzed rats walk again An experimental flexible implant that connects directly to the spinal cord might someday lead to a treatment for people with spinal cord injuries, and could possibly help people with paraplegia move again, researchers say
October 28, 2015 Google to develop wearable glucose-monitoring device Google has announced that it plans to develop a bandage-sized wearable glucose monitoring device with DexCom, a manufacturer of continuous glucose monitoring systems, Medical News Today reported.