Health News Archives

Limb-Sparing Surgery May Offer Little Benefit to Cancer Patients
It doesn't affect quality of life in most cases, review finds

Technology Takes a Step Toward Treating Paralysis
Microelectrodes placed directly on the brain allow movement in study participants

Prosthetic Ears Boost Hearing After Injury
Not only restores aesthetics, but also improves speech recognition

Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good
Device could use act of walking to power artificial limbs, insulin pumps, pacemakers

New Technique Allows ’Feeling’ in Artificial Arm
Innovative nerve growth could improve quality of life for amputees

Prosthetic Technology Offers Hope for Iraq Amputees
But artificial limbs still have limitations