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Mixing Muscle and Machine: A Look at Hybrid Arm Prosthetics

December 3, 2025

Upper limb prosthetics are not one-size-fits-all. They come in different types, and one type that's gaining traction is hybrid-power prostheses. These devices blend body-power and external-power into a single unit. Despite their growing use, especially for above-elbow amputations, there's a lack of

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Helping Hands: Tools for Kids with Movement Challenges

November 29, 2025

Kids with movement challenges, like those with developmental coordination disorder (DCD), often need extra help. A recent look into this topic aimed to see what tools are out there and how well they work. The focus was on understanding who these tools help, why they're used, and what results they br

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How Doctors Use Computers to Handle Test Results Better

November 20, 2025

Doctors are always busy. They need to check many test results every day. But how do they make sure they see the right results at the right time? This is where diagnostic stewardship comes in. It's like a helper that makes sure doctors don't miss important test results. But how does this helper work?

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Exploring Eye Surgery for a Rare Genetic Condition

September 6, 2025

Congenital X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is a rare genetic eye condition. It causes splits in the retina. This can lead to vision problems. Currently, there are few treatments available. One approach being studied is gene therapy. This involves using a surgery called pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). The

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Helping Kids with Hormone Problems in Developing Countries

July 2, 2025

Many people around the world have hormone issues. These include problems like thyroid trouble and diabetes. About 5% of the global population has these conditions. Another 5% might have them but don't know it yet. These problems are growing, especially in poorer countries. But there isn't much resea

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The Role of Occupational Therapy in Early Psychosis Care

June 13, 2025

Occupational therapy (OT) is a crucial part of mental health care. But when it comes to early psychosis, its role is not as clear. A recent effort aimed to map out what we know about OT in early psychosis treatment. This involved a deep dive into existing research. The goal was to see how OT fits in

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Understanding Disability Data: The Power of Linked Records

June 8, 2025

Disability indicators are crucial for understanding the needs of people with disabilities. These indicators help shape policies and services. But how are they created? A recent effort focused on examining methods used to build these indicators from linked administrative datasets. These datasets comb

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The Missing Voices in Dementia Research

June 7, 2025

Turkish immigrants make up the biggest minority group in Germany. Yet, they are often left out of dementia care research. This is a big problem. Why? Because it makes it hard to understand how dementia affects them. It also makes it tough to find ways to help them. To fix this, researchers need to

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Hearing Voices in Challenging Places

May 22, 2025

In many areas of the world, people struggle with hearing voices that others do not. This is a common symptom of psychosis. These places are often in low and middle income countries. These countries face unique challenges. They have limited resources and different cultural beliefs. This makes it hard

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Healing Behind Bars: How Trauma Care is Changing Prisons

April 30, 2025

People locked up in prisons often carry heavy burdens. Many have faced tough times that left deep scars. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a way to tackle these issues. It's not just about fixing one problem at a time. Instead, it's about changing how things are done, from top to bottom. A recent s