Prosthetic Arms Approach Life-Like Utility

We knew this was coming but it’s still great to see; robotic prostheses are quickly approaching the utility of their biological equivalents. Here we have Dean Kamen plugging his new show for Planet Green and in the process viewers get a great look at modern robotic arms. (Boing Boing)

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Will Power's Effect On Survival - A Mount Everest Case Study

In this talk, Ken Kamler, an experienced surgeon talks about his experience on Mount Everest. His story tells of the limits of human physiology and will power. After listening to this story it is amazing to think of how humans survive without modern health technology.

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Study Shows Abuse Of MRI And CT Scans

A new study performed at Harborview Medical Centre, in Seattle Washington, showed that 26% of MRI’s and CT scans ordered were inappropriate. A shockingly high result. Lead Author Robert Bree M.D had this to say about the study:

“Our study shows that CT and MRI examinations ordered in the outpatient primary care setting are frequently not [...]

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