| i could use a hand. |
[Jan. 20th, 2008|02:08 am] |
Theo Kelz has another man's hands
A former police bomb disposal expert, Kelz lost his own hands in an explosion 7 years ago. After a year long search for a compatible donor, ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgNkKNfmDDc
Spare Parts is about how we are developing the technology to be able to re-use vital body organs or even use technology to get repair or replace damaged body parts.
another take on a hand transplant
Saudi Cleric Praises Islamic Limb Amputation of Criminals
i'll take this hand please
The U.S. military is building an ambitious bion... ( more) Added: August 06, 2007 The U.S. military is building an ambitious bionic arm that is controlled by thought and provides sensory feedback. Here's the latest prototype, showing the movements of the hand. |
the iarm is still in research
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[Mar. 8th, 2007|12:04 am] |
all of my crafty posts are going to be at ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) electrickraft
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[Mar. 6th, 2007|10:20 pm] |
r put a few new yarns up at avantmeow- check it out!
also, i've you've recieved yarns from us, PLEASE leave feedback. so far we have no feedback. i might start buying from myself:) |
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| Ambulate | to walk | | Amputation | loss of all or part of a limb. | | Aritifical Limb | a type of prosthesis that replaces a missing body part. | | Bilateral | both sides | | Contracture | shortening of a muscle or tendon over a joint – this limits the movement of the joint | | Doffing | the act of taking something off (a prosthesis, a stump sock, a stump shrinker). | | Donning | the act of putting something on (a prosthesis, a stump sock, a stump shrinker) | | Edema | swelling of body part caused by too much fluid in the tissue. | | Endoskeletal Prosthesis | an artificial limb that is a pipe system with a soft foam cover | | Exoskeletal Prosthesis | an artificial limb with a hard outer shell | Ischial tuberosity
(I.T. bones) | the bony areas on the buttocks (the "sitting or bum bones") that may get sore when sitting on a hard surface for long periods of time. | | Liner | a soft interface between the stump and socket | | Lower Limb | the hip, thigh, leg, ankle and foot (also referred to as lower extremity). | | Neuroma | after surgery a nerve may continue to grow producing an area which is tender on pressure. | | Phantom Pain | the feeling of pain in the missing limb. This pain may feel like stabbing, burning, squeezing or unnatural positioning. | | Phantom Sensation | the feeling that the amputated limb is still present. | | Prosthesis | an artificial body part to replace a missing limb. | | Residual Limb | the remaining part of the limb after amputation, also called the “stump”. | | Sheath | a thin nylon prosthetic sock (0 ply) that allows the stump to slip more easily into the socket | | Sleeve | a tube of material that suspends the prosthesis, by sticking to the socket and thigh | | Socket | the hard shell part of the prosthesis that fits over the stump | | Stump | the remaining part of the limb after amputation, also called the residual limb. | | Stump Shrinker | an elastic sock worn on the stump to help reduce swelling and to shape the stump for a better prosthetic fit. | | Stump Sock | a special sock worn with the prosthesis to provide a cushion between the skin and socket or to fill in space between the liner and the socket. | | Suspension | any method used to hold the prosthesis onto the body | | Terminal Device | a device attached to the end of an upper extremity prosthesis (hook or hand) | | Upper Limb | the shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand (also referred to as the upper extremity). |
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| because i'm hardly ever public anymore |
[Jan. 12th, 2006|03:20 pm] |
time to clean my friends list. i'm going to be taking users off.. peoplei don't communicate with and those who no longer interest me.
don't worry, it's not you it's me. |
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[Jan. 9th, 2006|01:22 pm] |
Imagine living your life without judging others. You can easily forgive others and let go of any judgments that you have. You don't have the need to be right, and you don't need to make anyone else wrong. You respect yourself and everyone else, and they respect you in return.
- "The Four Agreements" by Miguel Ruiz |
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[Oct. 31st, 2005|10:47 am] |
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| found magazine tour |
[Sep. 17th, 2005|01:34 pm] |
What up y'all! We're coming to visit you! The FOUND van is packed and we're
ready to hit the road for our Lone Surfer Tour "2005!" -- in the next two months
we're headed to 51 cities, starting with a swing down the East Coast: Portland,
Maine; Boston; Western Mass; Brooklyn; Manhattan; Philadelphia; Durham and
Chapel Hill, NC; Richmond and Charlottesville, VA; Washington DC; Baltimore;
Pittsburgh. At each stop, we'll share some amazing brand-new finds, and mix it
up with music and stories from Davy's new book "The Lone Surfer of Montana,
Kansas." We're also hoping to collect some fantastic finds from you along the
way, so please come out and join us and bring us your finds! Our entire fall
tour schedule is listed below - for more details check out the Events page of
http://www.foundmagazine.com.
Please help us spread the word and let your friends in other cities know when
the FOUND show is coming to their town! If you've been to one of these parties,
you know we bring the ruckus and have a fun time. We hugely appreciate the
grassroots support.
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[Aug. 30th, 2005|09:02 pm] |
A Meme
I challenge everyone reading this - if they haven't already - to donate at least $25 (more is good!) to the Red Cross to help in their disaster relief effort.
Here's the link to make a credit card contribution: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp
Then, cut and paste this in your journal and pass it on. |
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| Informationi | | raggedyrobot is a restricted area. Authorised personel only |
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[Apr. 8th, 2005|11:07 pm] |
HEALTH MATTERS
Cord blood banking - why and how
If you are having a baby, you may have noticed that there are many choices about baby's birth that you need to think about. From breast or bottle to epidural or natural childbirth, perhaps you should add whether or not to "bank" baby's cord blood after delivery.
Chances are you have read about saving cord blood stem cells in magazines or you may know someone who has done it. You may be unsure what cord blood is, and why or how it is done.
Cord blood is the remaining blood from a baby's umbilical cord and placenta after birth. Cord blood is rich in stem cells, the same type of pure cells that create your baby's organ tissue, blood, and immune system. Stem cells are also found in bone marrow and the blood that circulates throughout the body; however, the cells from cord blood have unique qualities. The cells from cord blood are eight to 10 times more proliferative than those found in bone marrow so have the ability to regenerate into other types of cells in the body. They are also immunologically immature so have a higher chance of matching between family members in the event that a loved one would need them. In addition, these cells do not experience the same cell aging and virus exposure as adult stem cells so decrease the rate of transplant rejections.
A few years ago, cord blood was simply discarded as medical waste after birth. However, in the past few years, doctors have recognized that the stem cells have unique qualities which can be used in treatment of certain cancers. The most common medical use is for transplantation in situations where bone marrow is considered. Researchers believe that in the future, stem cells may be used to repair brain damage after stroke, repair spinal cord injuries, grow blood vessels, and treat diseases like leukemia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and diabetes.
Harvesting and banking cord blood is a fairly simple procedure that can be performed during vaginal or caesarian deliveries without disrupting the birthing process. The doctor collects the cord blood with a special kit after baby's birth and the umbilical cord has been clamped. The collection is not painful or risky to mother or baby. The cord blood is collected then picked up by a cord blood bank employee or currier. The cord blood is then processed in a laboratory to remove red blood cells, white blood cells, and is then frozen using liquid nitrogen where it can remain for an unlimited time.
While the future looks promising for cord blood, critics say that is a fairly expensive form of insurance and point to the uncertainty that a family will ever use the cord blood. Most accredited cord blood banks charge between $1,200 and $1,500 for the enrollment, collection, and processing. An annual maintenance fee of approximately $100 is expected for yearly storage. Smaller, non-accredited banks will charge less, however, they may also offer lower-quality service.
According to research, the odds that a child will need to use his or her own stem cells for current uses is about 1:2,700, and the odds that a family member would need to use those cells are about 1:1,400. These estimates do not include emerging treatments for disorders such as lupus, arthritis, nor for use in other undiscovered therapies. For the many that collect the stem cells and do not need to use them, the biological insurance has given them peace of mind and consider it money well spent. In light of the discoveries for the various uses of cord blood stem cells, it seems a shame to waste this irreplaceable biological material. Even if collection and storage is out of your price range, you may want to consider the option to donate your baby's cord blood to a blood cord registry for research or use by another individual. |
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You'll wake up feeling pretty certain that the talking gorilla was just a dream, but that doesn't explain the Gorilla-to-English dictionary you find under your pillow. |
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