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Osseointegrated prosthetic arm controlled via direct nerve implants
Posted on April 8, 2013 | 1 CommentEarlier this year, the lab of Dr. Rickard Branemark at Sahlgrenska University Hospital was the first to permanently implant electrodes into the nerves and muscles of an amputee in order... -
Inexpensive magnetoencephalography (MEG) system could be available at every hospital
Posted on December 15, 2012 | No CommentsMagnetoencephalography (MEG) is an important but extremely expensive method for brain research and medical diagnosis. The costs are so high that not even every developed EU countries can afford a... -
Truly brain-controlled prosthetic arm uses electrodes attached to nerves and muscles
Posted on November 28, 2012 | No CommentsA new technology developed by Swedish researchers could help amputees to control an artificial limb in a very similar way as their own biological hand or arm. The robotic prosthesis...
