Bionic limbs and the race to replace body parts
The article surveys advances in prosthetics from titanium bone anchoring in Gothenburg to artificial limbs tethered to nerves and muscles. It highlights surgeons Branemark and son Rickard, Rutgers engineer Craelius, and patients like Jay Schiller, plus brain and laboratory tissue work aiming to create part man, part machine prosthetics.
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Marich
Gothenburg
Sweden
Per-Ingvar Branemark
Branemark
Rickard
Schiller
William Craelius
Rutgers University
Piscataway
N.J
Craelius
George Daley
Harvard Medical School
Health Notes Community Wellness and Class Schedule
A roundup of health education events and courses at Iowa City and area facilities. Parenting the Newborn classes run July 5 12 and 19 at UI Hospitals East Room Colloton Pavilion. Safe Sitter courses in July August with Mercy Iowa City. multiple fitness programs at St Luke's Mercy centers. Mended Hearts meeting July 9. free and low cost CPR and babysitter training in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. blood drives scheduled in Monticello and at Red Cross chapters with varying times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
East Room
US Health Access
Mercy Iowa City
St. Luke's Center For Health and Well-Being
First Baptist Church
Northland Ave
Mercy Medical Center
West Union
Holy Name Catholic Center
American Red Cross
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Red Cross
Monticello High School
Monticello
Grant Wood Area
42Nd St. NE
Thyroid disorders and hyperthyroidism overview
A health overview explains the thyroid gland role in metabolism and how excess hormone causes hyperthyroidism. It notes Graves disease, diagnosis via TSH and scans, symptoms like weight loss and rapid heart rate, treatments including antithyroid drugs beta blockers radioactive iodine and surgery, and emphasizes early checkups and regular monitoring. Bob Sample contact details and address are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grave
Post polio symptoms and safe exercise guidance from Dr Donahue
A polio survivor seeks help for late efffects. Dr Donahue explains post polio syndrome causes fatigue and muscle pain, urges expert guided, rest paced exercise, and provides resources and contact for the International Polio Network. Also addresses a reader asking if saw palmetto enlarges breasts, stating no evidence supports this claim. He notes contact details and encourages library access for internet resources.
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Donahue
M.G
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