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New Device Could Revolutionize Prosthetic Limbs
We could be one step closer to seeing real-life cyborgs walking among us. Sound like science fiction? Well, “cyborgs” might be a little dramatic, but “bionic” wouldn’t be exaggerating. A new implant that integrates into the user’s bone and nerves could be the next step in human prosthetics. Current Prosthetic Equipment - A -limb prosthesis- replaces some of the functions of a lost or missing arm or...
July 17, 2020
That Medical Device May Be Vulnerable to Hacking
As our world becomes more connected and dependent on technology, we’ve all had to learn a valuable lesson: anything can be hacked — including medical devices. Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that some -medical devices are vulnerable- to hackers. What’s worse, if hackers are able to gain access to a device, they may be able to interfere with its function and/or prevent it...
January 17, 2020