ReWalk Robotics Ltd., leading manufacturer of exoskeleton systems, today announced a Florida court ruling that found Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida must provide coverage of a ReWalk exoskeleton system for a plan member with a spinal cord injury ("SCI").
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Todd Stabelfeldt has been paralyzed from the shoulders down since a gun accident at age 8 severed his spinal cord, leaving him confined to a wheelchair as a quadriplegic. Using iOS Switch Control, he's gained new abilities and independence through accessible technology. And now--using HomeKit and Siri--his entire home has become accessible.
Thousands of people who take a common bladder drug are at risk of developing dementia, experts warned last night. Use of oxybutynin, recommended by the NHS as a primary medication for urinary incontinence, has risen by 31 per cent in five years.
Our average family home doesn't make it very easy for a disabled person to get around. With this in mind, Wilmington, Vermont-based Wheel Pad has designed an eponymous tiny house that provides a wheelchair-friendly bedroom and bathroom on wheels suitable for use as an annex or accessory dwelling unit.
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06/21/2017 - 11:43amFor Randall Duchesneau, most days start around 5 a.m. when he wakes in his hospital bed, switches on his computer and scans his emails and the news.
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06/14/2017 - 4:21pmTime to hit the links! An ever-popular sport for kids and adults of all ages, golf can also be enjoyed by both paraplegics and quadriplegics alike. The invention some 20 years ago of specialized golf wheelchairs – as well as ADA regulations that...
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06/13/2017 - 2:29pmThis webinar will discuss case management strategies to ensure people with spinal cord injuries and disorders receive optimal care as they transition from hospitals and rehab facilities to home care setting. The webinar will provide tips on improving...
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06/07/2017 - 11:55amEditor’s Note: Sled hockey (also known as sledge hockey) is almost identical to ice hockey aside from players being seated in bladed sleds. Using two sticks with integrated metal teeth, players push and pull themselves across the ice. Wheel:Life...
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06/02/2017 - 2:51pmUSA TODAY College Mom who helped quadriplegic son in class receives honorary degreeUSA TODAY CollegeWhen Marty O'Connor accepted his degree from Chapman University in May, his mother also received a well-earned accolade: an honorary degree. The...
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