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Boy, 11, Gets Bionic Arm Days Before Starting School
Technology

Boy, 11, Gets Bionic Arm Days Before Starting School

Fin Lawlor, 11, lost all four limbs to meningitis as a toddler. His new myoelectric Hero PRO arm let him grip a pen and a backpack strap within an hour.

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EU Approves Implant That Restores Sight in 84% of Trials
Technology

EU Approves Implant That Restores Sight in 84% of Trials

Science Corp's PRIMA subretinal implant wins CE marking in Europe, restoring central vision for 84% of patients with age-related macular degeneration.

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Brain Bypass Lets Paralyzed Man Feed Himself Again
Technology

Brain Bypass Lets Paralyzed Man Feed Himself Again

Keith Thomas broke his neck in 2020; now electrodes in his brain and fingertips let him scratch his nose, hold a cup, and pet his dog — even when the computer is switched off.

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