Bionic Legs—1500 Years After the Wheelchair
More than 1500 years since the invention of the wheelchair, there is new hope that those paralyzed by everything from car accidents to sniper’s bullets can walk again. The Israeli made “Rewalk” has just received F-D-A approval and soon will help wounded American soldiers get back on their feet. The device is a set of mechanical legs attached to a backpack battery system that allows a paralyzed patient to ... read more
























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Elizabeth Prann
November 14, 2010 11:18 AM
War Stories Emerge Six Decades Later
[/caption] Bob Uhl remembers when he was old enough to enlist in the armed services when World War II broke out. That was six decades ago. "The old people start the ... read more