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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Inventor Creates 3D-Printed Robotic Arms for Chil dren Missing Limbs

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Inventor Easton LaChappelle was just 14 when he built his first robotic arm. Today, his company creates lower-cost prosthetic limbs for people who need them.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20211005/nventor-creates-3d-printed-robotic-arms-children-missing-limbs?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Telehealth May be Convenient, But Costs Can Sneak Up on You

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As more patients receive treatment via telehealth, confusion over costs is common.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20211005/telehealth-costs-a-surprise?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Big Rise in Injuries From E-Scooters, Hoverboards

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Injuries associated with the "micromobility products" skyrocketed 70% between 2017 and 2020



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/news/20211005/big-rise-in-injuries-from-e-scooters-hoverboards?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Two Meds Better Than One for Many With High Blood Pressure

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Doctors typically prescribe one blood pressure medicine at a low dose and increase its strength as needed.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20211005/two-meds-better-than-one-for-many-with-high-blood-pressure?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Minorities Bore the Brunt of U.S. COVID Deaths

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According to a new report, excess deaths among Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Hispanic men and women were more than double those in white and Asian American men and women.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211005/minorities-bore-the-brunt-of-us-covid-deaths?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Allulose: What to Know About the Sugar Alternative

Allulose is an alternative sweetener that has 90% fewer calories than normal sugar. Learn more about the safety, side effects, and uses.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/what-is-alluose?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Nurse Fired After Posting Photo of Baby With Birth Defect

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A neonatal intensive care nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami has been terminated after she posted two photos of a baby born with birth defects to social media.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20211005/nurse-fired-after-posting-photo-of-baby-with-birth-defect?src=RSS_PUBLIC