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Study reveals genetic cause of intellectual impairment, autism
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A study has shown the biological foundations of a reproductive problem brought on by a gene mutation. Fragile X Syndrome, a major hereditary cause of intellectual disability and autism, is also brought on by this gene mutation.
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Heritage Hospitals completes 50 Cochlear Implants for children in associat
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI/SRV): Heritage Hospitals is proud to announce the completion of 50 Cochlear Implants in a very short span in association with the Government of India. This charitable initiative is aimed at helping children with hearing impairments in India and giving them a
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President Murmu hosts special guests at Amrit Udyan
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday took a stroll at the Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the company of differently-abled students and visually impaired children.
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Researchers reveal how visually impaired sense their heartbeats more than
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a study, those who are blind or visually challenged may feel their own heartbeat more accurately than the sighted people.
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Study finds visually impaired sense their heartbeats better than sighted
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Thirty-six blind and as many sighted individuals were asked to count their own heartbeats without checking their pulse or touching their body. At the same time, the researchers recorded the participants' actual heartbeats with a pulse oximeter. Then, they compared the reported with the recor
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Head-worn device can control mobile manipulators: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A new research from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (RI) aims to increase autonomy for individuals with such motor impairments by introducing a head-worn device that will help them control a mobile manipulator.
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Hearing and speech impaired youth inspires others with his determination i
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Amir Rouf, a native of Bandipora in north Kashmir who is hearing and speech impaired, has not allowed his physical limitations to prevent him from achieving his aspirations, setting an example for individuals who desire to pursue their dreams.
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Spinal cord stimulation can benefit patients with diabetic neuropathy: Stu
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a new study, diabetes-related nerve damage, or diabetic neuropathy, can cause pain and numbness, most commonly in the hands and feet. Diabetic neuropathy is a painful condition that affects around 25% of the 37 million Americans who have diabetes.
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World Hearing Day: Bhutan Health Ministry takes initiative to screen heari
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Bhutan ministry will offer free digital hearing aids to everyone who have some hearing loss. Also, the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) has begun performing cochlear implant procedures for people who have severe hearing loss
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Singer Anuradha Paudwal donates over 200 hearing aids to hearing impaired
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], March 3 (ANI/NewsReach): World renowned singer Anuradha Paudwal through her social welfare initiative 'Suryodaya Foundation' distributed over 200 customized hearing aids for free to the hearing impaired today in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of World Hearing Day.
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Spinal cord stimulation help people with diabetic neuropathy
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to an exploratory study, high-frequency spinal cord stimulation may provide comfort to people with severe diabetic neuropathy.
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Sukhdeep Aasht, organizes 3rd Global Inclusivity Run by visually impaired
Updated : 3 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI/PNN): Sukhdeep Singh Aasht, organized "Global Inclusivity Run for Awareness of Glaucoma by visually impaired". Around 2800 Visually Impaired along with Guides took confident step forward across 62 countries/regions, leading to Glaucoma awareness to over
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