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Spinal cord injury affects 17,000 Americans and 700,000 people worldwide each year. A research team at NeuroPair, Inc. won the Grand Prize in the 2023 Create the Future Design Contest for a revolutionary approach to spinal cord repair. In this Here’s an Idea podcast episode, Dr. Johannes Dapprich, NeuroPair’s CEO and founder, discusses their groundbreaking approach that addresses a critical need in the medical field, offering a fast and minimally invasive solution to a long-standing problem.
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Every year in the United States, over 2 Million people get an infection after they are admitted to a hospital. Of these infections, 100,000 of them are fatal. This is more deaths than AIDS, breast cancer and car accidents combined.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO),
Neutek USA announces all new "Best-In-Class" MagLUX™ SLM1-K7 24" LED Magnetic Task Lighting. MagLUX™ more universally known as ThinLUX™ is designed especially for most common steel cabinets, boxes, enclosures and shelving (e.g. Modular Metal Office Furniture). It's USA manufactured design fully replaces a typical OEM 15+ lb heavy steel fluorescent fixture costing hundreds more.
A Disposable Pad For The Prevention And Treatment Of Decubitus
Background:
Socially and medically under the radar, the annual cost of treating decubitus, commonly known as “bedsores” or “pressure sores,” is estimated at eleven billion dollars in the US. Hospital administrators are acutely aware of both the monetary cost and the cost in pain and suffering.
Historically,
Instead of seeing labels on products such as 'green' or 'sustainable' or 'made from recyclable materials', this analysis tool allows for a points system to be placed on consumer products and industrial processes. A consumer, designer or engineer can then make quick and yet informed decisions when purchasing or implementing products and/or processes. Much like nutritional value labels,
In today's marketplace resources are becoming increasingly rare and the capability to process them is becoming increasingly difficult. As the market continues onward with this trend, product costs increase and fewer consumers are able to afford purchases. This cycle continues until the mass market is reduced to a single choice.
ABSTRACT
Multi-Point Bacterial Abatement System is intended to be a component of the International Space Station's Water Recovery System. M-BAS implementation would result in the reduction of precipitate currently impacting ISS water recovery. Equipped with M-BAS, the WRS could recover more water – contributing to more sustainable ISS operation.
Utilize unused concrete silos on agriculture farms to construct Omni-directional low velocity wind turbines for generating supplemental electrical power for agriculture operations. Construct multiple wind collectors or sails around the perimeter to direct low velocity wind into vertical chamber and direct it into the turbine.
The proposed system provides a method for the detection of shoe bombs using ultrasound imaging. Currently, there is no detection method designed for this purpose that allows the travelers to pass through security without removing their shoes. This creates traffic at security checkpoints within airports and can pose health risks. For this device,
A New spherical NanoDiamond with semiconductive properties was invented by Chris Arnold, a gemologist and professional Jeweler experimenting with a new type of diamond synthesis. This material has a smooth surface with a crystalline diamond core and the smooth ball bearing shape makes these particles a unique species of Diamond.
Spherical NanoDiamond coatings offer exceptional levels of safety in the restricted markets of Aerospace, Avionics, Jet Aircraft, Helicopters, Sea going vessels and Railroad. Ultra hard and slick diamond coatings applied to Commercial and Military gasoline, diesel, LPG and jet engines, gearboxes, hydraulics, cables, gimbals and wheel bearings not only protects against part failure,
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