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OHSU, UCF launch first U.S. clinical trial of 3D-printed prosthetics for children

OHSU, UCF launch first U.S. clinical trial of 3D-printed prosthetics for children

The clinical trial will recruit 20 children, fitted with custom-designed arms, and gauge the functionality and effect on their quality of life.
Custom design improves the aesthetic of prosthetic for kids

Custom design improves the aesthetic of prosthetic for kids

Besides the physical limitation, experts say that children missing a limb can experience lasting psycho-social effects that can shape the course of their lives.
EMS providers could save an additional 10,000 lives a year using newer breathing tube

EMS providers could save an additional 10,000 lives a year using newer breathing tube

Largest NIH study of its kind compared airway tubes used by EMS providers in 3,000 patients with sudden cardiac arrest nationwide, including Portland-metro area, Southwest Washington.