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READ MORE: Bionic Clothing 101: As Explained by ChatGPTChatGPT. It’s everywhere. We talked about it in a recent blog post, but of late it’s coming up in places ranging from the holiday dinner table to the Super Bowl advertising slate. Last year on the CIONIC blog, I talked about how healthcare was joining the Big Game, marking a shift in the conversation away from traditional…
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READ MORE: 4 People, 4 Foot Drop Improvement StoriesIf you experience foot drop, you know how challenging it can be to deal with. Walking can become difficult and dangerous. You may be fearful of falling. And maintaining mobility can be a constant worry. However, with the right treatment, it’s possible to maintain — and even improve — your mobility. Here are some foot…
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READ MORE: 6 Exercises to Improve Gait and BalanceThe holiday season is upon us, and for many people, this may involve parties and family get-togethers, holiday shopping in busy stores and crowded parking lots, rainy or snowy days, and slippery sidewalks. Although this festive time of year can be full of joy, it can also pose particular challenges to those who may have…
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READ MORE: Turning Sci-Fi Into Reality: From Nuclear Fusion to Bionic ClothingYesterday, the Department of Energy issued a major announcement — after decades of research, the team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) successfully conducted the first controlled fusion experiment. Nuclear fusion has long captured the imagination of science fiction, but with the unfolding climate crisis, the potential for a new, abundant source of clean energy in our grasp…
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READ MORE: CIONIC Stories: Darryl’s Next DanceDarryl loves spending time with his family and friends, cooking, and hanging out with his new golden doodle/cocker spaniel puppy, Kobe. Darryl has been living with multiple sclerosis for about ten years. Darryl is now retired, but stays very active, and is currently looking forward to his daughter’s wedding in Malibu next year. In addition…
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READ MORE: Global Challenges, Global PartnersLast week, CIONIC presented the outcomes of a partnership with the Laboratory for Engineering of the Neuromuscular System (LISiN) at The Polytechnic University of Turin. The partnership with Dr. Alberto Botter (a recently announced member of the CIONIC Scientific Advisory Board), and his team, including Dr. Giacinto Luigi Cerone, aimed to develop the complex technical…
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READ MORE: Mobility is the Most Important Measure of HealthThe Growing Challenge of Mobility According to the CDC, 14 percent of adults in the United States have a mobility impairment [cit]. That’s roughly 35 million Americans. With the world population aging, mobility impairment is projected to grow to 20% of the US population and $1T in costs by 2050 [cit]. That is a concerning metric…
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READ MORE: The Secret to Rebuilding Myelin May Be Simpler Than We ThinkWhat is Myelin? Think about the structure of an electrical cord. The electrical wire is covered by a rubber or plastic coating which insulates the wire. A similar comparison can be made to the electrical “wires’’ of our nervous system. Neurons are the cells that conduct the signals being sent from the brain, which travel…
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READ MORE: Using Bionic Clothing to Improve Foot DropAs you navigate your home and community, how often do you encounter stairs, a curb, a ramp? Do you ever need to step over a child’s toy left on the ground or a puddle on a rainy day? Is there a doormat at your doctor’s office or a throw rug at your aunt’s house? Do…
