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Using "acoustic shock waves" to promote healing isn't just for Overwatch, as Sanuwave has obtained FDA approval for its Dermapace System (Pulsed Acoustic Cellular Expression = PACE). Its approval is specifically to help heal foot ulcers in diabetic patients, where damage to blood vessels and nerves can lead to reduced circulation, infection and sometimes amputation. The Dermapace mechanically stimulates the wound, which Sanuwave says promotes healing. Like several other "first" FDA approvals we've seen recently, this device went through the de novo review process designed specifically to get new technology on the market.
Source: https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/31/fda-shock-wave-healing-dermapace/
(Score: 3, Funny) by c0lo on Friday January 05 2018, @05:54AM (2 children)
Fortunately (for me), I have none.
My wishes of "be your interest in lithotripter a pure academic one" to you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFiw2jMy-0 https://soylentnews.org/~MichaelDavidCrawford
(Score: 1, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Friday January 05 2018, @06:05AM
Almost had to do lithotripty. Too close to bone for it to work.
Ended up having a fiber optic threaded up to deliver a laser induced shockwave at the kidney-stone site.
Would rather have had the lithotripty, but the stone was all spiky and wasn't movin'.
(Score: 2, Interesting) by anubi on Friday January 05 2018, @06:59AM
I sure hope so, but if the instance ever comes up, I would sure like other experiences in my mental database - not the stuff the salesmen are trying to insert.
Its been my experience to not trust people who have something to gain by my agreeing to something.
Neither can I place much trust in doctors... especially after I have seen them with those extremely attractive female sales reps for drug companies.
"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." [KJV: I Thessalonians 5:21]