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Thingiverse – Downloadable, Printable, SALSA-Man!

May 1, 2012

New on Thingiverse , the SALSA Mascot!  This is the logo for the Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance, you know and love.  One of several medical and pseudo-medical devices for open source usage and remixing. Here is what the description says: This is the Logo to the Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance.  With the sheer number of research nerds and academic weenies, it was only a matter of time before someone made a downloadable, printable, SALSA-man! <p><p><hr class=”more”></p></p> All you need is a 3D Printer and you are well on your way. -Nicholas Giovinco

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For True Innovation: See Bell Labs, c. 1960s

February 28, 2012

A terrific article from the NYT. Innovation and the Bell Labs Miracle – NYTimes.com :

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Neural-Prosthetic Interface: The Prosthetics Breakthrough That Could Fuse Nerves With Fake Limbs

February 27, 2012

The Prosthetics Breakthrough That Could Fuse Nerves With Fake Limbs :

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"Active" video games like Wii Fit won’t boost kids’ physical activity: Study – HealthPop – CBS News

February 27, 2012

“Active” video games like Wii Fit won’t boost kids’ physical activity: Study – HealthPop – CBS News : ‘via Blog this’

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Permission to Get Excited? Granted. Meet NODE: a modular, handheld powerhouse of sensors by George Yu — Kickstarter

February 27, 2012

Please imagine the possibilities. Here we now have a mesh of inexpensive sensors one can purchase and control entirely from ones’ smartphone. Again, we at SALSA posit that real medical innovation is coming from outside- and working its way in.

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Wireless Charging: It’s here. Buckle up, amigos.

February 27, 2012

Here we go: I think we can now clearly see that wireless (inductive) charging is with us. Buckle up, amigos, cutting the cord here will make wifi seem provincial.

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Team puts best foot forward for diabetics (From Swindon Advertiser)

February 27, 2012

Congrats to our long-time friend Matt Cichero on this story. Here’s to the long-term success of his team in Swindon. Team puts best foot forward for diabetics (From Swindon Advertiser) :

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Colombo Diabetic Foot Conference 2012 | Stock

February 27, 2012

Colombo Diabetic Foot Conference 2012 :

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Body heat: Fun for you, fun for your phone’s battery.

February 26, 2012

Researchers develop battery boosting Power Felt, encourages you to sit on your phone

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Snap on, snap off, stay dry, don’t slip: Swappable Soles Let These Boots Adapt To Any Condition

February 26, 2012

Swappable Soles Let These Boots Adapt To Any Condition :

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