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DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): A significant number of individuals in the U.S. are affected by diseases and injuries that give rise to a troublesome condition called foot drop. Diabetes mellitus, dysvascular diseases, peripheral neuropathies, and other conditions render some individuals unable to lift their foot effectively during their gait cycle, leaving them susceptible to falling or inju ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This proposal will establish the feasibility of an innovative Synthetic Fascia(tm) for improved repair of abdominal wall hernias. The manufacture of Synthetic Fascia(tm) from engineered structural proteins will lead to greater control over degradation and purity than processed biologic tissues and is less expensive. The objective of this proposal is to modify S ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Prostheses reduce the incidence of contralateral overuse syndrome in upper limb amputees by encouraging balanced bimanual limb usage Benefits include reduced pain and muscular atrophy increased productivity and self reliance improved self image a sense of well being and increased social acceptance Body powered prostheses are used extensively in the Uni ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Among amputation types involving the upper limbs, partial hand is the most prevalent by far and among the most challenging for prosthetists to address well. Sound side overreliance for these amputees gives rise to a high prevalence of contralateral overuse syndrome (COS), a progressive, painful, and debilitating condition. Research shows that prostheses reduce ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Millions of children in the U.S. are at risk for learning to read well despite major advances in our understanding of the causes and cures for poor reading. In this Fast- Track proposal we propose to address this signif icant need and opportunity with a computer-based reading program that combines the power of one-on-one tutoring with the benefits of self-asses ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Millions of children in the U.S. are at risk for learning to read well despite major advances in our understanding of the causes and cures for poor reading. In this Fast- Track proposal we propose to address this significant need and opportunity with a computer-based reading program that combines the power of one-on-one tutoring with the benefits of self-assess ...

BioTechnical Communication (BTC) is proposing the development and broadcast of a talk show ("the Program") to disseminate information about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to African-Americans The Program will use the interactive radio format of a "call-in talk show" and will be carried nationally using a network of public radio stations that target the African-American audience. The ...

Project Abstract According to the EPA, indoor levels of pollutants are often 2-5 times and up to 100 times higher than outdoor levels and people spend ~90% of their time indoors. The combination of energy saving methods such as tightly sealed buildings and reduced ventilation rates combined with increased use of synthetic building materials and furnishings, personal care products, pesticides, hous ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant During the last decade the quantity of bioimaging data has grown tremendously Current estimates indicate that the average hospital in the USA houses some TB of data of which approximately is composed of unstructured image data from CT MRI and X ray machines This huge quantity of data is expected to grow at a rate of annually meaning hospita ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Myogen's goal is to discover novel disease-modifying therapies for heart failure (HF). Approximately 700,000 individuals are affected each year by HF, which is a common endpoint of many cardiovascular diseases. The annual health care costs for HF patients in the United States is estimated at $10-40 billion. Clearly, novel treatment approaches are necessary. Ani ...