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The prosthetic device functions similarly to a pacemaker by using electrical pulses — but instead of regulating a patient’s heartbeat, the prosthesis controls the rate of a jellyfish’s pulsing motions, which it relies on to propel itself forward. The prosthesis itself is a harmless wooden barb that monitors a jellyfish’s energy levels by tracking its oxygen intake. The research has shown that the prosthetic device helps the jellyfish swim three times faster, without impacting its energy or metabolism. Nicole Xu, a Stanford graduate student and co-researcher, says, “This reveals that jellyfish possess an untapped ability for faster, more efficient swimming. They just don’t usually have a reason to do so.” Now, the next step is finding out an efficient way to direct the jellyfish and equip them with technology that’s capable of tracking ocean temperature, salinity, oxygen levels, and much more. With an army of bionic jellyfish, scientists can finally explore and better understand the depths of the ocean where no one has gone before.
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hesis Clean in a Crisis why many amputees swear by using body wash. This is health information, for medical advice call our team for a free in-person evaluation. Your patient likely already knows they need to clean their liners and how to do so, but you can give them significant reminders. Patients should remember to turn their liners inside out when they clean them, and back right side out once they’re done. This is important — if the gel/silicone side is exposed while drying, it’ll cause tears and cracks, which will harbor more bacteria. Remember to keep a spare liner around and ready to use, since liners need to dry completely after being cleaned and before being put on again. The best way to clean the socket of the prosthesis is to wipe it down with a damp, soapy cloth, using a gentle soap. After the socket has dried, wipe it down with a paper towel with rubbing alcohol. It’s better to let it dry overnight to give the alcohol time to evaporate. Leather pieces in a prosthetic should be dry and clean at all times, using saddle soap if necessary. As their prosthetist, you should be able to give them specific advice on caring for the mechanical parts of their prosthesis. Remind your patients to always report loud, grating noises as well as any damaged cables or other areas. Stay safe, friends!
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