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A former nurse who lost three limbs to sepsis and used her experience to raise awareness of the illness took her own life, an inquest has heard. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the importance of a hand which is considered as the most complex mechanical systems and can give a robot a kind of dexterity. According to the world's largest suppliers of robotic grippers which include Shadow Robot, and Schunk GmbH & Co., the flexible mechanical hands will unlock the potential of robots and replace lost limb in humans. It mentions that flexible hands make robots much more capable and will allow a firm to earn space on the factory floor over the next five to 10 years.

The article focuses on various causes of pain in the arms. The common causes of shoulder pain are rotator cuff tendonitis, capsulitis, subacromial bursitis osteoarthritis and referred pain from the neck. Cubitus valgus and hypermobility may be associated with elbow pain. Distal arm pain may be caused by workplace factors such as repetition, force, duration, posture and psychosocial factors.

The article reports on the 200 prosthetic limbs to be supplied and transported by the organization Legs 4 Africa to the Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital in The Gambia, Africa.

The article claims that the use of thiazolidinedione (TZD) rosiglitazone may lead to bone loss and may increase risk for osteoporosis. The preliminary results of a new study showed that rosiglitazone may accelerate bone loss in type 2 diabetes patients, which later on may increase their osteoporosis risk. Evidences suggested that incidence of fractures in these patients is greater.

Arm and leg immobilizer introduced by Medi-Kid stabilizes limbs of patients on way to hospital. Unbreakable plastic sewn into durable padded wraps holds limbs straight, gently restricting movement and access to intravenous drips during transport. Four inches of fastener run down edge of wrap for quick application to accommodate small and large adults.