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Assistive devices
Assistive devices are any device used to help with a temporary or permanent loss of functioning and include devices that assist with vision, walking, and hearing.
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A 37-year old female asked:
Left ankle sprain now my right knee is in pain when I sit and walk. Been alternating cane to keep pressure off ankle and knee. Is the knee pain from overusing it? What assistive device do you recommend.?
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Canyou get it from a sexual devices?
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How safe is an intrauterine device?
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How safe are intrauterine devices now?
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What is an electronic infusion device?
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Can smoking affect asd closure device?
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Is it painful to get intrauterine device?
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Fire safety bed device for a quadriplegic?
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What is the left ventricular assist device?
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A 34-year old asked:
Will the tens device work for spinal fusion?
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A 31-year old asked:
Who was the inventor of the ventricular assist device?
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A 24-year old male asked:
How to deal with mask irritation from my CPAP device?
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A 52-year old asked:
Is there a device to help bend and straighten the knees?
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A 32-year old asked:
I want to know what's the left ventricular assist device?
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A 24-year old male asked:
How likely will the device LINX erode into the esophagus?
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A 32-year old asked:
How is the cpap device used in medicine and what does it do?
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A 34-year old asked:
What should I consider before getting an intrauterine device?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: intrauterine device?
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A 41-year old asked:
What device is used to remove plaque during an endarterectomy?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is there any device to measure the actual thickness of the cornea?
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A 30-year old asked:
Have any information or reviews about home devices for biofeedback?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can there be a tool or a device that measures oxygen level in a certain space?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is there a device that doesn't have to be calibrated after a finger meter test?
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A 29-year old asked:
I need some info on the IUD (intrauterine device). Is there a noncommercial site?
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A 36-year old asked:
What does successful bridging with the implantable left ventricular assist device lead to?
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A 32-year old female asked:
I am trying to lose weight and I am wondering if the essure device will make this difficult?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Are their any medical tests or devices in usa that can tell the number of boys a girl has done sex with?
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A 41-year old asked:
My husband wants to try to 'breastfeed' the baby and do kangaroo care. Is that ok? I heard there was some device he can wear.
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A 23-year old female asked:
Which will be consider as best device of family planning method for a newly married couple who doesnot want baby for at least 3 years?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Second thoughts about having preputiopalsty..I might try stretching. Is there any devices or advice you can give me to better my chances?
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