Medicine & TechnologyThe US FDA has approved the use of iloprost injection for treating severe frostbite to reduce one's risk of having fingers or toes amputated. Read to learn more.
An online fundraising campaign reports that the woman from California became a quadruple amputee after a bacterial infection from eating undercooked fish, prompting a warning about this dangerous bacteria. Continue reading to learn more details.
A breakthrough in surgery and engineering leads to the development of a bionic hand which enables the user to manipulate each finger. Find out more about this innovation in this article.
A child's skeleton from 31,000 years ago had its left foot amputated and apparently survived for nearly 10 years, making it the oldest evidence of surgical limb amputation. Read the article to learn more.
A bone was confirmed showing one of the most gruesome criminal punishments in ancient China. Learn more about the punishment and other disciplinary actions enforced during the time.
Tufts University found a success in regenerating the amputated limbs of clawed frogs. Findings of the study points forward to the advancements of regenerative medicines in the future.