Clin Med
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Movement impairment affects the independence and lifestyle of a significant number of people worldwide. A MDT approach towards the problem is needed for optimal restoration of mobility. ⋯ Assessment of the patient is critical to ensure successful outcomes of technological interventions. Novel technologies such as targeted reinnervation prosthesis and implantable technologies, although at a very early stage in their development, have huge potential to help people with movement impairments due to disorders of neuromuscular control or limb loss.
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Global warming is the most important science issue of the 21st century, challenging the very structure of our global society. The study of past climate has shown that the current global climate system is extremely sensitive to human-induced climate change. The burning of fossil fuels since the beginning of the industrial revolution has already caused changes with clear evidence for a 0.75 degrees C rise in global temperatures and 22 cm rise in sea level during the 20th century. ⋯ In addition, weather patterns will become less predictable and the occurrence of extreme climate events, such as storms, floods, heat waves and droughts, will increase. The potential effects of global warming on human society are devastating. We do, however, already have many of the technological solutions to cure our sick planet.