LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Cannabinoids May Affect Activity of Other Pharmaceuticals
As CBD products have grown in popularity and other cannabinoid products have become legal in some states, amputees who struggle ...
Spinal Stimulators Repurposed to Restore Touch in Lost Limbs
Although it’s possible to simulate touch by stimulating the remaining nerves in the residual limb after an amputation, such surgery ...
Universal Right to Health Could Inspire Change
Acknowledging health as a universal human right could galvanize people and organizations to make major improvements in health worldwide, according ...
I AM SHERIAUNA: An Interview With the Author and Main Character
What inspired you to write I Am Sheriauna? Sherylee: As a young child with a disability, my daughter Sheriauna experienced a lot ...
Helping Older Adults Achieve Their Dreams
AARP has joined forces with the charity Wish of a Lifetime to help older adults fulfill their lifelong dreams. Since ...
NEWS ARCHIVE
Amputee News in 2020: In Case You Missed It
Amidst all the major events that happened in this chaotic year, 2020 brought a lot of captivating stories about limb ...
Five Amputees Who Made a Difference in 2020
Only five? Thousands of amputees went above and beyond in 2020, but we’ve settled on a handful of figures whose ...
The 10 Most Popular Amplitude Stories of 2020
Fun fact: Amplitude's web traffic nearly tripled in 2020. Our overall social media following (aggregate of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) ...
Building the Limb Loss Registry: Q&A With Dr. Kenton Kaufman
Data about amputees are too scattered to be of much use. The National Limb Loss and Preservation Registry will gather ...
Amputee Skateboarder Dan Edmondson Draws on His Strengths
"I feel like everyone at their core is an artist," says amputee artist Dan Edmondson. "I think the only thing ...