Archive for November 21st, 2007
Neuroprsthetics
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007Neuroprosthetics (also called Neural Prosthetics) is a discipline related to neuroscience and biomedical engineering concerned with developing neural prostheses, artificial devices to replace or improve the function of an impaired nervous system. The neuroprosthetic seeing the most widespread use is the cochlear implant, with approximately 100,000[1] in use worldwide as of 2006.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007In deep brain stimulation (DBS), electrodes are implanted within the brain to deliver a continuous low electric current to the target area. The current is passed to the electrodes through a wire running under the scalp and skin to a battery-powered pulse generator implanted in the chest wall.
Fine Motor Skills
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007Motor skills are actions that involve the movement of muscles in the body. They are divided into two groups: gross motor skills, which include the larger movements of arms, legs, feet, or the entire body (crawling, running, and jumping); and fine motor skills, which are smaller actions, such as grasping an object between the thumb [...]
Cognitive Development
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007It was once believed that infants lacked the ability to think or form complex ideas and remained without cognition until they learned language. It is now known that babies are aware of their surroundings and interested in exploration from the time they are born. From birth, babies begin to actively learn. They gather, sort, and [...]
Gross Motor Skills
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007Motor skills are actions that involve the movement of muscles in the body. They are divided into two groups: gross motor skills, which are the larger movements of arms, legs, feet, or the entire body (crawling, running, and jumping); and fine motor skills, which are smaller actions, such as grasping an object between the thumb [...]
Well-baby examination
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007Definition
Well-baby examinations are scheduled regularly during the first two years of life due to the rapid growth and change that occurs during infancy. During each visit the pediatrician monitors, advises, and answers questions on a baby’s growth and development.
Purpose
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the newborn infant see a physician for a check-up at birth, [...]
