Case Western Reserve researcher will use $3.1M VA grant to prevent bedsores in spinal cord injury patients
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The VA estimates there are 42,000 military veterans living with spinal cord injuries, which come with an increased risk of pressure injuries. The flexSTIM is a tiny, flexible device that can deliver electrical stimulation to the muscles that mimics the effect of weight shifting that could revolutionize pressure-injury prevention.
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