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As people age, their toenails become thick and hard, making it difficult to trim them. Diabetic patients are prone to nerve and vascular damage due to high blood sugar, affecting blood circulation and sensation in the peripheral limbs. We developed a safety nail clipper designed specifically for the elderly and diabetic patients for healthcare. Trimming nails is a regular activity, and existing nail clipper designs lack warning mechanisms, increasing the risk of skin damage for diabetic patients during nail trimming. The elderly or diabetic patients often have poor vision in trimming their nails, which may lead to cutting too deep and causing paronychia or wounds. Tissue necrosis, suppuration, and infection may occur, potentially resulting in amputation. Therefore, based on the understanding of the difference in conductivity between the nail and skin and using LED indicators, we provided a protective mechanism for diabetic patients with abnormal peripheral limb sensation by using a nail clipper. When it touched the skin, the LED light illuminated to avoid cutting too deep and protect the nail bed.
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    Safe Nail Clippers for Finger Flesh Injury Prevention

    by I-Chen Yu *, Yu-Ruei Chen and Teng-Xuan Li
    IJCMB 2023, Vol 3, Issue 2, 1-6, https://doi.org/10.35745/ijcmb2022v02.04.0001 - Published on June 30, 2023

    Abstract

    As people age, their toenails become thick and hard, making it difficult to trim them. Diabetic patients are prone to nerve and vascular damage due to high blood sugar, affecting blood circulation and sensation in the peripheral limbs. We developed a safety nail clipper designed specifically for the elderly and diabetic patients for healthcare. Trimming nails is a regular activity, and existing nail clipper designs lack warning mechanisms, increasing the risk of skin damage for diabetic patients...

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    Innovative Swallowing Rehabilitation Balloon and Its Impact on Swallowing Outcomes in Home-Based Stroke Cases in Taiwan: Study Protocol for Randomized Controlled Trial

    by Nai-Ching Chen , Yu-Ru Lin , Yi Chou , Huei-Yu Chen , Yao-Lin Lee , Jui-Yu Weng and Jinn-Run Kuo *
    IJCMB 2023, Vol 3, Issue 2, 7-12, https://doi.org/10.35745/ijcmb2023v03.02.0002 - Published on June 30, 2023

    Abstract

    We outlined a randomized controlled trial assessing the effect of a novel swallowing rehabilitation balloon on post-stroke dysphagia in home-based care. Stroke often causes dysphagia, and standard rehabilitation methods have limitations, prompting the need for innovative interventions. Stroke-induced dysphagia is challenging as it requires improved interventions beyond current limitations. The effect of the swallowing balloon’s impact on aspiration efficiency was assessed in and risk of the tria...

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