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Coral tentacles inspire bio-sock shown to treat Deep Vein Thrombosis

2/14/2015

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The robotic sock developed at the National University of Singapore to treat Deep Vein Thrombosis (Photo: National University of Singapore)

The onset of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), whereby a clot forms in the veins and obstructs blood flow, is a legitimate concern for people unable to move their legs. The condition can become truly life-threatening if the clot finds its way into the pulmonary artery, which carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs. Looking to mitigate the dangers of this condition, researchers have developed a specialty sock inspired by the tentacle movements of coral that is designed to stimulate blood circulation through the body.

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