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Smart jumpsuit produces growth charts of infants’ motor performance

Researchers at the University of Helsinki and HUS Helsinki University Hospital have built normative growth charts for infants’ gross motor development using measurements made in the children’s own homes. In the study, 92 typically developing infants ages 4–19 months wore the MAIJU smart jumpsuit during free play, producing 580 measurements and 1,227 hours of data covering activities from lying on the floor to walking fluently.

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Soft back belts ease everyday low back pain, 12-week trial suggests

For many in the workforce, spending hours at a computer is an unavoidable part of daily life. Sitting for prolonged periods in the same position can contribute to low back pain (LBP), which affects up to 80% of people over their lifetime and remains a leading cause of disability worldwide. A group of French researchers decided to find out whether wearing a soft, flexible lower-back support belt can help people with common, unexplained lower back pain feel better and move more easily.

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HR HealthCare Launches Liv™ Pre-lubricated Intermittent Catheter for Women

YORK, Pa., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HR HealthCare today announced the introduction of the Liv™ Pre-lubricated Intermittent Catheter, developed to support women’s bladder management needs. For many women, intermittent self-catheterization is part of daily life alongside work, family, travel, and social commitments. Liv combines protective features with a modern profile and packaging designed to fit into busy lives.

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