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Since antiquity, humans have created support devices to help individuals stand when they are sick or injured. The use of support devices dates back to 2830 BC. An Egyptian tomb's entrance carving depicts a figure leaning on a crutch-like staff. Crutch design has progressed from Tiny Tim's basic "T" in A Christmas Carol to lightweight metal braces with ice-gripping tips or energy-storing tips that act as shock absorbers and are slip resistant.

Ankles are fragile joints, and injuries to them are common in people of all ages. From elementary school soccer players to the elderly with arthritis- Ankle pains hurt all! Ankle and foot supports can help you avoid damage, recover from an injury faster, and give you the mental confidence you need to get back on your feet.

Autistic Pride Day was founded in an online community back in 2005 for autistic people to celebrate neurodiversity. According to Kabie Brook, co-founder of Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH), autistics use the day to show the world that "we are proud of being autistic and that we are not diseased, defective, or in need of a cure."

World Tumor Day is celebrated on June 8 every year. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness and compassion for people globally who are suffering from brain tumors.

After an unfortunate leg injury, doctors advise off-loading the body weight from the injured limb. They recommend using mobility aids. Mobility aids like wheelchairs, crutches, or knee scooters or commonly used to speed recovery. With so many options in the market, one can get confused.

The World Health Organization has gone the extra mile to make us realize that tobacco is deadly. 90% of the world’s population is fighting the battle against smoking tobacco. Apart from addiction, and related lung concerns, tobacco has also affected the environment. The fresh air is polluted not just by industrial waste and chemicals but also by tobacco smoke.

Old age is called the second childhood that can make your loved ones depend on your care and support. They get more prone to diseases, illnesses, vulnerabilities, and infections. Some who get the worst effects may also get bedridden.

Assistive technology is a broad term that encompasses any device or piece of equipment that can be used to assist a person in performing a task or improving their ability to function. An adaptive device is any tool or device that has been modified in an easier way for children with special needs.

The year 2020 taught us many things. The challenge to meet the medical requirements and demands in the world made many nations suffer. With the rapid demand in the healthcare industry, the prices for the equipment increased. After all that is how the business world works, the more in demand, the more in price.

May 3 will be observed as World Asthma Day this year. Every year, the world comes together to spread awareness about Asthma. The day aims to raise support, better understand, and address the gaps in asthma care in our community. GINA chose the theme ‘Closing Gaps in Asthma Care’ for 2022 World Asthma Day.