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The latest in high-tech and convenient devices

The VPT Meter is a clinical-assessment instrument designed to help health care professionals evaluate peripheral sensory neuropathy of the lower extremities. The VPT Meter differs from other subjective test methods used to determine sensory deficits by quantifying the amount of sensation loss and can be used to establish baseline data for peripheral sensation and to monitor the progression of established pathology. It is intended for use in clinical settings. Xilas Medical, Inc., 12665 Silicon Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78249. 1-800-246-3395. www.xilas.com

GlideSoft

This insole decreases frictional forces on the bottom of the foot to reduce the incidence of blisters and ulcers. Using a combination of low-friction materials and elastic bands within the insole, the Glide Soft can reduce frictional forces as it decreases vertical pressure. The patented shear modulation technology has been proven in clinical studies to reduce friction 600% to 700% more than other insoles. Xilas Medical, Inc., 12665 Silicon Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78249. 1-800-246-3395. www.xilas.com

OneTouch Diabetes Management Software Pro With Snapshot

The makers of the OneTouch UltraSmart have released software to help streamline the workflow for health care providers who treat diabetes. Simply by plugging the patient's OneTouch Meter into the provider's computer, any or all of the software's 11 reports are generated and printed automatically. The reports present glycemic-control data in logs, pie charts, bar graphs, and point plots. The software is compatible with the whole family of One-Touch Monitors. LifeScan, Inc., 1000 Gibraltar Dr., Milpitas, Calif. 95035-6312. 1-800-227-8862. www.lifescan.com

Salter 1400 Nutritional Scale

This computerized food scale weighs food portions and tracks nutritional intake values. It can analyze more than 900 foods and liquids, calculating calories, fat, cholesterol, fiber, protein, sodium, and carbohydrates. An extra-large display measures in fine increments of 0.1 ounces or 1 gram. Salter Housewares Ltd., 277 Fairfield Rd., Suite 301, Fairfield, N.J. 07004. 973-227-3057. www.salterhousewares.com

ShotBlocker

Pain from injections can cause anxiety in people of all ages. However, Bionix has developed a device that is placed on the patient's skin, where it stimulates the surrounding nerves. The nerves respond by "blocking" the pain signals that would normally be triggered by the injection. It's a simple way to block the pain from those injections without the use of chemical sprays or anesthetic creams. Bionix Development Corporation, 5154 Enterprise Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43612. 1-800-551-7096. www.bionix.com

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