Stroke robot making a difference in a patient's life
Posted: Jun 14, 2012 9:57 PM EDT | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 2:30 AM EDT
CLINTON, Iowa -- A new piece of technology is making a difference in a stroke patient's life.
A 69-year-old woman in Iowa suffered a stroke and is now making a strong and quick receovery thanks to a robot.
It's called "telemedicine."
Stroke team doctors are able to run tests and work directly with patients at a remote location, even though they are miles away.