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"Our Crazy, Local Gringo": 3D-Printing Prosthetics in Guatemala

Jan 06, 2025

Article Written By:Hiba KhanGlia Project ManagementMechanical Engineer   This article includes excerpts from a podcast episode in which Glia interviews Eric Lamoray—check out the full episode f...

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Awakening Self-Esteem: The Unexpected Psychological Impact of Assembling the Glia Stethoscope

Mar 11, 2024

  Article Written By:Dr. Brett Carey, DPTDoctor of Physical Therapy, Financial Advisor, and Technical Consultant for Glia   Ten years ago, the first place I ever saw a 3D printer was at Kealakehe Hi...

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Equal To (or Better Than) - The Glia Stethoscope VS The Current Standard

Feb 15, 2024

  Article Written By:Doruntina YakoubResearcher, Medical Student The stethoscope itself, and the act of using a stethoscope, is a symbol of modern medicine. Initially being used to detect early sig...

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Rhythm of Life: Glia’s Spotlight on Cardiovascular Wellness During Heart Health Month

Jan 31, 2024

  Article Written By:Hiba KhanProject Management, Mechanical Engineer Glia celebrates Heart Health Month this February by showcasing our efforts towards equal care in cardiovascular health. Glia’s ...

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After a Resounding Success in 2021, Steth-of-Hope is Back!

Oct 04, 2023

Article Written By:Dr. Syra DhillonProjects Coordinator, Make a Medic   My name is Syra and I’m the projects coordinator at Make a Medic. We are a UK-based charity that aims to support the educati...

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Reflecting on 2022 Stethoscope Distributions

May 23, 2023

Article Written By:Hisham ShokrResearcher, GliaMedical Student, Western University &  Harry KimMedical Student, Western University    As third-year medical students volunteering with G...

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Glia Expands 3D Printing Educational Workshop

Mar 02, 2023

Glia, founded in 2015, entered the world of 3D printing after designing an open-source 3D printed stethoscope. This first output by Glia proved to be equal in quality and performance to the benchmark stetho...

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The Steth of Hope Campaign - with Make a Medic

Nov 29, 2022

In 2021, Glia paired up with Make A Medic in support of their Steth of Hope Campaign. In general, the England based organization aims to support the education of medical students and facilitate public healt...

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Glia's "The Open Source" Newsletter, Issue 3 (Summer 2022)

Aug 17, 2022

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! It's here - Issue 3 of The Open Source newsletter.  Grab your copy today and gain access to the following featured articles:   Stop the Bleed: Glia’s Fundraisers for T...

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