Pawtucket teen’s device provides relief from circulatory disorder symptoms

Elizabeth Graham

02/06/2022

HotBandz prototype — THE HOTBANDZ PROTOTYPE is a device invented by a Pawtucket teenager seeking hands-free relief from painful circulation symptoms caused by Raynaud’s disease. / COURTESY NEW ENGLAND MEDICAL INNOVATION CENTER

PROVIDENCE – A Pawtucket teenager has invented a device to provide relief from the painful symptoms of a circulatory disease. Anthony Wilds, 15, was tired of constantly needing to take time out to soak his hands and feet in hot water to recover from pain caused by Raynaud’s disease. He came up with the idea…

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