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(CNN) -- Enormous advances are being made in all areas of technology on a daily basis. CNN's Human Technology special talks to some of the people whose lives have been affected by these innovations. Click on the links below to read their stories. 'I grew a new face to cure my burns'
More than five years ago Katherine Dowling, from Manchester, England, was badly burnt in a house fire. A year ago, she discovered a procedure called Isolagen, which has healed the skin on her face. 'I never thought I'd walk again'
MS sufferer Toni Caban was making good progress with a physiotherapy program to regain the use of her lower body until she fell and injured her spine. In April this year, she had a cervical and a thoracic spinal cord stimulator implanted via surgery, which she says have given her back her life. 'Teflon sponge cured my pain'
Susan Cormier developed a condition where "gag-inducing" pain is the main symptom. Two and a half years ago she had surgery, which involved inserting a tiny piece of Teflon sponge at the back of her ear. The pain has since gone. 'A vaccine helped cure my cancer'
Denise Villani was told she had a cancer that could not be cured, but three and a half years on, after taking part in a clinical trial for a vaccine, she is cancer-free. 'Surgeons grew me a new knee'
British sports teacher Cathy Terrell's crippling leg injury nearly ruined her career until a pioneering surgical technique allowed scientists to "grow" a new knee joint. 'Robots treated my prostate cancer'
After being diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, John Fox underwent a type of surgery that involves robots, which is less intrusive than traditional treatments. 'A tech revolution for disabled people'
Burke Snyder has used artificial legs and wheelchairs for most of his life, and has seen huge technological advancements in both. 'I had a baby with my sister's ovary'
Stephanie Yarber became infertile in her teens. She gave birth to her first baby five months ago after receiving healthy ovary tissue from her identical twin. 'Ear implants restored my hearing'
Joshua Foreman, 14, was born profoundly deaf. He was one of the first people to have two cochlear implants fitted in his ears. 'I lived in an iron lung for seven years'
After being diagnosed with polio at the age of 17, John Prestwich spent 50 years on an artificial ventilator, including seven in an iron lung. 'I had brain surgery while I was awake'
Parkinson's disease sufferer Rayilyn Brown had deep brain stimulation, which, along with "brain pacemakers" improved her quality of life.
'My sight was saved by stem cell surgery'
Edward Bailey underwent a pioneering stem cell operation that restored his vision.
'I make the most of my "Extra Life"'
Pete Houghton talks about being the first person in the world to be fitted with a permanent artificial heart pump.
'It is a third eye for lifeguards'
Karen Gibson on the pool monitoring system that helped her save a young girl from drowning.
'No one knew why I kept fainting'
JoAnn Mason had an electronic implant surgically inserted under the skin which helped doctors solve her unexplained fainting episodes.
'I use my iPod to store medical images'
Osman Ratib created a software program which enables medical professionals to view medical images on their MP3 players.
'It was like a miracle cure for my burns'
Sarah Core's burns virtually healed, thanks to "spray-on" cultured skin cells that treat the wounds of burns victims.
'The Internet is my hero, it saved my life'
Web cam watchers saved Bev Holzrichter's life when she found herself badly injured by one of her horses and unable to move.
'I healed my own heart with stem cells'
Two years ago Ian Rosenberg was told he had two and a half months to live, but he had stem cell treatment that enabled his heart to repair damaged tissue.
'In 24 hours we had reunited 11 families'
Mac Dearman provided Internet and phone access to victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, working entirely with donated labor and equipment.
'I'd be an invalid without this device'
Michael Conway had an implanted defibrillator embedded in his chest, which ensures his heart beats at a regular rate.
'It stops me being hospitalized'
Marcella Creedon has software loaded on her mobile phone that allows doctors to keep track of her cystic fibrosis remotely.
'I love being alone on the water'
Quadriplegic sailor Hilary Lister talks about the technology that allowed her to cross the English Channel on a solo voyage. Other newsSurgeon pioneers cornea technique Stem cells proving popular gift Scientists enter the brain's 'Matrix' New muscles: faster, lighter, better? How to jog your memory into shape Nose stem cells to help spinal patients Woman 'has first face transplant' Scientists embrace 'cyberhugs' Pocket hope for beating heart attacks
Dutch trial SMS disaster alert system
Speaker helps deaf to 'feel' music
Stem cell hope for spinal injuries
'Mind talk' device helps paralyzed
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