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Powering a Pacemaker

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  • Saturday, May 25 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:47:22 GMT
    One man died and another is behind bars Saturday after a son shoots and kills his father at their Overlook Drive home in Stanaford.Raleigh County Sheriff's Deputies said 23-year-old Donald Gray Dunn, Jr.
    One man died and another is behind bars Saturday after a son shoots and kills his father at their Overlook Drive home in Stanaford.Raleigh County Sheriff's Deputies said 23-year-old Donald Gray Dunn, Jr.

Researchers in Michigan are testing an experimental device that can help a beating heart power a pacemaker.

The device converts energy from a heartbeat, delivering enough electricity to operate a pacemaker.

Most pacemakers need to be replaced every 5 to 7 years when the batteries run out.

Researchers say this device will save patients from surgery, especially children who live with pacemakers for years.