compression

This technique, a forerunner to the new LLM compression approach, was published in 2023.

The genetic condition can cause serious medical complications such as spinal cord compression, sleep apnoea, bowed legs, narrowing of the spinal canal and recurrent ear infections.

"This unusual behavior with locally occurring stretching and compression is impossible in conventional materials," said Jonathan Schneider of APH, another co-author.

It has a padded heel and toe for comfort and protection as well as a compression band around the arch area to keep the sock securely in place.

If a patient went into cardiac arrest or stopped breathing, it would mean they should not be given chest compressions or defibrillation to try to save their life.