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Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

A study in PLOS ONE involving over 50,000 Korean adolescents reveals that those using smartphones for more than 4 hours daily have higher rates of mental health issues and substance use, while moderate use may be beneficial.

6 Dec 2023

Innovative, wearable device can significantly improve postural control

Scientists develop an innovative device to help older individuals train their posture control, minimizing the risk of falls and associated injuries.

4 Dec 2023

Breakthrough in Malaria detection: new FREM platform delivers 98% accuracy for rapid screening and genotyping

The Flexible, Robust, Equipment-free Microfluidic (FREM) platform for malaria screening and Plasmodium species genotyping.

1 Dec 2023

Smartphone data reveals the link between fast food outlets and diet-related diseases

How many fast-food joints do you come across throughout your day and what does that have to do with your health? A lot, says Abigail Horn, a lead scientist at USC's Information Sciences Institute (ISI).

29 Nov 2023

Study finds top three classes of medications more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraine attacks

For many people with migraine, it can be difficult to find a treatment that is effective and reliable, and information on how medications compare to one another is lacking.

29 Nov 2023

Portable AI-driven COVID-19 test detects variants with high accuracy

A new AI-assisted molecular diagnostic platform capable of identifying variants of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases has been developed by scientists in the UK. The low cost, portable device could play a crucial role in preventing future pandemics due to its accuracy and versatility.

29 Nov 2023

Multi-ingredient herbal supplement boosts cognitive speed and gut health in seniors

In a study on elderly patients with subjective memory decline, a 90-day herbal supplement regimen improved cognitive task speed and altered gut microbiota, despite causing memory deficits. This intervention increased urinary tyrosine levels, suggesting a dopaminergic activity role in cognitive enhancements.

26 Nov 2023

Navigating the influencer landscape: The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents

Researchers assess previous research on the impact of social media influencers on adolescent health.

22 Nov 2023

Researchers develop machine learning-based tool for assessment of shoulder function

A study published in Scientific Reports introduces a simple string-pulling task as a reliable method for assessing shoulder mobility in both animals and humans. This innovative approach, combined with machine learning, has the potential to revolutionize the diagnosis and monitoring of shoulder injuries, offering an affordable and accessible solution.

19 Nov 2023

Screen time for kids: Navigating the digital tightrope

In a comprehensive review published in "Nature Human Behavior," researchers evaluated the risks and benefits of screen time for children, revealing significant impacts on their mental health and development.

16 Nov 2023

Non-invasive device detects Alzheimer's and Parkinson's biomarkers with high accuracy

An international team of researchers has developed a handheld, non-invasive device that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases.

13 Nov 2023

Surgeons to get a high-tech assistant: Smartphone app for assessing liver surgery risks

Researchers developed a multivariable model to predict clinically relevant posthepatectomy liver failure grade B and C, grade C, and 90-day mortality prediction.

6 Nov 2023

Tufts researchers explore the science of aging

Anti-wrinkle creams, superfoods that keep you young, dietary supplements that promise improved memory, "immortal" cells that can renew themselves forever - in our stores and media, claims about aging abound.

2 Nov 2023

New virus diagnosis device gives lab-quality results within just three minutes

A virus diagnosis device that gives lab-quality results within just three minutes has been invented by engineers at the University of Bath, who describe it as the 'world's fastest Covid test'.

2 Nov 2023

New score predicts risk of postoperative liver failure with high accuracy

Surgical removal of parts of the liver remains the only curative approach for patients with liver-specific cancer.

2 Nov 2023

New smart data concept to help patients with internal diseases get more active and live better lives

Establishing a digital assistance system based on artificial intelligence to support patients / Sports Medicine research group of Mainz University involved in two projects coordinated by the Mainz University Medical Center.

2 Nov 2023

Skin-friendly ECG sensor offers comfort without compromise on cardiac care

Researchers optimized dry electrode geometries for a wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) patch to enhance its performance and comparability with commercial ECG monitors for remote and point-of-care (PoC) diagnostics.

2 Nov 2023

Study suggests heightened distractibility as a core ADHD deficit

Distraction is prevalent in our daily lives. As you read this, you might be distracted by external stimulations like people talking near you or a smartphone notification.

26 Oct 2023

Children with genetic predisposition to ASD and ADHD more likely to have longer screen time

A team led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has investigated screen time in autistic (ASD) and ADHD children. Screen time refers to the amount of time a person spends on a device with a screen, such as a smartphone, computer, television, or video game system.

25 Oct 2023

New AI model aims to fix flaws in smartphone-based COVID-19 X-ray diagnosis

Researchers highlight the limitations and challenges of using AI models for diagnosing COVID-19 from chest X-rays shared via smartphones. The study introduces a new multi-task learning model to improve diagnostic accuracy, addressing issues like prediction instability and faulty focus areas in images.

25 Oct 2023

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Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

Innovative, wearable device can significantly improve postural control

Breakthrough in Malaria detection: new FREM platform delivers 98% accuracy for rapid screening and genotyping

Smartphone data reveals the link between fast food outlets and diet-related diseases

Study finds top three classes of medications more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraine attacks

Portable AI-driven COVID-19 test detects variants with high accuracy

Multi-ingredient herbal supplement boosts cognitive speed and gut health in seniors

Navigating the influencer landscape: The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents

Researchers develop machine learning-based tool for assessment of shoulder function

Screen time for kids: Navigating the digital tightrope

Non-invasive device detects Alzheimer's and Parkinson's biomarkers with high accuracy

Surgeons to get a high-tech assistant: Smartphone app for assessing liver surgery risks

Tufts researchers explore the science of aging

New virus diagnosis device gives lab-quality results within just three minutes

New score predicts risk of postoperative liver failure with high accuracy

New smart data concept to help patients with internal diseases get more active and live better lives

Skin-friendly ECG sensor offers comfort without compromise on cardiac care

Study suggests heightened distractibility as a core ADHD deficit

Children with genetic predisposition to ASD and ADHD more likely to have longer screen time

New AI model aims to fix flaws in smartphone-based COVID-19 X-ray diagnosis

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