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Visual memory is affected by image size on the retina, study shows

Every day we encounter images on the wall, in newspapers, books, and electronic devices. Some become etched in our memory and some don't.

22 Jan 2022

Neuromuscular training intervention may help reduce injury following post-concussion return-to-play

Children's Hospital Colorado released a study today that examines the efficacy of a neuromuscular training (NMT) intervention that may lead to new treatment approaches and better outcomes for athletes when they return to playing sports after a sports-related concussion.

22 Jan 2022

New approach to help diabetes patients maintain healthy glucose levels

Before consuming a meal, many people with diabetes need to inject themselves with insulin. This is a time-consuming process that often requires estimating the carbohydrate content of the meal, drawing blood to measure blood glucose levels, and then calculating and delivering the correct insulin dose.

21 Jan 2022

New compact and affordable device for recording brain activity

Scientists from Skoltech, South Ural State University, and elsewhere have developed a device for recording brain activity that is more compact and affordable than the solutions currently on the market.

20 Jan 2022

UW and Stanford researchers complete study on the link between food environment and dietary health

An estimated 19 million people in the U.S. live in so-called food deserts, which have lower access to healthy and nutritious food.

18 Jan 2022

Researchers receive $990,000 grant to study a low-cost way to help patients with Type 2 diabetes

Mental time travel - transporting someone from the present through imagining a personal, positive future event - has been proven to help reduce alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.

7 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccine appears safe in children aged 5–11 Years

A new report notes menial or nil severe adverse events from vaccination against COVID-19 in children and therefore recommends COVID-19 vaccination among children aged 5-11 years old.

31 Dec 2021

Researchers explore problematic smartphone use during COVID-19 pandemic

A new survey study has identified links between problematic smartphone use and low sense of control, repetitive thinking, and fear of missing out (FOMO) during the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2021, suggesting possible avenues for reducing the severity of such use.

22 Dec 2021

Researchers find a digital silver lining in failed COVID-19 drug trial

A clinical trial in which two test drugs failed to help patients with mild COVID-19 nevertheless had a silver lining: It proved the viability of a study model in which a medication's potential arrhythmic side effects are safely, effectively monitored without the participants ever setting foot in a hospital or clinic.

20 Dec 2021

Ergonomic interventions may reduce the likelihood of pain from smartphone use

The use of smartphones, tablets and laptops has become commonplace throughout the world and has been especially prevalent among college students.

18 Dec 2021

Smartphone apps could help reduce alcohol consumption among college-age drinkers

Smartphone apps to track blood alcohol abound, but until now had little evidence to show they help manage drinking in young adults.

16 Dec 2021

New prototype enables people with severely impaired motor skills to communicate with others

A research team from the University of Malaga has developed a prototype that combines scalp sensors and a graphical interface to enable people with severely impaired motor skills to communicate with others.

13 Dec 2021

Digital interventions may help meet the growing demand for psychological treatment

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on mental health across the globe. Depression is predicted to be the leading cause of lost life years due to illness by 2030.

13 Dec 2021

Researchers develop a battery-free, wearable device for real-time nicotine monitoring

Some studies have shown that nicotine, an addictive substance in electronic cigarettes, increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disorders. But to get a full understanding of its potential health effects, a real-time nicotine monitoring device is needed.

9 Dec 2021

Smartphone News and Research

Visual memory is affected by image size on the retina, study shows

Neuromuscular training intervention may help reduce injury following post-concussion return-to-play

New approach to help diabetes patients maintain healthy glucose levels

New compact and affordable device for recording brain activity

UW and Stanford researchers complete study on the link between food environment and dietary health

Researchers receive $990,000 grant to study a low-cost way to help patients with Type 2 diabetes

COVID-19 vaccine appears safe in children aged 5–11 Years

Researchers explore problematic smartphone use during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers find a digital silver lining in failed COVID-19 drug trial

Ergonomic interventions may reduce the likelihood of pain from smartphone use

Smartphone apps could help reduce alcohol consumption among college-age drinkers

New prototype enables people with severely impaired motor skills to communicate with others

Digital interventions may help meet the growing demand for psychological treatment

Researchers develop a battery-free, wearable device for real-time nicotine monitoring

Higher acute stress associated with stronger alcohol craving for Black individuals

Patient-led surveillance effective at detecting melanomas earlier

Healthcare workers at increased SARS-CoV-2 infection risk during second wave

Effectiveness of Australian COVID-19 contract tracing app

Paper-based innovations for COVID-19 diagnosis

UW researchers develop a wearable device to detect and reverse opioid overdose

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