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New technique generates training data for care robots

A research team led by Assistant Professor Mizuki Takeda from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology, has developed a technique to generate training data for robots that operate based on estimations of the user's state using machine learning.

20 Sep 2023

Save billions or stick with Humira? Drug brokers steer Americans to the costly choice

Tennessee last year spent $48 million on a single drug, Humira — about $62,000 for each of the 775 patients who were covered by its employee health insurance program and receiving the treatment.

19 Sep 2023

AR headset proven effective digital tool for improving posture in people with Parkinson’s disease

An augmented-reality headset is an effective digital tool for improving posture and gait in people with Parkinson's disease, according to a recent Cleveland Clinic trial. Findings were published in Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair.

19 Sep 2023

Henry Ford Health performs first K-Clip procedure in the U.S. to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation

A team of interventional cardiologists from Henry Ford Health's Center for Structural Heart Disease recently became the first in the United States and the Western Hemisphere to repair a heart valve with severe tricuspid regurgitation in a patient using the investigational K-Clip™ Transvascular Tricuspid Repair System.

14 Sep 2023

Does pet ownership impact the relationship between living alone and depressive symptoms?

How living alone and pet ownership combined relate to depressive symptoms.

13 Sep 2023

Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging has received a $3.5 million federal grant to lead the first-ever double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to understand the effects of ketone ester supplementation on frailty, a condition of vulnerability which develops following age-related decline in multiple physiological systems.

11 Sep 2023

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center administers first targeted gene therapy for ALS

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the first nationwide to administer a targeted gene therapy for patients with a specific form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects the cells in the brain and spine.

8 Sep 2023

Researchers develop first electronic device for continuously monitoring health of transplanted organs

Northwestern University researchers have developed the first electronic device for continuously monitoring the health of transplanted organs in real time.

8 Sep 2023

Even in the most depressed county in America, stigma around mental illness persists

Sitting on a bench laughing with a co-worker during a morning smoke break, Debra Orcutt quickly raises her hand when asked if she knows anyone dealing with depression.

6 Sep 2023

Big Tuna and automated buffer exchange: An interview with Unchained Labs

In this interview, AZoNetwork speaks with Joe Barco, the Senior Director of Workflow Marketing at Unchained Labs, about the benefits of automated buffer exchange with Big Tuna.

From Unchained Labs 4 Sep 2023

Could AI be the game-changer in remote Parkinson's diagnosis?

New AI tool for Parkinson's diagnosis outperforms certified raters and nearly matches experts, using webcam-captured videos of finger-tapping tests. The technology holds promise for remote, automatic diagnosis, especially in regions lacking neurological care.

28 Aug 2023

More cities address ‘shade deserts’ as extreme heat triggers health issues

If it weren't for the traffic along South MacDill Avenue, Javonne Mansfield swears you could hear the sizzle of a frying pan.

28 Aug 2023

MFGM and milk protein may improve physical functioning of the elderly, study shows

Leading Finnish dairy company Valio collaborated with top nutritional scientists in a new study about the effects of MFGM and milk protein on the physical functioning of the elderly. The results show significant improvement in balance and physical performance even without an exercise intervention.

25 Aug 2023

The most recent neuroimaging procedures and machine learning approaches for the prediction of Alzheimer’s progression

Researchers examined recent studies exploring neuroimaging modalities aided by advanced machine learning (ML) algorithms.

24 Aug 2023

Brain lesions associated with MS memory dysfunction connect to a memory circuit

Between 30 to 50 percent of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) will experience memory problems but the cause is uncertain.

23 Aug 2023

New gene variant linked to Parkinson's disease found in people of African ancestry

A gene variant found almost exclusively in the genomes of people of African ancestry increases the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to an international study of nearly 198,000 participants with this genetic background.

23 Aug 2023

UC Davis researchers to look at voluntary mechanisms in the brain

Picture this scenario: You and a friend are walking around your neighborhood when you stop at a crosswalk. As you wait, the noises of the world and your internal thoughts all vie for your attention. Suddenly, you see a motorist nearly hit a bicyclist.

23 Aug 2023

Walking News and Research

New technique generates training data for care robots

Save billions or stick with Humira? Drug brokers steer Americans to the costly choice

AR headset proven effective digital tool for improving posture in people with Parkinson’s disease

Henry Ford Health performs first K-Clip procedure in the U.S. to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation

Does pet ownership impact the relationship between living alone and depressive symptoms?

Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center administers first targeted gene therapy for ALS

Researchers develop first electronic device for continuously monitoring health of transplanted organs

Even in the most depressed county in America, stigma around mental illness persists

Big Tuna and automated buffer exchange: An interview with Unchained Labs

Could AI be the game-changer in remote Parkinson's diagnosis?

More cities address ‘shade deserts’ as extreme heat triggers health issues

MFGM and milk protein may improve physical functioning of the elderly, study shows

The most recent neuroimaging procedures and machine learning approaches for the prediction of Alzheimer’s progression

Brain lesions associated with MS memory dysfunction connect to a memory circuit

New gene variant linked to Parkinson's disease found in people of African ancestry

UC Davis researchers to look at voluntary mechanisms in the brain

Study: Nearly half of heart attack and stroke survivors don't know their LDL cholesterol levels

Artificial intelligence and polyclonal antibody sequencing redefine the future of antibody discovery

Keeping fit may help prevent atrial fibrillation and stroke

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