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A new system for real-time full-body motion capture using consumer devices

Northwestern University engineers have developed a new system for full-body motion capture -; and it doesn't require specialized rooms, expensive equipment, bulky cameras or an array of sensors.

16 Oct 2024

Circadian rhythm influences dementia diagnosis and disease progression

The time of day when blood is taken can affect the results of tests for diagnosing dementia, according to new research led by the University of Surrey.

3 Oct 2024

Reducing sedentary time found effective in preventing worsening back pain

A new study from the University of Turku in Finland showed that reducing daily sitting prevented back pain from worsening over six months.

2 Oct 2024

Study identifies optimal meditation positions for ADHD patients

ADHD is a developmental condition of brain with symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity.

17 Sep 2024

ACA enrollment platforms suspended over alleged foreign access to consumer data

Suspicions that U.S. consumers' personal information could be accessed from India led regulators to abruptly bar two large private sector enrollment websites from accessing the Affordable Care Act marketplace in August.

10 Sep 2024

Addressing the physical health risks related to excessive video gaming

Gaming is a popular activity, especially for young people – and with summer drawing to a close, more and more children may be opting to spend time playing video games as opposed to enjoying time outdoors.

6 Sep 2024

High-precision X-rays uncover the mechanics of neck pain

Learning new languages, sending emails, attending a virtual class, or speaking to loved ones halfway around the world are just some of the tasks accomplished by touching a button on a smartphone. Unfortunately, the ease and convenience of modern devices have also come with a painful crick in the neck. The sedentary nature of work and prolonged use of hand-held devices and computers have contributed to a sharp increase in neck pain.

5 Sep 2024

Robotic postural stand training with epidural stimulation benefits trunk control during standing

Kessler Foundation researchers have published a new clinical study investigating the effects of robotic postural stand training combined with spinal cord epidural stimulation (Stand-scES) on trunk control in individuals with high-level spinal cord injury (SCI).

21 Aug 2024

Olympic athletes overcome health challenges to reach the pinnacle of their sport

The athletes have done the training and achieved their dreams, a trip to the Paris Olympics set to begin Friday July 26th.

2 Aug 2024

Physician posture impacts patient experience and outcomes

A new study suggests that getting at a patient's eye level when talking with them about their diagnosis or care can really make a difference. Sitting or crouching at a hospitalized patient's bedside was associated with more trust, satisfaction and even better clinical outcomes than standing, according to the new review of evidence.

26 Jul 2024

Amsterdam UMC to lead European consortium in search of solutions to stress among surgical team

On average, healthcare professionals involved in surgical procedures and care in hospitals experience more stress and burnout than other professional groups in Europe.

22 Jul 2024

Efficacy of acupuncture in improving sleep quality for Parkinson's patients

Whether acupuncture improves sleep quality in Parkinson's patients.

1 Jul 2024

SuperAnimal: A deep learning model for automated animal behavior analysis

Behavioral analysis can provide a lot of information about the health status or motivations of a living being.

21 Jun 2024

New algorithm enhances deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's by targeting specific symptoms

Researchers from Mass General Brigham identified therapeutic targets that may optimize symptom-specific treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

8 Jun 2024

Genetic link identified between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson's disease

The researchers found, as expected from prior studies that LRRK2 is associated with IBD-PD and discovered new associations as well.

15 May 2024

Understanding infant vision: Daily-life input and developmental nourishment

What do infants see? What do they look at? The answers to these questions are very different for the youngest babies than they are for older infants, children and adults.

10 May 2024

Study reveals altered protein rhythms linked to metabolic disorders in night shift workers

Just a few days on a night shift schedule throws off protein rhythms related to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism and inflammation, processes that can influence the development of chronic metabolic conditions.

9 May 2024

Listening to mindfulness audio recordings eases side effects of radiation therapy

Men with prostate cancer who are treated with radiation therapy experience significant side effects such as fatigue, sleep problems, anxiety and depressive symptoms. But listening to mindfulness audio recordings significantly eased those symptoms, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.

30 Apr 2024

Sit less, live healthier: Trial shows blood pressure drops with less sitting

Whether reducing sitting time could effectively improve blood pressure (BP) among older adults.

29 Mar 2024

New AI model accurately identifies tumors and diseases in medical images

Medical diagnostics expert, doctor's assistant, and cartographer are all fair titles for an artificial intelligence model developed by researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology.

4 Mar 2024