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Researchers explore how the elderly use smart speakers at home

Researchers from Bentley University, in partnership with Waltham Council on Aging in Massachusetts, and as part of a study funded by the National Science Foundation, have been exploring how the elderly use smart speakers at home.

17 Jun 2021

Research may lead to rapid, accurate, point-of-care testing for COVID

A team of scientists headed by SANKEN (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research) at Osaka University demonstrated that single virus particles passing through a nanopore could be accurately identified using machine learning.

17 Jun 2021

Popular video games may provide effective support for some mental health issues

Positron emission tomography can accurately measure effects of COVID-19 on the brain

The effects of COVID-19 on the brain can be accurately measured with positron emission tomography (PET), according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2021 Annual Meeting.

17 Jun 2021

New optic nerve stimulation protocol develops personalized visual signals to help the blind

Stimulation of the nervous system with neurotechnology has opened up new avenues for treating human disorders, such as prosthetic arms and legs that restore the sense of touch in amputees, prosthetic fingertips that provide detailed sensory feedback with varying touch resolution, and intraneural stimulation to help the blind by giving sensations of sight.

17 Jun 2021

Using PET-CT scans to track the elimination of radiolabeled plastic particles in mice

Postdoctoral Researcher Outi Keinänen from the University of Helsinki developed a method to radiolabel plastic particles in order to observe their biodistribution on the basis of radioactivity with the help of positron emission tomography (PET).

17 Jun 2021

A simple computer program could predict people's art preferences

Do you like the thick brush strokes and soft color palettes of an impressionist painting such as those by Claude Monet? Or do you prefer the bold colors and abstract shapes of a Rothko? Individual art tastes have a certain mystique to them, but now a new Caltech study shows that a simple computer program can accurately predict which paintings a person will like.

17 Jun 2021

Equitable sharing of bioimaging technologies is crucial for global health

Progress in human health comes in many forms. We learn more about how diseases work; we pioneer new diagnostics and treatments; we come up with better ways to get care to people who need it.

16 Jun 2021

Researchers analyze coronary angiography video interpolation methods to reduce X-ray exposure frequency

In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications; Xiao-lei Yin, Dong-xue Liang, Lu Wang, Jing Qiu, Zhi-yun Yang, Jian-zeng Dong and Zhao-yuan Ma from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China; Capital Medical University, Beijing, China and The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China analyze coronary angiography video interpolation methods to reduce x-ray exposure frequency based on deep learning.

16 Jun 2021

Bruisable artificial skin opens up opportunities for detecting damage in prosthetic devices

When someone bumps their elbow against a wall, they not only feel pain but also might experience bruising. Robots and prosthetic limbs don't have these warning signs, which could lead to further injury.

16 Jun 2021

Chatbots for dementia patient or caregiver support need more work

Chatbots hold promise for dementia patient or caregiver support, but are still in their infancy, finds a paper published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

16 Jun 2021

EKF globally launches STAT-Site® WB β-ketone and glucose handheld analyzer

EKF obtains CE mark certification alongside CLIA waiver for easy-to-use whole blood analyzer for diabetes care programs

From EKF Diagnostics 16 Jun 2021

Health applications on mobiles responsible for numerous privacy violations

An analysis of 20, 000 health-related mobile applications has found "serious problems with privacy" from sharing private information to tracking user location.

16 Jun 2021

New eye surface reconstruction method using mussel adhesive protein

The eye is the first sensory organ that recognizes the presence or shape of an object. The conjunctiva is a thin mucous membrane that covers the front half of the eyeball.

15 Jun 2021

New AI software shows promise to prevent relapse of severe mental illness

New AI software developed by researchers at Flinders University shows promise for enabling timely support ahead of relapse in patients with severe mental illness.

15 Jun 2021

Carbon-based antimicrobial nanoweapons to fight COVID-19

In a recent review article published in the journal ACS Nano, interdisciplinary researchers from across the world evaluated the role of carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs), such as fullerene, carbon dots, graphene, and their derivatives as promising alternatives to combat COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) and other microbial infections.

15 Jun 2021

Stents inspired by kirigami could deliver drugs to tubular organs

Inspired by kirigami, the Japanese art of folding and cutting paper to create three-dimensional structures, MIT engineers and their collaborators have designed a new type of stent that could be used to deliver drugs to the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, or other tubular organs in the body.

14 Jun 2021

Researchers develop new imaging technique for studying nanoscale coronavirus-host interactions

Lei S. Qi of Stanford University, California, and colleagues published research showing a potential framework to better characterize coronaviruses' biology. While most high-resolution imaging techniques show the life cycle of coronaviruses, identifying viral or host proteins and genomes remains poorly understood. Their results use multi-color super-resolution imaging allows them to study nanoscopic parts of the coronavirus, including RNA.

14 Jun 2021

Researchers demonstrate an alternative way to produce highly detailed images of the brain

The gold standard in functional brain imaging for over two decades, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has transformed the landscape of research and clinical care. Yet, because of its cost and functional limitations, scientists have continued to look for new ways to see into the human brain.

14 Jun 2021

Bone density scan can detect calcium build-up linked to higher risk of serious falls

The build-up of calcium in a major blood vessel is linked with a 39 per cent higher risk of serious falls in older women, new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found.

14 Jun 2021

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Researchers explore how the elderly use smart speakers at home

Research may lead to rapid, accurate, point-of-care testing for COVID

Popular video games may provide effective support for some mental health issues

Positron emission tomography can accurately measure effects of COVID-19 on the brain

New optic nerve stimulation protocol develops personalized visual signals to help the blind

Using PET-CT scans to track the elimination of radiolabeled plastic particles in mice

A simple computer program could predict people's art preferences

Equitable sharing of bioimaging technologies is crucial for global health

Researchers analyze coronary angiography video interpolation methods to reduce X-ray exposure frequency

Bruisable artificial skin opens up opportunities for detecting damage in prosthetic devices

Chatbots for dementia patient or caregiver support need more work

EKF globally launches STAT-Site® WB β-ketone and glucose handheld analyzer

Health applications on mobiles responsible for numerous privacy violations

New eye surface reconstruction method using mussel adhesive protein

New AI software shows promise to prevent relapse of severe mental illness

Carbon-based antimicrobial nanoweapons to fight COVID-19

Stents inspired by kirigami could deliver drugs to tubular organs

Researchers develop new imaging technique for studying nanoscale coronavirus-host interactions

Researchers demonstrate an alternative way to produce highly detailed images of the brain

Bone density scan can detect calcium build-up linked to higher risk of serious falls

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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