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iMotions partners with Shimmer to release NeuroLab Computer for biometric research

iMotions, a world leader in scalable Biometric Research solutions has partnered with Shimmer to release NeuroLab Computer, the latest ready-to-use solution available for research labs to conduct multimodal biometric research quickly and easily.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Shimmer selected as one of the 'Most Promising Patient Monitoring Solution Providers of 2017'

Shimmers leading wearable technology platform was selected as one of the 10 Most Promising Patient Monitoring Solution Providers of 2017 by Healthcare Tech Outlook. Shimmer has been described as a company that is redefining the healthcare service delivery for all stakeholders, according to the May edition of the magazine released this week.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Shimmer3 GSR integrated to Tobii Pro’s software platform for eye tracking research

Tobii Pro, the global leader in eye tracking research solutions, has partnered with Shimmer and integrated their wearable wireless GSR (galvanic skin response) sensor into its software analysis platform, Tobii Pro Lab.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Study examines use of IMU sensors for biofeedback in strength and conditioning training

Strength and conditioning training is often a highly important part of both amateur and professional athletes’ training regimes, however due to financial and time constraints, many individuals train without the support and supervision of professional coaches.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

New research on gait assessment using Shimmer3 IMUs

The way that people walk is generally a good indicator of their musculoskeletal health, and poor or uncoordinated mobility can result in falls and even injury. Gait research is frequently used as an indication of changes in a person’s mobility which could potentially lead to falls.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Researchers urge federal policymakers to address perinatal depression among minority women

Despite Latinas' and African-American women's increased risks of perinatal depression and the availability of reliable screening tools and national awareness campaigns, research has shown that these women are significantly less likely to be screened or treated.

30 Mar 2018

Christiana Care Health System’s hospitals designated as leader in LGBTQ healthcare

For the seventh year in row, Christiana Care Health System's Christiana and Wilmington hospitals have both been designated a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality, receiving a perfect score on the national Healthcare Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational branch of the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization.

30 Mar 2018

Optimistic Latinos more likely to have better cardiovascular health

Latinos who are the most optimistic are more likely to have healthy hearts, suggests a new study of more than 4,900 people of Latino/Hispanic ancestry living in the U.S.

30 Mar 2018

New links found between Mediterranean diet and healthy aging outcomes

A series of six articles appearing in the March issue of The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences finds new correlations between a Mediterranean diet and healthy aging outcomes -- while also underscoring the need for careful approaches to the use of data in order to measure the diet's potential benefits.

30 Mar 2018

California sues Sutter Health alleging excessive pricing

California's attorney general announced a lawsuit Friday against Sutter Health, alleging the hospital giant engaged in anticompetitive conduct that drove up prices for patients and employers in the state.

30 Mar 2018

Research explores internet addiction among adolescents and young people

The research is a joint effort by KFU, RUDN University, Russian State University of Physical Education, Sports, Youth and Tourism, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, and Irkutsk State University.

30 Mar 2018

New report sheds light on older adults’ oral health

A new report by the Center for Oral Health found that a significant number of older Californians are plagued by oral health problems despite the fact that dental disease is largely preventable.

30 Mar 2018

Researchers untap potential of wearable sensors and AI technologies to predict biological age

Researchers from the longevity biotech company GERO and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have shown that physical activity data acquired from wearables can be used to produce digital biomarkers of aging and frailty.

30 Mar 2018

Time’s running out: The frail in Puerto Rico face end of hurricane relief programs

Straddled across Ausberto Maldonado’s backyard in Bayamon, a suburb of San Juan, is a nagging reminder of Hurricane Maria’s destructive power.

30 Mar 2018

New model predicts impact of rare genetic variants on IQ

Researchers have developed a new model that can predict the effect of rare genetic variants on a person’s IQ.

30 Mar 2018

New model predicts impact of rare genetic variants on IQ

Researchers have developed a new model that can predict the effect of rare genetic variants on a person’s IQ.

30 Mar 2018

Penn hospitals recognized as 'Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality'

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Chester County Hospital were announced among the 2018 class of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's The HRC Foundation is the educational arm of the country's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization.

30 Mar 2018

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iMotions partners with Shimmer to release NeuroLab Computer for biometric research

Shimmer selected as one of the 'Most Promising Patient Monitoring Solution Providers of 2017'

Shimmer3 GSR integrated to Tobii Pro’s software platform for eye tracking research

Study examines use of IMU sensors for biofeedback in strength and conditioning training

New research on gait assessment using Shimmer3 IMUs

Researchers urge federal policymakers to address perinatal depression among minority women

Christiana Care Health System’s hospitals designated as leader in LGBTQ healthcare

Optimistic Latinos more likely to have better cardiovascular health

New links found between Mediterranean diet and healthy aging outcomes

California sues Sutter Health alleging excessive pricing

Research explores internet addiction among adolescents and young people

New report sheds light on older adults’ oral health

Researchers untap potential of wearable sensors and AI technologies to predict biological age

Time’s running out: The frail in Puerto Rico face end of hurricane relief programs

New model predicts impact of rare genetic variants on IQ

New model predicts impact of rare genetic variants on IQ

Penn hospitals recognized as 'Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality'

‘Aggressive’ new advance directive would let dementia patients refuse food

New method shows how microbial communities may assemble inside plumbing systems

Study estimates economic costs of child sexual abuse in the U.S

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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