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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Nature-inspired virtual reality boosts emotional well-being in older adults living with dementia
Exposure to nature—even in a virtual setting—can enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life for older adults living with dementia.
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Neuroscience
Spinal cord activity linked to bladder control in new imaging study
Urinary incontinence is a devastating condition affecting over 33 million Americans, according to the National Association for Continence, leading to significant adverse impacts on patients' mental health and quality of life. ...
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AI-powered headgear promises sharper focus from the comfort of home
A personalized brain stimulation system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that can safely enhance concentration from home has been developed by researchers from the University of Surrey, the University of Oxford and ...
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Affordable biosensor pill reveals intestinal inflammation by releasing blue dye
A new swallowable device called PRIM (Pill for ROS-responsive Inflammation Monitoring) could someday make tracking inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract—as ...
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Detecting cancer cells in blood: Microfluidic device captures cancer cells with 90% efficiency
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) refer to cancer cells that have broken off from a primary tumor. These tumor cells can travel through the blood in the circulatory system and lodge themselves in other organs to cause secondary ...
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Artificial biosensor can better measure the body's cortisol stress hormone
Cortisol is a crucial hormone that regulates many important bodily functions like blood pressure and metabolism, and imbalances of this stress hormone can lead to health problems.
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Unmet potential: How ALS patients and caregivers are missing out on accessibility features in everyday technology
A recent study has revealed a critical gap in the use of accessibility features among people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers. Though over 90% of ALS patients surveyed reported daily use ...
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Digital musical instrument designed to combat isolation and boost motor skills in older adults
A Loughborough University student has designed a digital instrument to empower older adults through music.
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Improved 'molecular light switch' could restore sight, hearing and heart rhythm
Reliable and gentler control of cellular activity with light: Researchers at the Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging (MBExC) and the Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Optogenetic Therapies (EKFZ OT) of the University ...
Jul 28, 2025
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Scientists grow novel 'whole-brain' organoid
Johns Hopkins University researchers have grown a novel whole-brain organoid, complete with neural tissues and rudimentary blood vessels—an advance that could usher in a new era of research into neuropsychiatric disorders ...
Jul 28, 2025
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New online test detects toxoplasmosis without need for blood sample
An international research team has developed an easy online test capable of detecting toxoplasmosis infection without a blood sample, opening the door for a better understanding of how the common parasite affects human behavior.
Jul 28, 2025
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Ultraviolet light technology shows effectiveness in protecting older Australians from respiratory infections
Simple technology that harnesses ultraviolet light to zap airborne viruses has been shown to significantly lower the number of respiratory infections in aged care facilities, paving the way for smarter infection control.
Jul 28, 2025
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Non-invasive test enables accurate detection of infant meningitis
A high-resolution ultrasound device has shown great accuracy in detecting suspected meningitis in newborns and infants, potentially offering a noninvasive alternative to lumbar puncture, the traditional diagnostic method. ...
Jul 28, 2025
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Detecting a potential behavioral biomarker for Parkinson's disease in mice
Detecting early rising Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms could improve treatment outcomes by enabling earlier treatment interventions. In a new eNeuro paper, Daniil Berezhnoi, from Georgetown University, and colleagues used ...
Jul 28, 2025
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Biomedical engineering students tackle serious safety problems in sports, everyday life
Eric Nauman's lab looks like the kind of place where engineering problems are unraveled and solved.
Jul 28, 2025
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Continuous glucose monitors are in vogue. But do you really need to track your blood sugar?
A quarter-size device that tracks the rise and fall of sugar in your blood is the latest source of hope—and hype—in the growing buzz around wearable health technology.
Jul 26, 2025
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Texts about healthier eating may help prevent childhood obesity
According to recent estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in five children in the United States is affected by obesity. Research has shown obesity often begins in infancy, emphasizing the ...
Jul 26, 2025
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Scientists develop tissue-healing gel using milk-derived extracellular vesicles
Researchers from Columbia Engineering have established a framework for the design of bioactive injectable hydrogels formulated with extracellular vesicles (EVs) for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
Jul 25, 2025
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Scientists advance efforts to create 'virtual cell lab' as testing ground for future research with live cells
Using mathematical analysis of patterns of human and animal cell behavior, scientists say they have developed a computer program that mimics the behavior of such cells in any part of the body. Led by investigators at Indiana ...
Jul 25, 2025
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Microneedle system monitors glucose and metformin continuously
A wearable technology developed by Technion Professor Hossam Haick and colleagues in China enables real-time, noninvasive tracking and optimized treatment for diabetic patients.
Jul 24, 2025
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At-home melanoma testing: Skin patch test works in mice
Melanoma testing could one day be done at home with a skin patch and test strip with two lines, similar to COVID-19 home tests, according to University of Michigan researchers.
Jul 24, 2025
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Study offers security measures for safeguarding brain implants
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs)—implantable medical devices used to treat neurological conditions—are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Jul 24, 2025
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First detection of cannabis in breath from edibles
Cannabis has gained increased use in the United States, outpacing alcohol as Americans' daily recreational drug of choice. Nearly 20% of cannabis users have admitted to driving after using the drug. However, unlike for alcohol, ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Researchers reduce cardiac arrhythmia after heart attacks using gene therapy
During a severe heart attack many heart muscle cells die and are replaced by scar tissue to stabilize the heart wall. Connective tissue cells, known as fibroblasts (FB), are the dominant cell type in scar tissue.
Jul 24, 2025
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Research findings could improve outcomes for critically ill patients on ventilators, study finds
A seven-year international, multi-center clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and St. Michael's Hospital, a site of Unity Health Toronto, has found that a new ventilation mode called ...
Jul 24, 2025
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