Low back pain is a major cause of disability around the globe, with more than 570 million people affected. In the United States alone, health care spending on low back pain was $134.5 billion between 1996 and 2016, and costs ...
Jan 22, 2024
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Boosting exercise is often on the agenda in the new year, but if you're struggling to stick to a new fitness regime, University of South Australia research shows that virtual reality (VR) will not only make exercise feel ...
Jan 18, 2024
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House fires, road crashes and emergency rescues—they're all part of the job for Aussie firefighters. And in such physically demanding roles, maintaining a high level of fitness and movement quality is essential.
Jan 16, 2024
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Love is blind, the saying goes, and thanks to a world-first Australian study, we are now a step closer to understanding why.
Jan 9, 2024
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Australian researchers have successfully trialed a novel experiment to address offensive and rude comments in operating theaters by placing "eye" signage in surgical rooms.
Jan 4, 2024
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With a single flash of light to the eye, artificial intelligence (AI) could deliver a faster and more accurate way to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, according to a new study from the University of South ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Australian researchers have flagged potential concerns over the use of social chatbots, calling for more studies into the impact of the AI software on neurodiverse people and those who find human interaction difficult.
Dec 11, 2023
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On the cusp of summer holidays, Aussie kids are looking forward to some well-deserved time off. But too much downtime could create health problems, as new research shows that holidays are the prime time for excessive weight ...
Dec 11, 2023
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Computer scientists have developed a new diagnostic tool using artificial intelligence and a digital camera to detect facial palsy with 98% accuracy, including the patient's gender and age.
Nov 30, 2023
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A 2,000-year-old practice by Chinese herbalists—examining the human tongue for signs of disease—is now being embraced by computer scientists using machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Oct 19, 2023
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