Cardiology
Chest e-tattoo boasts major improvements in heart monitoring
A new flexible, wearable medical device could provide a major boost in the fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.
Apr 26, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Investigating use of voice assistant devices by older adults
Older adults use voice assistant devices more often with training and flyers with instructions to complement their daily routine, according to a new University of Michigan study that looked at long-term usage. The findings ...
Apr 21, 2023
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Health
Digital device access could promote health for youth in sub-Saharan Africa
Access to mobile technology is extremely common in the United States, so much so that it is hard to imagine daily life without it. More than 86% of Americans report using their smartphone as their primary source of obtaining ...
Apr 5, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
First wearable health sensor for monitoring muscle atrophy
Researchers at The Ohio State University have fabricated the first wearable sensor designed to detect and monitor muscle atrophy.
Mar 17, 2023
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Cardiology
Shock to the system: Study shows certain wearable gadgets could interfere with implantable cardiac electronic devices
In this high-tech era, wearable devices such as smartwatches have proven to be invaluable companions for the health conscious. But a new study from the University of Utah shows that for a small group of people, some of these ...
Feb 22, 2023
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Cardiology
Monitoring devices and apps aid cardiac rehabilitation
Using activity-monitoring devices and mobile applications helps improve the physical activity and health outcomes of patients undertaking cardiac rehabilitation programs, according to new research from Flinders University's ...
Feb 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Virtual and augmented reality promising for neurodevelopmental disorders
For adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, preliminary findings reveal a positive impact of virtual and augmented reality on functional performance, according to a review published online Dec. 14 in Frontiers in Psychiatry.
Jan 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire
It's a scene many parents have experienced—just as they're trying to cook dinner, take a phone call or run an errand, their child has a meltdown.
Dec 12, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Novel device detects COVID-19 antibodies in five minutes
Rapid, cheap and accurate tests continue to be essential for epidemiological surveillance and for health services to monitor and contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Brazilian scientists have contributed to endeavors in this ...
Nov 29, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
An employee health contact tracing database to mitigate COVID-19 spread and enhance safety
At the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020, New York City was the epicenter of the pandemic, with more than 6,000 cases daily and over 1,000 deaths per day. New York City health systems and hospitals faced increasing demands ...
Oct 28, 2022
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