News tagged with motions
Air travel during pregnancy poses no significant risk, say experts
(Medical Xpress)—There is no significant risk directly associated with air travel during pregnancy, even at advanced gestation, says report by the University of Liverpool.
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May 23, 2013 |
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Hit a 95 mph baseball? Scientists pinpoint how we see it coming
(Medical Xpress)—How does San Francisco Giants slugger Pablo Sandoval swat a 95 mph fastball, or tennis icon Venus Williams see the oncoming ball, let alone return her sister Serena's 120 mph serves? For ...
Neuroscience
May 08, 2013 |
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New experimental method allows spontaneous synchronization of arm motions by pairs of Japanese macaques
Humans often synchronize their movements when, for example, we cooperate to move a piece of furniture. We also synchronize gestures and facial expressions when we interact. Coordinated actions are in fact ...
Neuroscience
May 02, 2013 |
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Da Vinci's robot: Surgery is getting a renaissance
(Medical Xpress)—Robots are everywhere these days. They roam Mars, solve Rubik's cubes and vacuum our floors. Now, a robot named da Vinci is helping patients across the Penn State region get the major surgeries ...
Surgery
Apr 25, 2013 |
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Motion perception revisited: High Phi effect challenges established motion perception assumptions
(Medical Xpress)—Optical illusions abound in human visual perception, as demonstrated by the following well-known examples. Although many are static illusions, motion illusions also occur. Recently, scientists ...
Neuroscience
Apr 23, 2013 |
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Shoulder injuries in baseball pitchers could be prevented with 3-D motion detection system
A new 3-D motion detection system could help identify baseball pitchers who are at risk for shoulder injuries, according to a new study. The system can be used on the field, and requires only a laptop computer. Other systems ...
Surgery
Apr 23, 2013 |
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Cushioned heel running shoes may alter adolescent biomechanics, performance
Many of today's running shoes feature a heavy cushioned heel. New research presented today at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that these shoes may alter an adolescent runner's ...
Health
Mar 19, 2013 |
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One region, two functions: Brain cells' multitasking key to understanding overall brain function
A region of the brain known to play a key role in visual and spatial processing has a parallel function: sorting visual information into categories, according to a new study by researchers at the University ...
Neuroscience
Mar 06, 2013 |
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Adaptable software, tools aim to help rheumatoid arthritis patients
UT Arlington researchers are creating individualized, patient-centered rehabilitation software systems that will promote and support physical therapy for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Mar 01, 2013 |
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Marking the spot: Collaboration aims to develop clinically useful tool to shed light on birth injury
University of Delaware researcher Jim Richards has successfully used motion analysis technology to allow elite figure skaters to explore "what-if" scenarios about their jumping technique. Now he hopes that ...
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Feb 28, 2013 |
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World premiere of muscle- and nerve-controlled arm prosthesis
For the first time an operation has been conducted, at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, where electrodes have been permanently implanted in nerves and muscles of an amputee to directly control an arm prosthesis. ...
Medical research
Feb 22, 2013 |
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Life scientists identify drug that could aid treatment of anxiety disorders
(Medical Xpress)—The drug scopolamine has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including nausea and motion sickness. A new study by UCLA life scientists suggests that it may also be useful in treating anxiety disorders.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 21, 2013 |
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Scopolamine: An old drug with new psychiatric applications
Scopolamine is an anticholinergic drug with many uses. For example, it prevents nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 12, 2013 |
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Video tool could help active workers avoid injury
Using just video of workers performing tasks such as assembling a manufactured part or packing boxes, a system developed by University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers might soon be able to automatically assess the likelihood ...
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Feb 12, 2013 |
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Covert painting simulations influence aesthetic appreciation of artworks
New research published in Psychological Science investigates the ways in which the physical state of our bodies may play a role in shaping what we think, feel, and perceive.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 10, 2012 |
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Motion
Motion may refer to:
Graphics and software
Music
People
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