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Direct nervous system link promises more natural leg prostheses
A research team led by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, has, for the first time, successfully decoded leg movements directly from the remaining nerves in people with above-knee amputations. Using ...
Mar 19, 2026
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The next leap for AI scribes provides eyes in the clinic
The introduction of vision-enabled artificial intelligence (AI) to medical scribes—the recording devices used by doctors to document meetings with patients in real-time—could increase the accuracy of patient notes and ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Smartphone tool can monitor tissue health by reading a natural oxygen-sensitive molecule
Dartmouth researchers have developed a cell phone-based tool that monitors tissue health by using a naturally occurring molecule to measure the oxygen level in cells. The tool could provide a simple and affordable at-home ...
Mar 18, 2026
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What's the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia?
Imagine your dream is to get a job at the local library. You have a love for people and for books. You also have schizophrenia, a psychiatric disability that makes life in the community more challenging.
Mar 18, 2026
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Good call: Earlier reminders cut missed doctor visits
Decreasing the number of missed doctor appointments may be a relatively simple fix, according to a new study from The University of Texas at Arlington. Researchers found that when an outpatient clinic in the Rio Grande Valley ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Hearing yourself speak helps fine-tune tongue movements
When people cannot hear their own voices, their tongue movements become less precise when they speak, according to a study from the University of Oklahoma. This finding, the first direct evidence of its kind, could help guide ...
Mar 18, 2026
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A 'scaffold-free' approach for treating damaged muscles
Traumatic muscle injury can be associated with volumetric muscle loss (VML), often leading to permanent functional loss. Until recently, experimental therapies to support muscle regeneration have faced several key limitations, ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Treating opioid use disorder with methadone in pharmacies could widen access and turn a profit
University of Rhode Island Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Jeffrey Bratberg partnered with Brandeis University and Boston University researchers in a recent study that found that pharmacy-based methadone dispensing models ...
Mar 17, 2026
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My research on wheelchair basketball challenges one of the biggest assumptions about sex differences in sports
Every March, millions of Americans fill out brackets and tune in to watch the NCAA college basketball tournaments known as March Madness. The men's and women's competitions unfold in parallel, each with their own brackets, ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Study finds online Pilates program helps people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Research at Clarkson University is helping people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) move with less pain and more confidence. The study, published in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, looked at whether ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Global resource developed for osteoporosis self management
A new paper published in Osteoporosis International describes the rigorous, user-centered development of "Build Better Bones," a multilingual website created to support self-management for people living with osteoporosis ...
Mar 16, 2026
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Nurses face moral distress, depression post-COVID
Nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales experienced high levels of moral distress, strongly associated with depression and linked to intentions to leave the profession, according to a new study led by Cardiff ...
Mar 16, 2026
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Nine years to diagnosis: The challenge of spotting inflammatory arthritis and the role of first contact physiotherapists
Joint pain is often dismissed as aging, overuse or a minor injury. But for some people it is the first sign of inflammatory arthritis, a group of immune-driven conditions that can damage joints and other organs if not treated ...
Mar 14, 2026
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AI meal plans for teens may undercount calories by nearly 700, study suggests
Many teens dealing with weight issues are turning to AI models to help them create meal plans with the aim of losing weight. But a new study shows that the resulting plans may not always adequately cover necessary nutrients ...
Mar 12, 2026
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'I felt like a specimen'—new clinical recommendations aim to improve trauma‑informed care in pelvic medicine
An estimated 64% of adults in Canada report experiencing at least one potentially psychologically traumatic event during their lifetime, and in the United States, research suggests the figure may be closer to 90%.
Mar 12, 2026
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Hearing loss is often called a dementia risk factor—here's what the research really shows
Hearing loss and dementia affect millions of people worldwide. But headlines describing hearing loss as the "leading midlife risk factor" for dementia can be misleading. They often oversimplify complex science, and risk confusing ...
Mar 12, 2026
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As hospital assaults rise, VR training steps in
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that a single, 20-minute virtual reality (VR) training session could boost medical professionals' confidence in managing aggressive patients, highlighting the potential ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Fall prevention clinics for older adults provide a strong return on investment
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalization among older adults, placing significant strain on individuals, families and the health care system. And new research by UBC Okanagan's Dr. Jennifer Davis shows ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Adults with concurrent hearing and vision loss report barriers in navigating complex, everyday environments
According to a recent multi-institute PLOS One study led by the Multisensory Research Lab at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine, time of hearing loss onset is a key determinant of patient confidence and self-reported ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Nursing's moral agency cannot be outsourced to AI, study warns
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly integrates into clinical settings—from predicting patient outcomes to deploying humanoid "robotic nurses"—an article published in the Hastings Center Report warns that the core ...
Mar 10, 2026
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Virtual reality games may improve motor skills in young people with dyspraxia
Engaging in virtual reality (VR) games may enhance motor performance for young people with dyspraxia, according to new research.
Mar 10, 2026
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Brain imaging offers insights into cochlear implant success
A cochlear implant is a complex electronic device that can improve hearing in individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. While the implant does not restore normal hearing and differs from hearing aids, which amplify ...
Mar 10, 2026
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How post-stroke aphasia disrupts fluent speech
A study led by a speech neuroscientist at The University of Texas at Dallas sheds light on how damage from stroke disrupts the brain mechanisms required for fluent speech. The research, published in NeuroImage, could help ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Strength training may be the key to healthy aging
Healthy aging is about staying independent, maintaining mobility and continuing to enjoy everyday activities as you get older. For many people, what matters most is being able to get out of a chair without help, carry shopping ...
Mar 8, 2026
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