Researchers create 'digital babies' to improve infant health care
Researchers at University of Galway have created digital babies to better understand infants' health in their critical first 180 days of life.
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Information Science: News and Research on Computer Simulation
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Our brains take rhythmic snapshots of the world as we walk
For decades, psychology departments around the world have studied human behavior in darkened laboratories that restrict natural movement.
Mar 9, 2024
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Foot-eye coordination: How our vision changes in rhythm with our walking
For the first time, neuroscientists have established a link between shifts in our visual perception and the cadence of our steps while walking.
Mar 7, 2024
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Model estimates who benefits most from frequent COVID-19 boosters
Patients kept asking a question that Nathan Lo, MD, Ph.D., infectious disease specialist, had a hard time answering: How often should I get my booster shot for COVID-19?
Mar 6, 2024
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Helping aspiring clinicians understand a virtual heart before they work with a real one
Jonathan Awori, MD, MS, MFA, isn't embarrassed to say it took him a long time to completely understand the intricate workings of the heart. He says he isn't alone; many aspiring doctors and nurses don't immediately grasp ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Analysis shows gene therapy beneficial and likely cost-effective for patients with sickle cell disease
A modeling study comparing the cost-effectiveness of gene therapy versus common care for patients with sickle cell disease found that gene therapy is beneficial in this patient population and likely cost-effective if the ...
Jan 22, 2024
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Researchers: Reducing nicotine in tobacco would help people quit—without prohibiting cigarettes
Supporters of the new government's plan to repeal Aotearoa New Zealand's smokefree legislation have claimed victory against "prohibition".
Jan 18, 2024
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Add virtual reality to exercise and ease chronic pain, say researchers
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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How virtual reality gaming can promote men's health
A first-of-its kind study has found that virtual reality gaming may be effective in promoting men's awareness of testicular diseases and increasing testicular self-examination.
Nov 24, 2023
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Virtual reality reduces anxiety among caregivers of children having surgery, study finds
Virtual reality (VR) may be an effective and reliable tool to alleviate the anxiety experienced by most parents or caregivers when their child undergoes surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023 ...
Oct 14, 2023
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