Psychology & Psychiatry
Why diversity in nature could be the key to mental well-being
By the time you have finished reading this article, at least one species on our planet will be lost forever.
May 4, 2024
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News tagged with user experience
Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis detection using a smartwatch
A novel smartwatch system clocks your activity more precisely and could offer you a better perspective on your activity levels than simply counting your 10,000 steps or how long you stay in bed.
Jan 31, 2024
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Neuroscience
Implantable tactile sensing system shows promise for neuroprosthetics
Tactile mechanoreceptors are essential for environmental interaction and movement. Traditional tactile sensors in wearables and robotics often fall short, especially in restoring touch in cases of paralysis.
Jan 17, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
New AI web tool can help providers detect prostate cancer faster
A new web-based tool utilizing AI can help pathologists detect prostate cancer faster, say Northeastern University researchers who developed the technology.
Jan 10, 2024
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Health informatics
When electronic health records are hard to use, patient safety may be at risk: Study
New research suggests that hospital electronic health records (EHRs) that are difficult to use are also less likely to catch medical errors that could harm patients.
Sep 11, 2023
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Medical economics
Putting a price on exoskeleton assistance puts users in the driver's seat of honing the tech
My colleagues and I have used a tool from economics to measure the costs and benefits of wearing an exoskeleton, and we found that it offers a modest average benefit of US$3.40 per hour while walking uphill, when considering ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Trial finds chatbots have mixed effectiveness in increasing COVID-19 vaccine confidence in Asia
Chatbots had mixed success in improving COVID-19 vaccine confidence and acceptance among the most hesitant individuals in Asia, according to a new randomized control trial.
Jun 8, 2023
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Neuroscience
AI offers 'paradigm shift' in study of brain injury
From the gridiron to the battlefield, the study of traumatic brain injury has exploded in recent years. Crucial to understanding brain injury is the ability to model the mechanical forces that compress, stretch, and twist ...
Mar 1, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to ditch 'fomo' and foster 'jomo'—the joy of missing out
Have you ever felt a sense of joy because you knew you were missing out on an invitation to a party, shiny new opportunities or the latest social media posts and influencer trends because you were "unplugged?" If so, then ...
Mar 1, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
A digital tool is helping cancer survivors cope with fear of recurrence
A self-guided digital intervention is showing promise for helping cancer survivors manage their post-treatment uncertainty.
Aug 12, 2022
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