AD/HD Community Comes Together For First Ever Virtual Conference
( ADD Consults, Inc. 1-Sep-08 )
22 of the most celebrated doctors, therapists, and coaches in the field of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) are coming together for the first time in a virtual setting. From September 22-24, 2008, people affected by AD/HD, including parents, service professionals, and AD/HD adults, will hear live presentations from experts.
End Discriminatory Access To Public Documents
( HREOC 26-Aug-08 )
Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes, today called upon government departments and agencies to improve their adherence to government standards and legislation that requires them to provide equal access to public information for people with disability.
Sign Language Over Cell Phones Comes To United States
( UW 25-Aug-08 )
A group at the University of Washington has developed software that for the first time enables deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans to use sign language over a mobile phone.
Are PET Scans Beneficial During Cancer Diagnosis, Staging And Monitoring?
( AMHM 18-Aug-08 )
Today positron emission tomography (PET) scanning is emerging as an increasingly helpful oncology tool for diagnosis, staging and monitoring. It is a computer-based, low-resolution imaging technology emitting a radioactive tracer to localize tumors.
International Health Challenge Seeks Participants For Obesity Prevention Research
( University of Houston 13-Aug-08 )
The University of Houston department of health and human performance is launching an international effort to recruit 500 participants for a study promoting healthy dietary habits and physical activity. The study will take place entirely in the virtual world of Second Life (SL).
Telemedicine With Video Proves Superior To Telephone Consultation
( MNT 8-Aug-08 )
An article published early online and in the September issue of Lancet Neurology compares telemedicine with telephone consultations for treatment in remote locations. Dr Brett C. Meyer (UCSD School of Medicine Stroke Center) and colleagues report that more accurate decisions are made in the important 3-hour window following stroke if physicians use telemedicine, not telephones, when treating victims who live outside of large cities.
Free Service Improves GP Access For Deaf Patients
( SignTranslate 7-Aug-08 )
Deaf patients are now able to enjoy better access to GP services thanks to a new partnership between SignHealth - the healthcare charity for Deaf people - and EMIS, the UK's leading provider of GP systems.
Video Games Enhance Effectiveness Of Medical Treatment For Young Cancer Patients
( Hopelab 7-Aug-08 )
Video games are among the most popular entertainment media in the world. Now, groundbreaking research shows that a specially designed video game can promote positive behaviors in young cancer patients that enhance the effectiveness of medical treatment.
Telemedicine Leads To Better Stroke Treatment Decisions
( UCSD 6-Aug-08 )
Researchers say that their first-of-its-kind study of a telemedicine program which transports stroke specialists via computer desktop or even laptop to the patient's bedside could have an immediate and profound impact on the treatment of stroke patients throughout the world.
Tapes, Transcripts Might Help Cancer Patients Recall Medical Information
( HBNS 5-Aug-08 )
Patients can find it hard to absorb what their doctors tell them during stressful moments. Recordings or transcripts of office visits could help people with cancer or their family members recall medical information they might otherwise have missed, a new review suggests.
Guidelines For Making IT Office Equipment Friendlier For Elderly And Disabled
( ISO/IEC 24-Jul-08 )
Have you printed your bus schedule today? Sent an e-mail? Made an online payment? At a time when information and communication technology (ICT) is becoming increasingly critical for fulfilling everyday tasks at home and at the office, an ISO/IEC standard will ensure that the elderly and disabled are not left out.
People With Function Limitations Benefit From Computer Custom Interfaces
( University of Washington 21-Jul-08 )
Off-the-shelf designs are especially frustrating for the disabled, the elderly and anybody who has trouble controlling a mouse. A new approach to design, developed at the University of Washington, would put each person through a brief skills test and then generate a mathematically-based version of the user interface optimized for his or her vision and motor abilities.
Culture And Depression-New Diagnostic Tool
( CAMH 18-Jul-08 )
The expectation that East-Asian people emphasize physical symptoms of depression (e.g. headaches, poor appetite or aches/pains in the body) is widely acknowledged, yet the few available empirical studies report mixed data on this issue. A new study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) debunks this cultural myth.
New Hearing Aid Technology Passes The Restaurant Noise Test
( WUSTL 15-Jul-08 )
The sound of a noisy Chicago restaurant during the breakfast rush the clang of plates and silverware and the clamor of many voices was the crucial test of new hearing aid technology in a study conducted by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Online Cancer Chat With A Safety Net
( Cancer Research UK 14-Jul-08 )
Cancer Research UK launches an online chat forum for cancer patients to swap stories and share experiences on how to cope with such a devastating disease.
But Cancer Chat is a forum with a difference: it has an information safety net.
Women Using Web For Abortions
( BBCNews 14-Jul-08 )
Some women in countries where abortion is restricted are using the internet to buy medication enabling them to abort a pregnancy at home, the BBC has learned.
Keeping Adolescents Safe Online
( Newswise 14-Jul-08 )
While the Internet affords teens the opportunity to quickly research topics, get homework help, expand their social network and freely express their opinions, there are some risks associated with its use.
Code On Embryo Screening Planned
( BBCNews 10-Jul-08 )
A code of practice to regulate the use of electronic chips to screen embryos is to be drawn up by the European Fertility Society's ethics task force.
Charity Welcomes Broadcasters Success In Promoting Audio Description
( RNIB 8-Jul-08 )
An innovative campaign by broadcasters earlier this year has dramatically increased public awareness of Audio Description (AD), according to research released by Ofcom . The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) welcomed today's report.
Online Service Lets Blind Surf The Internet From Any Computer, Anywhere
( UW 1-Jul-08 )
For the roughly 10 million people in the United States who are blind or visually impaired, using a computer has, so far, required special screen-reading software typically installed only on their own machines.
Breast Cancer Patients With Greater Need Seek More Information Online
( UW-M 30-Jun-08 )
Patients with more concerns about their breast cancer are heavier users of online information, according to a new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Excellence in Cancer Communications Research funded by the National Cancer Institute.
New Telemedicine Service To Help In The Care Of Sick Babies
( UQ 27-Jun-08 )
"Tiny Tom", an innovative new telemedicine service which will help with the care of sick babies in North Queensland was launched in Townsville today Friday, June 27.
Portable Device Effective in Zapping Away Migraine Pain
( Newswise 27-Jun-08 )
A novel electronic device designed to “zap” away migraine pain before it starts has proven to be the next form of relief for those suffering from the debilitating disease, according to a study conducted at The Ohio State University Medical Center.
Prototype Car That Could Help People With Diabetes
( Diabetes UK 26-Jun-08 )
A prototype of a car that monitors the blood glucose levels of people with diabetes has been developed.
HREOC Welcomes Improved Captioning And Audio Description For Cinemas
( HREOC 26-Jun-08 )
Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes AM, today
congratulated the Minister for Ageing, The Hon Justine Elliot MP, on
announcing funding to assist 12 cinemas to provide access features for
the many thousands of Australians who are currently not able to fully
enjoy the cinema experience.
Free Medical Tool Tackles Disease
( BBCNews 25-Jun-08 )
A free and simple piece of open source software is helping manage the spread of disease in developing countries.
Supporting Disabled UK Students And Staff In Further And Higher Education
( Muscular Dystrophy Campaign 24-Jun-08 )
JISC TechDis (Joint Information Systems Committee) has joined forces with the Publishers Association to provide resources which have the potential to transform the delivery of learning materials to disabled students and staff.
bionic hand wins Britain's top tech prize
( Daily Mail 13-Jun-08 )
The world's most advanced bionic hand has scooped a top engineering prize. The i-LIMB is a prosthetic device with five individually powered digits. It won this year's MacRobert award from The UK's Royal Academy of Engineering.
Improving Accessibility Of Electronic Media Up For Discussion
( HREOC 30-Apr-08 )
Australian Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes, today warmly welcomed the announcement of a Discussion Paper on access to electronic media for Australians with a disability by Senator Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
Grants Help To Market Medical Discoveries
( DoHA 28-Apr-08 )
Retinal imaging to identify people at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a dressing that will reduce the severity of scars and a 'smarthroscope' that distinguishes between healthy and damaged tissue are among 22 National Health and Medical Research Council development grants announced today by the Australian Government.
Keep An Eye On Allergies This Season
( MNT 23-Apr-08 )
An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from the miseries of allergies, with allergic reactions involving the eyes a common complaint. For many, symptoms of eye allergies can be so uncomfortable and irritating that they interfere with job performance, impede leisure-time and sports activities, and curtail vacations.
'History Of MS' Short Film Now Available
( EMSP 22-Apr-08 )
The German Multiple Sclerosis Society has worked with MS researchers around the world to create a freely available short film called 'Multiple Sclerosis - a journey through time'.
GPs Get Active With Online Learning
( RACGP 21-Apr-08 )
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners innovative online learning platform has teamed up with the Heart Foundation to deliver new physical activity health education to general practitioners and their practice teams across Australia.
Rudd all ears for bionic eye project
( australian 21-Apr-08 )
The bionic eye is still under development but clinical proof of the concept is expected within three years. PM Kevin Rudd said he would back the project. "Given the challenge of blindness ... this is a huge public good that we should be engaged in," he said.
Early Diagnosis Of Heart Attack With Saliva And Nano-Bio-Chip
( UTexas 18-Apr-08 )
Early diagnosis of a heart attack may now be possible using only a few drops of saliva and a new nano-bio-chip, a multi-institutional team led by researchers a reported at a recent meeting. The device is the size of a credit card and can produce results in as little as 15 minutes.
Ability To Measure Minute Amounts Of Insulin Aids Diabetes Treatment
( VU 17-Apr-08 )
A new method that uses nanotechnology to rapidly measure minute amounts of insulin is a major step toward developing the ability to assess the health of the body's insulin-producing cells in real time.
Autistic Children Take Advantage Of Newly Released Mac Educational Programs
( MNT 17-Apr-08 )
Blooming Kids Software, a company that creates computer programs designed to teach children who have Autism, PDD and other needs requiring early intervention, has added Mac versions of its educational programs.
UK Stroke Association Launches New Partnership
( MNT 16-Apr-08 )
The UK Stroke Association has partnered with Cirrus Communication Systems to offer stroke survivors greater independence through personal assistance alarms which could help the 80% of stroke survivors living at home to remain independent.
Wii Used In Parkinson's Study
( MCG 9-Apr-08 )
It's Ingrid Bell's turn at bat. She steps up to the plate, awaiting the pitch. A 70-mph fastball soars toward her. She swings and connects with the ball.
Foul ball! Everyone cheers for her anyway.
This baseball game's not taking place on a field, and there's no real bat or ball to be seen. Mrs. Bell is playing the Nintendo Wii as part of her occupational therapy.
For Sudden Cardiac Arrest In The Home AEDs And CPR Are Equally Helpful
( NHLBI 7-Apr-08 )
The first study to explore the use of automated external defibrillator (AEDs) in the home has found that although the safe and easy-to-use devices are effective for certain types of cardiac arrest, they were underused.
How Telecare Helps Dementia Sufferers To Stay Living At Home
( CD 7-Apr-08 )
Dementia currently affects 700,000 people in the UK - and it is estimated that 150,000 of these live alone. Many people with dementia live in their own home but rely on support from an older carer, who may have their own health concerns. Consequently, as the effects of dementia progress, there has been little alternative to residential care.
Home Guardian Releases Innovative Sensor System To Keep Seniors Safe
( HG 1-Apr-08 )
Home Guardian, LLC has announced the release of a suite of sensors that non-intrusively monitor the health status of seniors in their homes while enabling professional caregivers to focus on providing needed care. This includes the detection of falls, which constitute the largest cause of injuries for people over age 65 in the United States.
Online Technical Support Forums Build Social Capital
( UCPJ 21-Mar-08 )
Consumers in search of product related information and technical support often turn to virtual communities for help. A forthcoming examination in the April 2008 Journal of Consumer Research of virtual P3 communities - peer-to-peer problem solving communities - presents evidence that social capital, widely described as declining in face-to-face neighborhood communities, has migrated online.
Mind Over Body: New Hope For Quadriplegics
( ICTR 19-Mar-08 )
Around 2.5 million people worldwide are wheelchair bound because of spinal injuries. Half of them are quadriplegic, paralysed from the neck down. European researchers are now offering them new hope thanks to groundbreaking technology that uses brain signals alone to control computers, artificial limbs and even wheelchairs.
Keeping Dementia Sufferers In Their Own Homes For As Long As Possible
( KNXUK 18-Mar-08 )
APH Ltd is using KNX technology as part of a project which is looking to helping dementia sufferers stay in their own homes for as long as possible - a flat within a Sheltered Housing Scheme in Bristol, England, has been converted into a prototype "Smart Home".
Risk Of Death From Acute Kidney Failure Reduced By 'Renal Assist Device'
( ASN 7-Mar-08 )
For patients with acute kidney injury (AKI), an external device containing human kidney cells promotes recovery of the injured kidneys and significantly reduces the risk of death, according to a preliminary clinical study published in the May Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Auditory Implant In The Brain Stem For Youngest Patient Worldwide
( EF 29-Feb-08 )
A team of ear, nose and throat specialists and neurosurgeons at the University Hospital of Navarra, led by doctors Manuel Manrique Rodriguez, specialist in ear, nose and throat surgery and Bartolome Bejarano Herruzo, specialist in paediatric neurosurgery, have successfully operated on a 13 month-old girl from Murcia, who had been born deaf due to the lack of auditory nerves.
3.4 Million Dollars Award To Study Internet Coping Skills For Diabetic Children
( Yale 29-Feb-08 )
The National Institute of Nursing Research has awarded Yale University School of Nursing (YSN) 3.4 million dollars to compare the effectiveness of Internet-based coping skills training versus an Internet education program for diabetic children.
Text Messaging Boosts Obesity Battle
( IPLATO 26-Feb-08 )
A highly innovative scheme to use mobile technology to obtain a patients weight has proved a great success in Hammersmith & Fulham PCT. The recent scheme found that by using iPLATO Patient Care Messaging to request a patient's weight via text message, the patient's medical record could be updated quickly and efficiently with a current body mass index (BMI) reading.
Prefilled Syringe Use Growing Across A Range Of Therapeutic Segments
( GA 22-Feb-08 )
The administration of therapeutic drugs via injection is an indispensable delivery method for numerous drugs critical to patient health and well-being. Now this segment is evolving in response to changing patient populations, new classes of powerful therapeutic drugs, and healthcare administration initiatives.
9 Out Of 10 Patients Walk Again In Some Form With Device, Therapy
( OSUMC 21-Feb-08 )
On average, it happens every hour of every day - someone suffers a spinal cord injury that can leave them paralyzed for life. An innovative device from the Christopher Reeve Foundation is helping some patients get out of their wheelchairs and back on their feet.
Cairns Trials Innovative Tele-Rehab Initiative
( UQ 15-Feb-08 )
Patients in Northern Queensland requiring rehabilitation consultations may benefit from an innovative telehealth rehabilitation service currently being trialled by Queensland Health, The University of Queensland and statewide telehealth services.
New Episode Of The Senior Care Podcast Focuses On Caring For Seniors With Dementia
( LivHome 6-Feb-08 )
LivHOME, the nation's largest provider of professionally led at-home care for seniors, has released a new episode of The Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME that discusses caring for seniors with dementia.
First Cell Phone That Reads To The Blind And Dyslexic Released
( K-NFB 30-Jan-08 )
K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc., a company combining the research and development efforts of the National Federation of the Blind and Kurzweil Technologies, Inc., unveils an exciting product line that will revolutionize access to print for anyone who has difficulty seeing or reading print, including the blind and learning disabled.
Enhancing Digital Television Viewing For Visually-Impaired
( SERI 22-Jan-08 )
Scientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have found that people with low vision can improve their ability to see and enjoy television with a new technique that allows them to enhance the contrast of images of people and objects of interest on their digital televisions.
Potential For Superhuman Vision Using Contact Lenses With Circuits
( UW 22-Jan-08 )
Movie characters from the Terminator to the Bionic Woman use bionic eyes to zoom in on far-off scenes, have useful facts pop into their field of view, or create virtual crosshairs. Off the screen, virtual displays have been proposed for more practical purposes - visual aids to help vision-impaired people.
Autoadapt Create The Car Seat That Can Swivel And Recline
( MDC 19-Jan-08 )
Getting in and out of a car can be difficult for elderly people or those with disabilities and restricted movement. The solution is here: A car seat that swivels and can be tilted back.
Blind People In Cumbria Get Free Computer Classes
( ABP 19-Jan-08 )
There are nearly 9,000 blind and partially sighted adults living in Cumbria.* Many are struggling to do the daily tasks that sighted people often take for granted; like reading their post, finding out about local events or managing their finances. Modern technology can help.
Wearable Hemodialysis Device Delivers Promising Results In Pilot Trial
( MNT 30-Dec-07 )
A wearable hemodialysis device aimed at improving the quality of life of kidney failure patients has had some promising results, according to an article published in The Lancet, this week's edition.
Alzheimer's Society Comment On Rights, Risks And Restraints In The Care Of Older People
( AS 26-Dec-07 )
Anyone reading this report will draw a sharp intake of breath at some of the appalling examples of restraint, in many cases involving people with dementia. It is devastating to hear of vulnerable people not being treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Blind College Students May Benefit From New Smartpen And Paper
( VU 17-Dec-07 )
Subjects like physics, calculus and biology are challenging for most students, but imagine tackling these topics without being able to see the graphs and figures used to teach them. A new smartpen and paper technology that works with touch and records classroom audio aims to bring these subjects to life for blind students.
Ulster India Teams Probe How Robotics Can Help People With Disabilities
( UU 10-Dec-07 )
Scientists from the University of Ulster and the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur have teamed up to investigate how to develop intelligent robotic devices to help people with severe disabilities achieve greater independence.
Science Extends Reach Of Prosthetic Arms
( APS 13-Nov-07 )
Motorized prosthetic arms can help amputees regain some function, but these devices take time to learn to use and are limited in the number of movements they provide.
Interface For Blind Computer Users To Be Developed By CCNY-Led Team
( CCNY 9-Nov-07 )
A team of researchers from five institutions, led by The City College of New York (CCNY), has been awarded $330,000 over three years from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a tactile surface that can facilitate communication between visually impaired and blind persons and computers.
Deciphering Brain Activity Could Lead To Better Devices To Move Injured Or Artificial Limbs
( HU 23-Oct-07 )
Neuroscientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a novel approach for measuring and deciphering brain activity that holds out promise of providing improved movements of natural or artificial limbs by those who have been injured or paralyzed.
Computer Simulator Allows Visually Impaired To Drive
( UGr 23-Oct-07 )
A team of researchers from the University of Granada [http://www.ugr.es], in collaboration with the University of Murcia, has developed a visual aid device which significantly improves the vision of sight impaired patients; especially those suffering from pathologies with a slow progression that can eventually lead to blindness.
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) Help Cancer Patients
( OSU 16-Oct-07 )
Breast cancer patients are using personal digital assistants to record their levels of pain, fatigue and depression and watch patient communication videos as part of a pilot study launched by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Project To Focus On Visual Displays To Help People Suffering From Macular Degeneration And Vision Loss
( USC 11-Oct-07 )
An interdisciplinary team of biomedical researchers has received a $6-million Bioengineering Research Partnership grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to begin designing visual aids for millions of older adults who suffer from significant vision loss.
Mental Capacity Act - New BBA Guide
( BBA 4-Oct-07 )
The British Bankers' Association has produced a plain-English guide to help people who manage finances for others who lack mental capacity.
Improving Wireless Telemedicine For More Cost-Effective Care Of The Elderly
( RIT 25-Sep-07 )
A team of researchers led by Fei Hu, assistant professor of computer engineering at RIT is working to advance the integration of radio frequency identification technology into cardiac sensor networks, a new wireless technology for telemedicine delivery.
Walking Aid For Children With Spina Bifida And Cerebral Polio Wins The 16th Intl BraunPrize 2007
( Braun 20-Sep-07 )
The 16th International BraunPrize for young designers has been awarded to Donn Koh from Singapore for his project "LeapFrog", a new type of walker for children suffering from cerebral polio or spina bifida.
Program Could Prolong Seniors' Ability To Live Independently
( HBNS 10-Sep-07 )
As the baby boomer generation faces retirement, there is heightened interest in the best ways to care for older adults and prolong their abilities to live independently.
Launch Of A New UK Wide 'Specialist Vehicle Assessment Service'
( Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. 4-Sep-07 )
The Forum of Mobility Centres are proud to announce that from 1st August 2007 a comprehensive range of adapted vehicles, allowing independent access by a wheelchair user, will be available for assessment, demonstration and tuition at fifteen mobility centres throughout the UK.
Physical Illness And Mental Health: Help Is At Hand In New Booklet
( RCP 22-Aug-07 )
Having a physical illness, and treatment for it, can affect the way we think and feel. A new booklet from the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Help is at Hand series explains the emotional effects of having a serious physical illness, and offers advice on how to cope with the mood changes that often accompany ill health.
New online service explains pathology tests
( Department of Health and Ageing 20-Aug-07 )
The Commonwealth Government has launched a new Internet-based service to help Australians better understand any one of the hundreds of lab tests used to screen, diagnose or monitor illness and disease.
New Dynamic Brace Developed To Advance Clubfoot Treatment
( Medical news Today 23-Jul-07 )
A new brace that maintains correction for clubfoot, a birth defect in which the foot is turned in toward the body, has shown better compliance and fewer complications than the traditional brace used to treat the condition.
American Association Of Kidney Patients Develops Home Dialysis Magazine
( AAKP 1-Jul-07 )
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is pleased to announce the development of its new home dialysis options magazine, At Home with AAKP, a FREE publication.
Advocates Ask Fashion Industry To Support Braille Clothing Tags; Talking Web Site
( Rochester Institute of Technology 24-Jun-07 )
Imagine coordinating your wardrobe in the dark. It's not something Armani, Prada or Fendi think about when designing clothes.
New Website Will Help People With Diabetes Keep Better Track Of Glucose Levels
( SugarStats 24-Jun-07 )
Tracking blood glucose levels, making sense of the numbers and sharing the all-important data with doctors could all get easier for the millions of people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, with the launch this month of a new website.
Device For Stroke Patients Improves Walking
( NYP-NEWS 19-Jun-07 )
Among stroke survivors, one common difficulty is foot drop, a partial leg paralysis that prevents the foot from lifting. Now, a new high-tech rehabilitation device helps these patients regain the ability to walk more naturally and improve mobility.
Australian Innovation to Put Smiles On Faces of Californian Kids
( Austrade 14-Jun-07 )
The Liberty Swing, a world-first Australian innovation, is set to bring enjoyment to Californian children with the opening of the first swing in a major public park in the United States.
Survey Results: Online Education Program Is Effective Source Of Information For Heart Patients
( American Heart Association 14-Jun-07 )
An American Heart Association survey found that patients who used the association's online heart disease education program were more aware of treatment options than Internet-using patients who did not use the association's program.
Falls Management Technology Can Be A Critical Factor In Reducing Hospital Admissions And Loss Of Living Independence
( Care Directions 13-Jun-07 )
With 'Falls Awareness Day' approaching on June 26th, we feel it appropriate to draw attention to these alarming statistics - and to inform you about the complete Falls Management Solution available from Tunstall.
A Pioneering System Allows Autistic Children To Communicate With Their Environment
( UNIVERSITY OF GRANADA 13-Jun-07 )
Communication ability among children who are intellectually disabled or have communication limitations (such as autism, down syndrome, or cerebral palsy) may soon be improved.
Balance Needed In Electronic Tagging Debate, UK
( Alzheimer's Society 9-May-07 )
UK Alzheimer's Society welcomed the debate on electronic tagging, saying that while the proposal to track the movements of people with dementia could have potential benefits, consideration of ethical and practical issues was needed.
New Device Helps Dementia Patients
( University of Dundee 21-Apr-07 )
A new device which helps people with dementia to wash their hands has been developed by the computing experts at the University of Dundee.
New Online Interactive Knowledge Centre On The Treatment Of Neuropathic Pain
( IMR International Ltd 4-Apr-07 )
IMR Intl Ltd today announced that Pfizer will partner with the Company to develop a new online interactive knowledge centre on the treatment of Neuropathic Pain.
Educational And Motivational Video For Low Vision Patients Needs More Personal Interaction
( Schepens Eye Research Institute 27-Mar-07 )
An educational and motivational video, designed to increase emotional well-being and use of adaptive devices in low vision patients increased knowledge but did not change behavior or emotions.
NEC Foundation Of America Grant Helps Build Alzheimer's-Friendly Virtual Home
( NEC Foundation of America 26-Mar-07 )
The NEC Foundation of America has awarded a $US45,000 grant to the Division of Geriatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College to support the development of the Alzheimer's-Friendly Virtual Home.
Making Sense Of The World Through A Cochlear Implant
( Wellcome Trust 21-Mar-07 )
Scientists at University College London and Imperial College London have shown how the brain makes sense of speech in a noisy environment, such as a pub or in a crowd.
MIT Brace Aids Stroke Recovery
( MIT 20-Mar-07 )
Worn on the arm, the NeuroRobotic device is lightweight and portable.
Sign Language At Your Fingertips
( University of Bristol 19-Mar-07 )
The world's first sign language dictionary available from a mobile phone has been launched by the University of Bristol's Centre for Deaf Studies.
First Global Virtual Classroom Created To Teach Health Professionals How To Care For Young People With Cancer
( TCT 5-Mar-07 )
The world's first course on caring for teenagers and young adults with cancer to be delivered via the Internet using new and innovative technology is being launched.