Virtual reality distracts from chronic pain while boosting exercise
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…
HoloCare launches 3D surgical holograms across the UK and Europe
Norwegian healthtech startup HoloCare scales its commercial footprint across the UK and Europe, following UKCA and CE certification.
Deep brain stimulation may improve quality of life in Parkinson disease
Researchers compare the impact of medication alone or deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nuclei in quality of life in Parkinson's patients.
Study shows lasting benefits of weight loss and diabetes remission for the heart and kidneys
Researchers in the School of Population Health at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have provided new evidence of the health benefits of weight loss efforts that lead to…
Air pollution affects the heart at surprisingly low levels, but diet may offer protection
Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with adverse changes in cardiometabolic risk factors in a recent Finnish study
Healthcare companies harness AI to navigate supply chain challenges
New research by Economist Impact and supported by DP World reveals that 46% of companies in the healthcare sector are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify and address potential disruptions in…
ATSE welcomes progress on AI regulations, urges swift action and robust measures
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) welcomes today’s release of the Australian Government's interim report on Safe and Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI), which includes many of the…
Study assesses effectiveness of strategies to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission in healthcare settings
Researchers analyzed whether infection prevention measures during the COVID-19 pandemic were adequate in protecting healthcare workers.
Women’s health emergency persists even as pandemic wanes, global index reveals
The world faces an emergency in women’s health even as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, according to one of the largest annual updates on women’s well-being — the Hologic Global Women’s…
Are nicotine patches and e-cigarettes during pregnancy associated with negative outcomes?
Researchers examined the safety of e-cigarettes and nicotine-containing patches during pregnancy.