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Brain Implants May Help Stroke Patients
[19/11/2008] Scientists have shown for the first time that neuroprosthetic brain implants may be able to help stroke patients with partial paralysis. Brain Implants May Help Stroke Patients - read more
Intelligent Walker to Assist the Elderly
[17/11/2008] A team of researchers has designed an intelligent walker which can communicate with the user, think for itself and react to the environment. Intelligent Walker to Assist the Elderly - read more
Partially-Sighted Patient Perceives Colour through Magnet
[12/11/2008] A researcher has succeeded in inducing the experience of colour in the blind part of a partially sighted patient’s visual field. Partially-Sighted Patient Perceives Colour through Magnet - read more
Dementia: Computerised Carer Lessens Load
[07/11/2008] An artificial intelligence coaching system has been developed that will help carers of older adults with moderate dementia. The COACH system (Cognitive Orthosis for Assisting aCtivities in the Home) uses a camera and computer to deliver interactive advice. Dementia: Computerised Carer Lessens Load - read more
Silver Surfers: Inclusion or Excursion in a Digital World
[03/11/2008] Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire have found that a digital divide still exists and that more silver surfers (over 50s) need to obtain and use the internet in their daily lives. Silver Surfers: Inclusion or Excursion in a Digital World - read more
War Injuries from Iraq to Inner-City Violence
[20/10/2008] Born out of war, plastic surgery remains at the forefront of surgical innovation, and advances from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan benefit victims of inner city wars being fought on our streets. War Injuries from Iraq to Inner-City Violence - read more
Database to Handle Alzheimer Risk Factors
[13/10/2008] A new database called AlzRisk will eventually catalogue the major putative environmental risk and protective factors for Alzheimer disease listing study results and other information. Database to Handle Alzheimer Risk Factors - read more
New Sensory Devices to Aid Parkinson’s and Stroke Patients
[01/10/2008] People who have suffered a stroke or who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, could benefit from new research at Queen’s University Belfast. New Sensory Devices to Aid Parkinson’s and Stroke Patients - read more
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