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Immersive virtual reality (VR) could open up a whole new world for people with intellectual disability, enabling them to learn practical life skills much faster without relying on caregivers, according to a new study. Australian researchers compared the effectiveness of immersive VR headsets and non-immersive virtual environments to teach 36 adults with an intellectual disability [...]
A new machine-learning tool can help distinguish subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which may help scientists find ways to improve care for the complex condition. The study shows that artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can effectively and efficiently subtype pathology samples from patients with RA. “Our tool automates the analysis of pathology slides, which [...]
Researchers around the world are transforming outcomes for neuro and spinal injury rehab patients everywhere with innovative research. NR Times and OML will be celebrating examples of game-changing research at the second annual NR Times Awards. Here, we round up some of the most exciting research stories from the past year. Find out more about [...]
Engineers in the US have developed Diadem, a no-invasive ultrasound device that stimulates deep brain regions, potentially disrupting the faulty signals that lead to chronic pain. Pain is a necessary biological signal, but a variety of conditions can cause those signals to go awry. For people with chronic pain, the root is often faulty signals [...]
A new study has explored the link between the widespread use of antibiotics in residential aged care and the resulting antibiotic resistant bacteria in the gut that can be passed on to other residents. The World Health Organization (WHO) names antibiotic resistance as one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development [...]
Women with endometriosis have a 20 per cent greater risk of significant cardiac outcomes compared with women without endometriosis, according to new research. The study revealed that women with endometriosis had around a 20 per cent increased risk of the of acute myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke compared with those without endometriosis. lead study author, [...]
New research presented at ESC Congress 2024 shows that people that ‘catch up’ on their sleep by sleeping in at weekends may see their risk of heart disease fall by one-fifth. It is well known that people who suffer sleep deprivation ‘sleep in’ on days off to mitigate the effects of sleep deprivation. However, there [...]
New research has highlighted the need for more comprehensive assessment tools that can help spinal cord injury (SCI) athletes recognise and communicate neuropathic pain. With the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games just around the corner, the extensive training and the sacrifices athletes make to compete at the games take centre stage. For Paralympians and high-performance athletes [...]
Researchers from EPFL have developed a next-generation miniaturised brain-machine interface capable of direct brain-to-text communication on tiny silicon chips. Brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) have emerged as a promising solution for restoring communication and control to individuals with severe motor impairments. Traditionally, these systems have been bulky, power-intensive, and limited in their practical applications. Researchers at EPFL [...]
New research has found that the popular board game Dungeons and Dragons could be beneficial for people with autism, giving them a safe space to engage in social interactions away from some of the challenges they face in their daily lives. For the study, researchers worked with a group of autistic adults and aimed to [...]
