Internet of Things in Healthcare set to dramatically increase
A recent report from Grand View Research has predicted the global Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare market, valued at $ billion in 2014, is…
Can sleep change the face of stroke rehabilitation?
Annette Sterr, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology at the University of Surrey shares insights into how a good night's sleep could significantly change the face…
Clinical trials of new robotic legs help patients walk again
Expert clinicians and engineers at the University of Kent are carrying out the first clinical trials of robotic legs for patients. These legs are the…
£150 million Dementia funding announced
"For far too long this terrible condition has been ignored, down-played or mistaken as a part of the ageing process. When the truth is –…
Popularity of wetrooms predicted to grow
"Housebuilders are increasingly adding wetrooms to new build private homes in order to ‘add value’ and attract buyers” According to new research by AMA Research,…
New research points to slashing the cost of home adaptions
“Just in the same way as different people want a different kitchen counter height items such as grab and hand rails need to…
Smartphone may help blind people to ‘see’
"This project will build on our previous research to create an interface that can be used to help people with visual impairments." Computer scientists are…
New online training and risk management tool launches
"Conventional E-learning did not appear to be the desired intended approach as that just appeared to test the theory side of things. More was needed,…
Charity report highlight long waits for adaptions
"I have to leave my wheelchair outside and get around the house by holding on to furniture and using a stick, or crawling to get…