University discovers that nanotechnology treatment shows promise against MS
Weian Zhao, the corresponding author of the MS study. Credit: Steve Zylius/UCI A nanotechnology treatment derived from bone marrow stem cells has reversed multiple sclerosis…
University partnership uncovers crucial link between tissue cell type and different forms of arthritis
Pioneering research by scientists at the University of Birmingham and the University of Oxford has revealed an important link between tissue cell type and different…
Multi-million-pound funding boost to accelerate crucial patient-involved healthcare research
The Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) Ignite Programme at NUI Galway has launched a PPI Catalysts initiative, a leadership group of researchers spread across the…
University to develop assistive robots to help reduce anxiety in children and allow people to ‘visit’ their relatives
Researchers at the University of Sheffield are helping create intelligent assistive robots that can reduce anxiety in children and enable family to ‘visit’ their elderly…
Intelligent robotic device helps feed people who would otherwise need assistance
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed an innovative robotic device that helps people to eat, helping make the task easier for individuals who…
Common pressure ulcer prevention practice is “torturous” and could lead to early death, new study finds
Select Medical's Pure Air 8 Acute pressure mattress The practice of two-hourly repositioning of patients in care facilities to prevent pressure ulcers could be causing…
Multi-million-dollar grant to help university develop innovative device for children with cerebral palsy
The University of Delaware (UD) in the USA has received almost $200,000 in start-up funding to develop a motorised ankle foot device for children with…
University develops AI solution to detect common infection in dementia patients
Credit: University of Surrey The University of Surrey has developed new artificial intelligence (AI) which aims to improve the identification of urinary tract infections (UTI)…
New study shows that wearable electronic device could reduce mobility problems in Parkinson’s
A wearable electronic device called ‘cueStim’, designed by researchers at the National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway, could help prevent and reduce freezing of gait,…
Innovative robot could help people with dementia remain independent in their homes
Researchers at the Washington State University (WSU) in America have unveiled a new, pioneering robot that aims to help people living with dementia and other…