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Brain-Computer Interface Allows Completely Locked-in People to Communicate

A brain-computer interface that can decipher the thoughts of people who are unable to communicate could revolutionize the lives of those living with complete locked-in syndrome according to a new paper published in PLOS Biology. Counter to expectations, the participants in the study reported being "happy" despite their condition.

Discrepancy Between What Symptoms Patients Report, What Appears in Electronic Medical Record

Researchers found significant inconsistencies between what symptoms patients at ophthalmology clinics reported on a questionnaire and documentation in the electronic medical record, according to a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology. The percentage of office-based physicians using any electronic medical record (EMR) increased from 18 percent in 2001 to 83 percent in 2014.

Good Outcomes with 'Telepsychiatry' in Medical Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

For people with opioid use disorder receiving medication treatment with buprenorphine, a telepsychiatry approach - using videoconferencing as an alternative to in-person group sessions - provides similar clinical outcomes, reports a study in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

DIY Live Cell Imaging Using a Smartphone

A recent study from Uppsala University shows how smartphones can be used to make movies of living cells, without the need for expensive equipment. The study is published in the open access journal PLOS ONE, making it possible for laboratories around the world to do the same thing.

What Kind of Selfie Taker Are You?

You do it. Your mom, dad, siblings and friends probably do too. World leaders and entertainers do it - though some better than others. Your friend did it on her vacation last week and you gave her a thumbs-up. But why?

The Beating Heart of Solar Energy

The notion of using solar cells placed under the skin to continuously recharge implanted electronic medical devices is a viable one. Swiss researchers have done the math, and found that a 3.6 square centimeter solar cell is all that is needed to generate enough power during winter and summer to power a typical pacemaker. The study is the first to provide real-life data about the potential of using solar cells to power devices such as pacemakers and deep brain stimulators.

New Virtual Reality Technology may Improve Motor Skills in Damaged Limbs

A combination of traditional physical therapy and technology may improve the motor skills and mobility of an impaired hand by having its partner, more mobile hand lead by example through virtual reality training, new Tel Aviv University research suggests.

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Brain-Computer Interface Allows Completely Locked-in People to Communicate

Discrepancy Between What Symptoms Patients Report, What Appears in Electronic Medical Record

Good Outcomes with 'Telepsychiatry' in Medical Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

DIY Live Cell Imaging Using a Smartphone

What Kind of Selfie Taker Are You?

The Beating Heart of Solar Energy

New Virtual Reality Technology may Improve Motor Skills in Damaged Limbs

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