Summary:UBC Okanagan researchers have developed a lightweight, passive wearable brace that significantly reduces involuntary hand tremors without motors, batteries, or invasive procedures. Key Takeaways: The non-powered, vibration-absorbing orthosis reduced tremors by...
Summary:A large Finnish study found that using serotonergic antidepressants at the time of traumatic brain injury does not increase the risk of death, emergency brain surgery, or longer hospital stays. Key Takeaways: Patients taking SSRIs, SNRIs, or TCAs before a TBI...
Summary:A new study from Mayo Clinic looked at whether AI analysis of routine abdominal CT scans can identify adults—starting as early as midlife—who are at higher risk of falling by assessing abdominal muscle quality rather than muscle size. Key Takeaways:...
A large Korean cohort study reveals a link between restless legs syndrome and Parkinson’s disease, highlighting opportunities for early detection and potential prevention. Researchers from Korea University Ansan Hospital and collaborators report that patients with...
Summary:University of Michigan researchers have developed a machine learning system using four wearable sensors that can accurately assess balance exercise difficulty and provide AI-driven feedback to support patients during home-based physical therapy. Key Takeaways:...
