Virtual Vision Health adds features to portable VR perimeter
Virtual Vision Health has enhanced its Virtual Eye Pro headset with new features including pupillography, color vision testing, and live eye streaming. These additions allow for better diagnosis of eye…
STAT+: The Boston area built a ton of lab space. Now many of those buildings are opening empty
During the pandemic, real estate developers in Greater Boston shifted their focus to life-science laboratories as the future of cities became uncertain with white-collar workers staying home. Biotech companies, like…
Acute rehabilitation following traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation (ARTISAN): pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled trial
In a paper by Kearney et al. published in BMJ, the name Charalambos P Charalambous was corrected in the ARTISAN collaborators list. The corrected name was included in the publication…
Very low calorie diets safe for teens with obesity when monitored by a dietitian, say researchers
Short-term very low calorie diets are safe for teenagers with moderate to severe obesity when closely monitored by an experienced dietitian, according to new research. These diets, which typically involve…
Non-invasive brain stimulation can change specific brain mechanism linked to human behavior
Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that non-invasive brain stimulation can change brain mechanisms related to human behavior, potentially leading to new therapies for brain disorders. Published in Nature…
Why Aren’t More Teenagers Fully Vaccinated?
Many U.S. children and teens are not receiving all necessary vaccinations due to lack of information, socio-demographic disparities, and mistrust in science. HPV vaccination rates remain low despite the vaccine's…
Blood Test Has High Accuracy for Detecting CRC
A recent study found that a cell-free DNA blood test aimed at detecting abnormal DNA signals in people with an average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) was successful in detecting…
Study Suggests The Better Choice For Quality Sleep
Researchers conducted an observational study to investigate if food choices affect sleep quality. They found that total protein intake did not significantly impact sleep quality, but plant protein was associated…
VIMSAR Junior Doctors continue strike over pending demands, medical services hit
Junior doctors at VIMSAR are on strike due to pending demands, impacting medical services at the hospital. The strike has been ongoing as doctors demand their demands to be met.…