Printed AI exoskeleton limb to help rehabilitate stroke victims
Designed for people after a stroke, accidents or with neuromuscular diseases, a 3D printed hand rehabilitation exoskeleton will help exercise movements of the shoulder and elbow joints. Engineers, programmers and physiotherapists will use artificial intelligence to automatically analyse patient's mistakes.
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Correct occlusion linked to maintaining functional balance of entire body
There is a clear relationship between malocclusion and postural stability and balance, show researchers from three universities in Kraków. Therefore, when treating and diagnosing posture defects, one should approach the patient holistically instead of focusing only on the skeletal and muscular system.
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Resistance exercises, not just aerobic exercises, are beneficial in metabolic syndrome treatment, Polish researchers show
Combined aerobic and resistance exercises offer the best results in supporting the therapy of patients with metabolic syndrome, show scientists from the Department of Anatomy at the University of Physical Education in Krakow.
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Yoga and coffee have positive effect on epigenetic rejuvenation
Practicing yoga and drinking up to three cups of coffee a day are among the factors that have a positive impact on epigenetic rejuvenation, say researchers working on the epigenetics of ageing within the EPIGENOM project.
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Advanced mathematics brings hope to patients with Fanconi anaemia
Fanconi anaemia is a very rare genetic disease. Due to the small number of patients, it is difficult to conduct clinical trials on it. Scientists from an international team propose using advanced mathematics to collect large amounts and various types of genetic and health data from a limited number of patients.
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Experts from Medical University of Silesia enable development of retinitis pigmentosa drug
The Medical University of Silesia has completed an international research project devoted to hereditary retinal diseases. Doctors' analyses show the possibility of developing a drug that in the future could cure the damaged gene of patients.
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Harmful intestine compounds damage neurons in the brain, says expert
Harmful compounds produced by bacteria in the intestines enter the bloodstream and from there the brain, damaging neurons, shows a study by the Department of Microbiology at the Wroclaw Medical University.
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Polish research could lead to new method of treating Parkinson's disease
Research by scientists from the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw may lead to the development of a new method of treating Parkinson's disease.
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Researchers use virtual reality in stroke patient rehabilitation
Virtual reality applications can be helpful in the therapy and rehabilitation of people who have suffered a stroke. Scientists from the Faculty of Mechatronics of the Warsaw University of Technology have developed three solutions of this type intended for patients with various post-stroke complications.
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Exercise can significantly contribute to relieving symptoms of depression
Exercise has a positive effect on the mood of both healthy people and those suffering from depression. However, in addition to the mood, they can also improve an important component of our mental functioning - emotional reactivity.
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Electrical brain signals in patients with multiple sclerosis, a disease mainly associated with the slowing-down of information processing and a lack of motor coordination, show traces of multifractality, scientists from four Polish research institutions have found.
