Sophisticated new analysis of the physical processes which create the sounds of speech could help empower people with speech impairments and create new applications for voice recognition technologies, researchers say. Engineers and physicists from the University of Glasgow led the research, which scrutinised the internal and external muscle movements of volunteers as they talked using […]
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A researcher from the University of Glasgow has received an EPSRC Open Fellowship to develop new wearable technology capable of measuring the progress of neuromuscular diseases. Professor Hadi Heidari has been awarded £1.8m from the Engineering and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to develop a new wearable sensor system. It will provide less […]
Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home, as well as ensuring they feel connected and social, often requires considerable additional arrangements. The world of technology has delivered a range of inspired and practical gadgets. Many can assist us when caring […]
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Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) have drastically transformed healthcare in recent years. These technologies provide a comprehensive view of patient histories, offering improved efficiency and accuracy. An EHR contains the wider health data from all clinicians involved in a patient’s care while an EMR is specific to one doctor’s encounter with […]
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It is fair to say that bedtime is one of the most anticipated moments of the day. After rushing around all morning and afternoon, the thought of snuggling under the covers and recharging your body batteries is enough to put a smile on your face. However, there is a ‘modern’ routine that can have a […]
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers has developed a way to monitor the progression of movement disorders using motion capture technology and AI. In two ground-breaking studies, published in Nature Medicine, a cross-disciplinary team of AI and clinical researchers have shown that by combining human movement data gathered from wearable tech with a powerful new medical […]
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New study reveals positive impacts of Flash glucose monitoring on blood sugar and quality of life Researchers compared finger prick testing to Flash glucose monitoring with optional alarms (FreeStyle Libre 2), tech used by more than half of people living with type 1 diabetes in England. Results show Flash helped people with type 1 diabetes […]
Coventry University’s REF results show how our research is Creating Better Futures with real impacts across the globe. Coventry University has had its biggest and best performance in the UK’s assessment of research in higher education after huge growth in its ability to deliver research aimed at impacting people’s lives around the globe. The percentage […]
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A flash future of X-ray technology could come from a digital camera: A Curtin University researcher will work with an international team to develop a new technology that will aim to take x-rays using a standard digital camera. The project, one of eight that successfully secured funding from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) – […]
How to tackle the nursing crisis: For many people the social restrictions experienced during lockdowns will have had long-lasting consequences, increasing feelings of loneliness, stress and depression. But throughout the pandemic those employed in hospitals and care settings have faced the same issues, alongside having to deal with the pressures of working on the front-line. […]