Social robots could be an effective tool to combat loneliness
People interacting with social robots disclosed more about themselves over time and reported feeling less lonely, according to a new…
New deep learning challenge to estimate breast density from mammograms
A new deep learning challenge has been launched by the UEF Cancer AI research team at the University of Eastern…
Heart-breaking Christmas for people with dementia
Christmas changed forever as a third of people with dementia are unable to visit loved ones and 25% are no…
Risk assessment after severe complication of liver cirrhosis improved
Approximately half of patients with advanced liver disease have varicose veins in the oesophagus and stomach, and a more than…
New midwifery courses: University given the green light
The University of Winchester has been delivered some good news about two of its newest arrivals - a Midwifery BSc…
Celebrating Sober New Year’s Eve: A Guide to Fun and Meaningful Festivities
Celebrating Sober New Year's Eve: A Guide to Fun and Meaningful Festivities: As we quickly approach the end of this…
World Scabies Program achieves milestone in Solomon Islands and Fiji
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s (MCRI) World Scabies Program has completed the first round of its mass roll-out of an anti-parasitic drug in the…
Minimal Physical Activity Beneficial in Late-Stage Lung Cancer
Minimal Physical Activity Beneficial in Late-Stage Lung Cancer: Lung cancer kills more people globally each year than any other type…
Diabetes & Metabolism: Plant-Based Diet Cuts Diabetes Risk by 24%
Diabetes & Metabolism: Plant-Based Diet Cuts Diabetes Risk by 24%: At least 75 per cent of type 2 diabetes cases…
Advanced imaging predicts the recovery of children with brain injury
Advanced imaging predicts the recovery of children with brain injury: Researchers from The University of Queensland have used an advanced…