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• Software
  Computer Science
  Artificial Intelligence
  Communications
  Language Acquisition
  Computer Programming
   
  

  Electrical Engineers Create Voice-controlled Mouse

  Computer scientists worked with electrical engineers to move the cursor on a computer screen with the userýs voice instead of a mouse. Software interprets vocal commands to move the cursor, ... > more
• Colon Cancer
  Gastrointestinal Problems
  Colitis
  Diseases and Conditions
  Optics
  Cancer
   
  

  Gastroenterologists Use Optics To Detect Early Stages Of Colon Cancer

  Biomedical engineers have developed a new technique to detect colon cancer. A thin optical fiber shines light onto the interior of the colon. Computer analysis of the backscattered light indicates if ... > more
• Nutrition Research
  Nutrition
  Staying Healthy
  Foodborne Illness
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Dieting and Weight Control
   
  

  Food Psychologist Explains The Mindless Way People Overeat

  A food psychologist has found that people overeat unconsciously, due to numerous factors. Studies show that larger plates result in larger servings. Also, watching television while eating leads to ... > more
• Parkinson's
  Parkinson's Research
  Eye Care
  Elder Care
  Optics
  Caregiving
   
  

  Podiatrist Invents Device To Make Walking Easier For Parkinson's Sufferers

  Working with electrical engineers, a podiatrist has designed a pair of glasses that helps people with Parkinson's to walk with less difficulty. Parkinson's can cause people to freeze, or to take many ... > more
• Neuropathy
  Pain Control
  Today's Healthcare
  Arthritis
  Joint Pain
  Wounds and Healing
   
  

  Anesthesiologists Use Nerve Blocks As Alternative To General Anesthesia

  Anesthesiologists use ultrasound to locate peripheral nerves, then inject a nerve numbing medication into the area. A single injection leaves a limb numb for several hours or a day. The medication is ... > more
• Optics
  Alcoholism
  Workplace Health
  Teen Health
  Addiction
  Transportation Science
   
  

  Engineers Measure Blood Alcohol Content With Spectroscopy

  Using optical technology, engineers created a way to measure the amount of alcohol in a driver’s skin. They use near-infrared absorption spectroscopy to measure blood alcohol content. The light ... > more
• Diabetes
  Chronic Illness
  Diseases and Conditions
  Hormone Disorders
  Personalized Medicine
  Optics
   
  

  Electrical Engineers And Medical Technologists Create Easier Way To Diagnose Diabetes

  Endocrinologists, engineers, and microbiologists worked together to create a new testing method for diabetes. It projects light into the skin in order to measure the presence of advanced glycation ... > more
• Children's Health
  Educational Psychology
  Computer Science
  Autism
  Child Development
  Child Psychology
   
  

  Computer Scientists Use Technology To Help Children With Autism

  Computer scientists have devised two tools to help people interact with autistic children. Videotaping interactions allows teachers or parents to replay situations and evaluate the cause of ... > more
• Computer Science
  Artificial Intelligence
  Information Technology
  Distributed Computing
  Computer Modeling
  Elder Care
   
  

  Computer Scientists Create New Technology For Elderly Home Owners

  Computer scientists have designed technologies to help the elderly maintain their independence. One device uses optical sensors to oversee people as they pick up and use items. Another device uses ... > more
• Multiple Sclerosis Research
  Multiple Sclerosis
  Disability
  Energy Technology
  Today's Healthcare
  Diseases and Conditions
   
  

  Biomedical Engineers Use Electrical Stimulus To Help Patients Lift Their Feet

  Physical Therapists are helping people with central nervous system disorders learn to walk again. A wireless computer-enabled device aids those suffering from a condition called foot drop, which ... > more

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