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  Electrical Engineers Create Test For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

  Electrical engineers use multiple wavelengths of light to see through the skin in order to measure the amount of carbon monoxide in the blood. This approach enables first responders and doctors to ... > more
• Medical Technology
  Optics
  Biometric
  Materials Science
  Physics
  Technology
   
  

  Anaplastologists And Otolaryngologists Rebuild Noses With Laser Scanning Technique

  Biomedical engineers developed a process to make it easier to create a custom nose shape for patients. It uses laser surface scanning to create more accurate shapes and a plastic prototype model. ... > more
• Vioxx
  Heart Disease
  Cholesterol
  Stroke Prevention
  Workplace Health
  Accident and Trauma
   
  

  Physiologists Create Undergarment To Measure Vital Signs Of Firefighters

  Industrial hygienists designed a flexible undergarment to take accurate readings of vital signs such as heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature. They monitor these indicators to protect ... > more
• Mining
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  Construction
  Caving
  Environmental Science
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  Engineers Use Mine Roof Simulator To Increase Mine Safety

  Industrial hygienists, applying geology and engineering, can test mine support systems with the only mine roof simulator of its kind. Using up to 3 million pounds of vertical force and 1.6 million ... > more
• Video Games
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  Energy Policy
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  Computer Scientists Design Video Game To Improve Disaster Response

  Computer scientists and public health professionals are working together to prepare workers to respond to emergencies. The video game they designed allows people to learn what to do in the event of ... > 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
• Virtual Environment
  Transportation Science
  Educational Psychology
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  Psychologist Uses Driving Simulator To Test The Dangers Of Distraction

  Human factors researchers test drivers to measure the risks of driving while distracted. The researchers control the environment by adding turns and changing road conditions, all the while measuring ... > more
• Technology
  Chemistry
  Organic Chemistry
  Biochemistry
  Thermodynamics
  Medical Technology
   
  

  Chemists Use Polymers To Develop Thicker And More Durable Paint

  Chemists have added polymers to a new paint that dries faster and requires no second coat or primer. The paint uses long polymer chains to surround pigments, which makes it easier for latex spheres ... > more
• Brain Injury
  Optics
  Intelligence
  Child Development
  Neuroscience
  Medical Technology
   
  

  Radiologists Use Light To Scan The Inner Workings Of The Brain

  Radiologists have developed a new device to understand brain activity. It is a collection of fiber optic cables attached to a flexible cap placed atop the head. The cables send near-infrared light ... > 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

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