Discovery of inner ear function may improve diagnosis of hearing impairment
Results from a research study published in Nature Communications show how the inner ear processes speech, something that has until
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Discovery of new neurons in the inner ear can lead to new therapies for hearing disorders
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified four types of neurons in the peripheral auditory system, three of which
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Short chromosome tips linked to lower physical function in the elderly: New study suggests short telomeres are an independent risk factor for age-related functional decline
Elderly people with short chromosome caps, or telomeres, are more likely to have difficulty performing daily activities such as carrying
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Quality of life after spinal cord injury: What functional abilities have the greatest impact?
Independence in mobility is the single most important factor affecting quality of life in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury
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Is too much screen time harming children’s vision? The American Academy of Ophthalmology helps parents separate the facts from fiction
As children spend more time tethered to screens, there is increasing concern about potential harm to their visual development. Ophthalmologists
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ASOS Just Launched a New "Wheelchair-Friendly" Jumpsuit
ASOS is taking a big step forward to make fashion more accessible. As noted by Glamour, the brand recently released
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A molecular label: Traceability for medical implants
A team of researchers at CNRS, Aix-Marseille Université and Université Paris 13 has demonstrated effective molecular labelling to unequivocally identify
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New technology enables man to hold his granddaughter again: Amputees use new, naturalistic sensory device at home for daily tasks, gain greater sense of personal well-being and connection to those they love
In the first known study of how amputees use advanced sensory-enabled prostheses outside the lab, subjects used a mechanical hand
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