Healthcare, the first bionic hand that senses temperature is born. VIDEO
2024-02-09 04:59:00
The first bionic hand that “feels” the temperature is born: the study from Pisa and Lausanne
The researchers of Sant’Anna High School of Pisa and the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne they made one new sensorized hand prosthesis, capable of providing realistic, real-time thermal feedback. He brings it back The Corriere della Sera. The study was published in the journal Med.
This innovative hand prosthesis senses temperature differences and restores some sensitivity to people who have suffered an amputation.
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Sensors on the prosthetic hand are connected to a system that thermally stimulates the surface of the stump. The stimulus is perceived by the nervous system which transmits the message to the brain. In fact, in our body there are sensory nerves through which thermal stimuli reach the central nervous system.
Amputee patients often suffer from “phantom” limb syndrome, meaning they still feel the presence of the limb even after removal. The subject perceives the position and tactile sensations coming from the amputated limb, thinking he can move it.
This is how age influences mental health: children are more anxious, and adolescents are more depressed | Health & Wellness
Being young is usually a positive factor when talking about health. But things change radically when we focus on mental health. A new analysis based on data from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) reveals that mental disorders burden the lives of the population aged five to 24 years . One in 10 children and young people of this age (or in other words, 293 million worldwide) lives with at least one diagnosable mental disorder, according to a study published today in the journal JAMA Psychiatry.
“The mental health of young people around the world is in crisis,” explains David C. Saunders, a child psychiatrist at Columbia University, United States, in an editorial associated with the research. The figures reported in the study are in line with the data available on the global prevalence of mental disorders in young people, which stands at 13.4% in children and adolescents up to the age of 18. However, this study disaggregates by age and sex groups, showing large differences depending on the disease. In these matters, age matters. Thus, anxiety predominates in the 5 to 9 year old group, while depressive disorders are more prevalent in the 15 to 19 year old and 20 to 24 year old groups.
Epidemiological situation picture more wild birds have bird flu
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The Norwegian Veterinary Institute, SVA, has in recent weeks detected bird flu in wild birds in several counties, including Stockholm County and Sörmland County. An updated picture of the situation in Sweden and Europe has today been published on SVA’s website.
Since 1 October 2023, bird flu has been found in about 30 birds in the counties of Blekinge, Kalmar, Skåne, Stockholm, Södermanland and Östergötland. In domestic birds, two outbreaks have been confirmed during January in Skåne County. In a similar but corresponding period in the last 3 years, the majority of cases are different species of geese. The number of reports to SVA about sick and dead wild birds has increased in recent weeks and most of the reports concern dead swans, two of which have been confirmed positive in Stockholm.
– February and March are months when the risk of infection to poultry and other birds from wild birds is particularly high. Good infection control routines that prevent direct and indirect contact with wild birds need to be applied even if you are outside the established high-risk area for bird flu,
Critical Shortage of Primary Care Doctors in Spain Causes Health Center Collapse
Primary Care Doctors Shortage in Spain Puts Strain on Health System
The shortage of Primary Care doctors in Spain has reached a critical level, with about 5,000 positions vacant according to medical societies. This has led to a lack of resources in health centers, which affects four out of every ten Spaniards, as reported by the CIS. The issue has also resulted in system collapses during critical periods such as the flu epidemic over the last Christmas season.
The crisis has prompted autonomous communities, especially those governed by the Popular Party (PP), to demand more positions for Family Internal Resident Doctors (MIR) to address the problem. During a plenary session of the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS), the Minister of Health, Mónica García, committed to creating more positions but also highlighted that the lack of doctors staying after completing their residency is a major contributing factor.
Many MIRs opt for other medical opportunities, such as working in hospital emergencies, the private sector, or even pursuing other specialties with better conditions. The existing vicious circle has deteriorated the system and has been exacerbated during the pandemic, with doctors having little time to see patients,
Episode 2 of The Color of Space: The Series features Victor Glover
Episode 2 of “The Color of Space: The Series” features Victor Glover
With each episode, the series introduces new twists and turns, keeping viewers guessing and eagerly anticipating the next installment. “The Crimson Nebula” promises to be a pivotal chapter in the unfolding narrative, leaving audiences craving more.
Victor Glover, portrayed by the talented actor John Adams, brings a fresh and dynamic presence to the show. Known for his previous work in sci-fi films and TV shows, Adams has captivated audiences with his ability to portray complex characters. Fans are eager to see how he will navigate the intricacies of the “The Color of Space” universe.
A New Face in the Galaxy
The stunning visuals and immersive storytelling of “The Color of Space” truly come to life in this episode. From dazzling celestial landscapes to heart-pounding action sequences, viewers will be on the edge of their seats throughout “The Crimson Nebula.”
Glover is introduced as a seasoned space explorer who joins the crew of the starship “Aurora” in their mission to uncover the mysteries of the Crimson Nebula. His character is described as resourceful, intelligent, and fearless, making him an invaluable addition to the team.
Influenza Cases Surge Across the Country, Experts Explain Why
Influenza Cases Surge Across the Country, Experts Explain Why
As the flu season continues to wreak havoc across the United States, experts are working to understand why this year’s outbreak is particularly severe. According to estimates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 20 million and 39 million people have been sickened by the flu, with up to 18 million visiting a doctor, up to 490,000 hospitalized, and anywhere from 14,000 to 43,000 deaths reported since October 1st. Alicia Budd, the CDC’s team lead for domestic flu surveillance, acknowledges the significant impact of this season’s flu activity.
Hospitalizations have been a major concern during this flu season. Dr. Robert H. Hopkins Jr., the medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), reveals that the hospitalization rate at the end of December was the third-highest peak since the 2010-2011 flu season. The cumulative hospitalization rate for this season is currently 47.8 per 100,000 people, making it the fourth-highest rate for this time of year in nearly a decade. Adults aged 60 and older and children under 5 are experiencing the highest hospitalization rates. While there haven’t been as many deaths reported compared to previous seasons,
Manzanillo City Council activates intense free anti-rabies vaccination campaign for dogs and cats
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Manzanillo, Col.- To care for and protect the health of the population and pets, by instructions of the Municipal President of Manzanillo, Griselda Martínez, starting this Tuesday, January 30 to February 15, the Control Department Animal of the General Directorate of Public Services, will install an anti-rabies vaccination post in the Laika Dog Park, located between Ceiba and Laurel streets in Barrio 2 of Valle de Las Garzas.
The vaccine will be applied free of charge to dogs and cats, according to Nom-011-Ssa2. The population is invited to take their pets to the vaccination post, which will be attended by veterinary doctors, from Monday to Friday, from 10 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon.
Rabies is transmitted through saliva, bites or scratches from the infected animal, with the dog being the main transmitter. The clinical signs that animals with rabies may present are: changes in temperament, insecurity (they hide), avoid company – when the disease is advanced – irritation, aggressiveness, muscle tremors, photophobia, excessive salivation, paralysis of the jaw and limbs, without appetite, seizure and death.
For everyone’s health, it is important to participate and take advantage of this free anti-rabies vaccination campaign.
Beware: Nose Picking Linked to Risk of Dementia and Alzheimers
Warning: People who like to “pick their nose” risk dementia or Alzheimer’s. Infections occur due to the spread of viruses, bacteria, and fungi along the nerves that connect the nasal cavity to the brain.
The habit of “picking your nose” is not a pretty sight, but many times it is something that people like to do to feel free. When you know there is mucus in your nose or mucus.
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In the past, studies and doctors have continually warned that the habit of picking your nose is not a good thing. and leads to many different diseases.
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Recently, Australian researchers discovered that touching your nose can reveal foreign germs. Including fungi, bacteria and viruses that can enter the brain. Increases the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s.
The researchers say so “Neuroinflammation in AD [โรคอัลไซเมอร์] It can be caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi and spreads along the olfactory nerve. which connects the nasal cavity to the brain”
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Chronic nose picking Also known as Rhinotilexomania It is believed to increase the transfer of harmful microorganisms from the hands to the nose.
GPA union on GG care forecast: End the emergency through better working conditions! 2024-02-09 11:37:23
More training places than keys
Vienna. (OTS) – Referring to the report presented today by Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (GÖG), according to which there will be a shortage of 200,000 people in the nursing sector by 2050, Beatrix Eiletz, chairwoman of the social affairs sector in the GPA union, says: “Anyone who wants to end the nursing shortage will start by recruiting Nursing staff from third countries cannot cope. The most important screw are the working conditions.” ++++
According to Eiletz, who negotiates the collective agreement for private care in Austria (SWÖ), the care sector is suffering from great pressure: “Constant intervention, more and more documentation and bureaucracy, less and less time for the person being cared for, extreme uncertainty in rosters and with that There is hardly any planning for the family – that drives many people out of the care sector.”
On the one hand, nursing must therefore rely on more influx: “More training places are needed so that the departures from the industry and retirements can be managed. In addition, the need for care is constantly increasing.”
On the other hand, politicians must create framework conditions so that not so many people leave the care sector again.