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Restoring movement in paralysis patients
A recent study by scientists at Neurorestore has demonstrated that combining spinal cord stimulation with robotic rehabilitation can enhance motor function in individuals with paralysis. This research aims to improve traditional rehabilitation robotics, which may not always elicit sufficient neural activity for effective recovery.
The device delivers electrical epidural stimulation to the spinal cord, synchronised with robotic-assisted movements. The stimulation mimics natural neural patterns, enhancing muscle activation during therapy. Importantly, the neuroprosthesis is device-agnostic and designed for seamless implementation by non-expert users, making it adaptable across various rehabilitation settings.
AI aids in brain injury investigations
Researchers from the University of Oxford have unveiled an AI- driven tool designed to assist with investigations into traumatic brain injury (TBI) within forensics and law enforcement. The findings, published in Communications Engineering, introduce an advanced physics- based, machine learning framework that could revolutionise the way TBI
cases are approached in forensic investigations.
powered by mechanistic simulations, can offer data-driven predictions to help forensic experts and police accurately assess TBI outcomes in the context of reported assault incidents.
TBI remains a significant public health concern, with potentially devastating and long-lasting neurological effects. For law enforcement and legal teams, establishing whether an impact caused an injury is essential, but the field has lacked a standardised, quantifiable method for such determinations. This new study demonstrates how AI,
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