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MIT’s at-home gait monitor wirelessly tracks progression of Parkinson’s

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Nick Lavars

MIT scientists have developed a wireless system to monitor the gait of Parkinson's patients at home

The progression of Parkinson’s is characterized by a deterioration in motor control, and researchers are beginning to explore how this might be monitored via a person’s walking patterns. A new MIT system aims to bring this into the home, wirelessly tracking a patient’s gait to offer evaluations of Parkinson’s severity with a new level of precision.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: newsdesk, Parkinson’s Disease, MIT, Walk

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Battery-free MIT underwater camera is powered by sound

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Ben Coxworth

While seabed-located cameras are great for tasks such as monitoring wildlife, powering them and retrieving their photos can be challenging. That’s where a new MIT-designed camera comes in, as it requires no battery, plus it wirelessly transmits its pho… Continue reading Battery-free MIT underwater camera is powered by sound→

MIT tech could keep items cool without using any electricity

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Ben Coxworth

In some of the world’s hottest countries, where cooling systems are most needed, the infrastructure required to power such setups is often lacking. A new system could help in that regard, as it provides multiple cooling effects but uses no electricity…. Continue reading MIT tech could keep items cool without using any electricity→

“Lost” moon could explain several Saturn mysteries, say astronomers

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Michael Irving

Saturn is home to several solar system mysteries. Using data from Cassini, astronomers now suggest a simple answer to a few questions – a lost moon once orbited the planet before being torn to shreds.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Saturn… Continue reading “Lost” moon could explain several Saturn mysteries, say astronomers→

MIT’s Mars oxygen factory is now matching the output of a small tree

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Nick Lavars

If humans are to one day survive and thrive on Mars, ready access to breathable oxygen will be a necessity, and an interesting technology is beginning to show exciting promise on this front. MIT’s Moxie experiment was shipped to the Red Planet aboard t… Continue reading MIT’s Mars oxygen factory is now matching the output of a small tree→

Battery made of aluminum, sulfur and salt proves fast, safe and low-cost

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Michael Irving

Engineers at MIT have developed a new battery design using common materials – aluminum, sulfur and salt. Not only is the battery low-cost, but it’s resistant to fire and failures, and can be charged very fast, which could make it useful for powering a … Continue reading Battery made of aluminum, sulfur and salt proves fast, safe and low-cost→

AI detects Parkinson’s disease by tracking your breathing patterns

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Rich Haridy

New research presented a small device that uses radio signals to track breathing patterns while a person sleeps

A compelling new study indicates Parkinson’s disease (PD) could be diagnosed by remotely tracking a person’s breathing patterns. Led by researchers from MIT, the study presents an AI system that uses radio waves to monitor breathing while a person sleeps.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Diagnosis, Sleeping, Sleep, Breathing, Artificial Intelligence, Neural Network, MIT

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WalkWise keeps tabs on seniors via the wheels of their walkers

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Ben Coxworth

It’s important to monitor the physical activity level of seniors living on their own, as a decrease may indicate health problems, depression, cognitive decline, or a debilitating fall. A new device does so simply and unobtrusively, by hitching a ride o… Continue reading WalkWise keeps tabs on seniors via the wheels of their walkers→

MIT develops rapid at-home test to measure COVID immunity

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Rich Haridy

An innovative new test developed by researchers at MIT promises to offer people the ability to quickly and easily measure their COVID-19 immunity. The test tracks levels of neutralizing antibodies in a drop of blood, helping a person evaluate their sus… Continue reading MIT develops rapid at-home test to measure COVID immunity→

Inflatable insulin pumps reduce scar tissue for long-term drug delivery

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Michael Irving

The immune system’s foreign body response is important for keeping us healthy – but it’s not so useful when that foreign body is a medical implant. Researchers at MIT have now developed a device that prevents scar tissue forming around implants by gent… Continue reading Inflatable insulin pumps reduce scar tissue for long-term drug delivery→