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1/ Ever wondered how the 4th industrial revolution (#AI, robotics, and big data) is reshaping healthcare? š„ š
Let's dive into some fascinating facts and insights I found in the #book "Deep Medicine" by @EricTopol
Let's dive into some fascinating facts and insights I found in the #book "Deep Medicine" by @EricTopol
2/ š»šØāāļø Electronic Medical Records (EMR) are mostly designed for billing, not for physicians' ease of use, contributing to doctor burnout š©
How can we leverage #AI to improve the EMR and serve both purposes effectively? #HealthIT
How can we leverage #AI to improve the EMR and serve both purposes effectively? #HealthIT
3/ā±ļø Did you know? If physicians make a #diagnosis within 5 minutes, they have a 95% chance of getting it right (System 1 thinking). This rate can drop to 25% afterward!
How can we harness #AI to assist in faster, more accurate diagnosis?
How can we harness #AI to assist in faster, more accurate diagnosis?
Hey! It's Takita here! Iām taking part in the #GlobalScienceShow #SciArt special! We love to wear our #SciArt plus, #LondonFashionWeek is next week so let's get making! Follow this thread and the whole show for more...and check out @AbigailByford up next!
Them: How does Maths even relate to fashion?ā¦
Us:
ā¦and this is just the beginning!
Us:
ā¦and this is just the beginning!
The invention of the jacquard loom revolutionised the making of woven fabricsā¦and technology!
Hereās another weaving activity for you to try, this time exploring optical illusions and fashion.
Hereās another weaving activity for you to try, this time exploring optical illusions and fashion.
Excited to share our new #biomechanics publication on the effect of low-profile elastic #exosuits on back muscle fatigue. #exoskeleton #exosuit
nature.com/articles/s4159ā¦
Challenging experiment, but we learned a lot in the process. Here are the top 4 lessons I took away....
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nature.com/articles/s4159ā¦
Challenging experiment, but we learned a lot in the process. Here are the top 4 lessons I took away....
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First, huge kudos to lead author @lamers_erik who completed his PhD last month!
During his time @CREATEatVandy he completed a series of studies on quasi-passive wearable assistive devices spanning from foot prostheses to back-assist exosuits
Super proud of the work he did!
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During his time @CREATEatVandy he completed a series of studies on quasi-passive wearable assistive devices spanning from foot prostheses to back-assist exosuits
Super proud of the work he did!
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Next some background: When I talk to scientists they often want to know how much exosuits reduce muscle activity, or joint torque, or metabolic rate, or about the optimal assistance levels, specific design features, etc.
And I love this technical aspect of research, but...
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And I love this technical aspect of research, but...
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As its the first day of #WorldAlzMonth, I thought I'd give a brief overview of work I've done in collaboration with @BAM_Research.
My research focuses on improving how we diagnose and care for people with #dementia.
I use #gait analysis and #wearables to meet these aims (1/n).
My research focuses on improving how we diagnose and care for people with #dementia.
I use #gait analysis and #wearables to meet these aims (1/n).
My first step was to find out if people with #dementia have unique signatures of #gait impairment (i.e. Unique walking patterns).
My review revealed that gait may be useful to identify dementia but we didn't know enough about gait in dementia subtypes.
content.iospress.com/articles/journā¦
My review revealed that gait may be useful to identify dementia but we didn't know enough about gait in dementia subtypes.
content.iospress.com/articles/journā¦
With @BAM_Research, I set up the GaitDem study, which examined if #gait would be a useful marker for differential diagnosis of #Alzheimers disease and #Lewy body #dementia.
Using gold standard techniques, we found early evidence that gait may be useful.
sciencedirect.com/science/articlā¦
Using gold standard techniques, we found early evidence that gait may be useful.
sciencedirect.com/science/articlā¦
My aha moment today:
Office chairs are rollable devices that support the body to help office workers maintain safe posture, sustain energy & avoid overexertion.
#Exoskeletons & #exosuits are wearable devices that do the same thing -- just for people in physically-demanding jobs
Office chairs are rollable devices that support the body to help office workers maintain safe posture, sustain energy & avoid overexertion.
#Exoskeletons & #exosuits are wearable devices that do the same thing -- just for people in physically-demanding jobs
Exoskeletons & wearable robots are still a foreign concept to most people in society. There are lots of myths & misconceptions & also trepidation about new #wearabletech. I've been thinking about ways to make assistive tech more relatable & approachable. Any other ideas? #SciComm
Also I didn't realize just how much I valued my office chair until we went remote & I lost it. I've consistently seen/heard same thing across exo field. It's not uncommon for users to make audible "ugh" sound during 1st lift/motion after exo assistance is taken away or turned off
One of the most common questions I hear is: could occupational #exoskeletons cause muscle atrophy/loss? Interestingly Iāve never heard anyone ask: when workers develop overuse injuries (& miss work for days, end up immobilized for weeks, or leave) does it cause muscle atrophy?
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Iām far more concerned about the latter scenario, which we know occurs regularly. Based on current scientific evidence, given the modest unloading provided by most #exoskeletons & #exosuits, & given the strenuous jobs done by industrial users, atrophy seems unlikely (imho).
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Relevant excerpt from Krogh-Maden et al. in the Journal of Applied Physiology:
ā...most literature suggests that reduced muscle loading must be drastic, such as limb immobilization or bed rest, to observe muscle atrophy."
physiology.org/doi/full/10.11ā¦
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ā...most literature suggests that reduced muscle loading must be drastic, such as limb immobilization or bed rest, to observe muscle atrophy."
physiology.org/doi/full/10.11ā¦
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