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Soft Robotic Finger Based on Shape Memory Alloys for Future Prosthetic Hands | Medgadget: At Florida Atlantic University

Soft Robotic Finger Based on Shape Memory Alloys for Future Prosthetic Hands | Medgadget: At Florida Atlantic University (FAU) engineers are developing new technology to activate the movement of robotic fingers that may boost the capabilities of
Source: medgadget.com

Scale of NHS deficits to be revealed - BBC News: The scale of the growing financial problems in the NHS in England will

Scale of NHS deficits to be revealed - BBC News: The scale of the growing financial problems in the NHS in England will become clearer later, when the latest accounts are published.
Source: bbc.co.uk

Constraint-induced movement therapy for upper limb (arm) recovery after stroke | Cochrane

Constraint-induced movement therapy for upper limb (arm) recovery after stroke | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

MIT Master's Program To Use MOOCs As 'Admissions Test' - Slashdot

MIT Master's Program To Use MOOCs As 'Admissions Test' - Slashdot
Source: slashdot.org

Researchers Unable To Replicate Findings of Published Economics Studies - Slashdot

Researchers Unable To Replicate Findings of Published Economics Studies - Slashdot
Source: slashdot.org

Air pollution: invisible health threat - BBC News

Air pollution: invisible health threat - BBC News
Source: bbc.co.uk

How to spot the warning signs and prevent mass shootings: Research on the psychology of loneliness suggests we need to rethink

How to spot the warning signs and prevent mass shootings: Research on the psychology of loneliness suggests we need to rethink the mental health aspects of such crimes and empower communities
Source: newscientist.com

Migration rules need re-think - NHS boss - BBC News: A re-think of immigration rules which protect ballet dancers but not

Migration rules need re-think - NHS boss - BBC News: A re-think of immigration rules which protect ballet dancers but not vital foreign nurses need re-thinking, the head of the NHS in England says.
Source: bbc.co.uk

Breathing training before surgery for reducing lung complications after surgery in adults undergoing heart and major abdominal

Breathing training before surgery for reducing lung complications after surgery in adults undergoing heart and major abdominal surgery | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for neuropathic pain in adults | Cochrane

Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for neuropathic pain in adults | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2013: A new report shows that adult obesity rates hold steady in America,

F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2013: A new report shows that adult obesity rates hold steady in America, but remain high. See the key findings and stats in your area.
Source: rwjf.org

Our book "Urban myths about learning and education" summarized on one page: Yesterday I discovered this one-page summary

Our book "Urban myths about learning and education" summarized on one page: Yesterday I discovered this one-page summary of our book by Oliver Cavigliol and it looks great (note to myself, be careful with the Coca Cola...). This is a new updated version, including my 2 co-...
Source: theeconomyofmeaning.com

The mandatory criminal courts charge needs to be urgently reviewed: During my 18 years on the bench, I have known nothing

The mandatory criminal courts charge needs to be urgently reviewed: During my 18 years on the bench, I have known nothing cause as much angst and concern among magistrates as the mandatory criminal courts charge. This seismic change to the criminal justice system, which came into effect on 13 April,...
Source: independent.co.uk

Genetic screening for mental health grows rapidly despite little evidence tests work - The Boston Globe: New tests that

Genetic screening for mental health grows rapidly despite little evidence tests work - The Boston Globe: New tests that identify the best psychiatric drugs for patients based on their DNA have limited science behind them and lots of questions ahead.
Source: bostonglobe.com

This junior doctor contract puts patients in danger | Dan Poulter: Cutting the pay and worsening working conditions will

This junior doctor contract puts patients in danger | Dan Poulter: Cutting the pay and worsening working conditions will not attract new doctors to hard-to-recruit specialisms such as A&E. But more than that, it could compromise patient care
Source: theguardian.com

Tory conference: New GP contract for seven-day service - BBC News: GPs in England are to be offered a voluntary contract

Tory conference: New GP contract for seven-day service - BBC News: GPs in England are to be offered a voluntary contract to provide seven-day-a-week cover for patients, David Cameron announces.
Source: bbc.co.uk

New study finds zipline-related injuries are rapidly increasing: The popularity of ziplining has skyrocketed rapidly in

New study finds zipline-related injuries are rapidly increasing: The popularity of ziplining has skyrocketed rapidly in recent years. The increase in popularity has also increased the number of injuries related to ziplining. A new study by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The...
Source: eurekalert.org

The Decline of 'Big Soda': Is Drinking Soda the New Smoking? - Slashdot

The Decline of 'Big Soda': Is Drinking Soda the New Smoking? - Slashdot
Source: slashdot.org

Otto-Warburg Medal 2016 awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier - BBA Clinical - Elsevier

Otto-Warburg Medal 2016 awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier - BBA Clinical - Elsevier
Source: elsevier.com

UK Man Gets Britain's First-Ever Conviction For Illegal Drone Use - Slashdot

UK Man Gets Britain's First-Ever Conviction For Illegal Drone Use - Slashdot
Source: slashdot.org