The BEARS study explores whether Virtual Reality (VR) gaming can help young cochlear implant users improve spatial hearing and speech recognition in noisy environments. The trial provides immersive VR games to train auditory skills, led by UK researchers. If successful, this innovative approach could transform hearing rehabilitation, making it more engaging and effective for children with implants.
The study by engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), published in Advanced Healthcare Materials, focuses on how physical activity may influence nerve cell regeneration, providing hope for future treatments for neurodegenerative illnesses and nerve injury.
The mystery illness continues to haunt Badhaal village in J&K’s Rajouri district. Following deaths in two families in December 2024, the Union Health Ministry sent experts, including Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) teams, to investigate the cause.
Claims that human metapneumovirus is an "unknown virus" that has suddenly appeared in China "run counter to basic scientific knowledge," the country's Foreign Ministry said.
As respiratory infections rise in China, former World Health Organisation (WHO) chief scientist Saumya Swaminathan claims that rather than a spike in new viruses, the increase in reported cases is mostly because of better monitoring systems and improved virus detection.
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Respiratory illnesses are common, especially during the monsoon and winter seasons, but Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has not emerged as a major cause for concern in India. There are several reasons for this, including the country’s demographic profile, environmental factors, existing healthcare infrastructure, and the ongoing management of respiratory diseases.
Two babies have been diagnosed with the human metapneumovirus during a routine check-up at Bengaluru's Baptist Hospital and one infant in Ahmedabad but all three are well on their way to recovery, according to the government. The news, however, led to a sharp drop in the stock market, with Nifty losing 1.4% and Sensex falling over 1,100 points.
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