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The National Veterans Golden Age Games has launched an online store to help promote the event and support participants. The store offers a variety of merchandise, including T-shirts, hats, and other apparel, showcasing the Games’ logo and branding. Proceeds from the sales will go toward enhancing...

Wrist exoskeletons are being developed to assist people with motor impairments like spinal cord injury (SCI) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Current designs often lack the ability to adjust to individual wrist ranges of motion (ROM), which is essential for safety and usability. A study r...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being explored for its potential to enhance patient-provider interactions in psychology, a field facing a shortage of mental health providers. This review focuses on the integration of AI, particularly through emotion-predicting system-on-chip technolo...

A study analyzed how Arabic diglossia affects children’s emotional intelligence, emotional intensity, and emotion identification among 250 Israeli Arabic-speaking children in fifth and seventh grades. These children, all native speakers of Palestinian Arabic, were assessed on their Trait Emotiona...

A study published in the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society conference examined the use of virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance online interviews. Researchers focused on how the number of avatars and types of objects in a VR setting affected participants’ interpersonal distanc...

In Japan, about 1 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year, with 56,000 of those patients having children under 18. This study examined the concerns of cancer patients regarding their children, focusing on consultations with child life specialists (CLS) at a cancer center during 2021. A...

A study published in the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing on December 3, 2025, examines the implications of mental health care practices. The research emphasizes the need for improved strategies in managing psychiatric conditions and enhancing patient outcomes. It highlights vario...

A study examined the social determinants of health affecting the quality of life for young breast cancer survivors, particularly focusing on treatment regret. Conducted with 462 female survivors at the Yazd Radiation Therapy Center, the research used various questionnaires to gather data. Path an...

More than 40% of adults aged 65 and older experience physical disabilities that affect their daily activities, impacting their independence and quality of life. A study investigated age-related changes in body composition using C57BL/6 mice to understand the link between lean mass, total mass, an...

An educational robotic arm designed to assist individuals with disabilities in eating has been developed. This robotic arm features five degrees of freedom and aims to enhance independence and social inclusion for users with conditions such as spinal cord injuries, strokes, cerebral palsy, amyotr...

Fourteen percent of adolescents globally experience mental health issues, with parenting significantly impacting their physical and psychological well-being. A study conducted in Bheemdatt Municipality from September 15 to October 14, 2022, evaluated the relationship between parenting style and m...

Chinese drug policy is evolving to include recovery frameworks and rehabilitation models, influenced by the recovery movement and recovery capital principles. A study examined the recovery processes of individuals in drug rehabilitation programs in China, revealing a gap between state definitions...

A study assessed the psychiatric side effects of cenobamate (CNB) in 60 adults with focal-onset drug-resistant epilepsy who received treatment for at least six months. Researchers aimed to understand CNB’s effects on existing psychiatric conditions and identify risk factors for developing new psy...

A study presented at the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society conference highlights the potential of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into assistive technologies for individuals with visual impairment (VI). Current systems often require clear voice commands, which can be chall...

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience examined the impact of pre-existing depression on outcomes for patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) from 2020 to 2022. Out of 302 patients, 134 (44.4%) had a diagnosis of depression. The study found that patie...

This article examines how the intersection of gender, disability, and social class impacts the sexual rights of young women with disabilities in Brazil. Conducted in João Pessoa, the research involved in-depth interviews with four cis-heterosexual women who have physical disabilities, focusing on...

A new framework has been developed to improve the assessment of Friedreich’s Ataxia (FRDA) in children, whose immature nervous systems complicate evaluations. Erratic movements and postural sway from normal development can obscure the effects of FRDA, affecting clinical rating scores. To address ...

Unsheltered people experiencing homelessness (PEH) in the U.S. face high rates of illegal drug use and overdose, influenced by their marginalized status. A study in Baltimore City explored how these individuals perceive and navigate their drug use environments, which include public, semi-public, ...

Medical students often encounter sensitive topics during their education, such as domestic violence and mental health issues, which can lead to re-traumatization. To address this, a trauma-informed medical education (TIME) approach aims to create a supportive learning environment and enhance stud...