Month: September 2022

Improving Surgical Workflow Recognition with Neural Networks

Computer-assisted surgery has made leaps and bounds, driving advancements in methodology and technology. To recognize surgical workflows, computer vision-based methods have been widely adopted but collecting annotated data poses challenges. In this study, researchers focus on the problem of limited labeled data and propose a knowledge transfer learning method using a Convolutional-De-Convolutional (CDC) neural network. […]

Published on September 7, 2022

The heavyweight brain: how body mass affects memory processing

Just like a crowded room can make it difficult for a person to concentrate and remember things, a heavy body can have a similar effect on the brain’s ability to function properly. A recent study examined the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and the hippocampus, a key region involved in memory processing. The researchers […]

Published on September 7, 2022

Cracking the Code of Cognitive Decline: EEG and Gait as Indicator Signals

Imagine detective work, but instead of fingerprints and footprints, we’re using brain waves and walking patterns to uncover clues about cognitive impairment. In this study, scientists investigated whether a combination of electroencephalogram (EEG) and gait kinematic parameters could help identify individuals at risk of cognitive decline. They recruited 220 volunteers and collected data on their […]

Published on September 7, 2022