Wireless, implanted sensor broadens range of brain research

Wireless, implanted sensor broadens range of brain research

   March 19, 2013       SNap(R) Group

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Wireless, implanted sensor broadens range of brain research

03/19/2013 11:05 AM EDT

 

A compact, self-contained sensor recorded and transmitted brain activity data wirelessly for more than a year in early stage animal tests, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. In addition to allowing for more natural studies of brain activity in moving subjects, this implantable device represents a potential major step toward cord-free control of advanced prosthetics that move with the power of thought. The report is in the April 2013 issue of the Journal of Neural Engineering.

 

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New HCUP Statistical Brief #152

New HCUP Statistical Brief #152

   March 19, 2013       SNap(R) Group

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New HCUP Statistical Brief #152

The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) has posted a new statistical brief on the following:  Characteristics of Homeless and Non-Homeless Individuals Using Inpatient and Emergency Department Services, 2008
 
The brief can be found at:
http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/statbriefs.jsp

The HCUP family of health care databases and related software tools and products is made possible by a Federal-State-Industry partnership sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). 

Visit the HCUP User Support Website at:  http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov

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