During the early stages of some illnesses, there may be limited evidence that a health complication is developing; yet some subtle clues may still be present. Two recent studies show that AI algorithms can successfully analyze people’s voices to identify those in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease or a severe COVID-19 infection of the […]
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. When it’s suspected that a person may have a certain neurological disorder, such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease, doctors will often assess the person’s ability to walk. Simply by looking at someone’s gait, clues may emerge about an […]
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Depression is an all-too-common psychiatric condition that can profoundly affect a person’s well-being. While there is a huge range of medications available to treat depression, many people don’t respond to the first or even second medications they are prescribed. […]
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Although a pregnancy is an exciting time for expecting parents, it can involve many trips to a doctor’s office to monitor the health of the fetus. Currently, the most common method for monitoring the heartbeat of a fetus is […]
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Drones are able to complete a wide range of useful tasks, but they often require specific conditions in order to land safely. Ideally, most drones need to approach a flat surface at a slow enough speed to avoid bouncing […]
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. When a disaster strikes and buildings collapse, it’s important to locate survivors as quickly as possible. A wide range of tech solutions are being explored to help make the search-and-rescue process quicker and more efficient—one example being mobile robots […]
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. The ocean contains a seemingly endless expanse of territory yet to be explored—and mapping out these uncharted waters globally poses a daunting task. Fleets of autonomous underwater robots could be invaluable tools to help with mapping, but these need […]
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Who is better at performing surgery: an experienced surgeon or a robot? Typically, surgeons have to make incisions that are relatively big during surgery, whereas the small instruments of a robot can fit through smaller incisions. Given this advantage […]
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Diabetes is a very common condition affecting roughly 10 percent of the U.S. population—and, according to the World Health Organization, there are 422 million people living with diabetes around the world. To manage the disease, people must test their […]
When someone is faced with mobility challenges, the risk of falls and injuries increases. This is the case for people living with Parkinson’s disease, a brain disorder that results in uncontrollable movements, such as shaking and impaired balance and coordination. Ya Wang, an associate professor at Texas A&M University, and her colleagues have been exploring […]