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AI-Powered Exoskeleton Enhances Human Locomotion, Helps Restores Mobility.
A team of researchers have demonstrated a new method that leverages AI and computer simulations to train robotic exoskeletons that can help users save energy while walking, running, and climbing stairs. Described in a study published in Nature, the novel method...
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Rutgers Researchers Identify Impacts of Russia-Ukraine War on Hospitals.
Rutgers researchers, aided by international collaborators, have tracked the devastation war has made on Ukraine’s hospital system. Hundreds of hospitals in Ukraine have been forced to close or operate at a reduced capacity since Russia’s invasion of the Eastern...
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Majority of New Jerseyans Worried About Medical and Health Care Costs.
Three-quarters of New Jerseyans say they are either “somewhat” or “very” worried about the cost of health care services and unexpected medical bills, while more than 6 in 10 are “somewhat” or “very” worried about their monthly health insurance premium and prescription...
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NJACTS Community Engagement Core COVID-19 Resources
The situation around the current spread of COVID-19 is changing rapidly. We have compiled resource links for the general community highlighting local resources across New Jersey, ways to get involved, and mental and physical wellness. Visit our COVID-19 page for...
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With Drowning for Children on the Rise, a Rutgers Heath Expert Discusses Water Safety.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently released its annual drowning and submersion report, which shows that drownings for children under age 15 increased 12 percent in one year. “Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 and can...
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Researcher Teams Up With Teen Champion Figure Skater to Discover Potential Treatments for Addiction Disorders.
A Rutgers researcher has teamed up with a local high school student to develop a method using machine learning to screen current and existing drugs to determine which could potentially become effective treatments for addiction-related disorders. Morgan James,...
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New Jersey Ranks Near the Bottom on Pay Equity for Mothers.
Forget the flowers. This Mother’s Day, give mom a raise. A new report by the Rutgers Center for Women and Work finds that New Jersey ranks near the bottom of all states on pay equity for mothers. On average, moms earn less than women without children and significantly...
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Can Allergy Medicines Be Dangerous?
People suffering from seasonal allergies turn to over-the-counter and prescription products for relief of common symptoms – coughing, sneezing, runny nose, congestion and itchy eyes, nose or throat – often aren’t aware of the potential side effects. An estimated 1...