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A recent study conducted at the University of Molise in Italy examined the effects of a visual training protocol on reaction times and executive functions in high-ranking fencers. The study involved 27 fencers who were randomly assigned to either a Visual Training Group or a Control Group. Both groups showed significant improvements in reaction times, suggesting that the Science Vision Training Academy system may enhance simple reaction time in elite fencers. The study highlights the potential benefits of incorporating visual training methods in sports performance enhancement. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses a study on the use of high-precision neurofeedback-guided meditation training to enhance well-being through improved disengagement from mental processes during meditation. The research involved novice meditators undergoing training with visual feedback from brain activity, showing better control over mental processes during meditation. The study found that this personalized neurofeedback training led to greater improvements in emotional well-being and mindful awareness during self-guided meditation practice. The article emphasizes the potential benefits of this approach for optimizing real-world meditation practice for overall well-being. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study from the Public Health Unit highlights the increasing use of graphical abstracts (GA) in public health journals, which aim to enhance visibility and engagement by summarizing research visually. The analysis of 163 journals revealed that only 26.4% mention GA in their guidelines, with just 1.8% requiring their mandatory use. While the adoption of GA is on the rise, there is a need for wider adoption and better training in visual communication practices to enhance research visibility and engagement. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Limpopo examined the visual adjustability of university football (soccer) players in different positions of play. Visual adjustability refers to the ability of the visual system to quickly and accurately adjust and guide motor responses in response to changes in the environment. The study found that visual adjustability improved in the players after training, with their skills progressing from "ineffective" and "average" to "above average" compared to established norms. The researchers recommend further research on the topic and emphasize the importance of sport-specific visual adjustability for optimal sports performance. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at ITM University in India examined the clinical profile and associations of binocular vision dysfunction at a vision therapy clinic. The researchers reviewed the records of 527 symptomatic patients with binocular vision dysfunction who were referred to the clinic. Out of these patients, 74% were found to have binocular dysfunctions, with the most common diagnoses being convergence insufficiency and convergence insufficiency with accommodative insufficiency. The study provides prevalence data on binocular vision dysfunction and highlights the importance of comprehensive testing in diagnosing these conditions. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at Ningbo Eye Hospital in China compared the effectiveness and safety of corneal refractive therapy (CRT) and vision shaping treatment (VST) orthokeratology in controlling myopic progression in adolescents with low E-value corneal morphology. The study involved 100 cases of adolescent myopia patients fitted with orthokeratology lenses. The results showed that CRT and VST had similar effects on uncorrected visual acuity and axial length growth. However, CRT showed better uncorrected visual acuity in the moderate myopia group and produced more peripheral myopic defocus. Both treatments were found to be safe for myopia control. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at the Catholic University of Pusan in Busan, South Korea, investigated the effect of diaphragmatic breathing training with visual biofeedback on respiratory function in patients with multiple rib fractures. The study included 16 patients who were randomly assigned to either a control group or a visual biofeedback group. The results showed that both groups experienced significant improvements in pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, pain, inspiratory capacity, and cough ability. The study concluded that diaphragmatic breathing training, with or without visual biofeedback, can be beneficial for patients with multiple rib fractures. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, explored the effects of anterioposterior weight-shift training with visual biofeedback on patients with step length asymmetry after subacute stroke. The study involved 46 subacute stroke patients who were randomly assigned to either the training group or the control group. The results showed that the training group experienced significant improvements in step length asymmetry, forefoot contact area and pressure, balance, and motor function compared to the control group. However, there were no significant differences between the groups in terms of energy cost and gait parameters. This study suggests that anterioposterior weight-shift training may be beneficial for stroke patients in improving step length asymmetry and gait-related function. [Extracted from the article]

A report from Toronto Western Hospital discusses a case study on the use of biofeedback training to improve visual functions in a patient with epiretinal membrane (ERM). The patient had blurry vision and did not want to undergo surgery. After five sessions of biofeedback training, the patient reported a total improvement in symptoms and an increase in visual acuity. The researchers concluded that biofeedback training can be a valuable treatment option for patients with ERM who are not candidates for surgery or who have debilitating symptoms. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from Federal University Rio de Janeiro discusses the differences in saccadic eye movements between volleyball athletes and non-athletes. The study found that volleyball athletes had shorter saccadic latency and lower theta power compared to non-athletes, indicating improved attention and cognitive performance. The research supports the idea of cognitive improvement through training and suggests that the cortical regions underlying saccadic action are enhanced in athletes. This information may be useful for individuals interested in the cognitive benefits of sports and the impact of training on visual attention. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the University of Minho discusses research findings on physics related to vision therapy. The study aimed to objectively evaluate the effects of vision therapy on individuals with insufficiency and infacility of accommodation. The researchers used wavefront sensing to assess the subjects before and after treatment with vision therapy, comparing their accommodative response, reaction time, microfluctuations, and aberrations. The study concluded that vision therapy was effective and that wavefront sensing can be used to detect and evaluate these conditions during therapy. For more information, readers can refer to the original research article. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Eye Diseases and Conditions; Health and Medicine; Myopia; Ophthalmology; Refractive Errors EN Eye Diseases and Conditions Health and Medicine Myopia Ophthalmology Refractive Errors 7008 7008 1 09/19/23 20230922 NES 230922 2023 SEP 22 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Fresh data on myopia are presented in a new report. Eye Diseases and Conditions, Health and Medicine, Myopia, Ophthalmology, Refractive Errors. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Health and Medicine; Sports Medicine EN Health and Medicine Sports Medicine 2957 2957 1 09/19/23 20230922 NES 230922 2023 SEP 22 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- New study results on sports medicine have been published. Thirty young male soccer players participated in the study and were randomly assigned to one of three groups: Technique Group (T-G), Visual-Technique Group (VT-G), and Control Group (C-G). Keywords for this news article include: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Sports Medicine, Health and Medicine. [Extracted from the article]

Cranial Nerve Diseases and Conditions, Diagnostics and Screening, Electroencephalography, Eye Diseases and Conditions, Health and Medicine, Ocular Motility Disorders, Strabismus Keywords: Cranial Nerve Diseases and Conditions; Diagnostics and Screening; Electroencephalography; Eye Diseases and Conditions; Health and Medicine; Ocular Motility Disorders; Strabismus EN Cranial Nerve Diseases and Conditions Diagnostics and Screening Electroencephalography Eye Diseases and Conditions Health and Medicine Ocular Motility Disorders Strabismus 3852 3852 1 08/14/23 20230818 NES 230818 2023 AUG 18 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Data detailed on strabismus have been presented. [Extracted from the article]

Our news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad: "This is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design using a control group. According to the news reporters, the research concluded: "Saccade training cause less postural oscillation than anti-saccade and pursuit training in both directions. Keywords for this news article include: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran, Asia, Health and Medicine. [Extracted from the article]

Each lens adjusting unit includes a lens carrier, a rotary lens holder assembly, two prisms, a focal length adjusting lens, and a drive mechanism. Each training module includes multiple lenses of different diopters, and an electric shifting mechanism that can be actuated to drive one of the lenses to displace and align with one of the eyes of the user. The control unit is signally connected to the drive mechanisms of the lens adjusting units, and can be triggered by a control signal to control the operation of the drive mechanisms.". [Extracted from the article]

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Health and Medicine, Networks, Neural Networks, Ophthalmology Our neural network predictors reliably estimated the FH grading and visual acuity (correlation to true value > 0.85 and > 0.70, respectively) for a test cohort of 37 individuals (98 OCT scans). Keywords: Health and Medicine; Networks; Neural Networks; Ophthalmology EN Health and Medicine Networks Neural Networks Ophthalmology 3126 3126 1 03/23/23 20230310 NES 230310 2023 MAR 10 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- New study results on ophthalmology have been published. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Emerging Technologies; Health and Medicine; Machine Learning; Rehabilitation; Robotics; Robots; Therapy EN Emerging Technologies Health and Medicine Machine Learning Rehabilitation Robotics Robots Therapy 2508 2508 1 03/23/23 20230303 NES 230303 2023 MAR 3 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Research findings on robotics are discussed in a new report. Emerging Technologies, Health and Medicine, Machine Learning, Rehabilitation, Robotics, Robots, Therapy. [Extracted from the article]