AIM: We recently reported that a companion robot reduced residents' loneliness in a randomised controlled trial at an aged-care facility. This report aims to provide additional, previously unpublished data about how the sessions were run, residents' ...
AIM: To investigate the effects of interacting with the companion robot, Paro, on blood pressure and heart rate of older people in a residential care facility.
Reproduction, fertility, and development
Nov 24, 2025
In 2024, the reproductive biology research community in Australia and New Zealand reunited in Adelaide for the Society for Reproductive Biology (SRB) Annual Meeting. The conference showcased major advances made in key areas of reproductive biology, w...
Influenza and other respiratory viruses
Aug 1, 2025
BACKGROUND: Public health surveillance systems need to monitor influenza activity and guide measures to mitigate its high impact on morbidity, mortality and healthcare systems. There is an increasing expectation that surveillance data will support th...
The rising cost of private health insurance and constraints within public health systems are global concerns. Genetic testing presents a transformative opportunity for health care to enhance health outcomes and optimise resource allocation through pe...
Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology
Aug 1, 2021
INTRODUCTION: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) led the medical community in Australia and New Zealand in considering the impact of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. RANZCR identifie...
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