Browse the latest research summaries in the field of bioinformatics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Sensors, 2024 • January 19, 2024
The study investigates the use of mechanomyography (MMG) and machine learning (ML) to simplify transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) calibration. It proposes using accelerometers to measure mu...
KEY FINDING: The acceleration-based calibration procedure achieved a mean accuracy of up to 87% relative to the classical EMG approach as ground truth on a combined cohort of 11 healthy subjects and 11 patients.
Sensors, 2024 • January 19, 2024
This study validated a machine learning method for detecting self- or attendant-pushed wheelchair propulsion using data from inertial sensors mounted on the wheelchair. The method achieved high accura...
KEY FINDING: The machine learning method showed high accuracy in detecting the type of wheelchair propulsion, with an F1 score of 0.886 when using both frame and wheel sensors.
J. Clin. Med., 2024 • February 8, 2024
This study developed machine learning models to predict pressure ulcers (PUs) in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients during the acute and subacute phases of hospitalization. The SVM_linear algorithm, in...
KEY FINDING: SVM_linear algorithm showed superior predictive ability (AUC = 0.904, accuracy = 0.944).
Heliyon, 2024 • February 29, 2024
This research investigates the potential of Serpina3n as a biomarker for spinal cord injury (SCI) severity and neurological recovery. The study found that Serpina3n expression in the injured spinal co...
KEY FINDING: Serpina3n protein expression significantly increased in the injured spinal cord segment after SCI, with higher levels in severe SCI cases.
Scientific Reports, 2024 • March 9, 2024
This study identified 129 autophagy-related genes that might play a role in SCI, providing new targets for future research and offering new perspectives on the pathogenesis of SCI. The results of the ...
KEY FINDING: A total of 129 autophagy-related DEGs were identified, including 126 up-regulated and 3 down-regulated genes.
PLoS ONE, 2024 • November 1, 2024
The study introduces an unsupervised learning method for real-time and continuous gait phase detection, addressing limitations in current rehabilitation robotic systems. The method uses a pre-trained ...
KEY FINDING: The developed neural network model exhibits an average time error of less than 11.51 ms across all walking conditions, indicating its suitability for real-time applications.
Biophysics Reviews, 2024 • February 21, 2024
This paper reviews recent advancements in biosignal-integrated wearable robotics, with a particular emphasis on “visualization”—the presentation of relevant data, statistics, and visual feedback to th...
KEY FINDING: Novel nanomaterial-based sensor designs improve skin conformality, reduce noise, and enhance breathability.
Diagnostics, 2024 • March 8, 2024
This study developed a deep learning-based prediction model for gait recovery after SCI at the time of discharge from an acute rehabilitation facility. The study demonstrated that the RNN model outper...
KEY FINDING: The recurrent neural network (RNN) model significantly outperformed linear regression, Ridge, and Lasso methods in predicting gait recovery after SCI.
Neural Regeneration Research, 2024 • December 21, 2023
The study aimed to explore the mechanisms of immune inflammation in the peripheral blood of SCI patients and identify potential therapeutic targets using high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics ...
KEY FINDING: Identification of 54 differentially expressed microRNAs and 1656 differentially expressed genes in SCI patients compared to healthy controls.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2024 • April 2, 2024
This study investigates global research trends and hotspots in AI applications for spinal cord neural injury and restoration using bibliometric and visualization analysis. Key findings highlight the U...
KEY FINDING: The United States leads in the number of published articles on AI research in spinal cord neural injury and restoration.