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An Introduction to Algorithms – Visual Capitalist (blog)

Posted: Published on June 24th, 2017

on June 24, 2017 at 11:46 am In the modern world, algorithms do much of the digital heavy lifting. Algorithms control the inner-workings of everything from particle accelerators to stock markets. They determine the news you see, what search results you get, how computers learn, and what gets recommended to you on Netflix or Amazon. In short, society couldnt function as-is without algorithms and as we lean on them to run more things, it becomes more important for us to learn what they are and what they do. Todays infographic from Futurism digs into the origins of algorithms, and how they impact our everyday lives. An algorithm is a predetermined set of steps for a computer to accomplish a task. Its basically an instruction manual. And as in life, instruction manuals can be simple (e.g. building an Ikea side table) or extremely complex (e.g. filing a patent). Below is Sorting Out Sorting (1981), a timeless primer on sorting methods. It clearly demonstrates the way computers approach sorting vast quantities of information by following a set of instructions. A famous example of an algorithm is Googles PageRank, which determines the order in which websites appear in Googles search rankings. PageRanks methodology … Continue reading →

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Department of Biomedical Engineering – Biomedical …

Posted: Published on June 24th, 2017

Research News: TissueBot 3-D printing of skin starts at the scrap yard for Binghamton University researcher Read more on Tissue Bot Biomedical Engineering student's job market is rapidly growing as advances occur in the Bioengineering/Biomedical sciences impact on healthcare. There are numerous opportunities for graduates with the specialized training offered at Binghamton University, considering the healthcare industry continues to expand. Learn More A combined Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Engineering degree program is available for motivated students working toward their BS in Biomedical Engineering. Explore 4+1 program The goal of the BME graduate program is to prepare students for careers in industry, academic, or research lab environments by offering a flexible program of coursework and mentoring that enables students to engage in creative and independent research on a cutting-edge research topic. Our alumni are working in different industries across the globe, but they undoubtedly have a few things in common: passion, purpose and pride in their education from the Biomedical Engineering department. Summer Session Ends All Day BME Accelerated Student Info Session 1:00pm BME New Graduate Student Orientation 2:00pm BME Lab Safety Training 3:00pm Residence Halls Open for New Students All Day More Events … Continue reading →

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PhD in Bioengineering | Northeastern University

Posted: Published on June 24th, 2017

BIOE 5380 - Advanced Biomolecular Dynamics and Control 4.00 BIOE 5420 - Cellular Engineering 4.00 BIOE 5430 - Principles and Applications of Tissue Engineering 4.00 BIOL 5307 - Biological Electron Microscopy 4.00 BIOE 5250 - Design, Manufacture, and Evaluation of Medical Devices 4.00 BIOE 5630 - Physiological Fluid Mechanics 4.00 BIOE 7100 - Special Topics in Biomedical Imaging and Signal Processing 4.00 BIOE 7300 - Special Topics in Biomechanics 4.00 BIOL 5553 - Biology of Muscle: Molecules to Movements 4.00 BIOL 5577 - Developmental Biology 4.00 BIOL 5581 - Biological Imaging 4.00 BIOL 5587 - Comparative Neurobiology 4.00 BIOL 5601 - Multidisciplinary Approaches in Motor Control 4.00 BIOL 6300 - Biochemistry 4.00 BIOL 6301 - Molecular Cell Biology 4.00 BIOL 6401 - Research Methods and Critical Analysis in Molecular Cell Biology 4.00 BINF 6308 - Bioinformatics Computational Methods 1 4.00 BINF 6309 - Bioinformatics Computational Methods 2 4.00 BINF 6200 - Bioinformatics Programming 4.00 CAEP 6202 - Research, Evaluation, and Data Analysis 3.00 CHEM 5612 - Principles of Mass Spectrometry 3.00 CHEM 5613 - Optical Methods of Analysis 3.00 CHEM 5620 - Protein Chemistry 3.00 CHEM 5621 - Principles of Chemical Biology for Chemists 3.00 CHEM 5637 - Foundations of … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons Dr. Meredith Gray Has Taught us on Grey's Anatomy – TVOvermind

Posted: Published on June 24th, 2017

Since 2005 the cast of Greys Anatomy has made us laugh, cry, and even taught us some life lessons. The shows title character Dr. Meredith Grey has been at the forefront of those life lessons. Over the years her storyline has subtly taught us things about love, triumph, and loss. Here are a few life lessons weve learned from Dr. Meredith Grey, along with a few quotes from her to sum it up. 1. Dont apologize to others if they cant accept how you cope Quote: I make no apologies for how I chose to repair what you broke. Plain and simple, when someone does you wrong or breaks your heart its not their place to judge and critique how you repair yourself. Its crazy how often we care about how the person that has done us wrong judges our coping mechanisms. 2. Dont be afraid to make mistakes, just make sure you learn from them. Quote: We have to make our own mistakes. We have to learn our own lessons. We have to sweep todays possibility under tomorrows rug until we cant anymore. In life, you cant fear making a mistake, or youll never get a chance to live … Continue reading →

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Community rallies for disabled boy Charlie Gordon-Stables – Newshub

Posted: Published on June 24th, 2017

A hurtful remark by one parent to another sparked a mass play date in Auckland on Saturday in support of six-year-old disabled boy Charlie Gordon-Stables. The youngster with cerebral palsy found himself the unwitting guest-of-honour at the Takapuna event, attended by strangers touched by his mum's recent brush with discrimination. Tumbling through those early years should be child's play. But Charlie has endured a lifetime of sideways glances, and now an unfortunate verbal attack. Visiting a beachside playground recently with his mum, Charlie had a seizure and two other mothers wanted him gone. "One mum said I should reconsider coming to the park because Charlie was frightening their children," says mother Kirstin McKendry. But on Saturday dozens angry at reading about her ordeal on Facebook came out in support, for what they're calling "Charlie's play date". "I was appalled that people should see Charlie as someone that should be shut away or shied away from. That's just wrong," says Bart Couprie. And Charlie, what does he reckon? "Charlie's a little bit sleepy this morning, but the important thing is any time he does want to come here and his mum wants to come out, now she knows she is always … Continue reading →

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Woman with cerebral palsy pleads with council to find her a home – Irish Times

Posted: Published on June 24th, 2017

Niamh ONeill outside the offices of Carlow County Council. Im emotionally stressed over this its gone beyond a joke. Photograph: Dylan Vaughan A woman living with cerebral palsy who is currently being housed in emergency accommodation in a hotel in Co Carlow has appealed to the local authority to find her suitable long-term wheelchair-accessible accommodation. Niamh ONeill, who was born with the condition, says she has nowhere else to go having moved out of the family home due to an altercation some months ago. The young woman, who is a wheelchair user, told The Irish Times that she is very distressed with not having a proper home to live in and was forced to present herself to the Carlow County Council homeless services. Im currently homeless; I became homeless on the 20th of January after an issue with my family. I had a good friend in Kilkenny who took me in for a while because she is in a wheelchair herself and her house was wheelchair-accessible. She took me in for three and a half months but I was sleeping on her couch. I presented myself to the Carlow Homeless Executive on the 16th May. The council have placed me … Continue reading →

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UT Health San Antonio Partners With Chinese Company For Millions – Texas Public Radio

Posted: Published on June 24th, 2017

UT Health San Antonio has entered into a licensing agreement with a Chinese pharmaceutical company that translates into millions of dollars. Its the most financially significant deal of its kind in the universitys history. In a lab at UT Health San Antonio, scientists are working on new therapies for devastating medical conditions -- specifically spinal cord injuries and breast cancer that has spread to the bone. Now, that promising research is going global. The university signed two licensing agreements with CSPS Pharmaceutical Group, one of the top therapeutic brands in China. A subsidiary, Alamab, will locate in San Antonio, building on biologic therapies targeting these bone-related health issues. "These biologics will be developed into novel, first in class therapies," explained UT Health San Antonio President William Henrich, MD. "Should these agents prove successful, then the prospect of mitigating or even curing these debilitating conditions becomes possible." UT Regent Board Member Rad Weaver says discoveries made in labs here are grabbing national and international attention. "The UT System ranks eighth in patents issued in 2016," Weaver said. "Of the 162 patents granted last year, ten were here at UT Health San Antonio." Bioscience start-up Alamab is paying an initial $4.5 million … Continue reading →

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Survivor of Kalamazoo bike crash participating in first 80-mile ride – Fox17

Posted: Published on June 24th, 2017

Please enable Javascript to watch this video GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- One of the survivors of the deadly Kalamazoo bike crash tragedyis set to be one of the thousands of bicyclists participating in the Gran Fondo bike event Saturday in Grand Rapids. Paul Gobble suffered from a head injury, spinal cord damage, and a fractured fibula in the crash last Junewhen an erratic driver drove into the group of bicyclists called 'Chain Gang' killing five people. Since that crash Gobble has been working with professionals at Mary Free Bed Hospital to recover. It will mark completion of a full circle for me, Paul said. Im looking forward to that ride. The 80 mile ride today will be his first. Ive never done an 80-mile ride before, so Im a little nervous about it, Gobble said. But what better way to tackle the challenge than to do it alongside your very own Mary Free Bed physical therapist? I just cant say enough about how thankful I am for Mary Free Bed. He says if there is one thing he wants people to know it`s to wear a helmet when riding your bike. Even if you are a very safe rider and … Continue reading →

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Individualizing deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson’s … – Medical Xpress

Posted: Published on June 24th, 2017

June 23, 2017 The stimulation volume (red), i.e. the area of the brain immediately adjacent to the electrode, which becomes 'activated' when stimulation occurs. Image: Andreas Horn, Charit. Credit: Andreas Horn, Charit. Working with colleagues from Harvard Medical School and Wrzburg, researchers from Charit - Universittsmedizin Berlin have been examining the use of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of Parkison's disease in an attempt to optimize treatment effectiveness. Specifically, they have been looking at which brain regions need to be connected to the electrode used for deep brain stimulation. The researchers found a way to use brain connectivity (i.e. connections in the brain) to predict the best possible relief of Parkinson's Disease symptoms. The results, describing an effective network profile of deep brain stimulation has been reported in the journal Annals of Neurology. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment for Parkinson's disease, usually leading to significant improvement in motor symptoms and quality of life. Symptoms such as movement restrictions, muscle rigidity, or tremor can be alleviated using the neurosurgical procedure which places small electrodes into deep structures of the brain. Whether optimal symptom relief is achieved depends on the correct placement of the electrode. Characteristic connectivity patterns … Continue reading →

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Parkinson’s sufferers offer tips for those struggling with symptoms … – Newton Daily News

Posted: Published on June 24th, 2017

Despite Parkinsons Disease affecting around 1 million people in the US alone, the degenerative disease can be difficult to live with. We Have Parkinsons, one of the growing support and research groups in the US dedicated to helping those live with the disease, has offered those who may feel isolated and struggling with daily tasks tips for living with their illness. The first port of call for sufferers is to ask for help. Many feel that seeking help is a sign of weakness, but as Parkinsons becomes more well-known, many individuals are much more informed and educated on the topic, meaning theyre often more sympathetic to those suffering. Speaking about the illness, Jon Sherman, CEO, from We Have Parkinsons, said, Not long ago, not an awful lot was known about Parkinsons, but as treatments have developed, and more people with Parkinsons have spoken about their experiences, there is a growing awareness of the disease. As a result, friends, family and colleagues increasingly will know how to help those struggling. Therefore, anyone who may be struggling with new symptoms, or those whose quality of life is gradually deteriorating, will often find that asking loved ones and even strangers for help can … Continue reading →

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