Search Results for: BCI

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  What Is Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology?

  June 10, 2015

  Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology currently is at the center of many medical studies as a possible tool for controlling prosthetic devices with...Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  Categorized as: Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: BCI, brain injury, brain-computer interface, rehabilitation, technology

  

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  Sharae’s Story: How Monoclonal Antibodies Helped Her COVID-19 Recovery

  April 26, 2021

  Sharae Hopkins of Pittsburgh underwent monoclonal antibody treatment at UPMC after testing positive for COVID-19. The treatment helped her recover.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: COVID-19, UPMC Stories

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• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Does Coronavirus Affect Your Eyes?

  April 29, 2020

  The coronavirus can spread if you touch your eyes after touching an infected surface. It also can spread when an affected individual coughs, sneezes, or talks. Viral particles can be sprayed into your eyes if you are in close contact (within 6 feet) of that person.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

  Categorized as: COVID-19, Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: COVID-19

  

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  UPMC at the Forefront of Neuroprosthetics

  August 9, 2018

  Nathan Copeland chose to participate in a groundbreaking experiment: a trial of a mind-controlled robotic arm directly connected to his brain.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

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  4 Effective Treatments for Cellulite

  January 16, 2018

  Some people are more likely to experience cellulite due to genetics, and cellulite is more common in women than men.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Skin Care

  Tagged with: cellulite, cellulite treatment

  

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  Pitt-UPMC Team Helps Paralyzed Man Feel Again with Robotic Arm

  April 13, 2022

  Now, a human is able to experience the sensation of touch via a robotic arm, which is controlled by the brain. Get Nathan Copeland's story.Learn More

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: Announcements, News, quadriplegia, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, UPMC Patients

  

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  Timeline: Prosthetic Limbs Through the Years

  March 8, 2015

  Do you know the history of prosthetic limb replacements? Check out this timeline to learn more about the technology advancements.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  Categorized as: Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: amputation, brain-computer interface, physical medicine and rehabilitation, prosthetic, prosthetics