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Soil Trust project is addressing the food waste issue by experimenting with eco-friendly farming practices and community involvement. Soil Trust also develops the Growers Without Borders service learning program. By combining eco-friendly farming practices with creative community involvement, Soil Trust promotes sustainable land management and tackles the critical issue of food waste. Through the program, people from different backgrounds participate in farming practices that help the environment, using kitchen scraps to enrich the soil.
泥玩透過嘗試生態友善農業實踐和社區參與來解決食物浪費問題。泥玩也開發「泥玩無國界」服務學習計畫,透過將生態友善農業實踐與創造性的社區參與相結合,促進永續土地管理並解決食物浪費的關鍵問題。透過無國界種植者計劃,泥玩鼓勵來自不同背景的人們參與有益 於環境的農業實踐,利用廚房殘渣來肥沃土壤。
- Keywords:
- China -- Hong Kong Food waste -- Recycling Sustainable agriculture
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Prof. Alex MIHAILIDIS, Associate Vice President of International Partnerships at the University of Toronto delivered the 19th PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “The Future of Elder Care: Integrating Large Language Models” on 26 April 2024. The lecture attracted about 100 participants to join in person and captivated an online viewing audience of over 14,100 from different countries and regions to watch the live broadcast on multiple social media platforms, including Bilibili, WeChat, Weibo, YouTube, etc.
The lecture commenced with a welcome speech and speaker introduction by Prof. ZHENG Yongping, Director of the Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA), followed by an engaging presentation by Prof. Mihailidis. The content materials used in Prof. Mihailidis’s presentation were generated by ChatGPT, while he added the narrative.
In his presentation, Prof. Mihailidis first played several videos created by artificial intelligence (AI) to introduce what LLM is, how it can support elderly care services, some drawbacks of using LLM, and its future development. He supplemented that LLMs are advanced AI systems capable of understanding and generating human-like texts, as well as visual outputs and models that can respond to or interact with users. Next, Prof. Mihailidis outlined the specific benefits of using LLMs in elderly care, including the support tools and resources they offer to caregivers. He then delved into the ethical considerations and challenges in LLM design, such as privacy concerns, the risk of over-dependence on technology, and the barriers to technology adoption by older adults and their caregivers. To conclude, Prof. Mihailidis emphasised the role of empathetic and emotionally-intuitive AI in enhancing the quality of life for the elderly and supporting the caregiving ecosystem.
Following the presentation was a lively and insightful question-and-answer session moderated by Ir Prof. Zheng. The audience had a fruitful discussion with Prof. Mihailidis. A souvenir was presented by Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of PAIR, to thank Prof. Mihailidis for his excellent presentation and support to PAIR.
Event date: 26/04/2024
Speaker: Prof. Alex MIHAILIDIS (University of Toronto)
Hosted by: PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
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The lecture commenced with a welcome speech and speaker introduction by Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of PAIR, followed by a presentation by Prof. Cui. He first shared his scientific journey by reminiscing about the old days when he moved abroad to develop an academic career after graduating in China and gradually became a highly successful scientist. Next, he explained the importance of interdisciplinary research and shared how the combination of medical science and engineering enables the development of health technologies such as imaging, keyhole surgery, in vitro diagnostics, in vitro fertilisation, etc. Prof. Cui emphasised that scientists are to “discover” and find out “how a thing happens” whereas engineers are to “create” and “make things happen”. He then gave some advice on how to do well in interdisciplinary research and shared some innovations in microbioreactor and point-of-care testing developed by him and his team which has achieved great success in research commercialisation and made significant contributions to drug discovery and public health. To conclude, Prof. Cui shared that scientific success is based on many factors, including team, facilities, timing, luck, etc., and encouraged the next generation of engineers and scientists to consider a career in biomedical engineering, an exciting and rewarding domain.
Following the lecture, a lively and insightful question-and-answer session was moderated by Ir Prof. ZHANG Ming, Director of the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports), Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chair Professor of Biomechanics. The audience had fruitful discussions with Prof. Cui.
Event date: 23/04/2024
Speaker: Prof. Zhanfeng CUI (University of Oxford)
Hosted by: PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
- Keywords:
- Interdisciplinary research Interdisciplinary approach in education
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In the lecture, Prof. Lao will introduce his 30 years of experience in acupuncture research and share his witness in the United States from exploration in early years to the accessibility in the current healthcare system. Prof. Lao will also share his opinion on the challenges and difficulties in acupuncture clinical research.
Event date: 8/12/2023
Speaker: Prof. LAO Lixing
Hosted by: PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
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- Health Sciences
- Keywords:
- United States Acupuncture
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- Video
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We have witnessed a rapid expansion of the global Chinese medicines market in recent years. Herb-based products are becoming an integral part of health management not only in the East, but also in the Western world. Notwithstanding the booming of herbal markets, there are challenging issues and concerns from the medical/healthcare professionals, the nutritional/pharmaceutical communities, regulatory agencies, as well as the general public. In this presentation, a closer look will be taken at the scientific challenges of the quality, safety, and effectiveness of herbal products. While some of these difficulties are unlikely to be overcome within a short period of time, there are wide-open opportunities for international collaborative research to help meet the demands for high-quality Chinese medicine products.
Event date: 01/12/2023
Speaker: Prof. CHE Chun-Tao
Hosted by: PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
- Subjects:
- Medicine
- Keywords:
- China Drugs -- Quality control Herbs -- Therapeutic use Medicine Chinese Materia medica
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- Video
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Overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic, public interests for healthcare innovations significantly increase. In order to prepare the next pandemic, POSTECH is initiating a new engineering-based medical school. This new program aims to solve practical medical problems via innovative technology and put significant efforts for commercialisation. As a Program Chair for the new Medical Science and Engineering Program, I will share my experience and future plans. Further, we spin-off a start-up company, “Opticho”, from the research outcomes in my lab. I will share my experience how translate the lab toys to commercial products: not only excitement but also difficulty.
Event date: 27/10/2023
Speaker: Prof. KIM Chulhong
Hosted by: PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
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- Health Technology and Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, and Medicine
- Keywords:
- Biomedical engineering Medical education Medical technology
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DM Master is a gamification-based education Application. This is an interactive education tool to support you to learn more about Type 2 diabetes from a health professional perspective. The game has three levels: diagnosis of diabetes, its signs and symptoms, and common complications. You will also explore the goals and strategies of diabetes management, including healthy lifestyles and medications.
In this e-GAME environment, you will earn your virtual coins to enjoy digital shopping and exercises. The scoreboard shows your number of coins (your scores) and your ranking. Set a new score record and get your name on top of the ranking! You can also see the best rated food menu of the day in the ranking list. The DM Master Content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the professional judgment of a health care professional in diagnosing and treating patients.
- Course related:
- SN3490 Nursing Therapeutics 1 and 53455 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Subjects:
- Nursing and Health Care, Education and Promotion
- Keywords:
- Diabetics
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- Others
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Dr Wang Yulun has been actively working at the forefront of the surgical robotics and telemedicine industries for the past 30 years. During this lecture, he will describe the evolution of these technologies and marketplaces and offer insights into how they will continue transforming healthcare delivery.
Event Date: 10/1/2023
Speaker: Dr Wang Yulun (Teladoc Health)
Hosted by: PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
- Keywords:
- Medical care -- Automation Robotics in medicine
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MOOC
This course provides a basic and general knowledge of Nursing Management and Leadership and describes the basic features of leadership and practical applications in terms of leadership, personal development and work experience. By following this course, you will make significant progress in Leadership and in your business life. This course, where leadership courses are taught through Nursing Management and Leadership, will open new doors for you in your business life.
The information presented in this course is constantly updated. We know that the Udemy certificate you will receive will offer you many opportunities in your life and career, as well as improving yourself. Increasing the lessons by continuously adding the information in this course by your teachers, academics and expert technical team requires you to check your course at frequent intervals. This course, which is your lifelong access, will continue to provide you with more up-to-date and different approach.
What is Nursing Management?
- Subjects:
- Nursing
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- Nursing services -- Administration Leadership
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- MOOC
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Being diagnosed with autism is often seen as a tragedy. But for Jac den Houting, it was the best thing that's ever happened to them. As an autistic person, concepts like the Neurodiversity paradigm, the Social Model of Disability, and the Double Empathy Problem were life-changing for Jac. In this talk, Jac combines these ideas with their own personal story to explain why we need to rethink the way that we understand autism. Jac den Houting is a research psychologist and Autistic activist in pursuit of social justice. Jac currently holds the role of Postdoctoral Research Associate at Macquarie University in Sydney, working alongside Professor Liz Pellicano. In 2015, Jac was awarded an Autism CRC scholarship to complete their PhD through the Autism Centre of Excellence at Griffith University in Brisbane. Prior to this, they gained almost 10 years’ experience as a psychologist in the criminal justice system, with the Queensland Police Service and Queensland Corrective Services. Jac was identified as Autistic at the age of 25, and is proudly neurodivergent and queer. After participating in the inaugural Future Leaders Program at the 2013 Asia Pacific Autism Conference, Jac quickly became established as a strong advocate for the Autistic community. Jac is a current member of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand (ASAN-AuNZ)’s Executive Committee, the Autism CRC’s Data Access Committee, Aspect’s LGBTQIA+ Autism Advisory Committee, and the Aspect Advisory Council. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
- Course related:
- RS3320 Clinical Sciences in Developmental Dysfunction
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- Health Sciences
- Keywords:
- Autistic people Autism Autistic people -- Services for
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- Video
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Others
Our research group has been addressing metacognitive processes in psychosis therapeutically since the early 2000s. Through humorous exercises, individuals with psychosis should gain insight into unhelpful cognitive distortions (e.g., jumping to conclusions, overconfidence in decisions) and improve their metacognitive abilities (“thinking about thinking”).
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- RS3450 OT for Psychosocial Dysfunction and RS5362 OT for Psychosocial Dysfunction
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- Rehabilitation Sciences and Psychology
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- Metacognition Metacognition -- Study teaching
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- Others
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MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our mission is to present high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising, in both English and Spanish. Anywhere, anytime, on any device—for free.
- Course related:
- ABCT1D13 Introduction to Cancer and HSS2011 Human Anatomy
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- Health Sciences and Nursing
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- Medicine -- Computer network resources Health -- Computer network resources Medical care -- Computer network resources
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- Others
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Others
In this learning object the organizational levels of life are covered. Topics include listing the simplest to most complex levels of the human body and the organ systems. Labeling activities and quiz questions are included as self-assessments.
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- Health Sciences
- Keywords:
- Human anatomy Human physiology
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- Others
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Others
This document serves as a guide to the everyday conduct of social workers. Under section 11 of Social workers Registration Ordinance, this Code of Practice will be used as a basis for adjudication when the conduct of a social worker is alleged to have violated the standards specified in this document. It represents standards of ethical behaviour for social workers in professional relationships with clients, with colleagues, with agency, with profession, and with society as a whole. It is applicable to any professional conduct of social workers.
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- Social Work and Human Services
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- Social workers -- Professional ethics Social service -- Moral ethical aspects
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- Others
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Autism is a spectrum disorder which includes a large range of symptoms and behaviors. This video is part for Behavior Frontiers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Training Program with an Autism Specialization. Available via web based training program or at seminars across the country.
- Course related:
- RS3320 Clinical Sciences in Developmental Dysfunction
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences
- Keywords:
- Autism
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- Video
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Others
Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Nursing
- Keywords:
- Kidneys -- Physiology Kidneys -- Anatomy
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- Others
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Others
These pages serve U-M Foundational Anatomy, a component of the Scientific Trunk of the M1 curriculum. Foundational Anatomy provides medical students with the necessary background in anatomy for success in clerkships.
- Course related:
- RS2040 Functional Anatomy and RS5308 Functional Anatomy
- Subjects:
- Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Sciences, and Nursing
- Keywords:
- Human body Human anatomy
- Resource Type:
- Others
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Others
In our free type descriptions you’ll learn what really drives, inspires, and worries different personality types, helping you build more meaningful relationships.
- Course related:
- MM517 Human Resource development
- Subjects:
- Psychology
- Keywords:
- Typology (Psychology) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
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- Others
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MOOC
Did you know that frailty can affect the quality of life of older people? Did you know that frailty can impose a burden on the significant others of older people? If you are a member of the general public and would like to know about the prevention of frailty and the promotion of healthy ageing, or if you are a healthcare professional who would like to provide the best care for older people and family members in order to combat frailty, this course is for you. The aim of this course is not only to provide theoretical knowledge about frailty, but also to give practical input to help our learners become familiar with frailty and how to manage it. Frailty is a common condition among older people. It is associated with ageing, which is a trend that is becoming a major concern around the globe. Frailty is not only costly in terms of medical expenses, but also imposes a mental and financial burden on the family members of older people with the condition. A person with frailty is also at an increased risk of disease, disability, and death. However, frailty is reversible. Preventing frailty is an important target in the promotion of healthy ageing.
Apart from introducing concepts related to frailty, this course also provides some practical approaches to help individuals, including the older people themselves, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, to monitor and manage frailty in daily life. Short movies and videos are used for illustration. The techniques introduced in this course for managing frailty can be incorporated into daily life, making frailty easier to manage.
This course is designed for anyone interested in the management of frailty. Taking this course will help you to manage the frailty and promote the health of older people around you.
- Subjects:
- Nursing and Health Sciences
- Keywords:
- Health behavior Aging Lifestyles -- Health aspects Older people -- Health hygiene
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- MOOC
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MOOC
The real-life stroke scenario presented in ANA101x Human Anatomy has invited vigorous discussions on whether fully recovery from a severe stroke is possible and how it could happen. The knowledge of anatomy has arisen a series of queries on body functioning that are commonly implicated in stroke. An extension of human anatomy fundamentals towards functional anatomy has formed the basis of intervention approaches for functional recovery undertaken by different healthcare professionals, which is guiding the ultimate goals of post-stroke rehabilitation program for regaining independence and quality-of-life of the individuals. Therefore, this course is particularly designed to delineate the stroke recovery process and its underlying scientific rationales.
Continuing using the same clinical case of Mr Law, this course walks you through the recovery journey, known as stroke care pathway involving multiple healthcare professionals to compose module ONE. In module TWO, intervention approaches practiced in key healthcare disciplines underpinned by the functional anatomy will be explored. Finally, the course knowledge will be assessed using an experiential approach using a set of mini case studies derived from the mainstream scenario of Mr Law.
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences
- Keywords:
- Cerebrovascular disease -- Patients -- Rehabilitation
- Resource Type:
- MOOC
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MOOC
This course will equip you with the knowledge relevant to pulmonary diseases and broaden your understanding on the patient’s journey in healthcare from a holistic perspective – starting from symptoms emerge to the disease diagnosis and assessment, and finally, disease management in an interdisciplinary approach. In addition, as psychological intervention is also an important part in the all-round care of patients, this course also covers topics about the psychosocial needs of patients and caregivers.
What you'll learn:
The causes, signs and symptoms of common pulmonary diseases
Understand the psychosocial needs of patients and caregivers
Interpret the results of medical examinations for pulmonary diseases
Differentiate the roles of different healthcare professionals
Integrate the knowledge learnt from different disciplines in the management for patients with pulmonary diseases
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences
- Keywords:
- Lungs -- Diseases Lungs -- Diseases -- Patients Lungs -- Diseases -- Treatment
- Resource Type:
- MOOC
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Video
An online lecture on the topic of "Evidence-based Myopia Control".This lecture is suitable for secondary school and university students as well as the general public.
- Subjects:
- Optometry
- Keywords:
- Myopia -- Treatment Myopia
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
An online lecture on the topic of "Physics 101 for Physiotherapist".This lecture is suitable for secondary school and university students as well as the general public.
- Subjects:
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Keywords:
- Physics Physical therapy
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
Have you ever come across times when you get particularly nervous, say during a presentation, you find it extra hard to speak smoothly? Most of us may stop at times when we talk, so how do we differentiate between Normal Dysfluency and Stuttering? Are kids struggling with words due to language ability or are they stuttering? Will they naturally outgrow stuttering? How do speech therapists help adults and children who stutter?
大家有否試過在某些時間特別緊張,例如在發佈會中,你覺得難以流暢地說話? 其實每一個人說話時也會有停頓的時候,到底我們如何分辨「口吃」和正常的不流暢呢? 孩子到底是口吃還是因語言能力較弱而在找字呢?是否長大後自然會沒有口吃的問題? 言語治療師可以如何幫助受口吃困擾的小孩和成人呢?
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Communication
- Keywords:
- Stuttering Speech disorders
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
A short video on dysgraphia for the general public.
[讀寫障礙 - 書寫困難] 有沒有家長發現學童無論重複抄寫多少次,還是難以記住如何寫字,默書成績更是強差人意?有時候他們會寫字出格、混淆筆劃等,有時候他們可能寫了一半又寫不下去,到底為什麼會這樣的呢?言語治療師如何可以幫助他們呢?我們聽一聽讀寫專家 - 劉博士的解說。
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Communication
- Keywords:
- Agraphia Writing Language disorders
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
A short video on self description for the general public.
上一集,我們為大家介紹了「平行描述」的促進語言發展技巧,讓小孩一面玩耍,一面吸收家長的語言輸入。今集我們會介紹另一個技巧 - 「自行描述」,家長們可以一起試一試運用這些技巧,讓孩子邊玩邊學習!
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Communication
- Keywords:
- Children -- Language Games
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
A short video on parallel description for the general public.
我們經常聽說小孩可以一面玩耍一面學習,除了學習遊玩技巧外, 原來家長作爲小孩的主要溝通對象,是可以爲他們營造一個良好的語言學習環境, 從而促進語言發展。今集,我們會為大家講解和示範其中一種「促進語言發展技巧」 - 自行描述。大家一起看看到底如何能夠做到自行描述吧!
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Communication
- Keywords:
- Children -- Language Games
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
A short video on autism for the general public.
近期,我們經常會聽到有關自閉症的案例, 知道自閉症對於患者及家人都會帶來很大的影響和困擾,究竟什麼是自閉症?(0:45) 有什麼病癥會與自閉症會同時出現?(1:21) 自閉症對於語言有影響嗎?(3:06) 如何可以及早發現自閉症傾向?(4:10) 有沒有藥物可以治療自閉症?(5:20) 對於高功能自閉症,大家也有不同的迷思 (2:24),一起聽聽專家的解說吧!
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Communication
- Keywords:
- Autism
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
A short video on language development for the general public.
[牙牙學語] 普遍來說,幼童6個月時,就會開始有牙牙學語的聲音,到了一歲,就會開始說有意思的單字或詞語。有家長會問:「如果我孩子到了一歲只會發出『咿咿呀呀』的聲音,甚至於還沒開口發聲,到底是什麼問題呢?是否代表他們完全還沒發展語言?其他幼童說的單字又是什麼呢?」我聽一聽言語治療臨床導師,楊浩怡姑娘的解說。
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Communication
- Keywords:
- Children -- Language
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
A short video on game and language development for the general public.
[遊戲及語言發展] 為了贏在起跑線上,很多家長會帶幼童參加playgroup或興趣班,但其實是否必要呢,而且是否能取代幼童和家長之間的遊玩?遊戲究竟對幼童有多重要?(1:22) 市面上玩具五花八門,家長如何選擇?幼童在不同階段適合玩什麼玩具?(2:07) 隨著科技發達,一些家長會讓幼童使用平板電腦等電子產品學習語言和玩遊戲,是否妥當呢?(4:00) 大家一起聽聽專家的說法! 如大家想詳細知道如何透過不同遊戲引導小孩和提供適當語言輸入,請留意下一集!
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Communication
- Keywords:
- Children -- Language Games
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
A short video on speech disorder for the general public.
[發音障礙]你的孩子說話時會否發音不準導致口齒不清,令你難以理解他的意思?甚至嚴重到被朋友取笑而不敢多說? 究竟什麼時候需要言語治療的介入呢?想了解多一點,不妨看看我們的短片。
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Communication
- Keywords:
- Speech therapy Speech disorders
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
A short video on dyslexia for the general public.
許多小朋友可能喺學習中文字時會遇上困難,花上很多時間溫習默書和考試但成績仍然強差人意,對文字和功課產生恐懼或厭惡, 他們有可能正受讀寫障礙的困擾。究竟什麼是讀寫障礙?我們如何地識別讀寫障礙既兒童呢?坊間流傳不同治療方法,是否有效?
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Communication
- Keywords:
- Reading disability Dyslexia Language disorders
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
The traditional way of taking a drug, such as a pill or injection, often results in plasma drug levels that cycle between too high and too low. To better maintain drug levels in the effective range, scientists have developed a variety of systems to optimize drug release. In his first talk, Bob Langer gives an overview of many of these controlled drug release technologies, including polymer and pump systems. Langer begins Part 2 with the story of how he became interested in drug release technologies, which is also a story of the power of perseverance. As a post-doc with Judah Folkman, and after much trial and error, Langer developed a polymer system that provided a slow and constant release of an anti-angiogenesis factor. Initially, his results were met with skepticism, by both scientists and the patent office. Today, many, many companies have developed peptide delivery systems based on that original work. Langer also describes ongoing research in areas such as targeted drug delivery and externally controlled microchips designed for drug delivery. In Part 3, Langer focuses on the materials used in drug delivery and medical devices. Many of the original materials used in medicine were adapted from completely unrelated uses and often generated their own problems. Langer describes work by his lab and others to make polymers designed for specific medical uses. For instance, a porous polymer can be shaped into an ear or nose and act as a scaffold onto which a patient’s cells can be seeded to grow a new structure. Different polymers have been successfully used as scaffolds to grow new blood vessels or artificial skin for burn victims.
- Subjects:
- Health Technology and Informatics and Health Sciences
- Keywords:
- Drugs -- Controlled release Controlled release technology
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
Tanmay Bakshi realized that in order to prevent suicide, we need a better way of detecting patterns. For the last 3 years, Tanmay and his team have been developing an app that can pick up on irregularities in a person's online behavior to build an early warning systems for at-risk teens. His hope is that this app will help get teens in distress the help they need, when they need it most.
- Subjects:
- Sociology and Social Work and Human Services
- Keywords:
- Suicidal behavior -- Risk factors Teenagers -- Suicidal behavior -- Prevention Internet teenagers
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise in Nigeria that's empowering young people with digital resources and skills, Sesan details a vision for creating life-changing opportunities for generations of people across Africa.
- Subjects:
- Sociology, Technology, and Social Sciences
- Keywords:
- Technology -- Social aspects
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
It's an increasingly common sight in hospitals around the world: a nurse measures our height, weight, blood pressure, and attaches a glowing plastic clip to our finger. Suddenly, a digital screen reads out the oxygen level in our bloodstream. How did that happen? Sajan Saini shows how pairing light with integrated photonics is leading to new medical technologies and less invasive diagnostic tools.
- Subjects:
- Electronic and Information Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Health Technology and Informatics
- Keywords:
- Medical technology Diagnosis
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
"Complete silence is very addictive," says Rebecca Knill, a writer who has cochlear implants that enable her to hear. In this funny, insightful talk, she explores the evolution of assistive listening technology, the outdated way people still respond to deafness and how we can shift our cultural understanding of ability to build a more inclusive world. "Technology has come so far," Knill says. "Our mindset just needs to catch up."
- Subjects:
- Health Technology and Informatics and Communication
- Keywords:
- Deafness -- Social aspects Hearing aids -- Technological innovations
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- Video
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Video
Naming science as his chief inspiration, Mathieu Lehanneur shows a selection of his ingenious designs -- an interactive noise-neutralizing ball, an antibiotic course in one layered pill, asthma treatment that reminds kids to take it, a living air filter, a living-room fish farm and more.
- Keywords:
- Creative ability in science Creative ability in technology Inventions
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- Video
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Video
Shaffi Mather explains why he left his first career to become a social entrepreneur, providing life-saving transportation with his company 1298 for Ambulance. Now, he has a new idea and plans to begin a company to fight the booming business of corruption in public service, eliminating it one bribe at a time.
- Subjects:
- Political Science and Society and Culture
- Keywords:
- Corruption -- Prevention
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- Video
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Video
Unlock the mysteries and inner workings of the world through one of the most imaginative art forms ever -- mathematics -- with Roger Antonsen, as he explains how a slight change in perspective can reveal patterns, numbers and formulas as the gateways to empathy and understanding.
- Subjects:
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Keywords:
- Mathematics
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Video
What if we looked at Parkinson's as an neurological electrical problem? Brain researcher Eleftheria Pissadaki and her team study dopamine neurons, the neurons that selectively die during Parkinson's. They discovered that the bigger a neuron is, the more vulnerable it becomes because it simply requires more energy. This new insight is reframing the disease -- and by "finding the fuse box for each neuron" and figuring out how much energy it needs, may help us neuroprotect our brain cells.
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Mathematics and Statistics
- Keywords:
- Brain -- Diseases -- Research Brain -- Mathematical models
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- Video
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Video
Irina Kareva translates biology into mathematics and vice versa. She writes mathematical models that describe the dynamics of cancer, with the goal of developing new drugs that target tumors. "The power and beauty of mathematical modeling lies in the fact that it makes you formalize, in a very rigorous way, what we think we know," Kareva says. "It can help guide us to where we should keep looking, and where there may be a dead end." It all comes down to asking the right question and translating it to the right equation, and back.
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Mathematics and Statistics
- Keywords:
- Cancer cells -- Mathematical models Cancer -- Mathematical models
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- Video
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Video
Corruption is a constant threat in Kenya, says social entrepreneur Wanjira Mathai -- and to stop it there (or anywhere else), we need to intervene early. Following the legacy of her mother, political activist and Nobel Prize recipient Wangari Maathai, Mathai shares three strategies to uproot a culture of corruption by teaching children and young people about leadership, purpose and integrity.
- Subjects:
- Political Science and Society and Culture
- Keywords:
- Corruption -- Prevention
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- Video
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Video
Your mortal enemy has captured you and hooked you up to a bizarre experiment. He's extended your nervous system with one very long neuron to a target about 70 meters away. At some point, he's going to fire an arrow. If you can then think a thought to the target before the arrow hits it, he'll let you go. So who wins that race? Seena Mathew examines the speed of thought.
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Biology
- Keywords:
- Neurons -- Physiology Thought thinking Brain -- Physiology
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- Video
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Video
Loretta Napoleoni details her rare opportunity to talk to the secretive Italian Red Brigades -- an experience that sparked a lifelong interest in terrorism. She gives a behind-the-scenes look at its complex economics, revealing a surprising connection between money laundering and the US Patriot Act.
- Subjects:
- Criminology and Economics
- Keywords:
- Money laundering Terrorism -- Economic aspects
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Others
In this animated learning object, students examine the life cycles of a virus.
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, and Biology
- Keywords:
- Viruses
- Resource Type:
- Others
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Others
In this learning activity you'll explore the food pyramid and the recommended services.
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences and Food Science
- Keywords:
- Food consumption Nutrition
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- Others
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Video
In this screencast, learners examine the bones of the appendicular skeleton.
- Subjects:
- Biology, Rehabilitation Sciences, and Health Sciences
- Keywords:
- Human anatomy Human skeleton
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- Video
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Video
Explore what proteins are, their structure, and their functions.
- Subjects:
- Medical Laboratory Science and Biology
- Keywords:
- Proteins -- Structure
- Resource Type:
- Video
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Others
The purpose of this learning object is to introduce the dental hygienist to the process of documenting a patient's dentition.
- Subjects:
- Health Sciences
- Keywords:
- Teeth Dentition
- Resource Type:
- Others