Exploring the 'EarSwitch' concept: a novel ear based control method for assistive technology.

Background: Loss of communication with loved ones and carers is one of the most isolating and debilitating effects of many neurological disorders. Assistive technology (AT) supports individuals with communication, but the acceptability of AT solutions is highly variable. In this paper a novel ear based control method of AT, the concept of 'EarSwitch', is presented.

Impedance-Based Microfluidic Assay for Automated Antischistosomal Drug Screening.

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease, caused by parasitic worms, which affects almost 200 million people worldwide. For over 40 years, chemotherapeutic treatment has relied on the administration of praziquantel, an efficacious drug against schistosomiasis. However, concerns about developing drug resistance require the discovery of novel drug compounds.