Neil Morte

United States Georgia Southern University

Funding

Commented on Limited Competition: Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Consortium-Wide Centers: Resources for Rapid Demonstration and Dissemination (U24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Also a deadline for June 21, 2022 with a reviews in October 2022 and January 2023 with a start date April 2023 then another cycle after.

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Commented on Application of Walkability Index for Older Adults’ Health in the Brazilian Context: The Case of Vitória-ES, Brazil
Very good this was a validated index and it seems this is a common problem in a lot of communities where there is not enough safe places to walk, bike, exercise, etc. A lot in the built environment that can be improved.

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Commented on Risks and Predictors of Readmission for a Mental Disorder During the Postpartum Period
This is important to keep in mind for new mothers going through this experience. "The period of highest risk of psychiatric readmission in new mothers was 10 to 19 days post partum."

Funding

Commented on Enabling people to live well with dementia
Funding opportunities: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/researchers/funding-opportunities/?custom_in_type=11665

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Commented on The Association Between Patterns of Social Engagement and Conversion From Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia
This is an example of evidence of the importance of social engagement for overall health

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Commented on Telephone-based aftercare groups for family carers of people with dementia – results of the effect evaluation of a randomised controlled trial
"A specially designed inpatient psychosomatic rehabilitation (rehab) programme for family carers of people with dementia has proven to be effective but not sustainable. Therefore, the present study aims to increase the sustainability of the inpatient rehab programme by using thematically structured telephone aftercare group sessions."

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Commented on Understanding awareness of music therapy in parents of children with special needs in India: A survey study
Limited services while parents have a willingness goes to show there is not enough awareness and professionals for it. Could it be the education and health system needing to raise importance of music therapy and seeing there is a need?

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Commented on Alzheimer's disease detection using explainable AI on PET images
89.2% average accuracy detection of Alzheimer's or healthy across methods and studies. Good to see consistency, but how can that accuracy get even better through the use of AI? Does that mean more research has to be done and more data has to be collected?

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Commented on NICU music therapy effects on maternal mental health and preterm infant's emotional arousal
"MUSIP improved maternal mental health and affected preterm infants' emotional arousal, with positive trends in decreasing heart rate, stabilizing oxygen saturation, and reducing length of hospitalization."

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Commented on Framework for identifying and visualising emotional atmosphere in online learning environments in the COVID-19 Era
Could be challenging for a single instructor, but with multiple instructors, easier for recognition of emotion, understanding, concentration, engagement. But seems very complex from the model standpoint.

Funding

Commented on NRC COVID-19 community support
Not sure if funding is still being provided for this period or if there will be more funding, but the page is not available.

Funding

Commented on Sofina Covid Solidarity Fund
There are also a lot of funding opportunities through this foundation that span culture, environment, and health.

Funding

Commented on Wyoming: Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Here are the 5 steps for funding: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/national/newsroom/features/?cid=stelprdb1193811

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Commented on The power of social networking in medicine
The abstract and full article are not available, but based on the title, I think it is critical when it comes sharing of knowledge and collaboration. That is how research can travel and raising awareness of certain issues. Networking in general is how improvements can take place.