In the world of computer vision and artificial intelligence, 3D Human Pose Estimation (HPE) is a big deal. It's all about finding and pinpointing different body parts from images and videos, then turning that data into a 3D structure. This tech has a huge range of uses, from healthcare to entertainment, and it's growing fast. Deep learning has been a game-changer fo...

You've heard of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM), but what happens when they show up together? Meet diabesity, a global health issue that's causing quite a stir. The trouble starts when your body becomes resistant to insulin, a hormone that helps your cells absorb glucose. This resistance leads to a bunch of problems, like metabolic syndrome and chronic inflammatio...

In 2024, Norway marks a significant milestone: 15 years of embracing Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). This therapy has revolutionized the mental health landscape, offering a new approach to healing. Let's explore how ISTDP has evolved, its impact, and where it's headed. Back in 2009, ISTDP was introduced to Norwegian mental health professionals. I...

Imagine you're dealing with high blood pressure that just won't budge, no matter how many pills you take. This is the reality for people with resistant hypertension. They're on all the standard meds like beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, and ACE inhibitors or ARBs, but their blood pressure still won't drop. This isn't just a minor annoyance; it's li...

For the past decade, China has been making waves in the scientific community with its significant rise in Science Citation Index (SCI) publications. Taking a closer look at data from the Web of Science's Science Citation Index Expanded (2010-2019), China has indeed taken the front seat, surpassing the United States as the top contributor of SCI publications since 201...