https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/122893 2026-04-15T06:42:53Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/123163 Title: THINK : Issue 35 : July 2021 Authors: Duca, Edward; Mizzi, David Abstract: THINK is a quarterly research magazine published by the Marketing, Communications & Alumni Office at the University of Malta. 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/123162 Title: Preservation Abstract: Shelley's Frankenstein and Hesiod’s Prometheus myth highlight the dangers of unbridled advancement. For the sake of progress, something must be sacrificed. In Frankenstein, the tithe was Frankenstein’s humanity. For Prometheus’ gift of fire to humanity, he was condemned to have his liver eaten daily by an eagle. There is always a price that must be paid for our advancement. [excerpt] 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/123106 Title: Digitising health Abstract: Medical diagnosis relies on data. A physician observes and analyzes a patient’s vital signals to assess their condition and prescribe adequate treatment. The more accurate and reliable the data, the better the treatment. Through the use of technology, digital health allows both physicians and patients real-time access to medical data. For the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Malta (UM) digital health is the future of health care. In this regard, newlyprocured sensors, namely the Shimmer3 ECG and MySignals, deserve attention and a deeper insight. Dr Conrad Attard (Faculty of ICT, UM) claims that the faculty has mainly focused on activity recognition sensors such as the Zephyr and Shimmer ECG. These devices allow the team to measure the heart’s electrical activity and activities such as walking. Shimmer ECG is able to measure ECG (electrocardiography) on all 4 limbs, which provides a more accurate reading. The leads are connected to the measuring site through the use of the supplied electrodes, which are attached to the skin at the desired site. The small size of the device (65 x 32 x 12mm), allows people to move freely during data collection. [excerpt] 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/123105 Title: Designing a dream Abstract: Can we reduce the level of pain perception in the brain? Distraction therapy has been used by health professionals for years to help children and young people cope with painful procedures. The aim is to take the focus of the patient away from the pain and concentrate on something else instead. Books, games, music, and toys are some of the many types of distraction therapy. By combining virtual reality and artificial intelligence, MORPHEUS aims to help child patients cope with pain during medical procedures. The project is led by Prof. Alexei Dingli from the Department of Artificial Intelligence (University of Malta), Luca Bondin, also from the Department of Artificial Intelligence, and Fabrizio Cali as Lead Designer from the Faculty of Media and Knowledge Science. Prof. Vince Briffa from the Faculty of Media and Knowledge Science supervised the project. [excerpt] 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z