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Scientific News Editor @ JMIR Publications with a diverse background in clinical psychology, academic research, and digital health program development. I'm passionate about knowledge translation and accessibility, as well as data- and values-driven innovation. My goal is to make vital scientific knowledge clear and accessible to everyone so that we can better our lives and the world around us.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is an incredibly powerful tool for doctors. It gives them super detailed images they need to figure out what's going on inside a patient's body. But for kids, especially young ones, getting an MRI can be a really stressful experience. Imagine a large, unfamiliar machine, a small space you have to lie still in, and loud noises! It's enough to make anyone anxious, let alone a child.
Imagine a hospital intensive care unit (ICU). Wires, screens, and the constant, piercing sound of alarms. But what if many of those alarms don't actually require immediate action? What if they're just noise, distracting clinicians from truly critical situations? This challenge is at the heart of groundbreaking research by Dr. Akira Poncette and his team.
