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As we start to edge out of winter, improving our diet and boosting our exercise start to appear on our agenda. But, when it comes to encouraging a healthier lifestyle, it may surprise you that artificial intelligence could be your best friend. As we start to edge out of winter, improving our diet and boosting our exercise start to appear on our agenda. But, when it comes to encouraging a healthier lifestyle, it may surprise you that artificial intelligence could be your best friend. Now, in a first systematic review and meta-analysis of its kind, researchers at the University of South Australia show that chatbots are an effective tool to significantly improve physical activity, diet and sleep, in a step to get ready for the warmer months ahead. Published in Nature Digital Medicine, the study found that chatbots -- otherwise known as conversational agents or virtual assistants -- can quickly and capably support you to increase your daily steps, add extra fruits and vegetables to your diet, and even improve sleep duration and quality. Specifically, chatbots led to: Insufficient physical activity, excessive sedentary behaviour, poor diet and poor sleep are major global health issues and are among the leading modifiable causes of depression, anxiety and chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancers and increased mortality. Lead researcher, UniSA's Dr Ben Singh says the findings highlight the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionise healthcare delivery. "When we think of chatbots, we often think of simple applications such as daily news notifications or Uber orders. But in recent years, this technology has advanced to the point where it can sometimes be hard to determine whether you are chatting to a machine, or a real person," Dr Singh says. "For health, this capability presents tremendous opportunities for chatbots to promote effective interventions that support wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle. "Their appeal lies in the way that they can generate immediate, appealing, and personalised responses, which prompt users to make better decisions about their everyday movement, eating habits and sleep. "Interestingly, we found that text-based chatbots are more effective than speech or voice-based AI, which suggests that, at least for the time being, text-based communication is more conducive to achieving positive outcomes in health-related interventions. Our study found chatbots were effective across different age groups, dispelling the notion that they are useful only for younger, tech-savvy users." Senior researcher, UniSA's Professor Carol Maher, emphasises that while chatbots present an innovative approach to lifestyle-related health issues, a blended approach of chatbots and human coaching could be the most beneficial. "Chatbots offer personalised and interactive lifestyle support, that may be more engaging and meaningful to users than other tech-based lifestyle tools." Prof Maher says. "They adapt to individual user's needs, tailoring their advice based on the user's responses, habits and preferences. The level of personalisation may lead to more effective motivation and advice." However, caution is also needed. "This field of research is young, and there is potential for chatbots to give inappropriate advice. For now, using chatbots to supplement human coaching, could be the best solution, offering the best of both worlds -- retaining the unique value of a human coach, combined with round-the-clock support from a chatbot. "While more research is needed, this study suggests that chatbots could help address certain modifiable factors in lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, alleviating pressure on our health system."

Scientists tested the antiobesity effects of Mallotus furetianus extract native to Hainan Island, China, using obesity model mice. As a result, body weight and adipose tissue weight of obesity model mice were significantly reduced by the intake of Mallotus furetianus extract. Fatty liver was suppressed and adipocyte size reduction in adipose tissue was observed. Further investigation into the mechanism revealed that fat synthesis is inhibited by suppressing the expression of several transcription factors involved in differentiation into adipocytes. Obesity, a major risk factor for various lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension has become widespread worldwide, inherently demanding innovative solutions to combat it. A multi-institutional research group led by Associate Professor Akiko Kojima of the Graduate School of Human Life and Ecology at Osaka Metropolitan University, has made significant progress in the fight against obesity. The group had previously conducted a study on the effects of the extract of Mallotus furetianus (MFE),a tropical plant native to Hainan Island, China, on the prevention of fatty liver, but the antiobesity effects of MFE and its mechanisms had not been elucidated until now. Using obesity model mice, the researchers set out to verify the antiobesity effects of MFEextract and the results were remarkable. Treatment with MFE significantly suppressed the increase in body weight and adipose tissue weight, and also demonstrated morphological changes in the liver and adipose tissue of the obesity model mice. Further investigation into the mechanism revealed that fat synthesis was inhibited by suppressing the expression of several transcription factors involved in adipocyte differentiation. "Our research group is searching for food ingredients with antiobesity effects, based on the idea that if we can find and incorporate them into our daily diets, we can contribute to people's health and longevity," stated Professor Kojima. "These results not only suggest a link between Mallotus furetianus extract and antiobesity effects but also indicate its potential as a new food ingredient with antiobesity properties."

Driven by the increasing prevalence of dental problems along with the rising focus on physical attraction and surging demand for cosmetic dentistry, the Global Dental Consumables Market is forecasted to reach nearly US$ 45 Bn by 2028 says Ken Research Study. GURUGRAM, India, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dental Consumables are defined as products used by dental professionals on patients to treat or perform dental procedures associated with diagnostic, restorative, preventive, and emergency oral health issues. Dental hospitals & clinics, and laboratories are the major end-user of dental consumable products. The demand for dental consumables is increasing globally to treat and diagnose various dental problems including tissue problems, dental caries, dental impairment, and others. The increasing focus on physical appearance is driving the demand for dental consumables to perform cosmetic dentistry, which is expected to propel the growth of the market. Ken Research shares 5 key insights on this high opportunity market from its latest research study. According to Ken Research estimates, the Global Dental Consumables Market – estimated to be around US$ 30 Bn in 2022 – is expected to grow further into around US$ 45 Bn opportunity by 2028. 1. Dental Consumables Market is expected to see Stable Growth owing to Rising Prevalence of Dental Problems The global dental consumables market is expected to witness stable growth during the forecast period owing to the growing cases of dental problems or disorders including tooth erosion, tooth decay, gum diseases, mouth sores, and others. The increase in the geriatric population who are more prone to dental disorders due to increased gingival recession that exposes the surface of the roots and chronic diseases along with degenerative diseases makes older people more prone to dental infections. In addition, increasing focus on oral hygiene globally is anticipated to fuel the growth of the market. In March 2022, according to World Health Organization (WHO), around 2 billion people are suffering from dental caries of permanent teeth globally and 520 million children are suffering from caries of primary teeth. 2. Advancements in Dental Technologies is the Major Growth Driver for the Global Dental Consumables market The advanced technology has the potential to reshape the dental industry by transforming treatments and making the process faster, simpler, and more efficient which eventually improves the customer experience. CAD/CAM is the latest technology in the dental industry, which uses software that makes it possible for dentists to perform complex dental surgeries more efficiently, accurately, and faster. CAD/CAM is gaining popularity among end users like hospitals, clinics, and laboratories specially to construct restorations like veneers, bridges, inlays, crowns, dentures, implant-supported restoration from high-strength ceramic, and others. The introduction of new technologies to make dental procedures more efficient, fast, and accurate is anticipated to fuel the growth of the market in the forecasted period. In February 2022, Planmeca USA launched a new wet/dry chairside mill named the Planmeca PlanMill 35. It is one of the three key components of the FIT CAD/CAM system and is perfect for dentists who are looking to provide single-visit dentistry to their patients. It allows dentists to select materials from glass, zirconia, hybrid ceramics, composites and more and also provides improved accuracy, high speed, and ease of use in the scanning process. According to IOPscience, the below figure depicts the patient satisfaction level of getting dental treatment with the help of CAD/CAM technology. The survey of patient satisfaction was conducted by IOPscience in Bosnia and Herzegovina 100 patients participated in the survey and gave their feedback and it was found that 75.20% reached the highest level of satisfaction with the use of new technology. Interested to Know More about this Report, Request a Free Sample Report 3. High Cost of Dental Treatments is the Most Significant Barrier The high cost associated with dental treatments, procedures, and consumables along with the lack of proper reimbursement policies for dental surgeries and implants is expected to restrict the growth of the market. The dental equipment including the dental chair, X-ray machines, connection to the compressor, surgical tools, materials, and medications like anesthesia and others contributes to the extravagant cost. Moreover, the maintenance of equipment, rent of hospital or clinics, electricity, technology, and others also adds up to the cost. In addition, it's hard to afford expensive dental treatments, especially in developing countries. According to The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, the treatment for gum diseases cost between USD 500 to USD 10,000 depending on the severity of the disease. More complicated treatments like crowns can cost between USD 600 to USD 1,000 and implants can cost around USD 2,000 or more. 4. Dental Hospitals & Clinics hold the major share in the End-User segment Among the end-user segments, dental hospitals & clinics remained the dominant segment during the 2017-2021 period contributing to maximum market revenue share. Further, the Research Study found that this segment is likely to retain dominance even by 2028. Its dominance is owing to the growing number of dental hospitals and clinics globally along with the increasing adoption of new and advanced technologies by small and large dental clinics and hospitals. Moreover, the increase in dental tourism in emerging markets is anticipated to boost the demand for the segment in the market. In addition, companies are taking initiatives to develop portable dental clinics to provide oral healthcare services, which is expected to fuel the growth of the market. In April 2022, Clowak Innovations a dental tech start-up based in Tamil Nadu, developed a complete set of compact " Portable Dental Clinic" (PDC) to fill the gap in the transportation of dental care in remote areas. PDC supports dentists to reach geriatric patients and pregnant women in remote areas. Visit this Link:- Request for custom report 5. North America region is expected to Dominate the Dental Consumables Market. North America region holds maximum market share and dominates the industry owing to a strong presence of a large number of dental consumables manufacturers coupled with the rising prevalence of dental caries among North American consumers. The increase in disposable income along with rising awareness regarding oral hygiene or care is expected to boost the growth of the market in the region. Furthermore, manufacturers of dental consumables are actively involved in strategic developments such as partnerships, acquisitions, launches, and others, which are further expected to augment the growth of the region in the dental consumables market. In August 2022, Henry Schein, Inc. acquired Midway Dental Supply, a full-service distributor of dental products to clinics and hospitals across the U.S. The acquisition aimed to expand its business in the U.S. and bring new customers on board. The Research study shows that the increasing prevalence of dental problems globally along with rising awareness about oral health among consumers is increasing the demand for dental treatment, diagnoses, and others in the region are anticipated to augment the growth of the dental consumables market in North America. Request free 30 minutes analyst call Market Taxonomy By Treatment Orthodontic Endodontic Periodontics Prosthodontic By Product Type Dental Implants Whitening Products Finishing & Polishing Products Other Dental Consumables By Materials Metals Polymers Ceramics Biomaterials By End-User Dental Hospitals & Clinics Dental Laboratories Others By Geography North America The U.S. Canada Mexico Europe Germany The U.K. France Spain Italy Rest of Europe Asia-Pacific China Japan South Korea India Indonesia Australia Rest of Asia-Pacific LAMEA Latin America The Middle East Africa For more insights on market intelligence, refer to the link below: – Global Dental Consumables Market Related Reports By Ken Research:- Global Respiratory Devices Market Outlook to 2027 Segmented by- product type (Respiratory Consumables, Nebulizers, Oxygen Concentrators, Positive Airway Pressure Devices), by Distribution Channel (Online, Offline), by Country (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Belgium, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, U.A.E, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa), by end-user (Hospitals, Clinics, Others) According to Ken Research estimates, the Global Respiratory Devices market which grew at a robust CAGR from 2017-2022 & is forecasted to grow steadily from 2022-2027 driven by increase in respiratory illness cases, innovative technologies alongside growing inorganic growth strategies. 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