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Α parkinson device has been developed at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), after 10 years of research by Spanish scientists. It is the first portable device to help patients with Parkinson's disease who have mobility problems. The groundbreaking device was officially unveiled at the annual conference of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS), recently held in Nice, France, with the help of which the patient regains his mobility while the doctor has the ability to monitor even remotely the course of the disease and adjust the treatment to each patient individually. According to scientists from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia at the conference, they tested their parkinson device on dozens of volunteers, some of whom had Parkinson's disease and others did not. As they found out, the device has a very high sensitivity and specificity. Sensitivity is the percentage of people who get sick and have a positive (therefore correct) result o...

Gambling and betting are by no means concepts that emerged in the recent years. In fact, the first time that such occurrences took place date back to 2000 B.C., and dice, an object associated with gambling, have been found in tombs dating back to the times of ancient Egypt. Dice have also been widespread in ancient Greece, with evidence of this found not only on vases, but even for religious purposes. Marked ankle bones were utilized by diviners to determine possible outcomes of the future actions of the believers. Ankle bones were also used by the Greeks for gambling purposes, their preference towards it stemming from their belief that gambling results were entirely up to the will of the gods. Gods that bestowed their favor towards gamblers were present in a vast majority of ancient religions, and it is very possible that their followers would pray to them, asking for free betting tips as favors. The Romans especially took asking for divine assistance to a different level, for in cha...

Around the big hotels Athens the visitor can find endless sights that are of great interest. First of all, the great walk in the old city centre. After visiting the holy rock of Acropolis, the Parthenon and the museum, your next destination is Plaka. Plaka, located right under Acropolis, is the oldest neighborhood of Athens. In this part of town the choices are endless. A walk along the narrow cobbled streets, purchases of souvenirs from one of the local tourist shops or just becoming a part of living history. At this part of the city you can enjoy the marvelous buildings of remarkable architectural value and choose from the wonderful hotels Athens .  In the heart of the neighborhood, you will find two main streets, Kydathinaion and Adrianou, which are connected by picturesque alleys and paths. There are only pedestrian paths which makes it ideal for touring around  without worrying about cars or motorbikes. Among the local tourist shops, there are many traditional taverns an...

Whatever one may visit hotels chania , they will be enchanted by the place. The choices are endless, the rich natural landscape insurmountable, the monuments of culture countless, while especially in summer, the beaches of Chania will take the breath away from anyone who pays them a visit. Arm yourself with strength, because no matter how many days you choose to spend in Chania, it is certain that they will simply not be enough in order to find out everything about this area. The hotels chania are everywhere and are there to offer the highest quality services and to satisfy even the most demanding customers.  In Chania the choices are endless. An experience in itself is of course the city of Chania, with its dozens of monuments, museums, and sights. If you want to take pictures of everything, it takes time and good organisation, but you should not miss anything. Alongside hotels chania, you should take as many walks as you can in the narrow alleys of the Old Town, so you can feel ...

Ballet shows are performed in many ballet theatres all around the world. Some of the most famous are located in New York. New York's traditional ballet company, the New York Ballet, performs both classical and modern ballet. If you have a ballet-loving child in your family, NYCB allows children five and older to attend performances. The American Ballet Theater was founded in 1940 and it tours the United States to more than 600,000 people each year. The American Ballet Theater performs a varied repertoire of ballet shows each year at the Metropolitan Opera House. The repertoire includes both classical and modern ballet, while they also have a range of offerings aimed at children and families.The Brooklyn Ballet was founded in 2002. It creates and performs contemporary ballet shows that reflect the multicultural character of Brooklyn. The performances take place in downtown Brooklyn, which is easily reached by subway. The Joyce Theater was founded in 1982. The Joyce Theater is loca...

Santorini is a place known all around the world. It has been voted as the best island in the   European continent more than once. It is an Island that everyone falls in love with at first sight. olvos luxury suites The moment that a person arrives there, they can feel the intense energy of the place. Santorini has the most famous sunset ever. The view from Caldera is a sight that no one will ever forget. There are plenty of hotels that offer a mesmerizing view of the volcano and of the notorious sunset, like the Olvos Luxury Suites .  Also, all the accommodation facilities on the island are of the highest possible quality. There are plenty of places that one can visit. Vineries, picturesque churches, museums, galleries and restaurants with chefs of international fame. In the alleys of the small towns a person can see endless tourists walking around in couples, falling in love, since Santorini is known as the most romantic island in Greece.  Characteristics are also...

Η ασφαλεια αυτοκινητου είναι η βασική ασφαλιστική δικλείδα που έχουμε για να αποφύγουμε μία τεράστια οικονομική επιβάρυνση σε περίπτωση σύγκρουσης με ανασφάλιστο όχημα. Το να μην έχει κανείς εξασφαλίσει την ασφαλιστική κάλυψη για το όχημα του συνεπάγεται εξαιρετικά μεγάλες  νομικές κυρώσεις. Οι διαδικασίες τις οποίες θα κληθεί ή ένας οδηγός να διεκπεραιώσει σε τέτοια περίπτωση είναι πολλές σύνθετες και συχνά εξαιρετικά ψυχοφθόρες.  Επιπλέον οι οικονομικές επιπτώσεις ενδέχεται να είναι πολύ μεγάλες  καθώς ο ιδιοκτήτης του εμπλεκόμενου ανασφάλιστου οχήματος είναι πιθανό να μην μπορεί να καλύψει στις οποίες υλικές ζημιές σε περίπτωση υπαιτιότητας του. Οι νομικές διαδικασίες για τη διαλεύκανση μιας τέτοιας υπόθεσης είναι ιδιαίτερα σύνθετες και χρονοβόρες. Μέρος της διαδικασίας αυτής είναι σίγουρα και η επιλογή της σωστής εταιρείας μα και των κατάλληλων ασφαλιστικών υπηρεσιών. Κάτι τέτοιο μπορεί να μας γλιτώσει από πολύ χρόνο χρήμα και ταλαιπωρία. Η μάρκα και η κατηγορία αυτο...

Mykonos, apart from its natural beauty and vivid nightlife, has many more to offer. Culture is only one of them. It  is constantly evolving its commercial part. This has the consequence that the one who will invest seriously and with respect in the art market, can see the fruits of his efforts being rewarded. Mykonos is a top tourist destination, perhaps one of the most prominent in the world. Choose yaloou exclusive yachting and more  services for your next in island and taste it in every aspect.  Every year it attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world and has managed to stand out thanks to its unrivaled Cycladic landscape and the high level of services it offers. Naturally, in such a context, a contemporary art gallery reaps strong commercial benefits, but not only that.  When it comes to art, the advantages of the islands in general are that they are smaller in size and their commercial areas are more crowded, compared to Athens or other larger cities...