Tech promoted for quick, wireless data-gathering on cognitive decline
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 15, 2023
A company that produces what it calls “rapid, reliable cognitive health tech” says it has new data to back its diagnostic tool.
Too many false-positives throw accuracy of new Alzheimer’s blood test screener into doubt
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 30, 2023
A blood-test screener for Alzheimer’s that recently was released on the market may produce too many false positives, a new report warns.
Next-gen Alzheimer’s diagnostic lets patients ‘check their brain’ from anywhere
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 27, 2023
A new screening platform for brain disease has expanded accessibility and includes a three minute cognitive assessment.
New access to less costly, specialized dementia CT scan diagnostics found
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 24, 2023
A new technique uses AI and CT scans to help diagnose brain disorders, including dementia, according to a study of more than 1,000 seniors.
CMS officially removes one-time restriction for Alzheimer’s PET scan coverage
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 17, 2023
Seniors covered by Medicare will now have expanded access to Alzheimer’s diagnostic PET scans after the CMS removed one-time restrictions.
Industry advocates join coalition to support federal bill requiring use of Alzheimer’s detection tools
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 04, 2023
A bipartisan bill requiring the use of cognitive impairment detection tools in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias has the support of the senior living industry.
Light therapy technique could turn brain into a ‘washing machine’ to clean out Alzheimer’s molecules
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 02, 2023
New research on light therapy and sleep cycles suggests it could aid in this process and help treat disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.
AI ‘promising’ for use in geriatrics, but ethical concerns remain, researchers say
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 22, 2023
A new meta-study on using AI within geriatrics praises AI as a “valuable asset” but still warns about the need for future research and potential ethical concerns.
Researchers say ‘not so fast’ when assessing elder drivers both in facilities and in public
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
New criteria is needed to evaluate the ability of some older adults to drive, such as people living with dementia, according to new research and analysis.
AI-speech interpreter a first in growing list of Alzheimer’s tools
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 08, 2023
Researchers who describe Alzheimer’s as a “looming health crisis” have developed a new approach to screening the disease by using AI to interpret speech patterns.