Passive data collection could soon lead to a treasure chest of new data on neurological disorders
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 06, 2023
Wearable technologies, like smart watches and headbands, have engendered a new wave of studies on neurological disorders.
High-tech ‘bike-helmet’ part of emerging field of light therapy for dementia, Alzheimer’s
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 16, 2023
Light therapy is one way that seniors can both maintain and monitor their brain and cognitive function, one tech company co-founder says.
Brain imaging company teases tech that will analyze side effects of new dementia drugs
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
AI-enabled brain imaging technology will be launched next year to evaluate the side effects of new Alzheimer’s and dementia drugs.
Light and sound therapy may fend off memory and cognitive damage for chemo patients
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 08, 2024
A combination of light and sound therapy may be able to counteract the problems in the brain caused by chemo, new research shows.
Spotlight on smart lock highlights ways families, senior caregivers can keep those with dementia safe
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 11, 2023
A smart lock for dementia highlights recent tech aimed at monitoring and keeping senior family members safe.
New live-in research lab for seniors will test tech like robots, special lighting
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 15, 2023
A new live-in research center will examine how digital technologies, including AI and VR, can help provide treatment to older adults.
App that completes sentences for dementia patients a big winner
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Aaron Dorman
Jun 21, 2023
An Amicus Brain Innovations virtual speech assistant will utilize artificial intelligence to echo a “modified,” more cohesive version of a users’ impaired speech.
Non-invasive brain tech joining drug solutions among emerging Alzheimer’s treatments
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 07, 2023
Memory functions of people living with Alzheimer’s disease can significantly improve from twice-daily, long-term use of brain stimulation, new research shows.
Future of promising Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi could depend on access to data reporting, analysis:...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 16, 2024
Organizations must have clearer guidelines as to how data on lecanemab will be collected, pooled and studied, policy experts say.
It’s all in the wrist: New wearable devices can provide seniors key data about Alzheimer’s, COVID
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 13, 2024
Two research projects, on Alzheimer’s and Long COVID, highlight the unique potential for wrist wearables to monitor and detect health data.