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Using AI to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s

February 5, 2019

Researchers used machine learning to identify potential blood-based markers of Alzheimer's disease that could help with earlier diagnosis.... Continue reading

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AI detects urinary tract infections

January 22, 2019

New AI could identify and help reduce one of the top causes of hospitalisation for people living with dementia - urinary tract infections.... Continue reading

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Could an AI predict a healthy old age?

January 7, 2019

Rresearchers analyze skin cells from mre than 100 people of different ages to find molecular signatures that change as people get older.... Continue reading

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AI predicts Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis

November 19, 2018

AI can identify metabolic brain changes earlier leading to timely diagnosis and intervention of Alzheimer's disease. ... Continue reading

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Machine learning uncovers dementia subtypes

October 30, 2018

An algorithm that can automatically disentangle different patterns of progression in patients with a range of different dementias will enable individuals to be identified that may respond best to different treatments.... Continue reading

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eNightLog system monitors elderly with dementia

October 18, 2018

Team develops eNightLog - a system for the nighttime monitoring of elderly with dementia.... Continue reading

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AI could predict cognitive decline leading to Alzheimer’s

October 12, 2018

A team of scientists has successfully trained an AI algorithm to make accurate predictions regarding cognitive decline leading to Alzheimer’s disease.... Continue reading

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‘Sea Hero Quest’ facilitates progress in dementia research

October 8, 2018

Baseline study using data from the Sea Hero Quest game identifies key findings for dementia research.... Continue reading

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Bridging the gap between psychology and gamification

October 8, 2018

A multi-disciplinary research team is bridging the gap between psychology and gamification that could significantly impact learning efforts in user experience design, healthcare, and government.... Continue reading

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Parkinson’s: AI helps to diagnose types of fear of falling

October 3, 2018

Researchers have developed a way to measure different types of fear of falling in hopes of improving treatment and quality of life for Parkinson's patients.... Continue reading

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Machine learning IDs markers to help predict Alzheimer’s

September 29, 2018

Classification models trained on brain images of dementia clinic patients showed the utility of combining two modes of MRI to accurately diagnose the disease at its early stages, when treatments are most effective.... Continue reading

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VR tech allows researchers to study neurological disorders

September 27, 2018

Mobile Brain/Body Imaging system combines virtual reality, brain monitoring, and motion capture technology for researchers to study neurological disorders. ... Continue reading

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Detecting dementia with the help of computer avatars

September 24, 2018

Using machine learning, a group of researchers demonstrated that it was possible to detect dementia from conversations in human-agent interaction.... Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s: Robot helps with early screening

September 21, 2018

Researchers of the Michigan Technological University investigate how robotic technology can assist doctors in earlier diagnosis of the neurodegenerative disease.... Continue reading

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AI predicts medication response in patients with mood disorders

August 23, 2018

Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that analyzes brain scans to better classify illness in patients with a complex mood disorder and help predict their response to medication.... Continue reading

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AI platform screens for acute neurological illnesses

August 21, 2018

An artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to identify a broad range of acute neurological illnesses, such as stroke, hemorrhage, and hydrocephalus, was shown to identify disease in CT scans faster than human diagnosis.... Continue reading

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Ultrasound helps to treat dementia

August 3, 2018

Ultrasound waves applied to the whole brain improve cognitive dysfunction in mice with conditions simulating vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease. ... Continue reading

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Robotic system diagnoses diseases through eye movements

June 28, 2018

A new robotic system developed can help diagnose neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia and Parkinson, through the analysis of eye movements.... Continue reading

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Modular measurement wristband for personalized dementia therapy

June 6, 2018

A modular measurement and advisory system in the form of a wristband automatically measures the requisite health and care data of the dementia patient.... Continue reading

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Artificial intelligence improves stroke and dementia diagnosis in brain scans

May 25, 2018

Machine learning has detected one of the commonest causes of dementia and stroke, in brain scans (CT), more accurately than current methods.... Continue reading

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Exergaming may prevent Alzheimer’s or related dementias

May 18, 2018

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment showed significant improvement with certain complex thinking and memory skills after exergaming. ... Continue reading

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Gait assessed with body-worn sensors may detect onset of Alzheimer’s disease

May 10, 2018

Body-worn sensors used at home and in clinic by people with mild Alzheimer's to assess walking could offer a cost-effective way to detect early disease and monitor progression of the illness.... Continue reading

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Virtual reality helps to identify brain areas involved in a memory

January 18, 2018

UC Davis neuroscientists are using virtual reality to investigate how memories are organized. ... Continue reading

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Ground-breaking project to replicate brain’s neural networks launched

November 28, 2016

Aston University has launched a research project which it hopes will develop 3D nanoprinting techniques that can be used to replicate the brain’s neural networks.... Continue reading

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