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VR offers benefits for Parkinson’s disease patients

April 12, 2019

Training in virtual environment helps patients with Parkinson's disease improve balance and avoid obstacles while walking.... Continue reading

AR/VR3 min read

Virtual reality could recalibrate neurological disorders

April 5, 2019

Playing games in virtual reality could be a key tool in treating people with neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease.... Continue reading

AR/VR3 min read

Robot-guided video game gets older adults moving

March 27, 2019

A robot led older adults through a video game, out of their comfort zone, learning and working together demonstrating the promise of future care.... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics3 min read

The robots that dementia caregivers want

March 26, 2019

A team of scientists spent six months co-designing robots with informal caregivers for people with dementia, such as family members. ... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics5 min read

AI used to screen for FASD

March 3, 2019

Scientists have developed a new tool that can screen children for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) quickly and affordably.... Continue reading

AI4 min read

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

AI5 min read

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

AI2 min read

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

AI4 min read

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

AI5 min read

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

AI2 min read

eNightLog system monitors elderly with dementia

October 18, 2018

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

Wearables/Sensors3 min read

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

AI2 min read

‘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

Tech/IT4 min read

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

Tech/IT2 min read

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

AI2 min read

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

AI5 min read

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

AR/VR3 min read

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

AI2 min read

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

Bionics/Robotics4 min read

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

AI3 min read

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

AI2 min read

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

Tech/IT3 min read

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

Bionics/Robotics3 min read

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

Wearables/Sensors3 min read