Background: Lifestyle behaviors including exercise, sleep, diet, stress, mental stimulation, and social interaction significantly impact the likelihood of developing dementia. Mobile health (mHealth) apps have been valuable tools in addressing these lifestyle behaviors for…
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What You Should Know:
– Eli Lilly’s Kisunla™ (donanemab-azbt) has been approved by the FDA as a treatment for adults in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)…
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Lila, alongside her mom Nicole in 2022
What You Should Know:
– Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a significant $10M commitment to propel research for pediatric healthcare and unlock a deeper understanding of rare childhood diseases.
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Introduction
Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects millions worldwide, leading to debilitating symptoms that impact daily living. Traditional treatments offer some relief, but a “one-size-fits-all” approach limits their effectiveness. Recent advances in deep brain stimulation (DBS) and…
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterised by abnormal involuntary movements and postures, particularly affecting the head and neck. However, current clinical assessment methods for dystonia rely on simplified rating scales which lack the…
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What You Should Know:
– Omniscient (o8t®), a Sydney, Australia-based global leader in applying AI to unlock the secrets of the human brain, announced today the successful conclusion of its Series C funding round. This…
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By Shania Kennedy
June 11, 2024 – A Duke University-led research team has developed a machine learning (ML) tool designed to assist clinicians in accurately reading the electroencephalography (EEG) charts of patients in intensive care.
EEGs are…
There is a significant unmet need for effective brain monitoring across various healthcare settings — including emergency departments, intensive care units, outpatient clinics and home environments — due in large part to the persisting…
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South Korea OKs new stroke prediction AI softwareSouth Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has recently approved an AI-based software for predicting the onset of ischemic stroke or cerebral infarction.
The NNS-SOT software, developed…
Amrita Hospital introduces robotic gait trainer for rehabAmrita Hospital in Kerala’s Kochi city has started adopting a robotic gait trainer system to assist in the rehabilitation of brain and spinal injury survivors.
The G-Gaiter, developed…
