Chatbot may detect early dementia in time for intervention
If Alzheimer's dementia is identified early, the decline in neural functioning can be stabilized or even curtailed in some cases.
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A wireless chip shines light on the brain
Researchers have developed a chip that is powered wirelessly and can be surgically implanted to read neural signals and stimulate the brain with both light and electrical current.
AI model detects Covid-19 infections through coughs
Researchers have found that people who are asymptomatic for Covid-19 may differ from healthy individuals in the way that they cough.
Machine learning algorithm detects early stages of Alzheimer's
An artificial intelligence-based detects early stages of Alzheimer’s through functional magnetic resonance imaging.
Machine learning comes of age in cystic fibrosis
Researchers have developed AI technology that offers a glimpse of the future of precision medicine, and unprecedented predictive power to clinicians caring for individuals with the life-limiting condition.
Network medicine makes drug repurposing effective
Artificial intelligence can increase the effectiveness of drug repositioning or repurposing research.
A precision chip recreates blood-brain barrier
Researchers at Georgia Tech have now developed a chip that accurately replicates its function using the human cells that form this important part of our anatomy.
Artificial neurons developed to cure chronic diseases
For the first time researchers successfully reproduced the electrical properties of biological neurons onto semiconductor chips.
Biosensor may help guide treatment of Alzheimer’s
Researchers have created biosensor technology that may help lead to safe stem cell therapies for treating Parkinson’s diseases.
AI could change managing of Alzheimer’s disease
A study from Florida Atlantic University introduces machine learning as new potantial tactic in assessing cognitive brain health and patient care.
VR spots navigation problems in Alzheimer’s disease
VR can identify early Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than ‘gold standard’ cognitive tests currently in use, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge.
Dementia: VR can improve quality of life
New study, conducted with patients at a mental healthcare provider, showed significant improvements both during and after using VR.
Sea Hero Quest can detect Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers studied gaming data from the mobile game and found out that it can detect people at risk of Alzheimer’s.
AI detects urinary tract infections
New AI could identify and help reduce one of the top causes of hospitalisation for people living with dementia - urinary tract infections.
Could an AI predict a healthy old age?
Researchers analyze skin cells from mre than 100 people of different ages to find molecular signatures that change as people get older.
‘Sea Hero Quest’ facilitates progress in dementia research
Baseline study using data from the Sea Hero Quest game identifies key findings for dementia research.
VR allows researchers to study neurological disorders
Mobile Brain/Body Imaging system combines virtual reality, brain monitoring, and motion capture technology for researchers to study neurological disorders.
Detecting dementia with the help of computer avatars
Using machine learning, a group of researchers demonstrated that it was possible to detect dementia from conversations in human-agent interaction.
Alzheimer’s: Robot helps with early screening
Researchers of the Michigan Technological University investigate how robotic technology can assist doctors in earlier diagnosis of the neurodegenerative disease.
Robotic system diagnoses diseases through eye movements
A new robotic system developed can help diagnose neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia and Parkinson, through the analysis of eye movements.
Exergaming may prevent Alzheimer’s or related dementias
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment showed significant improvement with certain complex thinking and memory skills after exergaming.
VR helps to identify brain areas involved in a memory
Researchers used a virtual reality environment to train subjects, then showed that different areas of the hippocampus are activated for different types of memories.