Posts Tagged ‘brain-function’
Study combines neuroimaging with machine learning to predict, with 96% accuracy, whether high-risk 6‑month-old babies will develop autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by age 2
— A Single Brain Scan Has Been Used to Accurately Predict Autism at Just 6 Months Old (Science alert) “Researchers have used brain scans and artificial intelligence to spot differences in how key areas of infant brains synchronise, allowing them to accurately predict which babies would develop autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a toddler…The research, led…
Read MoreThe future of EEG-based personal devices monitoring brain function: Key neurotechnology patent #26
Today we highlight a very interesting 2006 patent assigned to Phillips and Accenture — who have been collaborating to develop software for EEG-based operation of home appliances to aid patients suffering from neurogenerative diseases such as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). U.S. Patent No. 7,138,902: Personal medical communication device and system Assignee(s): Phillips, Accenture Inventor(s): Raymond J.…
Read MoreBrain stimulation using magnetic fields: Key Neurotech Patent #12
Today we are discussing a 2003 patent, assigned to McLean Hospital, pioneering brain stimulation techniques. U.S. Patent No. 6,572,528: Magnetic field stimulation techniques Assignee(s): McLean Hospital Inventor(s): Michael L. Rohan, Aimee Parrow, Perry F. Renshaw Technology Category: Hybrid Issue Date: June 3, 2003 SharpBrains’ Take: The ‘528 patent discloses magnetic stimulation techniques for enhancing brain function…
Read MoreLearn more about the 2016 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (December 6–8th)
“The SharpBrains Summit is unique in its impressive ability to unite a diverse collection of cutting-edge thinkers in a virtual conference that is shared globally without a hitch.” — Dr. Adam Gazzaley, Director of the Neuroscience Imaging Center at UCSF
Read MoreReinventing brain health via new ways to assess and enhance brain function across the lifespan
———- During this 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit session, we explored new ways to assess and enhance brain function via mobile devices and wearables, led by Corinna E. Lathan, Founder and CEO of AnthroTronix, Eddie Martucci, VP Research & Development at Akili Interactive Labs, Alex Doman, Co-Founder of Sleep Genius, Joan Severson, President of Digital Artefacts, and Keith Epstein, Senior Strategic Advisor at AARP. –>…
Read MoreBrain scan study finds links between adolescent brain development and mental health disorders
Scans reveal how teenage brain develops (BBC News): “The team from Cambridge’s department of psychiatry scanned the brains of 300 people between the ages of 14 and 24. While the areas associated with the basic functioning of the body such as vision, hearing and movement are fully developed by adolescence, the areas associated with complex thought…
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