Posts Tagged ‘brain health’
Altoida raises further $14 million to “democratize digital cognitive assessment at scale” via augmented reality (AR) and AI
Altoida snags Merck KGaA-led $14M funding round for Alzheimer’s diagnostic app (Fierce Biotech): The $14 million top-up came from a mix of old and new investors, co-led by Whitecap Venture Partners and Merck KGaA’s corporate VC arm, M Ventures, which also led the initial tranche of series A financing … The newly upsized funding will help…
Read MoreUT-Dallas BrainHealth presents virtual talks with Alvaro Fernandez and Sanjay Gupta next month
Each month, the most fascinating speakers participate in interactive conversations about the latest advances in brain health science, technology and real-world application. All talks are virtual and free of charge. Register for the season and attend as many talks as you like. » Learn More & Register HERE NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL BRAIN HEALTH MARKET with Alvaro…
Read MoreUpdate: Why MDMA-assisted psychotherapy may become an FDA-approved treatment for PTSD within 2 years
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, sharing important brain/ mental health news plus a few fun optical illusions to tease and appreciate our unique human minds. #1. Why MDMA-assisted psychotherapy may become an FDA-approved treatment for PTSD within 2 years “We are a pharmacist and physician team who investigate the benefits and harms associated with…
Read MoreOn building better brains at any age, treating Depression vs. Dementia, emerging neurotechnologies, psychedelics, and more
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring eleven new research findings and innovative resources for lifelong cognitive and brain health. #1. Debate: Are depression and dementia two sides of the same coin? And, if they are, how to best approach treatment? #2. Either way, the earlier the better, but it’s never too late: New…
Read MoreNew book outlines the five lifestyle pillars to “build a better brain at any age”
Like many people over 60, I sometimes lose my keys or forget the names of favorite films. When I do, it makes me wonder: Is this the beginning of cognitive decline? Or, worse, am I fated to follow in the footsteps of my mother, who died of Lewy-body dementia in her 70s? According to neurosurgeon Sanjay…
Read MoreOn centenarians, memory, Mars, tDCS, ADHD, digital health, beautiful brains, and more
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring ten timely resources and research findings for lifelong brain and mental fitness. #1. Let’s start with a fascinating story and study :-) Study with 330 centenarians finds that cognitive decline is not inevitable … (Henne Holstege, PhD, assistant professor at Amsterdam University Medical Center) said her interest in researching…
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