Posts Tagged ‘neurodegenerative-diseases’
Pilot program by IU and Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative to test AI-powered cognitive screening at scale
How AI, Digital Screening Tools Can Help Flag Early Cognitive Decline (Health IT Analytics): Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias remains at the forefront of efforts to minimize the impact of these neurodegenerative diseases. But challenges such as increased life expectancy and the risks of aging, along with complexities in diagnosis and treatment resulting…
Read MoreStudy finds ADHD is associated with dementia
Multigenerational Study Finds Links Between ADHD, Dementia Risk (Health Day): Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to be somehow linked to risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new multigenerational study has found. Parents and grandparents of people with ADHD have a higher risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia than people with no ADHD in their family, Swedish researchers…
Read MoreNeurostimulation device GammaSense by Cognito Therapeutics secures FDA Breakthrough Device Designation to explore Alzheimer’s Disease applications
Cognito Therapeutics nets FDA breakthrough label for light, sound therapy for Alzheimer’s disease (Fierce Biotech): Using specific frequencies of flashing lights and sounds to stimulate the brain’s electrical activity, Cognito Therapeutics believes it can help treat Alzheimer’s disease by energizing neurons and reactivating the immune system.
Read MoreSeptember 17th @ UC Berkeley: Disrupting neurodegenerative diseases
__________ Quick heads-up about a great event next month for those based in the San Francisco Bay Area. When: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 / 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM PDT Where: Pauley Ballroom, UC Berkeley What: 2019 UC Berkeley Aging Research & Technology Summit: Disrupting Neurodegenerative Diseases Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative diseases are
Read MoreThe World Economic Forum hosts Global Future Council on Neurotechnologies in Dubai (November 10–12th)
Quick heads-up on a very promising event. Description: Quickly developing neurotechnologies will have an impact on entire industries, governments, and societies in the future. The Global Future Council on Neurotechnologies will explore these technological developments and their ethical implications for society.
Read MoreNews: Advanced Brain Monitoring receives Global Health and Pharma Award for clinical-grade platforms monitoring brain’s electrical activity
— Advanced Brain Monitoring Named “Most Innovative Medical Device Company” at Global Health and Pharma Awards (Sleep Review): “Advanced Brain Monitoring Inc was named the “Most Innovative Medical Device Company” by Global Health and Pharma at its 2016 Healthcare and Pharmaceutical awards. “This award recognizes our company’s successes in developing technologies which enable clinicians and…
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