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New stretchable electronics enable physicians to observe what occurs inside patients’ bodies at a level at which traditional wearables are incapable. With the ability to provide detailed health metrics including heart function, muscle activity, and quality of sleep, the new throat sensors aid in the diagnosis and treatment of aphasia, a communication disorder associated with stroke.
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Game-Changer for Stroke Recovery Treatment
A groundbreaking new wearable designed to be worn on the throat could be a game-changer in the field of stroke rehabilitation. Developed in the lab of Northwestern University engineering professor John A. Rogers, PhD, at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, in partnership with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, both in Illinois, the sensor is the latest in Rogers’ growing portfolio of stretchable electronics that are precise enough for use in advanced medical care and portable enough to be worn outside the hospital, even during extreme exercise.
Rogers presented “Biomedical Sensors in Service of Society”—research on the implications of stretchable electronics for stroke recovery treatment—at a press briefing at the recent American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting in Austin, Texas. His presentation was offered as a portion of the scientific session “Biomedical Sensors: Advances in Health Monitoring and Disease Treatment.”
Rogers’ sensors stick directly to the skin, moving with the body and providing detailed health metrics including heart function, muscle activity, and quality of sleep. “Stretchable electronics allow us to see what is going on inside patients’ bodies at a level traditional wearables simply cannot achieve,” Rogers says. “The key is to make them as integrated as possible with the human body.”
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Enhancing Innovative Cognitive and Brain Networks
The evidence-based Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training, or SMART, cognitive training program for healthy older adults focuses on specific cognitive functions, including strategic attention, integrated reasoning, and innovation. Read more »
Dementia Doesn't Invalidate Exercise Needs
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Medication-Related Sensory Impairments
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ASA’s Aging in America Conference Presents Array of Aging Issues
By Barbara Worthington
The American Society on Aging’s Aging in America conference presented a comprehensive view of the multidisciplinary issues and challenges in aging throughout the country. The array of professional program categories included sessions addressing mental health; health, wellness and care transitions; managed care; aging, disability, and technology; diversity and culture in aging; policy and advocacy; elder mistreatment and abuse; age-friendly livable communities; and brain health.
Brain health, as always, anchored a variety of sessions focused on Alzheimer’s disease prevention, care, and treatment. Presenters emphasized the array of therapies and treatments, including Namaste Care, nonpharmacological approaches to dementia behaviors, music as a dementia therapy, antipsychotic use in dementia care, exercise therapy in dementia management, and the importance of brain training.
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Get Up to Date on Geriatrics at AGS18
By Heather Hogstrom
From May 3–5, health care providers and geriatrics professionals can join the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) in Orlando, Florida, for its 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting. With the conference taking place at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, AGS18 attendees can extend their stay to take advantage of discounted theme park tickets. From a fun time catching up with colleagues to insights from leading authorities in the geriatrics field, attendees may find plenty to discuss and photograph. When tweeting or sharing photos online, social media users can tag their conference posts with #AGS18.
Many preconference sessions and networking events will be available on Wednesday, May 2, including an American Board of Internal Medicine Maintenance of Certification Learning Session covering the 2017 Update in Geriatric Medicine, education on the Management of Chronic Pain in Older Adults in an Era of Scrutiny, and the opening reception.
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Aerobic Exercise Slows Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers have found that aerobic exercise can slow cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to an article at Fox News online.
Never Too Late to Operate? Surgery Near End of Life Is Common, Costly
An article at Kaiser Health News suggests that physicians give judicious consideration to surgery for elderly patients when the benefits are questionable and risks are substantial and sometimes overwhelming.
Drinking Problems Tied to Higher Risk of Early Dementia
A recent article at Fox News online suggests that heavy drinking can increase the risk of developing dementia.
Oregon Medical Students Face Tough Test: Talking About Dying
Learning to communicate difficult news has become a part of the curriculum for medical students at an Oregon medical school, according to an article at Kaiser Health News. |
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