Imagine you’re trying to diagnose a car problem, but you can only rely on what the driver tells you. You need more information! That’s exactly what scientists are doing with Alzheimer’s disease. They want to understand the different types of cognitive complaints and awareness experienced by individuals across the disease spectrum. By using self-report and […]
Published on June 16, 2022
Understanding the accuracy of step count estimations in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is crucial for effective monitoring. This study explored the use of wearable sensors to predict step count errors. By analyzing the autocorrelation function and spectral entropy distribution, researchers were able to determine the likelihood of low or high error rates. Individuals with PD who […]
Published on June 16, 2022
Imagine a bustling city with roads connecting different neighborhoods. Now, picture a study investigating the relationship between two common health conditions: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and hearing loss (HL), and a major highway that could impact both conditions – the blood-brain barrier (BBB). In this research, scientists recruited 65 AD patients and assessed their auditory function. […]
Published on June 16, 2022