Having dementia doesn’t mean taking more medication
While pharmaceutical companies are working hard to find a cure for dementia, the best interventions don’t involve drugs at all. These include maximizing independence at home, an at-home care service that focuses on skill-building, and adult day service plus, which provides caregiver support, disease education, and care management. These strategies have been found to increase the patient’s quality of life and are cost effective. The research is published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association (Brown University).
Is it the size or shape of your heart that matters?
New research published in Med shows that hearts come in all shapes, and may indicate future health issues. Scientists used an AI program and concluded that rounder hearts have a greater risk of developing heart conditions within 10 years. The round shape could identify underlying genetic abnormalities that are the reason for the increased risk (Stanford Medicine).
Speech therapy is going digital
A new app uses biofeedback to help people learn proper pronunciation and speech skills. The program creates a display of ocean waves that move as the user speaks, giving them visual feedback of how they sound. This strategy helps users perceive the difference in what they’re saying versus what the correct pronunciation is, while also giving them a visual target (NYU).
Do we need high-tech diapers?
A new study in the journal Nano Letters showcases a wearable sensor that captures vital health information. The researchers integrated the technology into diapers that would send an alert whenever wetness was detected. In the long term, scientists believe these sensors can help identify patterns that detect the baby’s overall health. The gadget is inexpensive and easy to use, and researchers hope it’s a step towards revolutionizing health data collection (Penn State).
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