dementia
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Bill Gates invests in Alzheimer’s research
Gates will invest $50 million in the Dementia Discovery Fund. This will be followed by another $50 million investment in startups working on Alzheimer’s research.
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Study shows steep decline in dementia rates for seniors
The decline in dementia rates translates to about one million fewer Americans suffering from the condition, said John Haaga, director of behavioral and social research at the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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Quest Diagnostics’ iPad app automates dementia screening
A pilot began with just a handful of doctors, but was broadened beyond primary care when it was found to be easy to use and capable of producing valuable information—especially to “downstream” physicians.
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Study suggests MDs more willing to honor end-of-life wishes for people with cancer, dementia
“There’s been a lot of focus on end-of-life care for cancer,” said Melissa Wachterman, the study’s principal author and a physician. “But most people don’t die of cancer. And the quality of end-of-life care for those dying of other conditions … is not as good.”
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The increasing number of people with dementia is startling, and it will continue to go up rapidly
There are currently around 46.8 million people living with dementia around the world, with that number set to increase to 74.7 million by 2030 and 131.5 million by 2050.
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Trouble sleeping could result in dementia for older people
Lack of sleep tends to make all of us feel fuzzy-headed and slightly out of […]
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Health IT, Hospitals, Sponsored Post, Startups
Diapers that analyze urine could reduce UTIs among people with dementia
Pixie Scientific founders Yaroslav Faybishenko and Jennie Rubinshteyn got their initial idea after a car […]
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Applying Remote Patient Monitoring to Surgery Prep and Recovery, Oncology and Women’s Health
Join us to learn about the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend its benefits beyond chronic conditions to more patients – all while using fewer staff resources.
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Constant Therapy rolls out mobile, personalized brain rehabilitation via the iPad
After a stroke or traumatic brain injury, many people experience difficulty speaking or understanding what […]
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Studies speak volumes about brain changes and cognition in women
BOSTON (IMNG) – Women who complain about cognitive problems after menopause might have increases rather […]
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Higher glucose linked to increased dementia risk
Higher glucose levels were associated with an elevated risk of dementia in a community-based cohort […]
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Diagnostics, Health IT, Pharma, Startups
A new computer test could help pharmas find the right people for Alzheimer’s disease drug trials
The news has been littered this year with reports of disappointing clinical trials of promising […]
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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Discover the Next-Gen Platform for Integrated Collaborative Care
Beyond EHRs and digital front doors, reducing the gaps in patient care journeys.
