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HIMSSCast: Cutting-edge digital health tech enhances brain health
Feb 14, 2025
Casey Bennett, an assistant professor at DePaul University, focuses on digital health technologies for brain health. He dives into using smartphones to track psychomotor disturbances, uncovering early signs of cognitive issues like Alzheimer's. Bennett discusses innovative robotic companions that provide emotional support while aiding in cognitive decline detection. He also highlights how wearables and virtual reality assist individuals with autism during transitions. Lastly, he shares insights on the future of IoT in brain health, emphasizing interconnected devices and AI's role in healthcare.
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- Smartphones can monitor brain health by analyzing typing patterns, enabling early detection of conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
- Adaptive robotic pets provide companionship and health monitoring for the elderly, helping caregivers adjust care through insights from user interactions.
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Smartphone Sensors for Brain Health
Smartphones are being utilized to monitor brain health by analyzing subtle movement patterns caused by psychomotor disturbances. These disturbances, which can be indicative of conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and MS, affect how people type on their devices. By observing the movement of smartphones while individuals interact with them, researchers can predict changes in a person's condition weeks ahead of clinical evaluations. This innovative approach allows for continuous brain health monitoring without needing to examine the actual content users are typing.
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