The socks give insights into the wearer’s wellbeing allowing researchers to understand a person’s cognitive state and distress levels.👇 https://t.co/2LNumZJEMU
Thank you @Nus_Ghani, Minister of State for Industry & Investment Security, for visiting the UK Dementia Research Institute (@UKDRI) at our innovation campus in White City, where we invest in UK #LifeSciences with @ImperialNHS
Cardiometabolic factors that are known to affect heart health might also affect brain health and potentially play a role in the development of #dementia in people with type 2 diabetes, new research reveals.
The first app using artificial intelligence to help early diagnosis of #dementia is launched by @mindsetdementia, a startup by our @imperial_SoM graduate, and has potential to aid remote diagnosis of the disease. Read more at: https://t.co/cbn2oIb5MA
Here are some stats: Around 850,000 people in the UK have #dementia. 1 in 4 hospital beds are occupied by people with the condition - but 20% of these admissions are due to preventable causes
"Most carers want to keep their loved one at home, safely, and feeling secure for as long as possible" (Trevor Truman, carer). A thread about #dementia👇
imperialcollege (Twitter) Complex and time-consuming referral criteria are contributing to delays in the diagnosis of #dementia… https://t.co/hOKcGZBj6W source