The diagnostic belt is based on flexible sensors with electrically conductive or light-conducting fibers as well as sensors for motion and temperature measurement. Image: Empa
The diagnostic belt is based on flexible sensors with electrically conductive or light-conducting fibers as well as sensors for motion and temperature measurement. Image: Empa - Alzheimer's and other dementias are among the most widespread diseases today. Diagnosis is complex and can often only be established with certainty late in the course of the disease. A team of researchers, together with clinical partners, is now developing a new diagnostic tool that can detect the first signs of neurodegenerative changes using a sensor belt. Forgetfulness and confusion can be signs of a currently incurable ailment: Alzheimer's disease. It is the most common form of dementia that currently affect around 50 million people worldwide. It mainly afflicts older people.
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