Advanced wearable technology improves support for people with dementia and their caregivers
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Prof Stefanovska said: This is a revolutionary discovery that may open a whole new world in the study of the Alzheimer's disease. It most likely reflects an inflammation, maybe in the brain, that once detected can probably be treated and severe states of Alzheimer's might be prevented in the future.”