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Many people are familiar with typical symptoms of dementia such as memory loss and changes in behaviour, but some more obscure signs could manifest themselves within the eyes, scientists have said. Saccades, or rapid eye movements, tend to be slower in those with dementia, experts have said. This is especially true for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, the most prevalent type of dementia. A recent report featured on details new insights into the relationship between saccades and dementia, stating: "People with Alzheimer's exhibit a loss of motor control along with cognitive decline." These eye movements, which may be less accurate or delayed in dementia patients, are among the preliminary symptoms of decay. Researchers at École de Technologie Supérieure and Dartmouth University suggested this unique symptom could be detected via earpiece microphones. Researcher Arian Shamei explained: "Eye movements are fascinating since they are some of the most rapid and precise movements in the human body, thus they rely on both excellent motor skills and cognitive functioning." The team shared their breakthrough at this year's annual meeting of the Acoustical Society of America. They suggested that microphones might be the most effective way to identify these slower eye movements. Traditional methods involve using eye-tracking equipment to detect and analyse saccades, but such technology isn't widely available. Miriam Boutros, who presented the research, said: "We are using a device called a hearable. It is an earpiece with in-ear microphones that captures physiological signals from the body. Our goal is to develop health-monitoring algorithms for hearables, capable of continuous, long-term monitoring and early disease detection." The team believes that eye movements, including saccades, create eardrum vibrations detectable by these in-ear microphones. They're currently testing this hypothesis with volunteers using both hearables and traditional eye trackers, aiming to distinguish between normal saccades and those that could indicate neurological conditions like Alzheimer's. The NHS lists symptoms of dementia as: “These symptoms are often mild and may get worse only very gradually,” the health body says. If you spot any of these signs you should speak to your GP.Oklahoma's Zac Alley joins Rich Rodriguez's West Virginia staff as defensive coordinator
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Purdue Fort Wayne defeats Green Bay 83-67It wasn't a great day to be a Commanders' running back. First, it was Brian Robinson Jr. who exited with an ankle injury early in the game, but he later returned. Then it was Austin Ekeler , who appeared to be knocked out at the conclusion of a wild 60 minutes. The Week 12 game against the Cowboys featured lead changes, special teams mayhem and some near-magic for the Commanders . While the comeback effort fell short, dropping Washington to 7-4 on the season, the concern now shifts to Ekeler. Here is the latest on the Commanders' veteran running back. Austin Ekeler injury update Ekeler was helped off the field late in the fourth quarter following a kickoff return with nine seconds to go. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. Teammates immediately called to the sidelined for assistance as Ekeler lay on the ground motionless. The running back wasn't given a chance to return since the injury occurred at the end of the game on Sunday. Commanders RB depth chart If Ekeler is forced to miss time, Washington will be down to just two running backs. Robinson Jr. would remain the starting back, but McNichols would likely see more work.
‘One of my heroes.’ Politicians across GA, US offer condolences after Jimmy Carter’s deathAuthored by George Citroner via The Epoch Times, Americans are dying from cold weather at more than twice the rate they did two decades ago. A total of 40,079 deaths were recorded from 1999 to 2022, with cold temperatures as either an underlying or contributing cause of death, according to a research letter published Dec. 19 in JAMA Network . The authors of the letter, affiliated with Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, used data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to analyze death certificates. The letter highlights a long-term trend of increase in the rate of cold-related deaths, more than doubling from 0.44 per 100,000 people in 1999 to 0.92 per 100,000 people in 2022. Cold-related deaths were highest among U.S. adults aged 75 years and older. Older people are more susceptible to cold weather due to their limited ability to regulate their body temperature and a greater prevalence of chronic health conditions. While the elderly experience the most deaths overall, the middle-aged group is seeing the fastest rate of increase in cold-related fatalities. Men were more likely to die from cold-related causes than women. These findings are “striking” because these deaths are preventable, Michael Liu, a doctor of medicine student at Harvard Medical School and the study’s first author, told The Epoch Times. Data from the research letter also indicated that while American Indian, Alaska Native, and black people were more likely to die from cold-related deaths each year than any other racial or ethnic groups, Hispanic and white populations saw the most significant increases in the annual mortality rate attributed to cold weather. “There is also increasing evidence that social risk factors that predispose to cold-related deaths are rising in the U.S., including higher rates of social isolation and unsheltered homelessness,” Liu added. Liu noted that although he and his team cannot accurately predict trends going forward, “it is possible that deaths due to cold may increase over time.” “There is evidence that climate change has been associated with more extreme winter weather events,” he said. Another factor that may contribute to increasing deaths from cold in the United States over time is the aging population. “This population has a more limited thermoregulation capacity and a greater burden of underlying health conditions,” Liu said. Structural risk factors like not having sufficient home insulation or heating may also be contributing to cold-related deaths. American Indian, Alaska Native, and black populations, are particularly at risk due to living in homes with inadequate home insulation or heating. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, from July 2021 to May 2023, 36.4 percent of households facing energy insecurity were black. Additionally, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that winter months have seen death rates 8 to 12 percent higher than those in non-winter months across the United States for several years. Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times or ZeroHedge.
Parliamentary secy advises promoting PSQCA’s role The parliamentary secretary for science and technology, Government of Pakistan, Nikhat Shakeel Khan, visited the PSQCA-Complex at Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi, said a press release on Wednesday. She chaired a meeting along with Director General Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) Mr. Taufeeq Ali Abbasi and Secretary PSQCA Mr. A.K. Rind. Ms. Nikhat Shakeel Khan appreciated the performance of PSQCA and advised promoting its role. She also inaugurated a Daycare Centre at the PSQCA Head Office-Karachi as per the prime minister’s directives. PSQCA Directors Engr. Ali Bux Soomro, Engr. Khalid Ahmed Bablani, Engr. Muhammad Ashraf Palari, Engr. Anjum Parveen (Incharge Day Care Centre) & Media Incharge Mr. Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Solongi were also present on the occasion.
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