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η-amyloid: a recently identified peptide involved in the Alzheimer disease

A team of German and French researchers recently identified a new peptide that could be involved in the Alzheimer disease.

The η-amyloid – or eta-amyloid – belongs to the same family as the beta-amyloid involved with the development of the disease. It has escaped notice from researchers for thirty years. According to research teams, its discovery could impact some clinical trials that are currently ongoing.

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Study reveals a protein’s influence on memory and cognitive abilitites on adults

In a recent study that was published in the Nature Medicine journal, American researchers from the University of California in San Francisco have identified the responsability of a protein in the cognitive decline process: as it accumulates in blood with ageing, the protein harms the cognitive functions in the hippocampus, which is a region of the brain associated with memory. [Read more…] about Study reveals a protein’s influence on memory and cognitive abilitites on adults

Polypharmacy and Iatrogenesis: elderly people and their medication

In France, 71% of people aged 50 years old and above take daily mediations; 45.000 people aged 70 years and above have medical prescriptions given by their doctors that exceed 10 different types of medicine per day. In fact, elderly people having several chronic diseases may need various medical prescriptions from different doctors (general practitioner, specialists). However, polypharmacy can cause iatrogenesis risks. [Read more…] about Polypharmacy and Iatrogenesis: elderly people and their medication

Infographics: Health and Digital Communication

The advent of the Internet and Communication Technologies revolutionised the traditional healthcare system. People are now talking about personalised medicine, where patients can be screened according to their medical and biological history.

85% of Healthcare providers want to increase communication with  patients, while 42% of patients will feel more confident if their doctor communicates with them between consults.
This Infographics is about Digital Health and all progress made from Reaction to Prevention, thanks to the ITC. [Read more…] about Infographics: Health and Digital Communication

The Exhibition for a Healthy and Independent living: a business meeting with health care professionals

The Exhibition for a Healthy and Independent living (“Salons Santé Autonomie”) will take place on May, 19 – 21, at Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles. Organized by PG Promotion –UBM on behalf of the FHF (French Hospital Federation), this exhibition is the main business meeting for health professionals. It covers healthcare and social welfare, and since 2013, other similar events have joined the exhibition: HospitalExpo, GerontHandicapExpo and Health-ITExpo.

15 000 professional visitors and about 550 exhibitors are expected to be present at the 2015 edition. [Read more…] about The Exhibition for a Healthy and Independent living: a business meeting with health care professionals

Parkinson: A pencil which facilitates hand writing

ARC, the vibrating pencil was designed by several English Students of Imperial College of London and Royal College of Art. At the beginning, this pencil was created with the objective to raise public awareness and understanding of the Parkinson’s disease. Ultimately, it seemed that this pencil could been a suitable solution for people suffering from Parkinson so they could handwrite.

This pencil limits shakiness, tremors and writing difficulties.

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Morphe@: a connected mattress which ensure you a good sleep

Maliterie.com will launch an intelligent mattress today, Friday, March 27th, on International Sleep Day. The item is a connected mattress that analyses the person’s sleep in order to improve their quality of sleep.

The presentation of this intelligent mattress is also available on the Silvereco.fr portal.

Morphe@: an intelligent mattress to reinvent the bedding

Morphe@

Maliterie.com wishes “to reinvent the bedding” thanks to the intelligent mattress Morphe@. It was designed in partnership with the Finnish start-up Beddit. The Morphe@ launch follows the release of the connected bed base Neo.usb, which was launched a few months ago: it allows people to reload their digital tablets.

Morphe@ aims to improve the quality of sleep thanks to embedded sensors and the Beddit application. A classic double mattress costs about €799 (a mattress with 160×200 dimensions will cost €899).

Maliterie.com manager Laurent Crepin explains excitedly: “By associating the Morphe@ mattress and the bed base Neo.usb which is equipped with an USB port for each sleeper, our customers will be able to take advantage of innovative and easy to use applications. We are happy to finally share this innovation at an affordable price. Everyone will be able to enjoy a connected and intelligent sleep. The coming next years are full of promises”.

How does the Morphe@ mattress work?

The Beddit application
The Beddit application

People have to download the Beddit’s free application on their Smartphone, and turn it on before sleeping.

The sensors are directly integrated into the mattress: they measure and register sleeping data such as:

  • Heartbeat
  • Sleepiness duration
  • Sleeping cycles
  • Sleeping quality and the possible interferences
  • Breath and the snoring …

Once the data is registered, the application analyses it and gives personalised advice to improve the quality of sleep.

An intelligent alarm clock

An intelligent alarm clock can be programed by the user. The application calculates the right moment to smoothly wake the sleeper up, who has to be in a light phase of sleep close enough to the desired time slot.

Upon awakening, the application gives a complete analysis of sleep through simple and playful graphs. The application gives a mark out of 100 points to estimate the global night quality and gives personalised advice to optimize the sleep (eg: “avoid doing sports less than 3 hours before sleeping”, “avoid driving after a bad night of sleep”…).

Morphe@ will be sold on the website www.maliterie.com starting March 27th, and it will be shown on the same day in Paris I, Paris XV, Lyon and Neuville-sur-Sarthe stores.

Infographic: Healthcare and wearable technology

According to the latest Orange’s Infographic, in 2013, 60% of the wearable products belonged to the fitness or medical care sectors.

Whether we speak about smart contact lenses, smart watches or fitness bands, this new generation of wearables conquered the healthcare field.

Moreover, 1 in 3 British and American people trust the use of connected objects for their medical recovery. [Read more…] about Infographic: Healthcare and wearable technology

Sports and the elderly: benefits and advice for a completely safe practice

One French person out of two aged between 55 and 64 years old practices a physical activity. Sport is not limited to young people, it’s even strongly recommended for the elderly.

Precautions are to take before starting practicing any sport, some studies show that exercise allows to prevent the consequences of falls and reduces loss autonomy risks.

Some sports, whether calm or more energetic, are specifically adapted to the elderly.

Here is an overview and some pieces of advice about physical practices adapted to the elderly. [Read more…] about Sports and the elderly: benefits and advice for a completely safe practice

First implantation of the bionic eye Argus II at Strasbourg University Hospital

Argus II is a retinal implant developed by Second Sight Company, which allows people with vision impairments to regain their eyesight, even though partially. Strasbourg University Hospital recently announced the first implantation of Argus II retinal prosthesis to one of its patients. The surgery was made with the collaboration of the Reference Center Of Rare Diseases CARGO (Ophthalmic Rare and Genetic Disorders) and with the ophthalmic department of Strasbourg University Hospital.

36 new patients should benefit from a similar surgery in the coming next months in France.

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