Clinical Manifestations.

Background: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are characterized by impairments in an individual's cognitive and functional abilities. Computerized cognitive tests have been shown to be effective in detecting mild cognitive impairment and ADRD but whether they can stage the ADRD disease remains to be studied.

Method: Retrospective analysis was performed on a BrainCheck dataset containing 1,749 ADRD patients with different cognitive and functional assessments completed for cognitive care planning, including the Dementia Severity Rating Scale (DSRS), the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and the BrainCheck cognitive assessment battery (BC-Assess).

Clinical Manifestations.

Background: Previous validation studies demonstrated that BrainCheck Assess (BC-Assess), a computerized cognitive test battery, can reliably and sensitively distinguish individuals with different levels of cognitive impairment (i.e., normal cognition (NC), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementia).

Maximizing nutrient removal: unveiling the influence of biomass retention time in revolving algae biofilm reactor.

This study introduces a novel Revolving Algae Biofilm reactor for synthetic wastewater treatment, examining the influence of various biomass retention times (BRTs) on nutrient removal performance. The study reveals complex interactions between microalgae and bacteria, emphasizing their symbiotic functions in oxygen provision, nutrient absorption, and floc creation. This research contributes to the advancement of sustainable wastewater treatment methods, showing promise for large-scale nutrient removal in industrial settings.

A multi-channel bioimpedance-based device for Vietnamese hand gesture recognition.

This study addresses the growing importance of hand gesture recognition across diverse fields, such as industry, education, and healthcare, targeting the often-neglected needs of the deaf and dumb community. The primary objective is to improve communication between individuals, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life, particularly in the context of advanced healthcare. This paper presents a novel approach for real-time hand gesture recognition using bio-impedance techniques.

Prevalence of Kaposi sarcoma in the United States: SEER cross-sectional study.

Primary Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a rare cancer caused by human herpesvirus-8 that most often affects people with compromised immune systems. Since knowledge of the relationship between disease and sociodemographic factors contributes to the development of precision medicine, we investigated the prevalence of KS within the US population. Using SEER, we found that the Black population had the highest prevalence rate in 2018 compared to other racial groups.