O Date: May 08, 2024

O Start Time: 4:00 PM

O Venue: YBS Bldg. #207

O Speaker: Geon Ha Kim

O Position & Affiliation:  Associate Professor

                                                    Dept. Neurology, Ewha W. University,

                                          Ewha W.University Modkong Hospital

O Title:  Biomarkers and Digital Therapeutics for Patients with Cognitive Impairment

O Abstract: 

      Cognitive impairment poses a significant global health challenge, necessitating innovative approaches to enhance early diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment. This presentation will cover the emerging field of digital biomarkers and digital therapeutics for patients with cognitive impairment in older adults. 

      Digital biomarkers, derived from various digital sources such as wearables, smartphones, and home-based devices, offer a non-invasive and continuous means of capturing real-time data related to cognitive function. These biomarkers have the potential to revolutionize early detection, allowing for timely interventions and personalized treatment strategies. Moreover, they enable remote monitoring, providing a more comprehensive and ecologically valid assessment of patients' cognitive status in their daily lives.

     Digital therapeutics utilize digital technologies to administer evidence-based interventions with the goal of enhancing cognitive function, alleviating symptoms, and improving overall well-being. These interventions typically encompass cognitive training exercises, educational components, and personalized feedback, offering a scalable and easily accessible method for delivering targeted interventions to patients remotely

      The integration of digital biomarkers and digital therapeutics holds promise for a patient-centric approach to cognitive impairment management. By combining objective data from digital biomarkers with tailored interventions from digital therapeutics, healthcare providers can offer more personalized and adaptive treatment strategies. Although challenges such as data privacy, standardization, and regulatory considerations must be addressed to ensure the ethical and effective implementation of these technologies, this approach not only enhances the efficiency of care but also fosters a proactive and preventive healthcare model in older adults.