Alzheimer's diagnosis shortly based on biomarkersAt the International Alzheimer's Congress (AAIC) 2023 in Amsterdam, new guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease developed by clinicians and researchers from around the world were presented. In these criteria, the disease is diagnosed in the clinic through the use of blood biomarkers, just as with other major diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Health problems don't recognise bordersA land border can't stop a virus. That was clear for everyone as the COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly across the globe. Only international cooperation can lead to better global healthcare worldwide, something which in the interest of us all. The Global Health department of Amsterdam UMC has spent years trying to drive this forward.
Amsterdam UMC led eHealth app ensures faster recovery after major abdominal operations Through the use of eHealth application ikHerstel, patients recover from major abdominal operations 30% faster than patients who do not use the app. That is the main conclusion of research led by Amsterdam UMC across eleven Dutch hospitals. The app aims to empower patients to feel more in control of their recovery process. The results were published today in Lancet Digital Health.
Customised treatment for heart failure patients through the use of AIHeart failure is the leading cause of hospitalisation in those over 65 and research predicts that the condition will increase in global prevalence by almost 50% by 2030. In order to reduce the burden of disease on both health systems and patients, Amsterdam UMC is launching, thanks to a Horizon Europe grant of almost 6 million euros, a consortium to look for an AI-powered solution.
Tyler Kirby receives Heart Foundation Dekker grant The Dutch Heart Foundation has now awarded all Dekker grants, 5 out of 15 for ACS researchers. Dekker grants are personal research grants for talented cardiovascular researchers.
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