The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has devastating effects not only on the victims of this illness but also on the caregivers of these patients, a role that may last years and will grow significantly as the disease worsens. As their independence wanes, they will require assistance in all facets of their function, from paying their …
A research study published in The Lancet Public Health earlier this month suggests a marked increase in the projection of the number of patients who will be living with dementia in the UK by 2040. In fact, it suggests a 40% increase as compared to previous projections. This study projects that dementia sufferers will reach …
Primary care doctors are the first line of defense against all disease, charged with the responsibility of recognizing and diagnosing all disorders, including neurologic conditions. In fact, due to the growing shortage of neurologists, primary care doctors currently care for approximately 75% of all neurologic patients. Unfortunately, all evidence to date suggests that primary care …
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BeCareLink, an AI-driven platform for quantitative assessment of neurologic function, today announces the launch of its second subspecialty product, BeCare Neuro Link – a mobile application that provides the most comprehensive, remote, and objective neurologic assessment available for any neurologic or potential neurologic patients. About BeCareLink BeCareLink was founded in 2017 by CEO Larry Rubin …
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Our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Charisse Litchman, who has treated neurologic patients for over 30 years, offers some advice to patients suffering from chronic illness. The mental and emotional aspects of living with chronic illness take a great toll and often remain unaddressed. Much of this stems from people viewing their illness as a burden …
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Recent research suggests that there may be a simple way to help delay the severity of cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer’s disease- something that most of us can do every night – get a good night’s sleep. In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of California (UC) Berkeley, Stanford University, and UC …
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the second greatest cause of disability in early and middle adulthood. Although the exact cause of Multiple Sclerosis is still being hotly investigated, there are clear risk factors for MS. While people who do not have risk factors can develop MS, noting identifiable risk factors may prompt clinicians to look for …
When a new drug comes onto the market it is developed and approved for a single indication or disease state. Yet, over time, as the drug is used and its safety, tolerability and efficacy are proven, doctors “thinking outside of the box” will often use the same medication for an entirely different indication. For example, …
Lack of accessibility to medical specialists has become increasingly dire over the last decade, especially since the pandemic. The impact on the elderly has been dramatic, yet, the scarcity of medical specialists has been felt most by patients of all ages with chronic disease, especially chronic neurologic diseases. Further, it is more common for patients …
After helping thousands of patients monitor their clinical progress with their MS through BeCare MS Link, we’re excited to announce a new innovative mobile app for general neurological care: BeCare Neuro Link! We created BeCare Neuro Link to assist anyone that wishes to screen their neurologic status and detect a problem early or monitor their …
Introducing BeCare Neuro Link, A General Neuro Exam enhanced by AI at home Read More »
