JMIR Neurotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. e56679 - e56679
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Abstract
Background
Interest
in
using
digital
sensors
to
monitor
patients
with
prior
stroke
for
depression,
a
risk
factor
poor
outcomes,
has
grown
rapidly;
however,
little
is
known
about
behavioral
phenotypes
related
future
mood
symptoms
and
if
without
previously
diagnosed
depression
experience
similar
phenotypes.
Objective
This
study
aimed
assess
the
feasibility
of
prestroke
diagnosis
(DD)
controls.
We
examined
relationships
between
physical
activity
behaviors
self-reported
frequency.
Methods
In
UK
Biobank
wearable
accelerometer
cohort,
we
retrospectively
identified
who
had
suffered
(N=1603)
conducted
cross-sectional
analyses
those
completed
subsequent
survey
follow-up.
Sensitivity
assessed
general
population
cohort
excluding
previous
participants
2
incident
cohorts:
(IS)
cerebrovascular
disease
(IC).
Results
controls,
odds
being
higher
depressed
frequency
category
decreased
by
23%
each
minute
spent
moderate‐to‐vigorous
(odds
ratio
0.77,
95%
CI
0.69‐0.87;
P
<.001).
association
persisted
both
cohorts
IC
control
cohort.
Conclusions
Although
was
linked
less
frequent
DD,
this
finding
did
not
persist
DDs.
Thus,
accelerometer-mood
monitoring
may
provide
clinically
useful
insights
Considering
lack
findings
IS
cohorts,
also
be
appropriately
applied
observing
broader
pathogenesis.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 327 - 327
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
Wearable
devices
have
gained
increasing
attention
for
use
in
multifunctional
applications
related
to
health
monitoring,
particularly
research
of
the
circadian
rhythms
cognitive
functions
and
metabolic
processes.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
encompass
how
wearables
can
be
used
study
disease.
We
highlight
importance
these
as
markers
well-being
potential
predictors
outcomes.
focus
on
wearable
technologies
sleep
research,
medicine,
chronomedicine
beyond
domain
emphasize
actigraphy
a
validated
tool
monitoring
sleep,
activity,
light
exposure.
discuss
various
mathematical
methods
currently
analyze
actigraphic
data,
such
parametric
non-parametric
approaches,
linear,
non-linear,
neural
network-based
applied
quantify
non-circadian
variability.
also
introduce
novel
actigraphy-derived
markers,
which
personalized
proxies
status,
assisting
discriminating
between
disease,
offering
insights
into
neurobehavioral
status.
lifestyle
factors
physical
activity
exposure
modulate
brain
health.
establishing
reference
standards
measures
further
refine
data
interpretation
improve
clinical
The
review
calls
existing
tools
methods,
deepen
our
understanding
health,
develop
healthcare
strategies.
BACKGROUND
Social
frailty
poses
a
potential
risk
even
for
relatively
healthy
older
adults,
necessitating
development
of
early
detection
and
prevention
strategies.
Recently,
consumer-grade
wearable
devices
have
gained
attention
their
ability
to
provide
accurate
sensor
data,
digital
biomarkers
social
screening
could
be
calculated
from
these
data.
OBJECTIVE
The
objective
this
study
was
explore
associated
with
using
data
recorded
by
Fitbit
evaluate
relationship
health
outcomes
in
adults.
METHODS
This
cross-sectional
conducted
102
community-dwelling
Participants
attending
programs
wore
the
Inspire
series
on
non-dominant
wrist
at
least
seven
consecutive
days,
during
which
step
count
heart
rate
were
collected.
Standardized
questionnaires
used
assess
physical
functions,
cognitive
frailty,
based
scores,
participants
categorized
into
three
groups:
robust,
pre-frailty,
frailty.
analyzed
calculate
nonparametric
extended
cosinor
rhythm
metrics,
along
rate-related
metrics.
RESULTS
final
sample
included
86
who
as
robust
(n
=
28),
pre-frailty
39),
19).
mean
age
77.14
years
(SD
5.70),
90.6%
women
78).
Multinomial
logistic
regression
analysis
revealed
that
step-based
metric,
Intradaily
Coefficient
Variation
(ICV.st),
significantly
pre-frailty.
including
delta
resting
(dRHR)
UpMesor.hr,
showed
significant
associations
both
Furthermore,
standard
deviation
(HR.sd)
alpha.hr
predictors
Specifically,
dRHR,
defined
difference
between
overall
average
(RHR),
exhibited
negative
(odds
ratio
[OR]
0.82,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
0.68-0.97,
p
0.024)
(OR
0.74,
CI
0.58-0.94,
0.015).
linear
model
association
ICV.st
Word
List
Memory
(WM)
score,
measure
decline
(β
-0.04,
0.024).
CONCLUSIONS
identified
novel
metrics
These
findings
suggest
devices,
are
low-cost
accessible,
hold
promise
tools
evaluating
its
factors
through
enabling
calculation
biomarkers.
Future
research
should
include
larger
sizes
focus
clinical
applications
findings.
CLINICALTRIAL
UMIN-CTR
JMIR Aging,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. e67294 - e67294
Published: April 7, 2025
Abstract
Background
Consumer
wearable
devices
could,
in
theory,
provide
sufficient
accelerometer
data
for
measuring
the
24-hour
sleep/wake
risk
factors
dementia
that
have
been
identified
prior
research.
To
our
knowledge,
no
study
older
adults
has
demonstrated
feasibility
and
acceptability
of
accessing
consumer
to
compute
rhythm
measures.
Objective
We
aimed
establish
characterizing
measures
using
gathered
from
Apple
Watch
with
without
mild
cognitive
impairment
(MCI),
examine
correlations
these
neuropsychological
test
performance.
Methods
Of
40
enrolled
(mean
[SD]
age
67.2
[8.4]
years;
72.5%
female),
19
had
MCI
21
disorder
(NCD).
Participants
were
provided
devices,
oriented
software
(myRhythmWatch
or
myRW),
asked
use
system
a
week.
The
primary
outcome
was
whether
participants
collected
enough
assess
(ie,
≥3
valid
continuous
days).
extracted
standard
nonparametric
extended-cosine
based
metrics.
Neuropsychological
tests
gauged
immediate
delayed
memory
(Hopkins
Verbal
Learning
Test)
as
well
processing
speed
set-shifting
(Oral
Trails
Parts
A
B).
Results
All
meet
providing
(≥3
days)
mean
(SD)
recording
length
somewhat
shorter
group
at
6.6
(1.2)
days
compared
NCD
7.2
(0.6)
days.
Later
activity
onset
times
associated
worse
performance
(
β
=−.28).
More
fragmented
rhythms
=.40).
Conclusions
Using
Watch-based
myRW
gather
raw
is
feasible
MCI.
Sleep/wake
variables
generated
this
correlated
function,
suggesting
future
studies
can
approach
evaluate
novel,
scalable,
factor
characterization
targeted
therapy
approaches.
PLOS Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. e0000795 - e0000795
Published: April 25, 2025
Neurodegenerative
diseases,
such
as
Alzheimer’s
and
Parkinson’s
Disease,
pose
a
significant
healthcare
burden
to
the
aging
population.
Structural
MRI
brain
parameters
accelerometry
data
from
wearable
devices
have
been
proven
be
useful
predictors
for
these
diseases
but
separately
examined
in
prior
literature.
This
study
aims
determine
whether
combination
of
may
improve
detection
prognostication
disease,
compared
with
alone.
A
cohort
19,793
participants
free
neurodegenerative
disease
at
time
imaging
capture
UK
Biobank
longitudinal
follow-up
was
derived
test
this
hypothesis.
Relevant
structural
parameters,
collected
devices,
standard
polygenic
risk
scores
lifestyle
information
were
obtained.
Subsequent
development
among
recorded
(mean
5.9
years),
positive
cases
defined
those
diagnosed
least
one
year
after
imaging.
machine
learning
algorithm
(XGBoost)
employed
create
prediction
models
disease.
model
consisting
all
factors,
including
data,
PRS,
information,
achieved
highest
AUC
value
(0.819)
out
tested
models.
that
excluded
lowest
(0.688).
Feature
importance
analyses
revealed
18
20
most
important
features
while
2
data.
Our
demonstrates
potential
utility
combining
predict
incidence
diseases.
Future
prospective
studies
across
different
populations
should
conducted
confirm
results
look
differences
predictive
ability
various
types
Designs,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(4), P. 75 - 75
Published: July 29, 2024
The
growth
in
the
prevalence
of
dementias
is
associated
with
a
phenomenon
that
challenges
21st
century,
population
aging.
Dementias
require
physical
and
mental
effort
on
part
caregivers,
making
it
difficult
to
promote
controlled
active
care.
This
review
aims
explore
usability
integration
wearable
devices
designed
measure
daily
activities
elderly
people
dementia.
A
survey
was
carried
out
following
databases:
LILACS,
Science
Direct
PubMed,
between
2018
2024
methodologies
as
well
selection
criteria
are
briefly
described.
total
27
articles
were
included
met
inclusion
answered
research
question.
As
main
conclusions,
various
monitoring
measurements
interaction
aspects
critically
important,
demonstrating
their
significant
contributions
controlled,
adequate
monitoring,
despite
incomplete
compliance
key
which
could
guarantee
solutions
economically
accessible
institutions
or
other
organizations
through
application
design
requirements.
Future
should
not
only
focus
development
follow
essential
requirements
but
also
further
studying
needs
adversities
dementia
face
pillar
for
feasible
device.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
Disturbed
sleep
is
common
in
ageing
and
dementia,
but
objectively
quantifying
it
over
time
challenging.
We
validated
a
contactless
under-mattress
pressure
sensor
developed
data
analysis
method
to
assess
patterns
the
home
long
periods.
Data
from
13,588
individuals
(3.7
million
nights)
general
population
were
compared
dementia
cohort
of
93
patients
(>40,000
nights).
Dementia
was
associated
with
heterogeneous
disturbances
primarily
characterised
by
advanced
delayed
timing,
longer
bed,
more
bed
exits.
Explainable
machine
learning
used
derive
Research
Institute
Sleep
Index
(DRI-SI),
digital
biomarker
their
evolution.
The
DRI-SI
can
detect
effects
acute
clinical
events
progression
at
individual
level.
This
approach
bridges
gap
care
providing
feasible
for
monitoring
health
events,
disease
risk.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Abstract
Importance
Sleep
health
comprises
several
dimensions
such
as
duration
and
fragmentation
of
sleep,
circadian
activity,
daytime
behavior.
Yet,
most
research
has
focused
on
individual
sleep
characteristics.
Studies
are
needed
to
identify
profiles
incorporating
multiple
assess
how
different
may
be
linked
adverse
outcomes.
Objective
To
actigraphy-based
24-hour
sleep/circadian
in
older
men
investigate
whether
these
associated
with
the
incidence
dementia
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
events
over
12
years.
Design
Data
came
from
a
prospective
study
participants
recruited
between
2003-2005
followed
until
2015-2016.
Setting
Multicenter
population-based
cohort
study.
Participants
Among
3,135
enrolled,
we
excluded
331
missing
or
invalid
actigraphy
data
137
significant
cognitive
impairment
at
baseline,
leading
sample
2,667
participants.
Exposures
Leveraging
20
actigraphy-derived
activity
rhythm
variables,
determined
using
an
unsupervised
machine
learning
technique
based
coalesced
generalized
hyperbolic
mixture
modeling.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Incidence
CVD
events.
Results
We
identified
three
distinct
profiles:
active
healthy
sleepers
(AHS;
n=1,707
(64.0%);
characterized
by
normal
duration,
higher
quality,
stronger
rhythmicity,
during
wake
periods),
fragmented
poor
(FPS;
n=376
(14.1%);
lower
fragmentation,
shorter
weaker
rhythmicity),
long
frequent
nappers
(LFN;
n=584
(21.9%);
longer
more
naps,
rhythmicity).
Over
12-year
follow-up,
compared
AHS,
FPS
had
increased
risks
(Hazard
Ratio
(HR)=1.35,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)=1.02-1.78
HR=1.32,
CI=1.08-1.60,
respectively)
after
multivariable
adjustment,
whereas
LFN
showed
marginal
association
risk
(HR=1.16,
CI=0.98-1.37)
but
not
(HR=1.09,
95%CI=0.86-1.38).
Conclusion
Relevance
multidimensional
health.
Compared
sleepers,
overall
rhythms
exhibited
worse
incident
These
results
highlight
potential
targets
for
interventions
need
comprehensive
screening
Key
Points
Question:
Are
there
men,
if
so,
they
years?
Findings:
Three
were
identified:
[AHS],
[FPS],
[LFN].
Meaning:
Older
events,
suggesting
their
target
populations