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Japan's AI revolutionizes dementia diagnosis through walking analysis.

Japan is at the forefront of developing AI tools to detect dementia, aiming to revolutionize early diagnosis and treatment. They aim to develop artificial intelligence-based tools that will help detect dementia at an early stage, including one that analyzes how people walk. 🤖🧠

This innovative approach promises to improve the quality of life for many and reduce the burden on healthcare systems. Stay tuned as Japan leads the way in the fight against dementia. 🌟🇯🇵

Source: The Japan Times
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