Individual Variability in Brain Connectivity Patterns and Driving-Fatigue Dynamics.

Mental fatigue during driving poses significant risks to road safety, necessitating accurate assessment methods to mitigate potential hazards. This study explores the impact of individual variability in brain networks on driving fatigue assessment, hypothesizing that subject-specific connectivity patterns play a pivotal role in understanding fatigue dynamics. By conducting a linear regression analysis of subject-specific brain networks in different frequency bands, this research aims to elucidate the relationships between frequency-specific connectivity patterns and driving fatigue. As such, an EEG sustained driving simulation experiment was carried out, estimating individuals' brain networks using the Phase Lag Index (PLI) to capture shared connectivity patterns. The results unveiled notable variability in connectivity patterns across frequency bands, with the alpha band exhibiting heightened sensitivity to driving fatigue. Individualized connectivity analysis underscored the complexity of fatigue assessment and the potential for personalized approaches. These findings emphasize the importance of subject-specific brain networks in comprehending fatigue dynamics, while providing sensor space minimization, advocating for the development of efficient mobile sensor applications for real-time fatigue detection in driving scenarios.

Drosophila oogenesis as a bio-marker responding to EMF sources.

The model biological organisms Drosophila melanogaster and Drosophila virilis have been utilized to assess effects on apoptotic cell death of follicles during oogenesis and reproductive capacity (fecundity) decline. A total of 280 different experiments were performed using newly emerged flies exposed for short time daily for 3-7 d to various EMF sources including: GSM 900/1800 MHz mobile phone, 1880-1900 MHz DECT wireless base, DECT wireless handset, mobile phone-DECT handset combination, 2.44 GHz wireless network (Wi-Fi), 2.44 GHz blue tooth, 92.8 MHz FM generator, 27.15 MHz baby monitor, 900 MHz CW RF generator and microwave oven's 2.44 GHz RF and magnetic field components. Mobile phone was used as a reference exposure system for evaluating factors considered very important in dosimetry extending our published work with D. melanogaster to the insect D. virilis. Distance from the emitting source, the exposure duration and the repeatability were examined. All EMF sources used created statistically significant effects regarding fecundity and cell death-apoptosis induction, even at very low intensity levels (0.3 V/m blue tooth radiation), well below ICNIRP's guidelines, suggesting that Drosophila oogenesis system is suitable to be used as a biomarker for exploring potential EMF bioactivity. Also, there is no linear cumulative effect when increasing the duration of exposure or using one EMF source after the other (i.e. mobile phone and DECT handset) at the specific conditions used. The role of the average versus the peak E-field values as measured by spectrum analyzers on the final effects is discussed.

Enhancing Healthcare Through Telehealth Ecosystems: Impacts and Prospects.

This poster presents a comprehensive assessment of the transformative potential of telehealth ecosystems, integrating Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. The study explores their impact on healthcare delivery and markets, emphasising the need for robust cybersecurity measures and technological integration. By facilitating continuous monitoring, personalised interventions, and improved patient outcomes, the integration of advanced technologies in telehealth ecosystems has the potential to revolutionise healthcare delivery and reduce healthcare costs. However, successful implementation and maximisation of their benefits require collaborative research and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.

Serious games for Parkinson's Disease management as implemented in PROPHETIC platform.

In this paper, we describe the serious games, integrated into PROPHETIC which is an innovating personal healthcare service for a holistic remote management of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. The main objective of the three developed serious games is to allow health professionals to remotely monitor and appraise the overall physical status of their patients. The significant benefits for the patients, making use of this platform, is the improvement of their engagement, empowerment and, consequently, the provision of education about their condition and its management. The design of the serious games was based on the clinical needs derived from the literature and their primary target is to assess and record specific physical capabilities of the patient. All the games scores and the recorded parameters are gathered and also presented to the clinicians, offering them a precise overview of the patient's motor status and the possibility to modify the therapeutic plan, if required.

A Platform for Health Record Management of the Conscripts in the Hellenic Navy.

eMass project aims to digitalize the medical examination procedure of recruitment phase of conscripts in the Hellenic Navy. eMass integrates recruits' Electronic Health Record (EHR), while allows a pre-screening test, through portable telemedicine equipment. The data will be exploited to assess the individual's cardiovascular risk through appropriate digital tools and algorithms. The eMass digital platform, will be accessible to health experts involved in the recruitment procedure for further assessment and processing. Recruits' personal data is stored in the database encrypted using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). eMass solution contributes to beneficial management and medical data analysis, preventing inessential physical or medical examinations minimizing danger of possible errors and reducing time-consuming processes. Moreover, eMass exploits Electronic Health Record data through a machine-learning based cardiovascular risk assessment tool.