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NGVU-Cog+ App: Coming Soon to Support Your Brain Health

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:41:09 GMT

We’re excited to share that the NGVU-Cog+ App is on its way! This new app is designed to help you keep track of your brain health and mood in a simple, user-friendly way. Here’s a quick look at what it’s all about and what you can expect.

What is NGVU-Cog+?

NGVU-Cog+ is a mobile app that gives you real-time insights into your brain’s health and your mood. It uses a mix of cognitive tests (like memory and recognition tasks) and mental health questionnaires to provide a clear picture of how you’re doing. The app focuses on something called the neuro-glia-vascular unit, which is a fancy term for the parts of your brain that work together to keep it healthy.

The app doesn’t diagnose medical conditions or replace a doctor’s advice. Instead, it’s a tool to help you understand your cognitive and emotional state, and it’s meant to be used alongside professional guidance if needed.

What Does It Do?

The NGVU-Cog+ App includes several tests to assess different aspects of your brain and mood:

Cognitive Tests: These check your memory and recognition skills. For example, one test asks you to recognize images, while another tests how well you recall them. The app measures how accurate you are, how fast you respond, and how confident you feel about your answers (on a 0-5 scale).
Mental Health Tests: These include well-known questionnaires like:
BDI-II (Depression) : Scores from 0-3 per question, with some questions offering sub-options for sleep and appetite changes.
MAIA (Bodily Awareness) : Scores from 0-4, measuring how in tune you are with your body.
PSS-10 (Stress) : Scores from 0-5, assessing your stress levels.
GAD-7 (Anxiety) : Scores from 0-3, evaluating anxiety.

Before starting, the app asks if you’ve ever been diagnosed with a major psychiatric or neurological condition to better understand your background. Your answers help create a personalized summary of your results.

How Does It Work?

Once you complete the tests, NGVU-Cog+ combines the data to give you a summary of your cognitive and mental health. It’s like getting a quick snapshot of your brain’s performance and mood. The app also offers recommendations, like tips for managing stress or when to talk to a professional, based on your results.

You can save your results as a PDF to share with a doctor or keep for your records. If you’re curious about nearby specialists, the app can suggest psychologists, psychiatrists, or neurologists based on your location.

Why NGVU-Cog+?

What makes this app special is its focus on real-time assessment. It’s the first app to look at the neuro-glia-vascular unit health alongside mood, using straightforward tests anyone can do. Whether you’re just curious about your brain or want to monitor changes over time, NGVU-Cog+ aims to make it easy.

The app is also backed by science but designed to be clear for everyone. It’s not about diagnosing—it’s about giving you useful information to better understand yourself.

Coming Soon!

NGVU-Cog+ isn’t available yet, but it’s coming to iOS and Android soon. We’re putting the final touches on it to ensure it’s reliable and easy to use. If you’re interested, you can join the waitlist on our website to be among the first to try it.

When you sign up, you’ll get a quick email saying, “Thanks for checking out Cog App! Get ready for real-time brain health insights. Follow us on social media for updates!” We’ll keep you posted as we get closer to launch.

A Few Things to Know

Not a Doctor : NGVU-Cog+ is a support tool, not a medical diagnosis. Always talk to a healthcare professional for serious concerns.
Privacy Matters : Your data is protected, and we’ll have a clear privacy policy linked on the website.
Free to Start : While we don’t have pricing details yet, the app is designed to be accessible, with options to explore its features.

Stay in the Loop

We’re working hard to bring NGVU-Cog+ to you, and we can’t wait to share it. Visit our website to join the waitlist and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook for the latest news. Thanks for your interest—we’ll see you soon with NGVU-Cog+!

ABS Technologies to Participate in the LSI USA 2025 Emerging Medtech Summit

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:04:18 GMT

We are excited to announce that Advanced Biosimulation Technologies LLC will be participating in the LSI USA 2025 Emerging Medtech Summit , taking place from March 18-22, 2025, in Dana Point, California.

This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, investors, and innovators in the medical technology space, providing a unique opportunity to showcase groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven digital twin technology for personalized healthcare.

At ABS Technologies , we are pioneering next-generation biosimulation tools that empower clinicians with precision insights for stroke treatment, neurodegenerative care, and beyond . Our participation in LSI USA 2025 aligns with our mission to bridge the gap between computational modeling and real-world clinical applications .

We look forward to engaging with strategic partners, investors, and industry experts to explore new collaborations and share our vision for the future of digital healthcare.

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Unraveling the Stomach-Brain Connection with AI Digital Twin Technology

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:05:56 GMT

Based on our recent feature in scientia.global

For over 2,000 years, Hippocrates’ declaration that “all diseases begin in the stomach” has sparked medical inquiry. Today, this ancient idea finds new resonance as modern science explores the intricate connection between the stomach and the brain, known as the gut-brain axis. At ABS Technologies, we are leading this frontier with our groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Digital Twin platform.

The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication system, involving complex interactions between the gastrointestinal system and the central nervous system (CNS). These interactions often manifest in psychosomatic conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia. Despite their prevalence, the biological mechanisms underlying these conditions remain poorly understood due to their complexity.

Our AI Digital Twin addresses this challenge by integrating a vast range of biological and clinical data to simulate the stomach-brain connection in unprecedented detail. This computational platform incorporates everything from the microscopic activities of ion channels and intracellular biochemical reactions to the macroscopic behaviors of tissues and organs. By leveraging deterministic computational systems biology alongside machine learning, the platform overcomes the limitations of conventional AI methods, enabling precise and generalizable predictions.

A Comprehensive Digital Model of the Gut-Brain Axis

Key to this innovation is the mathematical model of the Neuro-Glial-Vascular Unit (NGVU) developed by Dr. Alexander Hermann . This foundational element of the brain, when integrated with our advanced stomach model developed by Dr. Roustem Miftahof , creates a fully functioning digital twin of the stomach-brain axis. This model allows us to analyze how gastric motility, sensory nerve signaling, and CNS regulation contribute to both healthy and diseased states.

For example, functional dyspepsia—affecting 5–11% of the global population—presents symptoms like epigastric pain and postprandial fullness without a clear organic cause. Using our platform, we can analyze the biomechanics and neurochemical signaling underlying this condition, offering insights into novel diagnostic methods and personalized therapies.

From Research to Real-World Application

Our platform is not just a scientific innovation—it is a practical tool designed to transform patient care. We are collaborating with healthcare professionals and patients to refine our system based on real-world feedback. A pilot study with the Asklepios Klinik in Hamburg is planned to evaluate the platform’s application in treating psychosomatic gastrointestinal disorders. This is a critical step toward integrating digital twin technology into routine clinical practice.

The Future of Personalized Healthcare

The AI Digital Twin represents the future of medicine: a shift from generalized treatments to personalized care. By bridging the gap between computational biology and clinical medicine, ABS Technologies is redefining how we understand and treat complex conditions at the intersection of the stomach and brain.

As highlighted in scientia.global , this pioneering work demonstrates how digital twin technology can unravel the mysteries of the gut-brain axis and pave the way for innovative, patient-specific healthcare solutions.

How Does the Stomach Communicate with the Brain?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:42:35 GMT

A Feature Published in Spektrum of TU Hamburg

For centuries, physicians have debated whether all illnesses truly begin in the stomach. Although modern medicine has disproved that single-cause notion, growing evidence shows the digestive system and the brain are deeply linked—often referred to as the “ gut-brain axis ” or “ brain-stomach axis ”. Environmental factors, along with the complex gut microbiota, highlight how disruptions in the stomach can influence our mental well-being, manifesting in psychosomatic disorders like irritable bowel syndrome.

At Advanced Biosimulation Technologies (ABS) , we explore this profound interconnection through cutting-edge digital modeling. Dr. Roustem Miftahof, in collaboration with Dr. Alexander Hermann, has developed a unique approach that merges fundamental biomedical principles, artificial intelligence, and advanced computational methods. By mathematically replicating crucial elements of the human brain—specifically, the neuro-glial-vascular unit (NGVU)—their model captures the interactions among neurons, glial cells, and blood vessels. Coupled with a precise simulation of the stomach, this breakthrough allows for real-time investigation of how gut and brain functions influence each other via the vagus nerve.

“ Understanding the gut-brain axis at a cellular and physiological level opens the door to new diagnostic methods, more effective therapies, and potentially transformative treatments ,” says Dr. Miftahof. The system, designed to be cloud-based, may soon be tested in a pilot study with a major clinical partner to evaluate patients experiencing psychosomatic gastrointestinal disorders.

By harnessing digital twin technology, ABS aims to bring unprecedented clarity to one of the body’s most elusive connections. The findings of Dr. Miftahof and Dr. Hermann, recently featured in Spektrum of the TU Hamburg, signify a leap forward in tackling a wide range of conditions at the intersection of digestive health and mental well-being.

Go to the article: tuhh.de/spektrum/2410/#12