First Annual FORTHEM Conference FORTHEM - For the Future

Session

The role of life sciences in an increasingly aging society

Session 5

7 Mar 2024, 12:00

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77. An Exploration of Virtual Reality to Induce the Proteus Effect with the Goal of Reducing the Fear of Falling in Aging Subjects

Elizabeth Thomas (Université de Bourgogne)

07/03/2024, 12:00

Role of life sciences in an increasingly aging society

Oral presentation

This study explored the sense of embodiment in aging subjects using virtual reality (VR). This step is necessary before attempting to exploit VR to reduce the fear of falling through embodiment. We compared the sense of embodiment of aging and young subjects using avatars that were created with 3D cameras. The subjects conducted synchronized movements with the avatars. The sense of embodiment...

37. Chitosan hydrogel based on silver nanoparticles-nanocomposites for tissue engineering applications

Dr Alexandra Nicolae-Maranciuc (Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies and Research (ISCI), Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania. Research Center for Complex Physical Systems, Faculty of Sciences, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania)

07/03/2024, 12:15

Role of life sciences in an increasingly aging society

Oral presentation

Silver nanoparticles are metallic particles with versatile properties and applications. Nowadays, the need of alternative methods for infections, such as hydrogels dressings, is imperative since drugs or antibiotics are not accessible for every patient. Therefore, hydrogels based on natural polymers, such as chitosan and silver nanoparticles are evolving due to their high biocompatibility and...

20. The Dark Triad, coping strategies and quality of life among cardiac patients

Maria Latusek-Mierzwa

07/03/2024, 12:30

Role of life sciences in an increasingly aging society

Oral presentation

Quality of life among cardiac patients is complex construct. It may be affected by many factors, such as coping strategies. Using effective coping strategies is linked with higher level of the quality of life. The Dark Triad is construct that includes psychopathy, machiavellism and narcissism and can also have influence on the quality of life. In current study, researcher tried to answer a...

57. Effects of old and very old age on neuromuscular fatigue during isometric, concentric and cycling fatiguing tasks in men and women

Vianney Rozand (Inserm U1093 CAPS, University of Burgundy, Dijon, France)

07/03/2024, 12:45

Role of life sciences in an increasingly aging society

Oral presentation

The impact of aging on performance fatigability, particularly in isometric, dynamic, and cycling tasks with absolute workloads, was investigated. Participants included 26 young, 27 old, and 23 very old adults. The study utilized isometric and dynamic quadriceps intermittent fatigue tests, along with cycling tests, adjusting workloads based on body weight increments.

Results indicated...

68. Addressing Neurodegenerative Disease: Nanozymes Showcasing Exceptional Antioxidant Performance

Pablo Navarro Madramany (Universidad de Valencia)

07/03/2024, 13:00

Role of life sciences in an increasingly aging society

Oral presentation

According to the World Alzheimer Report, more than 46.8 million people were globally living with dementia in 2015, which costed the health care services up to $818 billion. Current trend indicates these numbers will double every 20 years, becoming a global health concern. Life sciences will be crucial for addressing this issue in an increasingly aging society.
The malfunction of the nervous...

73. Eat healthy and fight against detrimental effects of mycotoxins

Lara Manyes (Universitat de València)

07/03/2024, 13:15

Role of life sciences in an increasingly aging society

Oral presentation

Mycotoxins toxicity from low but continuous exposure through diet might be prevented through the intake of functional ingredients. Fermented whey (FW) with lactic acid bacteria is obtained from goat milk and rich in organic and phenolic acids. This study in vivo aims to confirm the possible beneficial effect of these two functional ingredients against mycotoxins. A subchronic study was...

41. From molecular mechanisms of ageing to age-associated diseases

Prof. Brian Luke (Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) / Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Mainz)

Role of life sciences in an increasingly aging society

Oral presentation

With age, individuals become more prone to serious, long-term illnesses, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and neurodegeneration. Age-related diseases cause millions of deaths annually and pose enormous challenges for individuals and society. Despite their different clinical symptoms, most of those diseases have common molecular underpinnings, such as genomic instability, telomere...