Big city (blue) lights: Urban light pollution could be speeding up age-related macular degeneration in...
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 23, 2024
Light pollution from urban areas can have a negative effect on eyesight by increasing risk of age-related macular degeneration, a study shows.
Loretto makes formal notification of cyberattack data breach
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 15, 2024
Loretto Management Corp. formally informed the attorney general of Vermont of a third-party data breach that recently allowed hackers to access the long-term care company’s information technology network.
New ‘normative’ framework proposed for deployment of AI tools
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 30, 2023
Experts have proposed a new framework for evaluating AI tools in healthcare, which considers how well AI fits into existing systems.
Nearly a third of nursing homes ‘abandon’ previously adopted technologies, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 17, 2023
Despite innovations, some 28% of nursing homes abandon technology over a two-year period from 2019-2021, a new study shows.
Telehealth use among seniors back up to pandemic-era highs, one company claims
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 13, 2023
Almost all older adults in the United States, an astonishing 97%, had at least one telehealth appointment this year, a new survey indicates.
Robotic interactions in long-term care require more direct study, researchers argue
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 23, 2024
Researchers with The Responsible Robotics Project developed a data-recording system to capture events that occur for nursing care robots.
Braille bot reads at superspeeds, could fast-track other assistive devices for seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 31, 2024
A newly-developed robot sensor can read braille at twice the speed of human readers, over 300 words per minute, researchers say.
Healthcare leaders praise AI innovation but push for more transparency
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 04, 2024
Many healthcare leaders would prefer a cautious approach to setting rules for AI, but they also want transparency about AI-generated content.
Screening tool predicts older adults’ need for end-of-life care intervention
Jun 04, 2024
A computerized tool can accurately identify older adults visiting the emergency department who have a high risk of dying within six months, a new study found.
Get Grandma on TikTok: AI can use video to help expedite Parkinson’s diagnosis
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 29, 2024
AI systems can evaluate video of people walking to diagnose Parkinson’s disease in less than 30 minutes, researchers said.