New hi-tech procedure puts harsh back pain condition in the rear view mirror
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 21, 2023
A new generation of instruments is being rolled out for a procedure for lower back pain that has traditionally been very difficult to address.
Tech platform aims to address ‘all aspects’ of LTC workforce challenges, CEO says
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 01, 2024
Two major organizations have created a new digital platform designed to address several long-term care staffing and workforce concerns.
Posture analysis produces the most accurate fall risk profiles for seniors, study shows
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 31, 2024
A new study shows that using AI to analyze how residents do exercises produces a better fall-risk profile then when using past fall history.
Faster AI imaging can produce more nuanced cancer treatments, developers say
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 14, 2023
A new AI program can use images of a person’s body and organs to evaluate for cancer treatment within several minutes — much faster than current methods, researchers say.
Video calling for seniors ‘transformed’ by expanded platform options, company says
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 21, 2023
A video calling firm for seniors has launched a new application program interface and device management portal.
Flagging patients’ excessive alarm use can help reduce alarm fatigue, study suggests
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 03, 2023
A study on how to reduce alarm fatigue at long-term care facilities involved changing alarm durations and thresholds.
Gamma for Grandma? Brain rhythm stimulation could beat current long-term strategy for Alzheimer’s,...
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 21, 2023
A range of “multisensory and noninvasive” interventions can be used to induce gamma stimulation in the brain, a new study indicates.
Provider group releases report on leveraging technology for long-term care workforce needs
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 24, 2023
LeadingAge has released a new tool for members that helps outline the myriad technology solutions aimed at workforce needs for senior living.
Digital health funding shift could pave way for more mergers, deals, experts believe
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 01, 2023
More mergers and acquisitions could occur within the digital healthcare sector as smaller point solutions reach deals with a larger platform, experts predict.
Some AI tools touting uses not approved for by FDA, study finds
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
With some AI tools, there is a gap between their marketing promises and what their FDA-cleared use is, a new study shows.