A new website aims to assist people experiencing long COVID, including helping them talk about symptoms with clinicians and family members.
Ultrasound research literally breaks down barriers to treating Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 15, 2023
New ultrasound technology, developed by a team led by Columbia University, would be able improve drug delivery — gene therapy — to the brain via focused ultrasound that contains microbubbles.
AI could make implantable drug delivery a realistic option for many seniors, research suggests
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 08, 2023
Researchers have proposed an implantable drug delivery system that uses AI to help avoid buildup of scar tissue or autoimmune responses.
Amazon the latest to offer clinicians an AI-driven note-taking tool
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 28, 2023
A new tool from Amazon Web Service uses AI and speech recognition to transcribe patient/doctor visits and conversations.
Low-level UV lights could keep senior care facilities COVID-free, researchers suggest
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 11, 2023
A research team is studying whether UV lights mounted on the ceilings of LTC facilities could kill airborne diseases like COVID.
In ‘bold move’ Blupoint latest to adopt centralized digital intake of residents
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 17, 2023
A healthcare operator in Central Massachusetts has added a central intake center with digital solutions to provide more efficient onboarding.
Study adds to warnings about dementia patients’ sedentary tech habits
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 18, 2023
A new study adds quantifiable data to the existing body of material warning about older adults’ sedentary lifestyle and the associated risks.
Senior living operators taking advantage of AI tools for infection control
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 26, 2023
A health tech company is installing its AI-enabled solution for infection control at 24 senior living facilities in Tennessee.
Digital assistive tech vital to dignity among dementia patients: report
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A recent review of studies around “digital assistive tech” showed those tools helped people living with dementia preserve dignity and monitor health.
Staff training and sales support among best uses for AI in LTC settings, expert says
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 19, 2024
A new overview of artificial intelligence in long-term care from LeadingAge highlights some of the most valuable new AI tools and reaffirms AI’s role in admin work.