Sensor makes use of link between heart disease and glucose, other molecules, to generate risk assessment...
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 26, 2023
A new sensor that can identify signs of cardiovascular disease works by testing for molecules related to metabolism and heart disease.
Smartwatches still gathering valuable COVID, vaccine insights
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 31, 2023
Data collected from smartwatches shows that those vaccinated for COVID will have less severe infections, a German research team demonstrated.
Study identifies virtual healthcare’s oldest, biggest beneficiary
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 26, 2023
A new study quantifies how both hybrid and virtual models of healthcare can reduce carbon emissions by up to a quarter.
AI-enabled tool lets users ‘mirror’ clinical health check-in
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 12, 2024
A new “smart mirror” device can accurately assess vital signs such as blood pressure and even risk of heart disease.
‘Smart’ textile patch could soon replace EKGs, developers claim
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Aaron Dorman
Jun 29, 2023
A new patch made out of nanomagnets and conductive yarn could have a variety of applications, including cardiovascular monitoring, its creators say.
Not a cool story: Electric fans won’t help older adults in extreme heat events, study finds
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 08, 2024
Electric fans are unable to help vulnerable older adults sweat and reduce their body temperature during extreme heat events, new research warns.
AI’s latest benefits extend from a wheelchair to cardiac care, health experts tout
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 28, 2024
AI is now able to diagnose a specific kind of heart failure, HFpEF, and can improve wheelchair mobility, according to a new report.
New AI app uses ‘selfies’ to generate health diagnostics
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Aaron Dorman
Jun 26, 2023
The Together app is the first program to use “generative AI” to record a variety of symptoms including blood pressure, heart rate and blood oxygen, according to Renee, the company that introduced it...
Congressional hearing on AI in healthcare reinforces push for innovation, regulation
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 01, 2023
House reps and healthcare leaders gave testimony on the new capabilities AI, and also biases they produce, during a congressional hearing.
Five healthcare orgs become inaugural members of TEFCA’s national data exchange network
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 14, 2023
The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement, or TEFCA, went live this week. It was a project seven years in the making.