MR-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy beneficial for essential tremor
Aug 05, 2024
Improvement was seen in the mean tremor/motor score from 17.4 to 6.4 at three months with the use of MR-guided, focused ultrasound thalamotomy.
Alzheimer’s prognosis models should expand data sources
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 12, 2024
Integrating data from nursing home electronic health records (EHRs) and claims in addition to the minimum data set (MDS) — data required for nursing home residents — could be better than just relying...
Certain Abbott blood sugar monitors may give incorrect readings
Jul 26, 2024
“Abbott has recently identified a small number of FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors that may provide incorrect high glucose readings, which if undetected may pose a potential health risk for people living...
Variety of digital apps aid mental health symptoms in adults
Jul 22, 2024
The authors say that digital interventions may aid patients waiting for care.
Digital cognitive impairment assessment tool earns validation
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Donna Shryer
Aug 06, 2024
New research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) provided validation for BrainCheck, a digital cognitive assessment tool. Researchers from the University of Washington...
Artificial intelligence to play expanded role in hiring: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 25, 2024
As employers strive to fill positions in a competitive market, artificial intelligence may play an expanded role in the hiring process, according to Paycor’s recently published HR in 2025: Insights &...
Long-term care docs warn why better oversight of diagnostic testing is needed
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John Roszkowski
Aug 06, 2024
Judicious use of testing and pharmacy orders is more critical than ever, a pair of experts in senior care and diagnostic testing emphasized.
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Staff reports
Aug 05, 2024
Predicting hip fracture risk, EHR use in assisted living, HHS penalties for blocking access to electronic health information, 4,725 animatronic pets.
Patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator safe and effective
Aug 02, 2024
Low rates of adverse cutaneous effects were seen with successful, appropriate life-saving shocks.
Creators of augmented reality software should keep seniors in mind: study
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Liza Berger
Jul 12, 2021
Augmented reality (AR) — think the Pokemon Go game — may have many benefits for older adults living at home. But designers, for the most part, are not developing the software with this age group in...