AI-aided system can help improve stroke rehab, reduce risk of second emergency, report finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 12, 2024
A new AI model was able to reduce older adults’ recurrent strokes, heart attacks and vascular death, researchers discovered.
Neuralink’s brain-computer implant could eventually transform Parkinson’s treatment … but probably...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 06, 2024
A human Neuralink implant represents a breakthrough for brain-computer interfacing, but many are skeptical of the timeline and ethics.
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.
FDA approves AI device that helps spot skin cancer
Jan 18, 2024
Along with helping to spot melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, the device can also assess moles for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
Predictive tech tools helping spur value-based care, health execs say
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 16, 2024
New tech is helping LTCs provide value-based care via AI and predictive technology, both tech and healthcare leaders say.
Third time’s the charmer: ElliQ improves robot’s banter with senior living residents, developers...
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 10, 2024
The newly released third iteration of ElliQ is a lighter, smaller design that is easier for seniors to handle, the developers said.
Fewer meetings, AI use could boost workplace productivity: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 04, 2024
Using artificial intelligence and cutting back on meetings are two ways to help improve workplace productivity, according to the company behind recent research.
As RPM companies create new sensors, new data, senior care industry must catch up, exec says
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 02, 2024
Although many RPM innovations, such as using AI, are similar across companies, much territory is left to expand, one leader suggests.
AI-enabled neck patch ensures healthcare data won’t get stuck in patients’ throats
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 02, 2024
A new flexible patch that goes over a patient’s throat can collect data on dysphagia or respiratory issues.
Caregivers of tomorrow reveal varied attitudes about working with robots in LTC
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 11, 2023
Healthcare and health tech students are supportive of the idea of robot-aided senior care, according to a recent study.