The device combines photography, infrared thermography and bacterial fluorescence images.
1 in 9 telehealth visits need timely, in-person follow-up care, report claims
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 30, 2023
Inconsistencies between traditional clinical visits and telehealth could be driving in-person follow-ups after the latter, a new study shows.
Tech in headbands could monitor sleeping seniors for early signs of Alzheimer’s
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 29, 2023
New findings indicate that tech embedded in a headband could record key data on the early stages of Alzheimer’s while a person is sleeping.
ChatGPT not reliable as tool for urology queries, new research shows
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 28, 2023
When asked common medical questions patients might query a physician about urinary complications, the popular chatbot ChatGPT fell far short of clinical standards,
AI model can respond appropriately to ophthalmology questions
Aug 25, 2023
The likelihood of chatbot answers containing incorrect or inappropriate material was comparable with human answers.
Digital assessments, tools, could make migraine management less of a headache, neuro-clinic says
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 25, 2023
Users of a particular telehealth platform for treating headaches showed a decrease in ER and urgent care visits, according to one study.
UCSF telehealth program getting seniors more tech savvy for future needs
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 25, 2023
A training program aimed specifically at seniors who have had difficulty accessing or using technology has shown positive results, researchers said.
Virtual reality provider grows programming hours to expand seniors’ access
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 24, 2023
A VR giant that caters to senior living announced it was expanding weekday programming for its “live” features like trivia and tours.
Telehealth giants pairing obesity drugs with weight-loss programs to prevent overreliance on prescriptions
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 23, 2023
Telehealth companies could offer, or even require, virtual fitness program pairing with obesity drugs, as new procedures are developed.
Digital tools can help de-stress older caregivers, survey concludes
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 23, 2023
Digital fitness technology can be vital for reducing older caregivers’ stress levels, and keeping them fit enough to fulfill all care duties, a new study shows.