Environmental Protection Agency finalizes stronger air quality standards
Feb 09, 2024
The agency estimates that the new standard will prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths in the first year of full enforcement.
Researchers give green light to new blue light tech that could improve sleep quality
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 18, 2023
The next wave of blue light could avoid the pitfalls of current devices, which are known to wreak havoc on sleep cycles, new research shows.
FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERD
Nov 07, 2023
A Phase 3 trial showed noninferiority versus lansoprazole in healing and maintenance phases.
Candy company recalls products due to salmonella risk
May 08, 2024
A Midwestern candy company has issued a massive recall due to the risk of salmonella tainting some of its products.
Electronic visit verification will become industry standard in near future, expert predicts
By
Adam Healy
Feb 07, 2024
Electronic visit verification, or EVV, will become industry standard soon, a marketplace executive predicts.
New health technology needs more guidance, context to be useful to older adults, experts stress
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 07, 2023
Operators still lack the knowledge and coordination to effectively implement new technology solutions, such as those with AI, a new report warns.
Greystar to help active adults live well in mind and body with upcoming St. Louis rental development
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 07, 2023
Indianapolis-based Avenue Development aims to provide the full gamut of social and wellness services to active adults, with a rental property slated to open in a St. Louis, MO, suburb next October. On...
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.
This long-term care provider keeps the lights on without throwing sleep cycles off
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 10, 2023
Special lighting systems can help maintain seniors’ circadian rhythms and sleep cycles, one LTC operator says.
AI-powered analysis of coughing episodes delivers new insight on seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 06, 2023
AI-enabled analysis has gleaned new insights into chronic coughing, which disproportionately afflicts elderly women, researchers said.