AI ability to mimic empathy worries, rather than comforts, many researchers
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 04, 2024
Two studies evaluated AI’s use in two very important care contexts, mental health and cancer care, and noted concerns about mimicking empathy.
Biden’s executive order on AI tackles healthcare concerns; clear guidelines a ‘no-brainer,’ industry...
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 31, 2023
As was anticipated, the Biden administration released a broad but extensive executive order on AI issues such as privacy and data accuracy.
AI gives caregivers the ability to see where the power is going in senior living spaces
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 27, 2023
New AI-enabled software tracks what devices within a home are using energy to determine abnormalities in resident behavior.
It’s not a fever dream: Device has 97% success rate preempting delirium cases in older patients
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 25, 2023
A new EEG device, enhanced with AI, could help preempt and identify cases of delirium in seniors and give caregivers a chance to treat them.
Supply of Moxi robots within healthcare to grow following $25M boost
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 26, 2023
Developers of a healthcare robot, Moxi, plan to expand their reach thanks to $25 million in new funding.
Researchers hopeful that AI screening tools can help prevent septic shock among residents
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 13, 2023
Researchers are optimistic about the scalability of AI screening tools for preventing sepsis and septic shock among long-term care residents.
Alexa-enabled alarm system helps staff respond to emergencies
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
A new call safety system uses Alexa to enable voice-enabled requests and clarify when such calls are an emergency.
Interactive smartphone app can help with overactive bladder, study finds
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 05, 2024
Study participants who used a “digital conversational agent” that focuses on overactive bladder issues were able to reduce their symptoms.
In continuing trend, AI shows new strong promise in specific cancer diagnoses, research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 22, 2023
AI assisted pancreatic and breast cancer detection were the focus of separate studies published this week in Nature Medicine.
Not enough seniors with heart disease using monitors, study suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 18, 2023
Less than half of adults who either have heart disease or are at-risk to develop conditions use a smartphone or tablet app for health-tracking purposes, the research claims.