IQ Sensor Solutions was the overall winner of the inaugural Cleveland Medical Hackathon, which ended Sept. 27.
Text messaging improves cardiovascular risk factors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 29, 2015
Semi-personalized text messages helped improve low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, blood pressure, body mass index and smoking status in people with coronary heart disease, according to a new study.
Social technology helps well-being in those 80 or older
Sep 23, 2015
A new survey shows that the use of social technology is linked to better well-being for adults aged 80 or more years, and it demonstrates social technology’s potential for combating isolation. The...
Google, Sanofi, Joslin collaborate to fight diabetes
Sep 01, 2015
Drug maker Sanofi, Google’s life sciences team and the Joslin Diabetes Center will collaborate in an effort to improve care and outcomes for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
AARP launches Technology Education and Knowledge Academy
Aug 19, 2015
A new, free, online classroom is designed to help Americans aged 50 or more years get the most out of technology to connect with family and friends, access health information, enjoy entertainment and more.
Telemedicine can help seniors use ED less: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2015
Telemedicine can help senior living community residents visit the hospital emergency department less, according to recently published research.
Tablets help seniors cross the ‘digital divide,’ study shows
By
Holly Petrovich
May 28, 2015
Recent research has shown the use of tablet computers among elders has helped them break the barrier of the “digital divide.”