Robots to combat loneliness? Researchers propose ethical limits.
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
A new study on AI aims to provide metrics for determining whether robots can help with loneliness, a “Companion Robot Impact Scale.”
Desktop robots could help seniors with Parkinson’s become ‘King of the Bongos’
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 02, 2023
Parkinson’s patients showed enthusiasm using a small desktop robot for “gamified” activities, a new study shows.
SNF tech managers hoping for Change Healthcare recovery and sunnier times when HIMSS kicks off in Orlando,...
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 12, 2024
Healthcare providers, including many SNF operators, are hoping for answers on cybersecurity issues at this week’s HIMSS conference.
Robo-dentistry? New AI model can identify gingivitis, help seniors’ dental care
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Aaron Dorman
Jun 22, 2023
A new study tested an AI model’s ability to recognize gingivitis, or gum inflammation, and found that the model identified various symptoms, such as redness and swelling, with 90% accuracy.
Senior living operators taking advantage of AI tools for infection control
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 26, 2023
A health tech company is installing its AI-enabled solution for infection control at 24 senior living facilities in Tennessee.
Company’s digital product assessments start with diabetes, muscle pain tools
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 10, 2023
A new health/tech institute is ready to start assessments for digital products, beginning with diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders.
Posture analysis produces the most accurate fall risk profiles for seniors, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 31, 2024
A new study shows that using AI to analyze how residents do exercises produces a better fall-risk profile then when using past fall history.
Faster AI imaging can produce more nuanced cancer treatments, developers say
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 14, 2023
A new AI program can use images of a person’s body and organs to evaluate for cancer treatment within several minutes — much faster than current methods, researchers say.
Digital health funding shift could pave way for more mergers, deals, experts believe
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 01, 2023
More mergers and acquisitions could occur within the digital healthcare sector as smaller point solutions reach deals with a larger platform, experts predict.
Some AI tools touting uses not approved for by FDA, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
With some AI tools, there is a gap between their marketing promises and what their FDA-cleared use is, a new study shows.