New UVC tech wipes out viruses but not people, new research shows
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 05, 2024
A new light-based sterilization system has shown promise for destroying airborne viruses without requiring an empty room, research shows.
As VR becomes a fixture of LTC community life, experts warn that providers must weigh drawbacks, limitations
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 03, 2024
But just because studies have gone easy on VR’s potential drawbacks doesn’t mean that concerns don’t exist, experts warn.
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.
ASA teases launch of new institute; will offer virtual programming for agetech orgs, senior living
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 01, 2024
A new tech institute will unfold in multiple stages, with the goal of bringing technology and senior living and care organizations together to collaborate.
Smart wardrobe technologies helping seniors with dementia dress for success
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
“Smart wardrobe” tech can play two crucial roles for seniors with dementia, a new report shows: via dressing systems and via embedded tech.
In continuing trend, AI shows new strong promise in specific cancer diagnoses, research shows
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 22, 2023
AI assisted pancreatic and breast cancer detection were the focus of separate studies published this week in Nature Medicine.
Neuralink’s brain-computer implant could eventually transform Parkinson’s treatment … but probably...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 06, 2024
A human Neuralink implant represents a breakthrough for brain-computer interfacing, but many are skeptical of the timeline and ethics.
Congress and agencies to tackle transparency in healthcare AI, despite mixed industry reactions
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 06, 2023
Federal agencies and Congress are both taking further steps to regulate AI and curb issues that have already started to emerge.
Seniors in need of more virtual mental health services, ‘telemental’ program developers say
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 01, 2024
A telehealth provider has created a new program for seniors and their specific challenges with mental health, depression and anxiety.
More frequent hearing aid use could help stave off dementia, experts suggest
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
Newly available non-prescription hearing aid use could have major overall health benefits and reduce the risk of dementia, experts say.