As SCOTUS weighs COVID-19 vaccination mandates for workers, providers should work toward compliance: AHCA / NCAL … $40M available for artificial intelligence, technology projects to improve older adult...
Research focuses on diagnosing, lessening effects of Alzheimer’s disease
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, costing the nation $321 billion in 2022, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A variety of studies and pilot programs are underway...
AI algorithm accurately IDs two life-threatening heart conditions
Mar 14, 2022
The model can distinguish between hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and cardiac amyloidosis using ultrasound videos.
Remote-controlled robots being tested to assess residents living with dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 28, 2021
Health practitioners in Scotland are piloting a remote-controlled robot to assess the physical and cognitive health of care home residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Network infrastructure upgrades necessary after pandemic’s rapid technology adoption: experts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 16, 2022
Approximately 30% of senior living and care organizations have not upgraded their network infrastructure in more than five years, according to a HealthTech Twitter poll. That could be setting providers...
Artificial intelligence, MRI combination achieves 94% accuracy in predicting dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 09, 2021
A form of artificial intelligence combined with MRI scans of the brain predicted with 94% accuracy whether individuals with a specific type of early memory loss would go on to develop Alzheimer’s diseases...