Users of wearable health trackers increasingly comfortable with sharing data with doctors, new study...
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 31, 2023
A majority of those who use health wearables say they would share their personal health data with clinicians, a new study shows.
Phone accessory aims to reduce racial bias endemic to diagnostic tools
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 27, 2023
A new tool that attaches to a smart phone is designed to screen for Alzheimer’s, via eyes, to avoid typical racial bias.
Next-gen Alzheimer’s diagnostic lets patients ‘check their brain’ from anywhere
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 27, 2023
A new screening platform for brain disease has expanded accessibility and includes a three minute cognitive assessment.
Smartphone app the latest tool for tracking seniors’ joint, muscle movements
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 23, 2023
New app OpenCap uses AI to help interpret video footage of a user’s muscle and joint movements, and subsequently generate health diagnostics.
Medical directors get new smartphone tool to better track tasks, compliance efforts
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 14, 2023
A software platform designed to streamline workflows and communication for healthcare administrators is being picked up for medical directors of one of the major senior care providers in the Midwest.
Enhanced ‘smart’ cushion for wheelchair users the result of tech-giants partnership
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
Two companies that produce technology to enable “smart” cushioned wheelchairs announced a new partnership this week.
Blue light blues: Benefits of lens filter overstated, new research suggests
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 29, 2023
Despite claims that blue light filtering can alleviate symptoms of eye strain, research showed no little to no difference between those using blue lights and those who do not.
UCSF telehealth program getting seniors more tech savvy for future needs
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 25, 2023
A training program aimed specifically at seniors who have had difficulty accessing or using technology has shown positive results, researchers said.
Physical therapy app OneStep takes new strides for senior communities
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 22, 2023
A recent partnership between a rehab provider and digital care platform OneStep highlights the latter’s efforts to make inroads within senior living.
Rural seniors to receive health tech training from OATS, T-Mobile
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 14, 2023
A new partnership between T-Mobile and Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) will offer tools and training to 100 select long-term care providers in 15 states in the rural south.