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 Robotic Ankle Helps with Postural Control in Amputees |
Medgadget - (Wednesday November 8, 2023) Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a robotic prosthetic ankle that can provide stability for lower limb amputees. The ankle uses electromyographic sensors placed on the sites of muscles in the residual…  Baylor Medicine Joins Other Health Systems in Shifting Physical Therapy to the Home – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Wednesday November 8, 2023) Baylor College of Medicine announced a new program on Tuesday to expand access to in-home physical therapy for patients in the Houston area. The organization is launching the initiative in partnership with Luna, a… |
 Empowering Staff, Improving Patient Outcomes, and Optimizing Operations with Digital Transformation
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday November 8, 2023) Dave Bennett, CEO of pCare The pandemic took a significant toll on healthcare professionals due to the increase in critical patients, decrease in staff, reduced supplies, and greater safety risks. While these challenges have plagued…  23andMe Launches Prevention-Based Health Membership, Total Health
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday November 8, 2023) What You Should Know: – 23andMe has launched 23andMe+ Total Health, a comprehensive prevention-based health membership. – Total Health provides clinical-grade exome sequencing, biannual blood testing, genetics-based clinical care, and access to clinicians trained in genetics. Comprehensive,… |
 VR roundup: FDA clears new device for pain, Stanford says immersive therapeutics can help seniors
Healthcare IT news - (Tuesday November 7, 2023) Virtual and augmented reality are gaining wider acceptance in healthcare. While there are still challenges and deployment hurdles, more and more organizations are using AR and VR as the technologies evolve and the many benefits…  Value-based care needs a specific IT infrastructure – and yes, AI is part of it
Healthcare IT news - (Tuesday November 7, 2023) As the move toward value-based care and alternative payment models continues to gain momentum, additional investments in associated business processes and overhaul of technology infrastructure are key, many experts say.To find sustainable success in… |
 Philips receives $60M from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for AI tech
MobiHealthNews - (Tuesday November 7, 2023) Royal Philips received an additional $44.6 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, bringing its total received to $60 million, to support the global deployment of the tech giant’s AI-enabled, FDA-cleared Lumify Ultrasound…  Hims & Hers reports 57% revenue increase, launch of AI offering and more earnings news
MobiHealthNews - (Tuesday November 7, 2023) Direct-to-consumer virtual care company Hims & Hers Health reported 57% year-over-year revenue in the third quarter of this year at $226.7 million, compared to $144.8 million in the same period last year. Net loss was… |
 Hims & Hers reports Q3 earnings, launches AI offering and more digital health earnings
MobiHealthNews - (Tuesday November 7, 2023) Direct-to-consumer virtual care company Hims & Hers Health reported 57% year-over-year revenue in the third quarter of this year at $226.7 million, compared to $144.8 million in the same period last year. Net loss was…  Quantifying the impact of AI recommendations with explanations on prescription decision making
npj Digital Medicine - (Tuesday November 7, 2023) The influence of AI recommendations on physician behaviour remains poorly characterised. We assess how clinicians’ decisions may be influenced by additional information more broadly, and how this influence can be modified by either the… |
