Background: Physical activity is central to maintaining the quality of life for patients with complex chronic conditions and is thus at the core of neurorehabilitation. However, maintaining activity improvements in daily life is challenging….
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Medtech start-up Bioliberty has secured almost half a million pounds of funding from Innovate UK to accelerate to market a soft robotic glove that helps rehabilitate stroke patients.The robotic glove works by assisting a…
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InterSystems has announced that Ireland’s National Forensic Medical Health Service (NFMHS), has gone live with its healthcare information system, InterSystems TrakCare, to promote a safer, more timely, and efficient care service that will enable…
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The Biden Administration has proposed significant updates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 rule. The rule, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance, updates…
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By Sara Heath
November 16, 2023 – The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is cracking down on language access and patient rights to medical interpreters as a part of agency efforts to improve health…
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Researchers from Hong Kong have come up with a new robotic device for improving the gait and lower limb function of stroke patients.WHAT IT’S ABOUT
The mobile ankle-foot exoneuromusculoskeleton developed by a research team from…
Soundwave Hearing has gained FDA clearance for its Sontro Self-Fitting Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids. These advanced hearing aids, combined with the otoTune app, harness AI and personalization to address mild to moderate hearing impairments…
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Background: Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) often experience various types and degrees of complications and functional impairment following surgery or radiotherapy. Consequently, these patients require extensive postdischarge rehabilitation, either at home or…
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In a recent episode of the Talking HealthTech podcast, Peter Birch engages in insightful discussions with industry experts at the VALDCON 2023 Meetup. This unique gathering hosted by VALD brings together healthcare professionals, performance coaches,…
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Virtual speech therapy platform Great Speech announced it is now an in-network provider within the TRICARE West Region through Health Net Federal Services, extending its offerings to military service members and their families. Great Speech…
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