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Great to see this 👇 Physical activity has many wide ranging benefits - if it was a drug, it would be a blockbuster. Yet, clinicians are not remibursed for assessing or prescribing physical activity and it is not part of their workflows. They are just expected to include it in their conversations somehow. Digital devices have tremendous potential to assess, monitor and promote physical activity. We should find ways to get it into care plans and get clinicians paid for doing this work.

Relook at adult amblyopia management in 2024 Staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in healthcare is crucial as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation. The following article by Dr. Suma Ganesh provides insight into the future of adult amblyopia in 2024. This enlightening piece discusses the evolving landscape of treatment options, highlighting the importance of early detection and personalized interventions. 💡 Whether you're a eyecare professional, researcher, or simply passionate about enhancing patient care, this article offers valuable insights into the future of amblyopia management. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d5cezcM6 #HealthcareInnovation #AmblyopiaManagement #HealthcareAdvancements #PatientCare #MedicalResearch #digitalhealth

Today, we will show 2 other external abstracts presented in the #MDS2023 showing great results for STAT-ON. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐩 𝐆. 08/30/2023; 1766 In the first study, the Medical Opinion against STAT-ON and PKG are compared. The agreements between STAT-ON and the two raters are 0.66 and 0.79, while the agreement between PKG and the first rater is 0.43 (not publishing any agreement for the 2nd rater). Both devices can be used for different purposes, STAT-ON for falls (k 0.55, p=0.025), and PKG for sleep disturbances (k 0.45, p=0.034), and both devices scored high on patient usability. 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 (NCT04694443). 𝐂𝐮𝐛𝐨 𝐄. 08/30/2023; 1853 The second abstract (poster attached) shows that STAT-ON can be used in telemedicine to reduce falls and gait impairment. The study shows that the multidisciplinary telemedicine intervention group improved HR-QOL and FoG, among others. #STATON Sense4Care #realscience #medicaldevices

Dr. Frank Fornari describes how AI-driven, in-home care, under the watchful eye of one’s physical therapist, has been significantly enhanced by bringing together easy-to-use mobile applications, connected devices, data analysis, patients, practitioners, and payers. Physical Therapy Products #medicaltechnology #HealthcareAI #RemoteMonitoring

The team gained valuable insights that will shape our strategy for patient care. The emphasis on a holistic approach and the synergy between surgery and physical therapy highlighted at the conference aligns perfectly with Plethy's values of comprehensive and effective recovery journeys. We are excited to leverage these learnings to develop solutions that make a real difference in improving patient outcomes. #APTAConferenceInsights #PlethyAdvancements #InnovativeHealthcare #healthcare #innovation

Neurofeedback technology can help reduce the waiting list for therapy. With over 10% of the U.K. population on the NHS waiting list for a healthcare treatment or procedure, and the call for technological intervention becoming more and more evident, and the cry for help, becoming louder and louder, maybe now is the time to be innovative The fact is the increasing global healthcare problem, how ever loud we shout about it, is out pacing and out growing the, NHS’s 20th century capacity to solve a 21st century problem: The waiting lists are increasing, despite years and years of trying to reduce them! The NHS continues to slave over the problem, however, it merely continues to fail, spending billions of pounds of tax payers money in the process. To be or not to be that is the famous question? How can the current NHS system possibly succeed in reducing waiting lists for treatment, without the aid of 21st century innovation and technology? EEG technology is but one such example. It is a portable, direct, effective, tailored, cost efficient and clinically efficacious method for supporting all kinds of physical and mental healthcare conditions and concerns, without exception! Maybe it’s time to introduce Neurofeedback and other forms of technology into mainstream NHS treatments, but how can this be achieved? The reasons for the increasing backlog are irrelevant. What is relevant, is helping people who need help, now!

🧠 The next-generation of the BrainCheck platform allows digital cognitive testing on any internet-connected device – regardless of the patient or clinician’s device or location – making cognitive testing more accessible, equitable, and convenient for all. Read more in McKnight's Senior Living here: https://bit.ly/3QpuFGq

#𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 #𝟭𝟮 - 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗮𝗻𝗴 & 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗢'𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗟𝗮𝗯 #RRIS Series of Talks brought together two remarkable speakers, Chen Yang and Megan O'Brien, both from the prestigious Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Their enlightening discussion delved deep into the fascinating scope of their work in the field of assistive devices and mobility assessment.   During the talk, RRIS researchers posed thought-provoking questions to the speakers, seeking valuable insights into their areas of expertise:   Q1: "What are the general conclusions on the question of whether active assistive devices are better than passive assistive devices? Or can you tell which type of assistive device is more suitable for a patient based on his/her specific situation?"   🎤Chen Yang and Megan highlighted the complexity of this issue, emphasising that each patient has unique preferences and requirements. While therapists may suggest types of assistive devices, ultimately, the choice should be left to the patients themselves. Different users have different needs, making it challenging to definitively conclude one is better than the other.   Q2: "Compared with traditional clinical scoring, your study provides more spatiotemporal parameter analysis for subjects' walking. Does this mean that clinical scoring is not enough, and the therapist needs more details, or does it mean that the therapist can get knowledge of the subject's mobility just based on spatiotemporal parameter analysis?"   🎤The speakers explained that spatiotemporal parameter analysis complements clinical scoring and provides more detailed insights into a subject's mobility. This additional information empowers therapists to make more informed decisions about patient care.   Q3: "Why do you apply gait symmetry to evaluate the experimental performance of spinal cord stimulation?"   🎤The response highlighted that stroke patients often exhibit asymmetry in their gait due to hemiplegia. Gait patterns between the affected and unaffected legs can differ significantly in terms of temporal and spatial metrics, such as step time and step length.   RRIS would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Chen Yang and Megan for sharing their expertise and knowledge! These talks serve as a bridge between our researchers and industry experts, creating a positive impact in healthcare, rehabilitation, and society as a whole.   Stay tuned for more inspiring talks as RRIS continues to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration between experts from diverse fields! 👏   #HealthcareInnovation #KnowledgeExchange #NTUsg #RehabilitationResearch

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I must confess, I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to medical technology, especially innovations designed for home use to prevent or monitor health conditions. My friends often tease me, calling my home setup a mini 'ER triage.' 😆  Whenever there's a breakthrough in medical technology, you can bet I'm all ears! Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the U.S. and the challenges of cost and time can deter routine cardiovascular screenings during standard check-ups, especially when no symptoms are evident. Typically, cardiovascular disease detection relies on expensive, time-consuming echocardiograms requiring specialized professionals for data analysis. However, the landscape is evolving. Thanks to advancements in accurate AI technology integrated into portable devices, we now have exciting opportunities to address these barriers. These innovations open doors to more accessible and proactive approaches to cardiovascular health! I recently came across some exciting news from the bright minds at Eko Health! 🚀 They are leading the way in heart and lung disease detection with their latest innovation, the CORE 500™ Digital Stethoscope. CORE 500™ seamlessly integrates with Eko Health's groundbreaking SENSORA™ Cardiac Disease Detection Platform. SENSORA™ leverages advanced machine learning to significantly boost the sensitivity of detecting cardiac murmurs, a critical indicator of structural heart disease. This breakthrough empowers health systems to optimize care and improve patient outcomes. Further, CORE 500™ also syncs effortlessly with Eko Live Stream, enabling virtual healthcare teams to provide exceptional patient care. It facilitates real-time recording, analysis, and sharing of auscultation data from anywhere, revolutionizing our collaborative approach to delivering top-notch care. It's time for us to shift from a reactive model to one that empowers us to manage heart health effectively, even in the early stages of disease. Let's embrace this transformative path in cardiology and healthcare. 💪🩺 #CardioHealth #MedTech #Technology #MachineLearning