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Ten Technologies for Aging and Health from CES 2024

Aging in Place Technology Watch

eSight eyewear combines a high-definition camera, proprietary algorithms, and powerful processing platform to relay and magnify real-time imagery onto two high-resolution screens positioned before each eye, resulting in enhanced binocular vision. It scans a person's face, primarily focusing on blood flow analysis. Learn more.

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9amHealth Raises $9.5M Series A Extension Led by The Cigna Group Ventures to Expand to Employers Nationwide

Healthcare IT Today

These life-long treatments deliver impressive clinical outcomes but come with a high price tag, putting employers and healthcare insurers under pressure. But with such a high price point, employers are in need of smart solutions to manage costs and the expectations of employees.

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New report: AI and the Future of Care Work 2023

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Self-care at home after a diagnostic visit is growing, including tracking blood pressure , glucose and respiratory status. Patients are frustrated with health care access. Telehealth represents only 5% of healthcare claims , with utilization concentrated on mental health and hypertension ranking high on the list of claims.

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Social isolation of older adults – a problem and an opportunity

Aging in Place Technology Watch

We also knew from previous research that loneliness may be linked to a greater risk for cognitive decline as well as high blood pressure , heart disease , obesity , a weakened immune system, anxiety, and depression. What about those offline older adults who lack high speed access?

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Technology Can Help Make Medication Management Smarter

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Among individuals with high blood pressure, 89,000 premature deaths could be avoided each year with appropriate medication treatment – the reasons? Tracker by Medisafe (iPhone and Android), not only reminds you when it’s time for a refill but enables you to track vitals like blood pressure.

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Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Similarly, sensors for measuring blood pressure, temperature, glucometers, pulse oximeters, and respiratory rate sensors, all integrated with mobile applications, can be used to monitor patients remotely. Population health management experts recommend closing gaps in care in high-risk populations for better health outcomes.

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How the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) Is Transforming Healthcare

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From wearables that measure glucose levels, blood pressure, insulin and body temperature, to electronic health records stored via the cloud and a plethora of new apps and devices, the IoMT will bring about a medical revolution. The other key driver is mobile.