Stem cells to treat Parkinson’s? 2 small studies hint at success
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease may soon benefit from a powerful treatment option: stem-cell transplants.
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Medical Technology
Software designed to provide diabetic patient education
(Source – news.va.gov) As part of the VHA Innovators Network (iNET) Greenhouse Opportunity, Gulf Coast VA hosted an external innovator
Read MoreFDA issues draft guidance for AI-enabled devices
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has released draft guidance for developers of AI-enabled medical devices, offering
Read MoreColumbia VA performs first spinal cord stimulation implantation
(Source – news.va.gov) Columbia VA achieved a significant milestone Dec. 4 by performing its first spinal cord stimulation (SCS) implantation.
Read MoreVeterans test how wearable devices sync with Share My Health Data app
(Source – news.va.gov) VA’s Share My Health Data app enables Veterans to view data from health tracking devices in one
Read MoreOne million Veterans helped through VIONE
(Source – news.va.gov) As medication use increases with age and the presence of multiple chronic health conditions, it’s common for
Read MoreVA brings vision-saving eye screening closer to home for Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) Robert, a Veteran from a rural town in Iowa, recently visited the Mason City VA Clinic to
Read MoreGE HealthCare to acquire clinical AI company in $51M deal
(By Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) GE HealthCare is set to acquire Intelligent Ultrasound Group’s clinical artificial intelligence software
Read MoreTampa General enlists drones to respond to 911 calls
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Beginning May 1, Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital will use drones to deliver critical
Read MoreInnovations and partnerships transform Veterans’ access to care
(Source – news.va.gov) Every day, there are new inventions, new mobile apps to download and new solutions for simple everyday
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