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Read MoreFDA issues draft guidance for AI-enabled devices
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The FDA has released draft guidance for developers of AI-enabled medical devices,
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
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
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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