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Summit Medical and Scientific would like to introduce you to their range of innovative rehabilitation technology in this short product series.
A team of researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence framework in order to address the number of strokes that go unrecognised by human emergency call handlers. This new AI framework has already shown to outperform emergency call handlers in recognising stroke for both sexes and across all age groups studied, indicating its potential as [...]
Changes and improvements in assistive technology are fast-paced and constant. Emma Chesworth caught up with assistive technology consultant Oliver Lewis to talk about some of the latest equipment and software that are helping improve the lives of people with a brain injury, limiting condition or disability.
“There have been a lot of changes in hardware,” says Oliver. One recent advancement is the robotic arm for wheelchairs devised by Rahana Life. The arm bolts onto someone’s wheelchair and through head movements or a joystick they can operate the chair’s controls. “This means that someone who does not have control of their limbs can use the robotic arm to feed the dog for example or take something gently from a child or look at a piece of paper. Little things that can make a big difference to someone’s life,” says Oliver.By using advanced digital health and AI technologies Mintt specialises in fall detection, prevention, and analysis. However, how does its technology help stroke survivors? Mintt gives SR Times insight into its founding and how its technology can help with stroke prevention. What was the inspiration behind Mintt? One of the founders of Mintt had a [...]
UK-first use of ultra-high-field MRI scanner breaks new ground in understanding of early development
iRhythm is a MedTech company that began in the United States to provide digital healthcare solutions for patients with suspected arrhythmias. It launched its service, Zio XT, in the UK market, over 6 years ago to support the identification and clinical diagnosis of arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation (AF). Here, iRhythm gives SR Times insight [...]
Summit Medical and Scientific would like to introduce you to their range of innovative rehabilitation technology in this short product series.
A brand new, state-of-the-art wearable device for stroke survivors boasts the potential to help up to 50 per cent of stroke survivors to recover movement in their arm.
SR Times speaks with CEO of Sweatcoin, Anton Derlyatka, on how the app can give motivation to stroke survivors for their rehabilitation.
Summit Medical and Scientific would like to introduce you to their range of innovative rehabilitation technology in this short product series.
