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Stroke patients using VR show greater adoption when able to connect with others
By Laura Lovett | 11:02 am | November 26, 2019
In a small study, researchers found that 99% of patients given a multi-user version of VR therapy completed the treatment. 
Cognoa, MedRhythms announce pivotal trials in preparation for FDA submissions
By Dave Muoio | 04:32 pm | October 28, 2019
Cognoa and MedRhythms will be kicking off multi-site investigations of their tools, which are designed for pediatric autism diagnosis and stroke rehabilitation, respectively.
Supermarkets selling telehealth app visits, AR glasses support degenerative eye disease patients and more digital health news briefs
By Dave Muoio | 04:08 pm | August 26, 2019
Also: Despite little confidence, Irish adults often searching online for health info; Simulated hand movement could assist stroke recovery.
Study: In-home stroke rehabilitation comparable to clinician-guided therapy
By Dave Muoio | 10:56 am | February 27, 2019
Both study groups used an app-based therapy, and required a similar number of sessions to become proficient in specific rehabilitation tasks.
Neurocognitive rehabilitation company MindMaze acquires Neuro Motor Innovations Corporation
By Dave Muoio | 05:10 pm | November 13, 2018
MindMaze said that it plans to continue development of NMI's gamified therapy for cognitive and motor capability impairment.
Biological tissue sensor startup Sensome rakes in $5.4M in funding
By Laura Lovett | 04:05 pm | June 11, 2018
Kessler Foundation, Virtualware team up to create VR tool for stroke patients
By Laura Lovett | 02:05 pm | May 09, 2018
Wearable sensor patches on the throat unplug stroke rehabilitation
By Dave Muoio | 01:34 pm | February 19, 2018
Viz.ai’s stroke-detecting CDS app receives FDA nod
By Dave Muoio | 05:07 pm | February 14, 2018
With $7.5M in funding, Viz will use AI for time-sensitive image analysis
By Jonah Comstock | 06:09 pm | May 25, 2017