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FDA green lights Oxehealth vital signs monitoring software

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UK digital health company Oxehealth has claimed FDA approval for software that can be used to remotely measure vital signs like heart and breathing rates from a camera feed. . million people, as well as assisted living facilities, general hospitals, behavioural health providers and custodial care settings.

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Alzheimer’s disease statistics 2023

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Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease and the most commonly developed form of dementia,” said Nancy Mitchell, RN, a contributing writer at Assisted Living Center. Two-thirds of caregivers also live with the person they care for who has dementia. The other 15% lived in nursing facilities.