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TAMPA, Florida, May 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Medical echolight, present REMS diagnostic technology at Florida Orthopedic Society Annual Scientific Meeting in Tampa, Florida, May 14-15, 2021.

Widely used everywhere Europe (and now becoming available in many countries around the world), REMS is the first without radiation technology provided using a portable Bone densitometer which can safely monitor key indicators of bone health with higher frequency than other testing methods. In a few minutes, REMS provides a patient’s bone health scores and an assessment of their future fracture risk.

A superb 54 million Americans are impacted by osteoporosis and low bone density.

The sooner changes in bone density are identified, the sooner health and fitness professionals can influence patients and clients to make lifestyle changes to build bone mass and prevent further bone loss.

“The way we screen and diagnose patients with osteoporosis is finally changing for the better,” said Douglas tefft, President of Echolight Medical North America. “The portability and ease of use of REMS technology means that screening can begin earlier, which helps to better position patients and their healthcare providers to take meaningful action to prevent the onset of the disease. osteoporosis rather than treating the disease once fractures start to impact quality of life. “

More than half of Americans 50 and older are at high risk of bone fracture, which osteoporosis and osteopenia an urgent public health problem. It is especially important in women, as pregnancy and menopause can lead to loss of bone density. More women die each year from the effects of osteoporosis than from breast and cervical cancer combined.

Chronic health conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney or liver disease, cancer, HIV, and lupus, along with medications to treat these and other conditions, also lead to an increased risk of fracture.

REMS is the first clinically available direct, non-ionizing method of measuring BMD at axial sites, which include the femur and lumbar spine. Its portability has the advantage of detecting and monitoring the bone health of patients at the point of care, creating more possibilities for the early diagnosis and prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures.

Women from 30 with known risk factors are encouraged to speak with their health care provider to discuss bone density screening to establish a baseline before menopause.

Patients who wish to schedule a REMS analysis of talking with their health care provider.

About REMS: Ultrasound radiofrequency multispectrometry (REMS) measures bone density; and reports a T score, Z score and qualitative assessment of bone microarchitecture (independent of bone density) to predict future fracture risk – all delivered within minutes. Portable, diagnostic and radiation-free bone health densitometer – a safe, accurate and cost-effective medical device that elevates bone health awareness and treatment to traditional medical care. Learn more about EcholightMedical.com.

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SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – New technology uses virtual reality to help early diagnose brain diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and ALS. The developers of REACT Neuro have tapped dozens of senior residences, including three in Vermont, to help refine the new technique.

Once a week, Betsy Berry meets with staff at The Residence at Quarry Hill in South Burlington and dons a virtual reality headset for a series of five-minute tests. “This is the one where they’re going to give you a written word that’s a color – like the word orange – but they want you to say the word in the color it’s written in,” Berry explained.

These brain games engage his mind and nervous system while measuring his eye movements, vocal responses, and paint a picture of how his brain is functioning. When she first heard that Quarry Hill was offering REACT technology, the former teacher said she wanted to enroll. “I was mesmerized, absolutely mesmerized by the idea that some sort of project was going to come true,” Berry said.

Reporter Cat Viglienzoni: Was this what you thought it was going to be?

Betsy Berry: No it wasn’t … They pissed me off

Reporter Cat Viglienzoni: Because they were difficult?

Betsy Berry: Yeah, and I wanted to show off.

At 80, she says anyone aging is concerned about their brain health, but the reasons for joining were general.

Reporter Cat Viglienzoni: And the hope is then that the information you provide will help someone else down the road?

Betsy Berry: Precisely, yes. This is probably the main reason I wanted to do this.

This is also why Harry Orth, 90, also volunteered. The former University of Vermont English professor says he finds the tests interesting and doesn’t mind being a guinea pig. “It’s part of helping others. I was a teacher – it’s a helping profession – so that’s the kind of thing I’m happy to be a part of, ”he said.

Reporter Cat Viglienzoni: Is this again for you an extension of teaching?

Harry Orth: Yeah, except I don’t have any students. Students will be in the future in another form.

Orth says he hopes this machine will also tell him if his brain is slipping. And that’s precisely why Quarry Hill and their two other Vermont senior residences in Shelburne and Middlebury invested staff time and resources in running these weekly tests for interested residents last fall. “Giving the opportunity to provide residents with insight into their own brain health was something that we thought was a game-changer, honestly, in the industry,” said Ted Doyle, vice president of LCB Senior Living .

He said they were approached by the creators of the REACT Neuro program a few years ago and that with some big names in neuroscience behind the technology, he thinks the science is solid. He says what they learn could allow them to let their residents know if they notice any changes. “It allows us to give them suggestions from a lifestyle perspective on how they can improve their diet, their physical activity, their brain games. Things like that that will have a direct impact on them and help them maintain their brain health, ”Doyle said.

But REACT is not yet approved by the FDA as a diagnostic tool. This is where Doyle says they help. Because, as participants like Berry, Orth and others regularly use this device, they help build a large collection of data that researchers could potentially use to spot patterns and treat brain conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. and Parkinson’s disease. “Ultimately, the promise is that they will be able to give us advice on brain health from day one of our lives,” Doyle said.

“For the first time, we may have the equivalent of a blood pressure cuff for the brain,” said Dr. Rudy Tanzi, co-founder of REACT Neuro, the Massachusetts company behind the technology. He says they are testing this technology on several age groups, not just the elderly. This will allow them to collect data on a wider age range and create a baseline.

They will be going to the FDA at the end of the month to get approval to use for general wellness, similar to a Fitbit or other device. But approval for use in diagnosing brain diseases like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s is probably years away.

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The NHSX funded and supported an innovative diagnostic technology solution, allowing GPs to remotely perform a clinical examination during a video call. Residents of 46 care homes in South East London will be the first to gain access to the latest technology.

It is part of the National Innovation Collaborative, which will transform the way residents of Bromley and Lambeth nursing homes access their GPs.

Tara Donnelly, Chief Digital Officer, NHSX, said: “Through the pandemic at NHSX, we have helped test new technology that allows clinicians to monitor and assess the condition of patients remotely.

“As part of our Innovation Collaborative, NHSX is excited to partner with innovators and teams that are transforming care for thousands of people.

“Patients in South East London will now benefit from remote monitoring that goes even further, allowing doctors to monitor their chest and heart problems faster and easier at home.”

Since Covid-19, care homes across the country have adopted “virtual tours of duty,” making video consultations an essential tool for clinicians. This will allow residents to receive high quality care in a timely manner.