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Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that two devices commonly used for video gaming and security systems are effective in detecting the early onset of illness and fall risk in seniors.The Mizzou researchers have long been using motion-sensing technology to monitor changes in the health of residents at TigerPlace, an independent living community in Columbia. Now their findings have pointed to new uses for consumer gaming programs.See also: Game on!.

Boston-based American Well and Numera, headquartered in Seattle will collaborate to deliver health monitoring information directly into live online encounters between physicians and patients.The initiative brings together American Well's Online Care Suite telehealth solution and Numera's NumeraNET gateway.

The largest urban health simulation and training facility of its kind opened Tuesday at Manhattan's Bellevue Hospital Center.The New York Simulation Center for Health Sciences was created by The City University of New York (CUNY) and NYU Langone Medical Center. The facility represents one of the more concrete steps public and private institutions have taken to improve the city's response to medical emergencies following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks or in the event of a natural disaster.

Mayo Clinic is piloting a telemedicine program that aims at filling gaps in concussion care for patients in rural Arizona.

When discussing mobile applications in healthcare, the image that most often comes to mind is that of a doctor calling up a patient's most recent x-ray or diagnoses on a smartphone, perhaps while at home or at a ball game.Those at the back end of the healthcare spectrum - in the business office, or down in the supply rooms - would like to point out that they can benefit from mobile technology as well.See also: Supply chain IT reaps benefits of EMR innovation.