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Portability: Lead-lined X-ray suites and immobile traditional c-arm devices, though ubiquitous in hospitals, no longer effectively serve the needs of modern healthcare. Portable imaging also opens up new opportunities for expanded care and services in settings like skilled nursing facilities and nursinghomes.
Devices for medication adherence, blood pressure, blood sugar, and others help patients track metrics from their homes and enable providers access to the information in real-time to manage care remotely.
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