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Malnutrition in Aged Care Homes Could Be Monitored With New App

The new tool could help address a serious problem in Australian nursing homes.
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Malnutrition in Aged Care Homes Could Be Monitored With New App
Elderly woman in aged care facility. Pixel-Shot/Adobe Stock
Monica O’Shea
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Monash and Griffith University researchers have developed a new automated tool to screen malnutrition in aged care patients.

Known as “AutoMal,” the technology can diagnose nutrition by measuring body mass index (BMI) and weight change over six months.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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