Validated Data Needed to Back Sleep Device Claims

by Bruce Brown | May 30, 2018 | General News, Health, Medical

So how’s your sleep health? That increasingly common question stems from rising awareness of the extent of sleep disorders. This contributes to the development and marketing of new sleep improvement wearables says the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)....

Consult with Your Doctors Without an Office Visit [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 29, 2018 | General News, Medical

The rapid acceptance and growth of telehealth and telemedicine by patients, physicians, and healthcare organizations probably shouldn’t be a surprise, given the win-win-win nature of the medium. Patients can consult with doctors without leaving their homes and...

Smartwatch Turns Skin into Touchpad [video]

by Alfred Poor | May 29, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News

Wearables need to be small. That way, they use less power, take up less space, are less intrusive, and are more convenient. However, “small” is a problem. How do you control the devices? Tiny buttons and dials can be awkward (if not impossible) for many...

Fitbit Shifts Features to Health [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 28, 2018 | General News, Health

First generation fitness and activity trackers were snapped up and strapped on by runners, athletes, and weight-conscious people seeking to document their activity. We predicted that, as the technology evolved, fitness wearables manufacturers such as Fitbit would...

Digital Therapies Tackle Comorbidity

by Alfred Poor | May 28, 2018 | General News, Health, Medical

Medicine is one of the sciences, and science is based on facts and research. The Scientific Method is design to test hypotheses in a way that produces useful insights into the cause and effect of various conditions. (And it also produces more questions than answers in...

Smart Valet Helps Dementia Patients Get Dressed

by Bruce Brown | May 25, 2018 | General News, Health

People with dementia, memory problems, and other cognitive disorders often have difficulty with daily self-care tasks. Common acts such as eating, bathing, and getting dressed can become insurmountable challenges without assistance. In addition to the loss of...