by Alfred Poor | May 26, 2015 | Health, Medical
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That’s the idea behind Medicare’s reimbursement for chronic care management (CCM), including non face-to-face services. The concept is that improved patient adherence to treatment instructions...
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by Alfred Poor | May 25, 2015 | Medical
When patients suffer a spinal cord injury, they often become paralyzed as their brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles in their body. Robotics hold the promise of replacing the functions of a person’s limbs, but the problem of controlling...
by Alfred Poor | May 25, 2015 | Health, Medical
Wearable Health Tech devices have the potential to improve the lives of millions, cut healthcare costs, and make treatments more effective. Unfortunately, the majority of people in the world cannot afford $300 smartwatches and the even more expensive smartphones that...
by Alfred Poor | May 22, 2015 | Enabling Tech
Virtual reality (VR) devices can provide you with an immersive experience that is different from your immediate surroundings. One problem is to find ways to interact with others, especially within a world that is computer generated. Researchers at the University of...
by Alfred Poor | May 22, 2015 | Enabling Tech
A battery can hold a relatively large amount of power, but it releases it slowly and can take a long time to recharge. A capacitor can’t hold as much power, but it can recharge very quickly and can also provide a large amount of power in a short time if needed....
