by Alfred Poor | June 12, 2018 | General News, Medical
In 2017, nearly half a trillion dollars was spent on prescription drugs in the U.S. alone. This amount is forecast to grow by up to 5% in 2018. Clearly, a lot of money can be saved simply by making prescription drugs more effective. Unfortunately, serious obstacles...
by Alfred Poor | June 7, 2018 | Enabling Tech, Health, Medical
Many people believe that flexible sensors and electronic devices are going to provide the deus ex machina required to transform our healthcare systems. By getting better data more frequently from more patients, healthcare professionals will be able to diagnose illness...
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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...
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...
by Alfred Poor | May 25, 2018 | General News, Medical
Chronic breathing problems affect millions worldwide, and cost our healthcare systems billions of dollars every year. According to the Global Asthma Report, about 334 million people suffer from asthma. The World Health Organization estimates that 251 million have...
