by Alfred Poor | May 26, 2017 | General News, Medical
Patients who have experience a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) often experience an irregular heartbeat due to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). This condition places the patient at higher risk of another stroke or TIA, but it can be difficult to detect...
by Alfred Poor | May 25, 2017 | General News, Health
Large employers have a stake in the health of their employees, because it impacts their bottom line in terms of healthcare costs. More and more studies are coming out about the results of corporate wellness programs, and the outcomes are encouraging. For example,...
by Alfred Poor | May 24, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
Pacemaker implants save many lives every year, but they have one inherent limitation. They run on electricity provided by a lithium coin battery which contains toxic materials and has to be changed every few years. Researchers are finding ways to harvest energy from...
by Alfred Poor | May 23, 2017 | General News, Medical
Facial palsy is a condition where the facial nerve on one (or both) sides of the face becomes damaged. This nerve controls the muscle groups that we use to make facial expressions, and palsy will cause that side to droop. This condition can be caused by bacterial or...
by Alfred Poor | May 22, 2017 | General News, Health
The human body is a miracle of engineering, but it has its limits. One are of research for wearable Health Tech is to find ways to augment a body’s natural abilities to help a person do more with less risk of injury. Exoskeletons are particularly intriguing, as...