by Alfred Poor | December 1, 2016 | General News, Health
Many people work in potentially dangerous environments, such as construction, where falling objects or swinging machinery can cause serious injury. This is especially true when there is a blow to the head, which can lead to concussion and other impairments. First...
by Alfred Poor | November 30, 2016 | General News, Medical
Anyone who has been suspected of having a heart arrhythmia is likely familiar with a Holter monitor. This is sort of a portable ECG that records your heart waves over a period of time. You wear it as you go about your normal daily activities, in hopes that it will...
by Alfred Poor | November 29, 2016 | General News, Medical
One of the most useful types of technology in medicine is the kind that lets doctors look inside the human body. X-rays images are one of the most familiar, but ultrasound and other methods are also used. There is growing interest in “terahertz” imaging...
by Alfred Poor | November 28, 2016 | General News, Medical
Hearing loss can affect people of all ages. For the elderly, it can lead to social isolation and frustration with trying to communicate. For children, it can cause a serious barrier to learning, especially in a classroom setting. As a result, it is important that...
by Alfred Poor | November 18, 2016 | General News, Medical
A patient is admitted to a hospital for an cardiovascular problem, such as heart attack or bypass surgery. The patient recovers, is discharged, and yet lands back in the hospital again due to complications related to blood sugar problems that had not been diagnosed...