by Amantha May | March 22, 2021 | Medical
Handheld ultrasounds have made the news several times in recent years. Health Tech Insider has covered one designed for first responders and another intended for expectant parents to use at home. GE Healthcare first introduced its Vscan line of portable, pocket-sized...
by Amantha May | March 22, 2021 | Enabling Tech
An ancient legend dating from the early days of Judaism tells of the golem, a human-like creature made of mud and brought to life through prayers and rituals. Science fiction has made ample use of the golem, replacing mud with artificially derived organic matter...
by Amantha May | March 19, 2021 | Medical
ThinkLabs One, a small but powerful electronic stethoscope, recently earned approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia (TGA). Visionflex, an Australian company dedicated to increasing healthcare access in remote and isolated locations through...
by Amantha May | March 17, 2021 | Health
“Alexa, do I have atrial fibrillation?” “I’ll listen to your heartbeat now to check for irregular rhythms…” That’s a conversation you might have with your smart speaker soon if you have concerns about any type of irregular heart rhythm. Researchers from...
by Amantha May | March 15, 2021 | Medical
Who’s a good boy? A medical detection dog with a nose that can identify the presence of disease much earlier than a doctor or laboratory. Medical detection dogs can identify several types of cancer and other diseases with up to 99% accuracy. Some dogs can now...