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by Amantha May | January 11, 2021 | Health
A group of retirees travels together to see the Pyramids of Giza, just outside of Cairo. As they enter the site, a woman tilts her head to the side, pondering the Sphinx. Two men set their sights on the Great Pyramid, while others in the group slowly take in the...
by Amantha May | January 8, 2021 | Health
Beyond the tragedy of the disease itself, COVID-19 has compounded factors that impact the health of aging adults: social isolation, difficulty traveling, lack of cognitive engagement, and emergency concerns. Several assistance robots have emerged to assist with mental...
by Amantha May | January 6, 2021 | Medical
Like telemedicine, home hospitalization programs existed well before 2020, but these services were hardly front and center when it came to standard health care practices. The coronavirus pandemic spotlighted telehealth out of necessity while bringing remote patient...
by Amantha May | January 4, 2021 | Health, Medical
A preliminary study conducted by the University of California (UC) San Francisco and UC San Diego suggests that a health tracker could detect early signs of COVID-19. An analysis of health data recorded by the Oura Ring showed that the device accurately identified...
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by Amantha May | January 1, 2021 | Enabling Tech
Two years ago, Robert “Buz” Chmielewski underwent a 10-hour operation, during which surgeons implanted six electrodes in his brain. Within a few months of the operation, Chmielewski could control two robotic arms using only his thoughts, transmitted...
