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by Bruce Brown | October 2, 2019 | Health
Approximately 1.2% of the U.S. population — 3.4 million people — have epilepsy according to the CDC. Living with epilepsy involves learning how to manage seizures and still lead a full, active life. Uma Smith is a recent Pratt Institute graduate who was...
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by Bruce Brown | October 1, 2019 | Health
Mental illness affects almost 25% of the adults in the U.K. each year according to the National Health Service. A 2018 report presented to Britain’s Parliament stated that one in six English people said they suffered from depression or anxiety within the past...
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by Bruce Brown | September 30, 2019 | Enabling Tech
Prosthetic hands return mobility and functionality to people with hand amputations, but the loss of feeling and social discomfort associated with prosthetics take a toll on the quality of life. Engineers at Purdue University recently published a report in NPG Asia...
by Bruce Brown | September 27, 2019 | Enabling Tech, Medical
Los Angles-based MedTech Innovator announced 20 startup finalists in its Asia Pacific Showcase program. The MedTech Innovator program seeks and supports companies developing transformative device, diagnostic, and digital health tech in the Asia Pacific area. In...
by Bruce Brown | September 26, 2019 | Medical
Impacted earwax is a common condition among adults — especially seniors — according to Healthline. Pain from built-up earwax prompts many people to see their physician to have the excess wax removed. Blocked ears can result in dizziness and loss of...
