by Bruce Brown | September 27, 2016 | General News, Health
Despite recent decreases in the incidence of workplace injuries as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were nearly 3 million nonfatal injuries in private industry in 2014. Of those injuries, more than 900,000 resulted in days off from work with a...
by Bruce Brown | September 26, 2016 | General News, Health
Did Dad eat today? How long Sally sleep last night? Did John take his medication? How much time did Susan spend sitting versus moving around during the day? Did Jim fall anytime in the last month? These are just some of the questions caregivers, family, and...
by Bruce Brown | September 23, 2016 | General News, Health
Fatigue can have dangerous consequences. For many of us, coffee, sugar, exercise, and stretching come in handy to help us stay alert, productive, and focused. If I fall asleep at my desk, my productivity will lag. For anyone operating machinery, driving, piloting, or...
by Bruce Brown | September 22, 2016 | General News, Health
Iron deficiency in human blood not only indicates anemia but can also signify malnutrition. Researchers and health workers in the field, particularly those focused on detecting malnutrition in children in developing countries, need fast, inexpensive, safe, and...
by Bruce Brown | September 21, 2016 | General News, Medical
It has taken a while for wearable tech to move beyond early adopter gadget status to significance in medical research and healthcare. The clock appears to be speeding up. An announcement by Intel Corporation and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries of a collaboration to...