Program Relies on Wearables for Diabetes Management

by Kimberly Houston | February 27, 2018 | General News, Medical

Millions of people in the U.S. live with Type 2 diabetes. Physical activity and healthy eating can help control this chronic condition, but the motivation to make lifestyle changes must be there. Fitness bands, smart watches, and other devices can help with this by...

Online Eye Exams and Prescriptions Become Available

by Bruce Brown | February 26, 2018 | General News, Health, Medical

According to a report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division, vision care availability in the U.S. varies significantly depending on location. Each of the 50 states regulates vision care, determining...

Neurostim Trains Brain for Stroke Rehab [video]

by Bruce Brown | February 23, 2018 | General News, Health

Approximately 87% of all strokes involve a blockage of blood flow to the brain, which can result in long-term disability. Strokes result in reduced mobility in the majority of stroke survivors age 65 and older in the U.S., according to the CDC. We have written many...

Store and Forward Telemedicine Improves Specialist Access [video]

by Bruce Brown | February 22, 2018 | General News, Medical

Conflicting challenges strain the U.S. healthcare system. The cost of care continues to rise while medical and wellness organizations struggle to provide comprehensive health services to all areas. Remote areas are often underserved by medical professionals,...

Brain Stimulation Shows Promise in Improving Memory

by Kimberly Houston | February 22, 2018 | General News, Medical

Medical science has made great strides in repairing bones, but not so much in repairing brains. Part of the difficulty is pinpointing exactly where the problem lies in the massive neural network of the brain. A new study shows promise in using electrical stimulation...

New Earplug Promises Tinnitus Protection

by Bruce Brown | February 21, 2018 | General News, Health

Battlefields, rock concerts, loud cars, construction zones, and industrial plants all have something in common: the potential to cause or worsen tinnitus. Tinnitus usually builds gradually in our noisy world until it reaches the point where a human realizes she or he...