by Bruce Brown | January 17, 2018 | General News, Medical
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest diseases. In 2016, 1.7 million people worldwide died of causes related to TB and 10.4 million people became sick with the disease. In that same year, according to the CDC, the 9,272 cases of TB in the U.S. were the lowest...
by Kimberly Houston | January 17, 2018 | General News, Medical
Nearly all fitness trackers and smart watches track heart rate, with serious athletes and weekend warriors alike using them to train. Turns out, there’s much more some wearable devices can do when it comes to heart health, including saving lives. Atrial fibrillation...
by Bruce Brown | January 16, 2018 | General News, Health
We’ve covered wearables that detect UV exposure several times. The positive correlation between UV overexposure and skin cancer prompts some people to cover up or slather themselves with sunscreen while others choose to stay out of the sun as much as possible....
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by Kimberly Houston | January 16, 2018 | General News, Medical
Insulin therapy is an important part of treatment for many diabetics. Yet many who use insulin don’t achieve their treatment goals, and others who could benefit from insulin therapy avoid it because of the challenge of proper insulin dosing, which can be complex. Now...
by Bruce Brown | January 15, 2018 | General News, Medical
In the past two decades, 3D printing progressed from plastic novelties to prototype parts to wide-ranging additive manufacturing applications. Today, for example, GE Aviation is already producing FAA approved parts for aircraft engines. The health and wellness...
by Alfred Poor | January 6, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health, Medical
CES 2018 starts tomorrow in Las Vegas. In addition to being the largest consumer electronics show, it has become the leading event for wearables and mobile technology for health and medical applications. The Sands exhibit hall will be packed with companies —...
