CES 2021: Philips Relies on New Smart Patch for Remote Monitoring

by Bruce Brown | January 15, 2021 | Health

We’ve written about Denver-based BioIntellisense quite often in the last 12 months. Last January we wrote about the company’s FDA-cleared BioSticker wearable sensor that stores data for up to 30 days. We covered the BioButton follow-up product in May. The...

CES 2021: New Neckband Monitors Swallowing in Seniors

by Amantha May | January 15, 2021 | Health

Seniors, particularly those living in nursing homes, are vulnerable to aspiration pneumonia. This potentially deadly condition occurs due to impaired swallowing ability. GOKURI, a wearable neckband exhibited at CES 2021, monitors patient swallowing to help avoid the...

CES 2021: New Smart Watch System Detects Falls [video]

by Bruce Brown | January 14, 2021 | Health

We’ve written about smart fall detection systems for elderly people numerous times. In 2015, we covered Simple Wearables’ SimpleWave, a passive wearable to detect falls and send alerts including both the incident and the strength of impact to care...

CES2021: Smart Mask Makes Communication Easier [video]

by Bruce Brown | January 13, 2021 | Health

2020 was the inaugural Year of the Mask in many parts of the world, but during 2021 more of us are likely to wear masks on a regular basis. It would be nice if masks weren’t necessary, but for now we can file that with wishes to be taller or have stronger chins....

CES 2021: Small Remote Monitor Records Vitals and Sounds [video]

by Bruce Brown | January 11, 2021 | Health

Biosensor wearables, telemedicine, and remote patient management (RPM) feature in our posts frequently. The pace of RPM and telemedicine developments increased with COVID-19 due to the increased risk from person-to-person contact. Santa Clara-based HD Medical Group...

CES 2021: Seniors Can Explore the World Without Travel [video]

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...