Radar Measures Vital Signs Remotely [video]

by Kimberly Houston | October 19, 2017 | General News, Health

Placing sensors on the body to measure respiration, heart rate and other important vital signs to monitor health and guide treatment is nothing new. To do so, however, the patient or health care professional has to stop what they’re doing and adhere the sensors,...

Biometric Patch Allows Remote Patient-Monitoring

by Kimberly Houston | October 18, 2017 | General News, Health, Medical

Monitoring biometric data like blood oxygen levels, heart rate, blood glucose, blood pressure, and other vital information is critical to providing effective patient care. Until the intervention of wearable health technology, collecting and interpreting this data...

Carbon Monoxide Sensor Aids Smoking Cessation [video]

by Bruce Brown | October 17, 2017 | General News, Health

You may not smoke. Perhaps you never were a smoker or quit years ago. Many of your friends and family members who used to smoke may have quit also. I had my last cigarette January 20, 1991… and I do count the days because they represent freedom from a toxic...

Companies Collaborate to Prevent Falls

by Kimberly Houston | October 17, 2017 | General News, Health

Many of us have experience with an older relative who wants to remain independent for as long as possible, but who we fear may injure themselves if left alone. One key to helping older Americans live longer, healthier, and more independent lives is fall prevention and...

Google Glass App Helps with Autism Social Skills

by Bruce Brown | October 13, 2017 | General News, Health

Social interactions are awkward to nearly impossible for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Understanding both communication content and context requires the ability to process incoming cues while simultaneously understanding words. The latest CDC statistics...

Smart Patch Monitors Sweat to Improve Health

by Kimberly Houston | October 12, 2017 | General News, Health

Maybe you got a fitness tracker like Fitbit and were eager to begin tracking your activity, exercise, sleep, and weight to improve your health. But like many Americans, you found it inconvenient to use and no longer wear it much. Or perhaps you have health issues that...