by Bruce Brown | January 4, 2017 | General News, Health, Medical
Wearables shipments overall grew during 2016, with sales for basic devices such as fitness trackers soaring and smartwatches stalling, according to IDC. Looking more specifically at Health Tech, clinical-grade devices will drive grow at substantial rates in the...
by Alfred Poor | January 4, 2017 | General News, Health
When we think of ways that technology can assist users, we tend to think of wearable devices. But one of the problems with wearables is that you have to remember to put it on. People are more likely to use a smart device if it is a natural part of their activities....
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by Bruce Brown | January 3, 2017 | General News, Health
In April 2016, in conjunction with World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) made a call for global action to halt the rise in diabetes and to improve care for people diagnosed with the disease. According to the WHO, 422 million adults live with diabetes...
by Alfred Poor | January 3, 2017 | General News, Health, Medical
I’m enroute to CES 2017 in Las Vegas. Officially, the show does not start for two more days, but the programs for members of the press start today. There are press conferences, as well as “mini-exhibits” just for the press for the next three nights....
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by Bruce Brown | January 2, 2017 | General News, Health
Even if you’re never had issues with getting enough sleep, parenthood changes your perspective of sleep overnight. Sleep has significance for both newborns and their parents or caretakers. Anything that can help newborns, babies, and toddlers sleep better and at...
by Alfred Poor | January 2, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health, Medical
Happy New Year! Last year was a big year for wearable Health Tech and related digital health products and services, and I expect that the pace of growth will be even faster in 2017. The entire wearable industry is the product of the synergy created by the development...
