DNA Sequencing on Your Smartphone [video]

by Alfred Poor | May 30, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical

We live in a time of medical miracles, not the least of which is the ability to peek inside DNA to sequence the genetic material, unlocking mysteries of disease and how the body operates. This information helps researchers and healthcare workers identify different...

Wristband Tracks Blood Alcohol Levels [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 27, 2016 | General News, Health

  Blood alcohol content (BAC) monitoring is not the same as taking a breathalyzer test or even drawing blood to determine BAC. Monitoring keeps a record of alcohol content over time; a blood test or breathalyzer only gives a BAC score for one moment in time....

Investment in Digital Health Companies Starts Strong in 2016

by Alfred Poor | May 27, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical

One of my favorite quotes (even though it is probably apocryphal) is the answer the notorious thief Willie Sutton gave to a reporter who asked why he robbed banks; “Because that’s where the money is!” If you follow the money, you can see where...

3D Printed Custom Orthotics Without a Prescription [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 26, 2016 | General News, Health

Heel pain from plantar fasciitis is a common problem for which two million Americans seek treatment each year. Most commonly caused by worn shoes; inadequate stretching; or running, walking, or even standing on hard surfaces, plantar fasciitis pain comes on fast,...

Pocket Analyzer Fights Food Allergies [video]

by Alfred Poor | May 26, 2016 | General News, Health

As many 15 million people in the U.S. have one or more food allergies, with reactions that can range from inconvenient, to uncomfortable, to life-threatening. Even though the food service industry is becoming more and more aware of these problems, someone in this...

Injectable Biosensors Make Blood Sensing Easy [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 25, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical

People with diabetes, COPD, or peripheral artery disease must monitor their blood chemistry to maintain their health. The inconvenience, paraphernalia, and at times slight pain of periodic checks become a necessary nuisance. A San Francisco, California company,...