Startup Contest Drives Health Tech Innovation [video]

by Bruce Brown | April 5, 2022 | Health

The depth and range of digital health needs is the driving force to find new ways to attract and support startups. Mass Digital Health is a business development supercluster of roughly 350 digital health companies, hospitals, medical centers, and research institutions...

New Research Shows Smart Bed Can Predict Flu

by Unber Shafiq | April 5, 2022 | Health

A leader in sleep health and research, Sleep Number Corporation, has announced the results of their 360 Smart Bed study. The study results were presented at the 16th international meeting of the World Sleep Society in Rome. The study demonstrated that the smart bed...

Virtual Nurses Now Keep Maine School Students Safe and Healthy

by Bruce Brown | April 4, 2022 | Health, Medical

From ICUs to the most remote locations, COVID-19 accentuated the demands on healthcare resources and staffing worldwide. The need for professional staff has been particularly acute in schools. During the pandemic, school nurses play multiple roles keeping students and...

Heart Data Now Feeds Directly to Cardiology Platform [video]

by William McCleary | April 4, 2022 | Health, Medical

It’s a fairly basic setup: data from mobile devices connects to GE Healthcare’s MUSE Cardiology Information System. Specifically, real-time electrocardiograms taken from AliveCor’s KardiaMobile 6L ECG device remotely upload via a smartphone app to an...

New Wearable Sleeve Assists with Walking Impairments [video]

by Unber Shafiq | April 4, 2022 | Health, Medical

A confident and stable walk is one of the most important elements of independent life. Various neurological conditions can impair this fundamental ability. Cionic is a company that is working to empower individuals with impaired mobility. The company recently received...

New VR Treatment Helps Seniors Cope with Stress and Anxiety

by Unber Shafiq | April 1, 2022 | Health, Medical

Stress, anxiety, and burnout are some of the top healthcare issues of today. Penumbra, Inc. – a global healthcare company focused on developing innovative solutions to address medical conditions with unmet needs – has introduced a VR solution for mental...