Smart Insulin Pen Device Gets New FDA Clearance [video]

by William McCleary | December 26, 2022 | Medical

Mallya is coming to America. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted clearance to the smart medical device from the French manufacturer Biocorp. First launched in French pharmacies in spring 2021, Mallya is an add-on that fits atop a range of...

New Chronic Pain Implant Only Needs Recharging 5 Times a Year

by Alfred Poor | December 21, 2022 | Health, Medical

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a proven treatment that can provide relief for some patients suffering from chronic pain. It works by introducing small electrical charges that disrupt the pain signals before they reach the brain. In addition to helping with lower...

Telehealth Is More Popular with Women: Doctors and Patients

by Alfred Poor | December 20, 2022 | Medical

Driven by the pandemic lockdowns, telehealth services have experienced rapid growth across the U.S. The trend appears to be holding even as the COVID-19 threat appears to wind down, as many patients and doctors have grown accustomed to the convenience and efficiency...

VR Home Treatment Brings Relief for Women With Cancer

by William McCleary | December 12, 2022 | Health, Medical

There’s recently been an exponential growth in what one can do in the metaverse, from advanced virtual shopping and next-level gaming, to attending live events, exploring exotic virtual reality worlds, and so much more. We can add effective healthcare to that...

New Study: Consumer Fitness Trackers Can Gauge Heart Health

by William McCleary | December 9, 2022 | Health, Medical

There’s mounting evidence that everyday fitness wearables can serve as tools to predict heart disease and mortality risk. And can do so by helping to predict the wearer’s VO2 max, the highest volume of oxygen the body can use during maximum exercise....

Digital Therapeutics Help People With PTSD and Panic Disorder [video]

by William McCleary | December 6, 2022 | Health, Medical

Heart palpitations. Shortness of breath. Dizziness and overwhelming waves of intense fear. These are some of the sensations that people with panic disorder face in their everyday lives, with unsettling episodes that come on without notice or identifiable triggers. And...