Virtual Assistants Allow Docs More Patient Time [video]

by Bruce Brown | March 27, 2018 | General News, Medical

Doctors don’t become doctors so they can fill out forms. Hundreds of thousands of physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff log massive amounts of time with documentation at the cost of patient time. The actual time spent on paper instead of with patients...

Study Shows Sensor Patch Detects AFib Better

by Alfred Poor | March 26, 2018 | General News, Medical

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common chronic heart condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat. According to CDC, about six million people in the U.S. have AFib; one in three will experience a stroke and one in four will have heart failure. Early diagnosis and...

Printed Electronics Conference in Toronto

by Alfred Poor | March 26, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health, Medical

At Health Tech Insider, we’re pleased to be media sponsors for a great conference coming up in May in Toronto. CPES2018 is a showcase and networking opportunity where you can find out the latest from the active and innovative Canadian flexible electronics...

Study of VR as Component to Treat Back Pain

by Alfred Poor | March 23, 2018 | General News, Medical

Back pain is a major problem. Not only does it result in lost worker productivity, it also can lead to opioid dependence and abuse. As a result, healthcare professionals and other researchers are seeking alternatives to medication as a way to treat chronic pain. Five...

Smartphone Device Uses AI to Detect Diabetic Retinopathy

by Bruce Brown | March 22, 2018 | General News, Medical

We hear often about the distressingly high incidence of Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. In a 2017 report, the CDC estimated 9.4% of the population or about 30.3 million Americans have diabetes. The World Health Organization’s 2016 Global Report on Diabetes estimated...

Bionic Voice Replaces Damaged Larynx Without Surgery [video]

by Bruce Brown | March 16, 2018 | General News, Medical

  Smoking’s decreasing prevalence in the U.S. has resulted in fewer laryngectomies in this country, which is good news indeed. Worldwide, however, according to the MARCS Institute at Western Sydney University, more than 300,000 people have had their larynx...