Online Eye Exams and Prescriptions Become Available

by Bruce Brown | February 26, 2018 | General News, Health, Medical

According to a report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division, vision care availability in the U.S. varies significantly depending on location. Each of the 50 states regulates vision care, determining...

Store and Forward Telemedicine Improves Specialist Access [video]

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

Conflicting challenges strain the U.S. healthcare system. The cost of care continues to rise while medical and wellness organizations struggle to provide comprehensive health services to all areas. Remote areas are often underserved by medical professionals,...

Brain Stimulation Shows Promise in Improving Memory

by Kimberly Houston | February 22, 2018 | General News, Medical

Medical science has made great strides in repairing bones, but not so much in repairing brains. Part of the difficulty is pinpointing exactly where the problem lies in the massive neural network of the brain. A new study shows promise in using electrical stimulation...

Clinical Trial of Bionic Retina Implant [video]

by Kimberly Houston | February 21, 2018 | General News, Medical

Advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (dry-AMD) is a common eye disorder among people over 65, causing blurred or reduced central vision. AMD makes everyday activities more difficult, such as the ability to see faces, drive, read, write, or cook, which can...

CES 2018: Digital Health Summit Panel [video]

by Alfred Poor | February 20, 2018 | General News, Health, Medical

Last month at CES 2018, I had the honor of moderating the opening panel for the second day of the Digital Health Summit, produced by Living in Digital Times. The video of the session is available to view for free by clicking here. The session was titled “Meet...

AI-based Patient Follow-up Care Management Platform

by Bruce Brown | February 19, 2018 | General News, Medical

Patient follow-up systems after surgical discharge have an important positive impact on outcomes, but they can also add a heavy layer of administrative complexity and expense, according to The National Academy of Sciences. While attending Harvard Medical School and...