Closing the Loop: Prosthetics with Touch Sense

by Alfred Poor | September 16, 2015 | Health, Medical

For the average person, the loss of a hand or arm can be an enormous physical and emotional challenge. Unfortunately, our military forces have to deal with this problem far too often. For this reason, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) spends a lot...

openFDA Releases Medical Device Data

by Alfred Poor | September 11, 2015 | Health, Medical

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the gatekeeper for health and medical products in the U.S. Applications for approvals and reports of adverse events are a matter of public record and have been available in databases that are accessible online. The FDA...

Digital Stethoscope Receives FDA Approval

by Alfred Poor | September 8, 2015 | Medical

The Eko Core digital stethoscope that we covered earlier this spring has received FDA approval. This is a significant upgrade to one of the oldest and most familiar pieces of medical equipment. The device fits onto any standard analog stethoscope, which can still be...

Telehealth Helps Teens Manage Diabetes [video]

by Alfred Poor | September 7, 2015 | Health, Medical

The treatment for diabetes is pretty well understood at this point. The big problem is patient compliance with the complex treatment regiments that include diet, blood tests, and insulin dosages. This can be especially difficult for young adults with Type 1 diabetes;...

Mouth Guard Detects Disease

by riddhi | September 4, 2015 | Health, Medical

Saliva can be a key diagnostic fluid; healthcare workers can collect it without an invasive procedure such as a blood draw. Doctors and researchers believe that saliva or spit has information related to a person’s health as well as valuable biological...

Implant Fights Scoliosis

by Alfred Poor | September 4, 2015 | Medical

Scoliosis is a growth disorder that results in a curved spine. This can lead to deformity and pain. Research indicates that it is actually caused by a problem with the central nervous system; signals to the muscles that hold the spine in place are not sent equally to...