by Alfred Poor | August 13, 2015 | Medical
When you think about it, a contact lens is really a prosthetic device. It’s an object that we put on a part of the human body to help it function better. But some patients with limited vision need much more than a contact lens. They need a device that can...
by riddhi | August 11, 2015 | Medical
Wearable technology – smart watches, fitness trackers or wristbands – not only helps monitor symptoms automatically, it may be able to predict serious events such as seizures and track disease progression. As wearable devices paired with mobile apps enter...
by riddhi | August 10, 2015 | Medical
Health systems across Europe and around the world are facing challenges with an aging population who have chronic health conditions and limited budgets. Digital health is an opportunity to help bridge the gap between healthcare delivery and efficiency of service. A...
by Alfred Poor | August 10, 2015 | Medical
Unless you’ve been living under a technology-insulated rock, you’re probably aware that Microsoft recently released the newest version of the company’s operating system, Windows 10. What you may have missed, however, was Microsoft’s pitch that...
by riddhi | August 6, 2015 | Medical
Cambridge Design Partnership has developed a device that is small and easy to use to measure and monitor the vital signs of multiple trauma patients for emergency response in disasters and the battlefield. This device, First Response Monitor, is clipped to casualty’s...
by Alfred Poor | August 5, 2015 | Medical
This is an amazing time to be alive. All sorts of new technologies have converged to make the impossible possible. In this particular case, 3D printing, computer-aided design, and digital communications have resulted in a worldwide organization of volunteers who...