IBM Watson Moves Forward in Medicine [video]

by Alfred Poor | April 14, 2015 | Health, Medical

Last fall, we reported on IBM’s partnership with GenieMD to apply Watson’s cognitive computing to medical Big Data applications. Now the company has announced IBM Watson Health to expand these types of applications. In the process, IBM has acquired the...

Another Smartwatch for Health Tracking [video]

by Alfred Poor | April 13, 2015 | Health, Medical

With all the recent coverage of another certain smartwatch, it’s easy to think that it’s a one-brand market. The fact is that many companies also have smartwatches, with new ones being announced all the time. Still, it would not be a surprise if you missed...

Maryland Launches New HealthTech Accelerator

by Alfred Poor | April 10, 2015 | Health, Medical

BioHealth Innovation and ProductSavvy have announced the launch of a new HealthTech accelerator program in Rockville, Maryland. Backed by the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development, the new “Relevant Health” project is part of a larger...

A Red Dot That Saves Lives [video]

by Alfred Poor | April 9, 2015 | Medical

India is a land of extremes, including people living with great wealth and in extreme poverty. Among the rural populations, many women suffer from diseases and chronic conditions that result from a lack of iodine in their diet. This can result in breast cancer,...

Spun Fibers Form Replacement for Human Tissue

by Alfred Poor | April 9, 2015 | Medical

When we think of wearable health technology, we often think of digital electronics and other complicated gizmos. But the technology can be much simpler and passive, and yet have a profound impact on the lives of people. For example, consider a new material developed...

Intelligent Bandage Detects Bed Sores Early [video]

by Alfred Poor | March 24, 2015 | Medical

Patients who are confined to a bed or wheelchair for extended lengths of time are susceptible of developing pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores. Pressure on one part of the body for too long can cut off blood flow to the skin, resulting in damaged tissue that...