This Patch Packs Automated Doses [video]

by Alfred Poor | August 22, 2014 | Medical

One of the challenges for many medical treatments is patient compliance. Many of today’s medications require the careful administration of precise dosages, and often must be delivered at specific intervals throughout the day. Getting patients to reliably perform...

The Doctor Will See You Now…

by Alfred Poor | August 21, 2014 | Enabling Tech, Medical

According to an article in Computerworld, almost one out of six doctor visits will be virtual instead of in person. Instead of visiting the doctor’s office, patients will consult by phone or video chat. And this is not some futuristic forecast; the prediction is...

New Sensor Can Take a Whiff to Detect Disease

by Alfred Poor | August 21, 2014 | Enabling Tech, Medical

Ancient physicians would diagnose patients by scrutinizing and smelling various bodily fluids in order to determine how the body was out of balance. Modern medicine is not as far removed from these antiquated procedures as you might imagine. Various diseases and...

Wearable Controls with a Wave of Your Hand [video]

by Alfred Poor | August 19, 2014 | Health, Medical

Gesture control has captured the imagination of manufacturers and consumers alike, and the Microsoft Kinect has fueled that interest by delivering a $100 product that lets users control their gaming system just by moving. One limitation of such systems, however, is...

Grandson Designs Safety Sock for Grandfather [video]

by Alfred Poor | August 18, 2014 | Health, Medical

More than 5 million elderly in the U.S. alone have Alzheimer’s disease. The condition can cause stress and hardship for caregivers, especially when they are trying to help an afflicted family member remain in their home. Patients are forgetful, and can wander...

Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. Consumers Use a Health Tech Device

by Alfred Poor | August 15, 2014 | Fitness, Health, Medical

According to a recent survey by Parks Associates of households in the U.S. with broadband service, 22% used “an electronic device that measures and tracks your exercise, sleep patterns or vital signs.” While this is based on a small sample, a Pew Research...