by Bruce Brown | February 26, 2019 | Medical
Computer security threats to healthcare continue apace; attackers target electronic health records, telemedicine, and patient portals. Last year we covered eSentire’s report that the healthcare industry was facing a growing cyber threat, especially with...
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by Bruce Brown | February 20, 2019 | Medical
Companies that sell step counters often recommend 10,000 steps a day as a fitness goal. The medical community doesn’t fall totally, um, in step with a fixed goal for everyone, but even the Mayo Clinic uses 10,000 steps as a reference point when urging people to...
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by Bruce Brown | February 19, 2019 | Medical
Wearable health tech isn’t new. If anyone asks who in their right mind would consent to wear techy gadgets voluntarily, the safest answer would be: “Probably you.” Approximately 78% of U.S. adults (194 million of an adult population of 248 million)...
by Bruce Brown | February 18, 2019 | Enabling Tech, Medical
The benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) on global healthcare far surpass those of any conceivable sensor or individual wearable tech. AI’s influence stems from its accuracy, speed, and relatively low cost. Machine learning and neural networking by...
by Bruce Brown | February 13, 2019 | Enabling Tech, Medical
Prosthetics enable mobility and independence but fitting the apparatus and helping recipients learn to use an artificial arm or leg can be obstacles in the way of success. Powered prosthetic legs, for example, typically require “tuning” by trained clinical...
by Bruce Brown | February 12, 2019 | Medical
Electronic health records (EHRs) promise improved patient care coordination among healthcare professionals. Long-touted benefits of EHRs include faster and more accurate diagnosis, more effective treatments, and lower healthcare costs. Pushback from physicians and...
