by Amantha May | July 19, 2021 | Enabling Tech, Medical
Knee osteoarthritis affects around 10% to 14% of adults in the United States. In the United Kingdom, the estimated prevalence is even higher at 15% to 19% of individuals over age 20. Knee Osteoarthritis causes debilitating chronic pain and loss of mobility that affect...
by Alfred Poor | July 16, 2021 | Health, Medical
The COVID-19 global pandemic continues to cut a swath across the world, leaving death, chronic illness, and economic hardship in its wake. But some of the largest costs of the virus may not be immediately visible. In the long run, the mental health damage may eclipse...
by Bruce Brown | July 15, 2021 | Medical
Continuous vital sign monitoring that produces clinical-grade data while wearers go about their daily lives is a shiny brass ring for the wearable technology industry. We’ve argued in the past that passive devices that track data with no active user involvement...
by Alfred Poor | July 13, 2021 | Medical
In the Victorian era, novel electrical devices promised to cure just about anything from anxiety and migraines to heart palpitations and diarrhea (not to mention various sexual complaints). Fortunately, scientific research has resulted in more effective and reliable...
by Amantha May | July 12, 2021 | Medical
Vivalink has updated its comprehensive remote patient monitoring platform with advanced body temperature and cardiac sensor technology. The updates have improved the sensors’ biomedical data storage and wireless connection signal to address common issues in...
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by Amantha May | July 9, 2021 | Health, Medical
Crutches support recovery and rehabilitation after injury or orthopedic surgery by minimizing weight-bearing on the affected leg. But many patients find it challenging to use crutches properly, resulting in increased swelling, pain, and other complications. Those...
