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by Amantha May | March 1, 2021 | Enabling Tech, Medical
Melanoma is a type of cancer that affects pigment-producing skin cells; it kills roughly 7,000 men and women in the United States each year. Early detection and treatment of melanoma give patients the best chance of surviving the disease. Researchers from the Wyss...
by Bruce Brown | February 25, 2021 | Medical
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) applications continue to proliferate. We recently wrote about Equip’s RPM platform designed to help treat eating disorders. Other recent Health Tech Insider posts featured telehealth selfies for dental care and a platform that...
by Amantha May | February 24, 2021 | Medical
A large study has validated VocalisCheck, a screening tool designed by Vocalis Health that uses voice diagnostics to identify signs of COVID-19. Conducted in India partnership with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai NESCO COVID-19 Center, the study supports...
by Bruce Brown | February 22, 2021 | Medical
Hearables will be a driving force in the wearables market for the next three to five years. We know that because IDC and Gartner have shown us the predicted global shipment market reports. Most hearables we write about are over-the-counter (OTC) devices that assist...
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by Amantha May | February 22, 2021 | Medical
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have created a skin patch that could monitor complex biometrics remotely. The soft, flexible patch adheres to the neck and measures blood pressure, heart rate, and levels of glucose, lactate, alcohol, and...
by Amantha May | February 19, 2021 | Medical
Social distancing has fueled much innovation in the past year, especially when it comes to telehealth services. However, social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted recovery for patients with opioid addiction. Some states have reported higher...
