by Amantha May | October 5, 2020 | Medical
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced new contracts with seven businesses and academic institutions focusing on digital health innovation. The NIH reviewed nearly 200 ideas for digital health tools before awarding the seven contracts. The...
by Bruce Brown | October 1, 2020 | Medical
Pediatric anxiety was a significant mental health issue even before COVID-19. According to the CDC, 7% of children in the U.S. aged 3-17 years have been diagnosed with anxiety. Citing early data from a Bristol University research study, London-based BfB Labs states...
by Amantha May | September 30, 2020 | Medical
Using an inhaler for asthma might seem straightforward; press the button to deliver the medicine and breathe in, right? Well, not really. Proper inhaler technique is more complicated than it appears. Patients under duress from an asthma attack often fumble during the...
by Amantha May | September 25, 2020 | General News, Health, Medical
Healthcare providers around the country began implementing telehealth services seemingly the instant the COVID-19 crisis began to trigger statewide shutdowns in the United States. However, Americans who don’t have access to technology or the Internet can’t take...
by Amantha May | September 21, 2020 | General News, Medical
No single non-invasive test can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Providers rely on a combination of symptoms, health history, cognitive assessment, brain imaging, and psychological evaluation to piece together a picture from which they can make a reasonable...
by Amantha May | September 16, 2020 | General News, Medical
The term “health tech” is an umbrella term that encompasses a vast spectrum of technologies ranging from personal health trackers to off-road wheelchairs to living, 3D printed human tissue. Digital therapeutics, an important category that falls under the...
