by Amantha May | May 19, 2021 | Enabling Tech
A man paralyzed from the neck down can now quickly write sentences with his mind, thanks to a brain-computer interface (BCI) developed by Stanford University researchers. The BCI allows the man (a research study participant known as “T5”) to create letters...
by Bruce Brown | May 18, 2021 | Medical
Telemedicine is becoming commonplace, and that’s a good thing. The COVID-19 pandemic boosted the transition from in-person medical consults only to remote care. The arguments in favor of remote patient monitoring and connected care services include convenience,...
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by Bruce Brown | May 17, 2021 | Medical
Hyperhidrosis — also known as excessive sweating — is more common than many might think, according to a 2016 study published in the Archives of Dermatological Research by Burke Inc. Earlier studies cited by the study estimated that on average, 2.8% of the...
by Amantha May | May 16, 2021 | Health
Successful mental health therapy depends on forming a bond between patient and therapist. A new study demonstrates that a mental health chatbot can form a bond with users comparable to the bond formed with a human therapist. The study conducted by Woebot Health...
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by Bruce Brown | May 14, 2021 | Health
We’ve written about smart shoes before, primarily covering footwear that self-ties or tightens such as Nike’s HyperAdapt 1.0. We also covered Digitsole’s Smartshoe that heats your feet and counts your steps in addition to self-tightening. We’re...
by Amantha May | May 14, 2021 | Health
Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags have broadly replaced traditional keys in hotels, places of employment, apartments, and single-family homes. RFID codes have the advantage because disabling and replacing them takes much less time and effort than changing...
