New Passive Implant Uses Gold Particle Sensors

by Bruce Brown | May 5, 2021 | Enabling Tech

Who could guess that scientists working on the holy grail of sensor implants would succeed with gold? Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) used gold nanoparticles as implanted sensors. The scientists took advantage of the particles’ reaction...

Step on the Scale to Measure Your Vascular Age

by Amantha May | May 5, 2021 | Health

Individuals who wish to track their cardiovascular health can now do so by stepping onto a smart scale. Body Cardio, a digital scale by Withings, uses pulse wave velocity (PWV) to identify “vascular age” by measuring the speed at which blood flows through the...

Glucose Measurement System Skips the Finger Stab [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 4, 2021 | Enabling Tech

Diabetics worldwide self-administer multiple fingersticks daily to monitor their blood glucose levels. We’ve written about multiple technologies designed to minimize or fully eliminate the need for uncomfortable, inconvenient, and time consuming fingersticks....

New Study: Speech Samples Predict Car Crash Risk for Senior Drivers

by Bruce Brown | May 3, 2021 | Health

We often write about aging-in-place and digital technologies that help older people maintain their independence. Driving is a major factor in senior mobility and self-esteem. However, according to the CDC, older drivers have higher crash death rates than middle-aged...

Telehealth Service Streamlines Support for Patients at Home

by Amantha May | May 3, 2021 | Medical

Healthcare providers and practices using ZyterHome, a comprehensive remote patient monitoring solution by Zyter, can now opt-in for a free patient support feature. ZyterHome Assist provides the practice and patient with a dedicated specialist. The specialist assists...

New Vital Sign System Works without Wires or Patches [video]

by Bruce Brown | April 30, 2021 | Medical

If continuous health monitoring in the home is to be successful, systems must require minimal interaction by the patient. Few people will accept hooking up to sensor wires, patches, or clips that can be inconvenient and uncomfortable. Apparently the FDA agrees, and...