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 28, 2020 | Health
A partnership lead by Imec has developed a smart contact lens that features an artificial iris. This iris has a functioning aperture that enhances visual sharpness and depth-of-field as well as limits the amount of light allowed into the eye. The new contact lens...
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...
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by Amantha May | September 23, 2020 | General News, Health
Responding to the ongoing increase in emotional and mental health issues triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, TAO Connect has announced the launch of an upgrade to its unique behavioral health app. Now, TAO Connect V3 offers users an experience that’s even more...
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 Bruce Brown | September 20, 2020 | General News, Health
There’s a new player in the health and wellness wearables game, instantly grabbing the attention of other participants in that market. Amazon introduced Amazon Halo, a two-layer wristband and membership program that purports to help users improve how they sleep,...
