A New Smart Anklet Detects Fluid Build Up Early

by Unber Shafiq | December 27, 2022 | Medical

Heart failure is one of the leading causes of hospitalization in people aged 60 and above. Early interventions based on physical signs and self-care can expensive hospitalizations and readmissions. BodiGuide Inc—a health tech company dedicated to developing patient...

Smart Belt Monitors Heart Failure Patients [video]

by Alfred Poor | December 27, 2022 | Enabling Tech

More than 6 million adult patients in the U.S. have heart failure, a progressive condition that prevents the heart from pumping an adequate supply of blood to the body. Treatment typically includes medication, which must be adjusted as the patient’s condition...

Fitbit Trackers Now Have Passive AFib Detection [video]

by Bruce Brown | December 26, 2022 | Health

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most prevalent form of heart arrhythmia, according to the CDC, AFib was listed as the “underlying cause of death” in 26,535 U.S. deaths of the 183,321 total deaths with AFib included on the death certificates in 2019....

Smart Insulin Pen Device Gets New FDA Clearance [video]

by William McCleary | December 26, 2022 | Medical

Mallya is coming to America. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted clearance to the smart medical device from the French manufacturer Biocorp. First launched in French pharmacies in spring 2021, Mallya is an add-on that fits atop a range of...

Sound and Light Create 3D Images of Deep Tissues

by Alfred Poor | December 22, 2022 | Enabling Tech

Blinking lights shining on our skin to make biometric measurements have become commonplace. Photoplethysmography (PPG) is used in fitness trackers, smart rings, and even some earbuds to measure heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and more. But like beauty, the...

New Chronic Pain Implant Only Needs Recharging 5 Times a Year

by Alfred Poor | December 21, 2022 | Health, Medical

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a proven treatment that can provide relief for some patients suffering from chronic pain. It works by introducing small electrical charges that disrupt the pain signals before they reach the brain. In addition to helping with lower...