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...
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by Bruce Brown | October 2, 2020 | Health
Difficulty sticking to the task, susceptibility to distractions, ineffective time management, and an overall lack of productivity plague most of us at least some of the time. For some people (raising my hand here), these issues are more of a challenge than for others....
by Amantha May | October 2, 2020 | Health
Health Tech Insider covered Kenzen’s inaugural product, the ECHO Smart Patch, in 2017. The ECHO continuously analyzed sweat to check hydration, electrolyte levels, and vital signs. The company no longer offers the ECHO, but Kenzen has built on the original idea of...
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 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...
