by Bruce Brown | May 7, 2018 | General News, Medical
Proponents of electronic health records (EHRs) highlight the technology’s potential to reduce clinical staff time spent on paperwork in favor of patient contact, increase overall practice efficiency, and improve patient care. There is no lack of pilot programs...
by Alfred Poor | May 7, 2018 | General News, Health, Medical
The young wearables industry is growing rapidly, driven by improved technology, new applications, and lower costs. Within the industry, shifting demands are leading to changes in the growth areas. Some of these changes are highlighted in a new market report. Juniper...
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by Bruce Brown | May 4, 2018 | General News, Medical
When you break a bone, in most cases you can count on a six-week healing period after which the bone is stronger. Soft tissue injuries are more problematic than bones. When you sprain, strain, or tear a tendon, recovery time varies. Doctors must make a highly...
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by Alfred Poor | May 4, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
Motion detecting sensors have a wide range of potential applications, but home monitoring may be one of the most appealing. From security to tracking the activities of seniors living independently, a low-cost, non-intrusive system could have a huge impact on the...
by Bruce Brown | May 3, 2018 | General News, Health
Nokia will sell its Digital Health wearable division to one of the founders of the company from which it bought the business. In April 2016, we diverted from our usual technology coverage to write about an agreement between two significant technology companies: Nokia...
by Alfred Poor | May 3, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
While it may be true that “you are what you eat,” it still remains difficult to track your intake accurately. Anyone who has spent time paging through a calorie booklet of different foods knows how frustrating it can be, and that’s even without...
