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...

Telehealth Is More Popular with Women: Doctors and Patients

by Alfred Poor | December 20, 2022 | Medical

Driven by the pandemic lockdowns, telehealth services have experienced rapid growth across the U.S. The trend appears to be holding even as the COVID-19 threat appears to wind down, as many patients and doctors have grown accustomed to the convenience and efficiency...

Music Improves Life for Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers

by Alfred Poor | December 19, 2022 | Health

Music Health is the company behind Vera, a wellness app that delivers personalized music for patients with various forms of dementia. The company recently announced a partnership with Walgreens Find Care to provide convenient and affordable access to the service....

Ayo Wearable Shines a Light on Sleep Improvement [video]

by Bruce Brown | December 13, 2022 | Health

We last wrote about light therapy in February 2022 when we covered Bright Health’s red light therapy foot health device for foot pain. The Bright Health device resembles a body weight scale with 124 medical-grade invisible infrared and visible red light LEDs on...

Embroidered Patches Make Self-Powered Wearables Easier

by Bruce Brown | December 12, 2022 | Enabling Tech

Self-powered wearable garments that double as digital sensors have several advantages over battery-powered devices, primarily because they don’t require batteries. Batteries typically are rigid structures and uncomfortable to wear. Batteries also need...

VR Home Treatment Brings Relief for Women With Cancer

by William McCleary | December 12, 2022 | Health, Medical

There’s recently been an exponential growth in what one can do in the metaverse, from advanced virtual shopping and next-level gaming, to attending live events, exploring exotic virtual reality worlds, and so much more. We can add effective healthcare to that...