Virtual Reality Could Help Train Lazy Eye [video]

by Bruce Brown | February 28, 2018 | General News, Health

Amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” refers to the inability of one or both eyes to work correctly with the brain. In typical cases, the brain — for whatever reason — favors the other eye. The most common childhood visual impairment,...

Researchers Develop OLED Threads for Wearable Displays

by Kimberly Houston | February 28, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News

We’re all familiar with smart watches and similar devices that can display our heart rate, steps taken, calories consumed, and other health data LEDs or OLED displays. Advances in wearables now allow small, flexible organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) to be woven...

Perfect Storm Leads to Major Mergers in 2017

by Bruce Brown | February 27, 2018 | General News, Health, Medical

Powerful financial forces are in play for health tech. Global digital health development continues to increase rapidly. Patient expectations grow in the foreground while health care cost increases show no abatement in the background. Amazon, Apple, and Google entering...

Program Relies on Wearables for Diabetes Management

by Kimberly Houston | February 27, 2018 | General News, Medical

Millions of people in the U.S. live with Type 2 diabetes. Physical activity and healthy eating can help control this chronic condition, but the motivation to make lifestyle changes must be there. Fitness bands, smart watches, and other devices can help with this by...

Online Eye Exams and Prescriptions Become Available

by Bruce Brown | February 26, 2018 | General News, Health, Medical

According to a report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division, vision care availability in the U.S. varies significantly depending on location. Each of the 50 states regulates vision care, determining...

Neurostim Trains Brain for Stroke Rehab [video]

by Bruce Brown | February 23, 2018 | General News, Health

Approximately 87% of all strokes involve a blockage of blood flow to the brain, which can result in long-term disability. Strokes result in reduced mobility in the majority of stroke survivors age 65 and older in the U.S., according to the CDC. We have written many...