Store and Forward Telemedicine Improves Specialist Access [video]

by Bruce Brown | February 22, 2018 | General News, Medical

Conflicting challenges strain the U.S. healthcare system. The cost of care continues to rise while medical and wellness organizations struggle to provide comprehensive health services to all areas. Remote areas are often underserved by medical professionals,...

Brain Stimulation Shows Promise in Improving Memory

by Kimberly Houston | February 22, 2018 | General News, Medical

Medical science has made great strides in repairing bones, but not so much in repairing brains. Part of the difficulty is pinpointing exactly where the problem lies in the massive neural network of the brain. A new study shows promise in using electrical stimulation...

New Earplug Promises Tinnitus Protection

by Bruce Brown | February 21, 2018 | General News, Health

Battlefields, rock concerts, loud cars, construction zones, and industrial plants all have something in common: the potential to cause or worsen tinnitus. Tinnitus usually builds gradually in our noisy world until it reaches the point where a human realizes she or he...

Clinical Trial of Bionic Retina Implant [video]

by Kimberly Houston | February 21, 2018 | General News, Medical

Advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (dry-AMD) is a common eye disorder among people over 65, causing blurred or reduced central vision. AMD makes everyday activities more difficult, such as the ability to see faces, drive, read, write, or cook, which can...

4D Printed Gel Creates Living Structures [video]

by Bruce Brown | February 20, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News

New fabrication technology opens new prospects for health technology. We’ve covered multiple 3D printing applications including cartilage implants, hybrid printing that combines hard and soft components, assistive devices, finger splints, bionic arms, and many,...

Flexible Battery Can Be Cut into Shapes [video]

by Kimberly Houston | February 20, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News

With the advent of flexible battery technology that can be integrated into fabric and other materials, wearable devices that conform to complex shapes like the human body become possible. For wearable electronics to enjoy widespread adoption, the batteries that power...