Lab-on-a-Chip Quickly Identifies Legionnaire’s

by Alfred Poor | May 9, 2018 | General News, Medical

When an infectious disease outbreak occurs, time is of the essence. Health officials need to trace the vectors of the infection and take measures to contain the spread of the contagion. One disease that falls into this category is the infamous Legionnaire’s,...

Non-Invasive Wearables Detect Hypoglycemia

by Alfred Poor | May 8, 2018 | General News, Medical

The holy grail for some wearable developers is a non-invasive and reliable means of measuring blood glucose levels. Researchers are working on optical sensors and other systems to achieve this. In the meantime, an intermediate solution may be readily available....

Wearable Continuously Monitors Neonatal Vital Signs [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 7, 2018 | General News, Medical

Help the most vulnerable where the need is greatest. In 2016, 5.6 million children under the age of five died, 46% during the neonatal period, according to the World Health Organization. Worldwide, the highest concentration of under-five deaths — 48% of the...

Younger Patients Prefer Digitally Advanced Practices

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...

Smart Clothing to Lead Wearables Growth

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...

Wearables Could Monitor Tendon Injury Recovery [video]

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...