by Bruce Brown | December 10, 2019 | Medical
CORE scores again. We’ve written about the Eko CORE AI-powered digital stethoscope several times, starting in 2015 when the FDA cleared the device for use. More recently, Eko and the Mayo Clinic announced a collaboration in late 2018 to co-develop AI algorithms...
by Bruce Brown | December 4, 2019 | Health
People with impaired vision lose more than their visual acuity. The loss of independence can lead to changin their place of residence and requiring assistance with certain everyday tasks. We wrote about NuEyes in 2016, a lightweight wearable headset that projects...
by Bruce Brown | December 3, 2019 | Medical
Patient adherence to medication regimens can mean the difference between complete recovery and living with lingering poor health and additional complications related to the original condition. We’ve written about smart pillboxes and pill packs designed to help...
by Bruce Brown | November 29, 2019 | Enabling Tech
Using 3D printing to create prosthetics is nothing new. We’ve written about Open Bionics’ low-cost 3d printed bionic arms, the U.K. National Health Service’s program for free 3D printed prosthetic hands, and more. These tend to be mechanical devices,...
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by Bruce Brown | November 4, 2019 | Medical
Macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and other visual impairment conditions can severely limit a person’s ability to live independently and to participate in accustomed activities. We’ve written about several technologies for the visually...
