Gold Nanowire Mesh for On-Skin Electronics

by Alfred Poor | August 2, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News

We’ve often said that in order for wearable Health Tech to succeed, it must “disappear” into our daily lives. In other words, it should not be noticeable or require special attention. Instead of devices that have to be strapped on and recharged and...

Posture Shirt Aids Muscular Skeletal Rehab [video]

by Bruce Brown | August 1, 2017 | General News, Health

There’s a common saying I’ve heard more than once: “You’re going to love your surgeon but hate your physical therapist.” They were right but it was nice to have the warning. Rehab is tough, even with something routine like rotator cuff...

New Option for Monitoring and Tracking

by Alfred Poor | August 1, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News

Family members and caregivers are concerned about monitoring and tracking both the elderly and children. Wireless technology can provide a way to keep tabs on loved ones even when they are not in sight. Wearable devices can provide location information, but these...

Cochlear Implant Sound Processor with iPhone Control [video]

by Bruce Brown | July 31, 2017 | General News, Medical

Unlike hearing aids which increase the volume of sounds, cochlear implants connect directly to the auditory nerve, bypassing damaged parts of the ear. Cochlear implants consist of internal and external components. A surgically implanted signal receiver connects to the...

Wearable Helps Drivers Stay Awake [video]

by Bruce Brown | July 28, 2017 | General News, Health

Drowsiness at the wheel kills. Even quick attention time-outs called “microsleeps” are enough to put you in the wrong lane. We wrote about Vigo’s headset alertness monitor and JINS’ MEME eyeglass drowsiness sensing. We also noted Ford Motor...

FAA-Approved Drone Delivery Service Operational [video]

by Bruce Brown | July 27, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News

The first U.S. FAA-approved drone delivery service seeks partners as it ramps up. Drone delivery answers difficult medical logistical needs for rural and remote healthcare delivery sites and for disaster sites. We’ve written about drone drug and medical supply...