Virtual Reality Redefines Physical Therapy [video]

by Bruce Brown | April 6, 2017 | General News, Medical

Patient adherence to treatment plans has a significant impact on healthcare outcomes. According to a study by researchers at the Departments of Psychology at La Sierra University and the University of California, Riverside, more than 40% of patients...

Homeland Security Tests Smart Collars

by Alfred Poor | April 6, 2017 | General News, Health

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents work hard at tasks including search and rescue, firearms detection, and stopping drug smuggling. They can spend long hours in difficult climate conditions that can put a serious strain on a body’s systems....

Eye-tracking Helps Understand Children’s Language Development [video]

by Bruce Brown | April 5, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News

According to the National Institute of Health’s latest report, there are approximately 30,000 children with cochlear implants in the U.S. Cochlear implants in young children with profound deafness or severe hearing impairment can make a significant difference,...

Competition to Prevent Elderly Fall Injuries

by Alfred Poor | April 5, 2017 | General News, Health

The statistics about seniors and falling are sobering. One in four older adults fall each year in the U.S., but half do not seek medical care. Still, every 11 seconds another senior arrives at an emergency room for treatment of injuries sustained in a fall. Every 19...

App Tracks Sleep States for Restful Awakening

by Bruce Brown | April 4, 2017 | General News, Health

  Getting enough sleep is vital, but it’s not just about quantity. Sleep quality matters as much as quality to overall health. According to the National Sleep Foundation, women have more problems falling asleep and staying asleep than men, but significant...

Non-Invasive Suppression of Seizures [video]

by Alfred Poor | April 4, 2017 | General News, Medical

Epilepsy is a neurological disease that affects more than 50 million people worldwide. The seizures that accompany this condition can diminish a patient’s quality of life, and even put themselves and others around them at risk. According to some sources, the...