Movano Says Its New Smart Ring Exceeds FDA Standards

by William McCleary | August 19, 2022 | Health, Medical

It looks like Movano has its sights set on getting clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And soon. The makers of the Movano Ring have conducted a study with researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) to gauge the...

New Study Sheds Light on Digital Healthcare

by William McCleary | August 17, 2022 | Health, Medical

Deloitte’s 2022 Connectivity & Mobile Trends Survey is out and gives us insights into the current state of virtual healthcare and the use of wearables for health and fitness. Let’s look at the big takeaways.  The study finds that telehealth engagement is...

A Wearable Solution Brings PT Home for Cerebral Palsy Children

by Unber Shafiq | August 17, 2022 | Medical

Cerebral palsy impacts a person’s balance, posture, and ability to move. Children with cerebral palsy need regular physical therapy (PT) to build strength and maximize function. However, therapy service is not equitably available to every child with cerebral palsy due...

NHS Launches Program to Manage Heart Failure in the Home [video]

by Unber Shafiq | August 16, 2022 | Medical

In the U.K., heart failure is the cause of 5 percent of the emergency hospital admissions and costs 2 percent of the total NHS budget. A significant percentage of hospital visits for this condition can be avoided by educating patients and caregivers to manage the...

Smartphone App Measures Fall Risk for Seniors in Their Homes

by Bruce Brown | August 15, 2022 | Health

Falls among older adults are common, costly, and, much too often, fatal. The CDC’s 2019 statistics on older adult falls include 3 million falls that required emergency department visits and $50 billion in annual medical costs, 75% paid by Medicare and Medicaid....

Graphene Foam Adds Sense of Touch to Smart Prosthetics

by William McCleary | August 15, 2022 | Enabling Tech

The ability of robotic limbs and prosthetics to mimic human touch just got a considerable boost through a robotic sensors project that’s led in part by researchers at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). The research team, which includes members from...