Smartwatch Warns of Heart Attack

by Alfred Poor | May 24, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical

Heart attack is sometimes called the “silent killer.” In spite of the way it may be portrayed on television and in the movies, it’s possible to have a heart attack with little or no chest pain. The only symptom might be a shortness of breath or...

Toyota and DEKA Join Forces For Next Generation iBOT Wheelchair [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 23, 2016 | Enabling Tech, General News

  You may not recognize the term “iBOT”, but odds are you’ve heard of the Segway. The balance-controlled, two-wheeled vehicle still isn’t a common sight even 14 years after its introduction in 2002, but you can sometimes see them used by...

New Study: Smartphones Help Heart Rehab

by Alfred Poor | May 23, 2016 | General News, Medical

The research studies keep coming fast and furious, demonstrating the benefits of mobile health technology and other Health Tech devices and systems. The studies show improved outcomes, which translate into lower long-term treatment costs and a better (and often...

Glowing Tumors Light the Way for Ovarian Cancer Treatment

by Bruce Brown | May 20, 2016 | General News, Medical

  A new method of finding and removing ovarian tumors is in the development and testing stage by researchers from MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory and Massachusetts General Hospital. The problem is that by the time ovarian cancer is diagnosed, it’s often at a...

Hairy 3D Printing Has Many Uses [video]

by Alfred Poor | May 20, 2016 | Enabling Tech, General News

Consider hair. It keeps our heads warm (though this is less effective for some of us who are follicly-challenged). It can reduce friction between surfaces. But hairs do much more than that. They keep us from falling over, due to the tiny cilia in the inner ear that...

Smart Toothbrush Records Video While You Brush Your Teeth [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 19, 2016 | General News, Health

Have you ever gone for a dental checkup and been scolded by the hygienist or the dentist for not taking care of your teeth the way they want you to? It can be a little embarrassing when you think you’re doing a good job with home care and you also think you know...