Novel 3D Printing Process for Prosthetics and More [video]

by Alfred Poor | May 3, 2016 | Enabling Tech, General News

In many ways, we are witnessing a perfect storm of technology that drives the explosive growth of the wearable Health Tech industry. In addition to low-cost, low-power, miniature sensors and sophisticate wireless data transmission, 3D printing provides advantages...

Get with the PillDrill [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 2, 2016 | General News, Health

Do you have trouble keeping track of what prescriptions, vitamins, and supplements to take and when? Or do you have a loved one who struggles with taking medicine on time? Lots of people do have scheduled med issues. I know when I’m not feeling well, it’s...

Any Phone Can Measure Lung Function [video]

by Alfred Poor | May 2, 2016 | General News, Medical

Impaired lung function is one of the symptoms of many chronic and temporary diseases, and is a leading cause of death. Healthcare professionals measure functional lung capacity using a device called a spirometer, that can cost thousands of dollars. This means that...

Apple Launches Platform for Personal Health Apps [video]

by Bruce Brown | April 29, 2016 | General News, Health

Apple has taken a big step with two healthcare developmental platforms. The first platform, ResearchKit, has been used by doctors and researchers to create smartphone apps to gather data to better understand health and disease processes. Now they’re launching...

MS Kinect Helps with Home Rehab [video]

by Alfred Poor | April 29, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical

The hot concept in everything from sales to human resources is “gamification.” The idea is that if you turn an activity into a game where you can keep score, it increases engagement and improves performance. Gamification is also finding widespread use in...

Mother’s Voice and Heartbeat Play to Premature Babies [video]

by Bruce Brown | April 28, 2016 | General News, Health

  Almost 1 in 10 babies are born premature, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Because premature babies often do not have fully developed organs, many difficulties can arise, including breathing problems, feeding difficulties, cerebral palsy,...