by riddhi | August 13, 2015 | Medical
According to International Diabetes Federation, 387 million people had diabetes in 2014 and by 2035 this will rise to 592 million. Other key findings include: 77%of people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries 179 million people with diabetes...
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by Alfred Poor | August 13, 2015 | Medical
When you think about it, a contact lens is really a prosthetic device. It’s an object that we put on a part of the human body to help it function better. But some patients with limited vision need much more than a contact lens. They need a device that can...
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by riddhi | August 12, 2015 | Health
Posture is an important but often forgotten part of our body and daily life. Great posture can reduce fatigue and less stress, and help you enjoy better back health. LumoLift, a tiny magnetic device that can be worn like a lapel pin, is designed to help you with...
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by Alfred Poor | August 12, 2015 | Health
It’s the stuff of new parent nightmares; you lock your car in the shopping mall parking lot and walk off, leaving your infant strapped into a baby seat in the back of your car. In the summer, this could even be a life-threatening situation. Fortunately, Walmart...
by riddhi | August 11, 2015 | Medical
Wearable technology – smart watches, fitness trackers or wristbands – not only helps monitor symptoms automatically, it may be able to predict serious events such as seizures and track disease progression. As wearable devices paired with mobile apps enter...
by Alfred Poor | August 11, 2015 | Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one third of all adults 65 or older suffer from a fall each year. Of these, more than one in five incur moderate to severe injuries. In fact, the elderly are five times more likely to be hospitalized for injuries related...
