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by Alfred Poor | May 25, 2015 | Medical
When patients suffer a spinal cord injury, they often become paralyzed as their brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles in their body. Robotics hold the promise of replacing the functions of a person’s limbs, but the problem of controlling...
by Alfred Poor | May 25, 2015 | Health, Medical
Wearable Health Tech devices have the potential to improve the lives of millions, cut healthcare costs, and make treatments more effective. Unfortunately, the majority of people in the world cannot afford $300 smartwatches and the even more expensive smartphones that...
by Alfred Poor | May 22, 2015 | Enabling Tech
Virtual reality (VR) devices can provide you with an immersive experience that is different from your immediate surroundings. One problem is to find ways to interact with others, especially within a world that is computer generated. Researchers at the University of...
by Alfred Poor | May 22, 2015 | Enabling Tech
A battery can hold a relatively large amount of power, but it releases it slowly and can take a long time to recharge. A capacitor can’t hold as much power, but it can recharge very quickly and can also provide a large amount of power in a short time if needed....
by Alfred Poor | May 21, 2015 | Medical
Atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF) is a condition that causes an irregular heartbeat rhythm. The irregular beats can cause decreased blood flow, and raises the chance of blood clots forming. Patients with AFib are at increased risk for a variety of other complications,...
by Alfred Poor | May 21, 2015 | Medical
As the story goes, when the notorious Willy Sutton was asked why he robbed banks, he replied “Because that’s where the money is!” In the wearable Health Tech market, the mainstream media pays a lot of attention to the fitness bands and smart watches,...
