Wearable Now Makes Treatment for Deadly Infection Safer [video]

by Bruce Brown | March 21, 2023 | Medical

Sepsis kills. According to the CDC, nearly any infection can trigger the septic response that can rapidly degrade organ functions to the point of failure. Of the 1.7 million U.S. adults who develop sepsis yearly, more than 350,000 die in the hospital or hospice care....

New Partnership to Bring Culture to VR for Seniors

by Unber Shafiq | March 21, 2023 | Health

MyndVR, a provider of digital therapeutics for aging adults, has partnered with Stage Access to offer classical music and performances to older adults through virtual reality. This collaboration aims to improve the quality of life for seniors, particularly those who...

New Study Uses Sensors to Monitor Parkinson’s Patients

by Bruce Brown | March 20, 2023 | Medical

BlueRock Therapeutics recently announced collaborative partnerships with Rune Labs and Emerald Innovations in BlueRock’s noninterventional clinical study of the effects of Parkinson’s disease. Clinical trials that assess the symptoms and functional impacts...

New Mobile Healthcare Cruises Across Sub-Saharan Africa

by William McCleary | March 20, 2023 | Enabling Tech

Researchers from South Africa and Germany have joined forces to take the hospital-at-home concept to a new level. They’ve created a mobile healthcare center that fits into the back of a standard pickup truck. It can deliver services such as vaccinations, preventative...

CES 2023: New Robotic System for Improved Walking [video]

by Unber Shafiq | March 18, 2023 | Enabling Tech

Mobility is a major challenge for people with walking impairments. Biomotum, a company dedicated to improving walking function, is transforming mobility rehabilitation through SPARK, a wearable robotic assistance device. SPARK is a robotic exoskeleton designed to be...

CES 2023: Go More Places and Do More With a Smart Chair [video]

by Unber Shafiq | March 18, 2023 | Health

People with limited mobility face a unique set of challenges that can make everyday life difficult. From navigating public spaces to completing simple tasks, mobility limitations can create barriers that prevent individuals from living life to the fullest....