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by Amantha May | March 20, 2022 | Medical
An estimated 103.12 million people worldwide had diabetic retinopathy (DR) in 2020. Diabetes mellitus causes elevated blood sugar that can lead to blocked blood vessels, frequently affecting the eyes. DR is a complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes that...
by William McCleary | March 18, 2022 | Health, Medical
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a seismic shift to more and ever diverse online experiences, people were increasingly turning to telehealth. Today, telehealth services are an indispensable aspect of healthcare worldwide, growing in popularity and getting...
by Bruce Brown | March 17, 2022 | Health
We’re well aware of the double-edge challenge that elderly people present to wearable digital health technology. The same cohort of older folks who prefer to age in their own homes also present several barriers to using wearable devices. Medical Guardian, a...
by Unber Shafiq | March 16, 2022 | Health, Medical
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It’s a common mental disorder affecting more than 19.4 million adults in the US. A new analysis finds that healthcare costs are higher among individuals with undiagnosed symptoms of depression. Happify...
by William McCleary | March 16, 2022 | Enabling Tech
Can a man-made device “see?” That answer may literally be in the eye of the beholder and close to a reality as a cutting-edge artificial electronic retina can already mirror the dynamics and functionality of human sight to an uncanny degree. It’s...
by Bruce Brown | March 15, 2022 | Medical
The specter of head impact trauma is real for every parent of every kid who regularly collides with others on playing fields. Active adults don’t get a pass from concerns about head injuries that could result in concussions, either. We’ve written about...
