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by Alfred Poor | July 7, 2016 | General News, Medical
At first glance, the device shown in this picture resembles a robotic prosthetic that might help patients move their hands. In fact, the device is passive and is designed to accurately measure a patient’s hand motions, right down to individual fingers. This is a...
by Alfred Poor | January 28, 2016 | General News, Health
As the illustration above from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car crashes take an enormous toll in this country each year. More than 37,000 people die each year from car crashes, with another 2.3 million suffering injuries. By any measure, this...
by Alfred Poor | January 4, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
When you see the term “multi-national corporation,” you probably just think “very big company.” But many of these companies are actually doing important work all around the world. For example, consider IBM Research in Haifa, Israel. Part of IBM...
by Alfred Poor | November 6, 2015 | General News, Health, Medical
“Asleep at the wheel” is a dangerous situation for the driver, passengers, and occupants of other vehicles on the road or even bystanders. A heart attack or other cardiovascular emergency can also result in sudden incapacitation that can have deadly...
by riddhi | September 24, 2015 | Health
Car manufacturers are making their products smarter every day, and some new innovations focus on driver alertness and human machine interactions. A French car part manufacturer has designed and developed a car seat that reacts to drivers’ physical condition. The...
