by Alfred Poor | May 11, 2015 | Medical
People often speak of the “miracle of modern medicine” and how it saves lives. The most effective drugs in the world can be rendered worthless, however, if patients do not take them as prescribed. Adherence to treatment instructions is a major problem in...
by Alfred Poor | May 5, 2015 | Medical
It looks a lot like a costume from the movie Tron, but it’s actually the prototype for a new sock that is designed to prevent injuries to the feet of diabetic patients. Diabetes can lead to circulation problems and loss of sensation in the feet, and patients...
by Alfred Poor | December 22, 2014 | Health, Medical
Have you ever tried to take your own blood pressure? It’s not easy to wrap a standard cuff around your arm. And even the small cuffs for the wrist are bulky and not that easy to carry around with you. CharmCare has created the H2, a smartband that you can wear...
by Alfred Poor | December 17, 2014 | Fitness, Health
Two trends are inevitable in the wearable Health Tech market. One is convergence; devices will take on more and more functions, eliminating the need for many separate devices. The second is price reduction. While many companies have plenty of clever intellectual...
by Alfred Poor | November 26, 2014 | Health
Helping older family members live independently is a growing challenge for many people. A variety of “smart home” systems are available, and one recently released a new wearable component. Lively has a wireless network system that now includes a...