by Alfred Poor | June 9, 2015 | Medical
This is perhaps the thinnest, lightest, and most convenient wireless temperature monitor for infants and children that we’ve seen yet. The TempTraq differs from its competition in one major respect; it is a single-use, disposable device. At $25 a shot, that may...
by Alfred Poor | June 5, 2015 | Enabling Tech
The software security company Symantec produces an annual Internet Security Threat Report (ISTR). This year’s Volume 20 covers a wide range of areas, from the Internet of Things to industrial cyber-espionage. Of particular interest to readers of Health Tech...
by Alfred Poor | June 3, 2015 | Health, Medical
Head impact during sports play continues to be a major health concern. X2 Biosystems has a system that takes a different approach from some other devices. Rather than be attached to a headband or as part of a mouth guard, the xPatch is a small device that is taped to...
by Alfred Poor | May 28, 2015 | Fitness, Health
Bellabeat has just announced the LEAF, a wearable Health Tech device designed for women. It is a pendant design that can be worn as a necklace. It also can be clipped onto clothing, or even worn on the wrist as a bracelet. The device runs for up to 6 months on...
by Alfred Poor | May 26, 2015 | Health, Medical
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That’s the idea behind Medicare’s reimbursement for chronic care management (CCM), including non face-to-face services. The concept is that improved patient adherence to treatment instructions...