Telehealth Helps Stop TB Spread

Telehealth Helps Stop TB Spread

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest diseases. In 2016, 1.7 million people worldwide died of causes related to TB and 10.4 million people became sick with the disease. In that same year, according to the CDC, the 9,272 cases of TB in the U.S. were the lowest...
Battery-free UV Sensor Fits Fingernail

Battery-free UV Sensor Fits Fingernail

We’ve covered wearables that detect UV exposure several times. The positive correlation between UV overexposure and skin cancer prompts some people to cover up or slather themselves with sunscreen while others choose to stay out of the sun as much as possible....
Glucose Sensor Implant Lasts 6 Months

Glucose Sensor Implant Lasts 6 Months

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have made the lives of many with diabetes more manageable. While the standard method of checking blood sugar levels requires a fingerstick using a blood glucose meter (BGM), CGMs measure glucose continuously, collecting readings...