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by Alfred Poor | October 10, 2018 | General News, Health
One of the holy grails of wearable health tech is an optical sensor that can measure blood pressure accurately. Many companies are working toward such a solution, but for now, the most reliable results still come from devices that use a pressure cuff to restrict blood...
by Alfred Poor | February 21, 2017 | General News, Medical
A lot of attention is given to blood oxygen levels, as this can be an important diagnostic indicator for a variety of illnesses and conditions. Another important biometric gets less attention: the amount of oxygen in tissues, such as skin or muscle. Patients with...
by Alfred Poor | October 7, 2016 | General News, Medical
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) results in decreased oxygen levels in a patient’s limbs, especially the lower legs. This can result in impaired ability to walk, infection, and in too many case, amputation. If detected early enough, treatment can help halt or...
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by Bruce Brown | March 17, 2016 | General News, Medical
According to Core Scientific Creations (CSC), the U.S. Department of Defense has stated that 84% of deaths from battle wounds (DOW) happen because of bleeding, of which 67% were in areas of the body where neither compression nor tourniquets could be applied. CSC...
